aculab Prosody User manual

MAN1330 Version 2.2.6
Aculab Prosody PCI card
Installation guide

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Proprietary information
The information contained in this document is the property of Aculab Plc, and may be the
subject of patents pending or granted, and must not be copied or disclosed without prior written
permission. It should not be used for commercial purposes without prior agreement in writing.
All trademarks are recognised and acknowledged.
Aculab endeavours to ensure that the information in this document is correct and fairly stated
but does not accept liability for any error or omission.
The development of Aculab products and services is continuous and published information may
not be up to date. It is important to check the current position with Aculab Plc.
Copyright © Aculab Plc 1998:All rights reserved
Revision record
Rev Date By Detail
1.0 Dec 1998 DMB First issue
1.1 Oct 1999 DMB Addition of NZ Approvals
1.2 Feb 2000 DMB Addition of Legacy adapter warnings
1.3 Apr 2000 DMB Addition of Legacy adapter instructions
1.4 Oct 2000 DMB Addition of Japanese Approval details
1.5 Jan 2001 DMB Addition of UL Statement
1.6 Apr 2001 DJL Change to end plate LED usage/reformat to new template
1.7 Sep 2001 DJL Changes to last card termination function
1.8 Nov 2001 DJL Clarification on H.100 termination mode and new Glossary
1.9 May 2002 DJL Correction to 75ohm information
1.10 Jan 2003 DJL Clarification on 75ohms working
2.0 Jun 2003 CJG Introduced revision 2 PM
2.1 Jul 2003 DJL Clarification on the use of Ferrites
2.2 Dec 2003 DJL Prosody module retaining clamp fitting instructions & LED states
2.2.1 Feb 2004 DJL Clarification on front plate LEDs
2.2.2 Jan 2005 DJL Introduction of DSP65
2.2.3 Aug 2005 DJL Update to USA/AUS and Rev 2 PM details
2.2.4 Oct 2005 DJL Update diagram to show port numbers
2.2.5 Dec 2005 DJL Addition of additional H.100 information
2.2.6 July 2006 DJL Change to Australia approvals certificate holder reference

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Contents
1Introduction............................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 General............................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Uses of the Prosody PCI card............................................................................................ 5
1.3 Speech processing functions............................................................................................. 5
1.3.1 Playback and recording of speech data including ................................................. 5
1.3.2 Tone generation and detection.............................................................................. 5
1.3.3 Matrix conferencing with echo suppression and noise gating................................ 6
1.3.4 Speech recognition................................................................................................ 6
1.4 Telephone Network Attachment ....................................................................................... 6
1.5 75 ohm network connection............................................................................................. 6
1.6 Prosody PCI card - host interface ...................................................................................... 7
1.7 Call control....................................................................................................................... 7
1.8 Speech and data paths...................................................................................................... 7
1.9 H.100/MVIP CTBus termination........................................................................................ 8
1.10 H.100 CTBus loading........................................................................................................ 9
2Card Installation.................................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Installing the Card........................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Installation der Karte....................................................................................................... 10
2.3 Installation de la carte..................................................................................................... 10
2.4 Installing/upgrading modules.......................................................................................... 11
2.4.1 Removing an existing card:................................................................................. 11
2.4.2 Removing an existing module:............................................................................ 11
2.4.3 Installing Prosody and PM modules:.................................................................... 11
2.4.4 Installing a card into a host: ................................................................................ 13
2.5 Prosody PCI card endplate LED usage............................................................................. 13
2.6 PM module LED usage.................................................................................................... 13
3Approval information........................................................................................................ 14
3.1 Safety warnings............................................................................................................... 14
3.2 EMC compliance............................................................................................................. 14
3.3 Approval details.............................................................................................................. 14
3.4 Usage and type............................................................................................................... 14
3.5 Environmental................................................................................................................. 14
3.6 Network timing............................................................................................................... 15
3.7 Power supply.................................................................................................................. 15
3.8 Approved functionality ................................................................................................... 15
3.9 Regulatory Warnings....................................................................................................... 15
3.10 Approval label ................................................................................................................ 15
3.11 Documentation release................................................................................................... 15
3.12 Software release.............................................................................................................. 15
3.13 User Responsibilities....................................................................................................... 16
3.14 Speech calls....................................................................................................................16
Appendix A: country specific information............................................................... 17
Appendix B: USA/Canada approval details............................................................. 18
Appendix C: Approval details for european union countries & UK....... 22
Appendix D: Approval details for Japan.................................................................... 28
Appendix E: Approval details for Australia & New Zealand....................... 31
Appendix F: Technical specifications.......................................................................... 33
Appendix G: Ferrite clamp fitting instructions...................................................... 34
Glossary of abbreviations:................................................................................................... 35

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1 Introduction
1.1 General
The Prosody PCI card provides an interface between the telephone network, a standard PCI bus
(including host storage devices) and an alternative standard H.100 TDM bus. The Prosody PCI
card contains a digital switch matrix that allows arbitrarily switched interconnection between the
4096 speech paths on the H.100 CTBus, signalling DSPs, Prosody speech processing modules
(including host storage devices) and the telephone network via up to four E1/T1 ports.
This document is the installation and user guide for the Aculab Prosody PCI card. The base
model of the Prosody PCI card is a speech-processing card. Optionally, up to four E1/T1 ports, a
signalling DSP module and additional Prosody speech processing modules can be added to
increase the functionality of the Aculab Prosody PCI card.
PM 1, 2, or 4 DSP 32/65 Prosody DSP (SHARC) modules
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Aculab Prosody PCI card. Shown with optional Prosody DSP, signalling DSP, and PM Modules fitted.
This product is referred to as the 'Prosody PCI card’ in this document unless the context requires
a more specific term.
The serial number of the Prosody PCI card is used when configuring the device driver to
uniquely identify a Prosody PCI card in the system. The serial number of the card is located on
the reverse of the card (no components) on the top edge and has the format P/N ACXXXX S/N
XXXX WONXXX. Only the number following S/N is used during driver configuration, the other
numbers are for Aculab use.
Installation
The card installation & connection sections, refer to installation of the Prosody PCI card into a
host computer, and subsequent connection to the network, and provides hardware control and
configuration information.
Approvals
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
appendix contain many statements regarding use of the Prosody PCI card that are legal
requirements for connection to the public network. Failure to use the Prosody PCI cards in
accordance with any of these instructions for use may invalidate the approval for connection.
The approval information in section 3 provides general approvals information. To fully
appreciate the conditions of approval for connection to the telephone network, it is important
that the appropriate country-specific appendices are read in conjunction with the other sections
of this document.

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Usability statement
Speech processing, call control and digital switch control functions are provided via one of
several device drivers that are described in separate publications specific to those topics. The
card is not a complete product, and only has usable functionality when associated with a host
computer and an application program.
Note These instructions for use assumes that the various elements are being assembled and integrated by someone competent in such
matters and do not constitute an alternative for such competence.
1.2 Uses of the Prosody PCI card
The Prosody PCI card is a plug-in card suitable for use in many different types of PCI compatible
computer, and provides a platform in which to carry out a range of speech processing functions.
Computer Telephony Bus
The H.100 (CTBus) expansion port enables connectivity with various kinds of PCI based speech
and data products from different vendors using H.100. compatible devices.
Integration
The Prosody PCI card is a highly integrated Computer Telephony component. By combining
Digital Access and the speech processing capabilities of Prosody, Aculab has produced a high
throughput, single slot CT component.
Switching
The Prosody PCI card contains a digital switch matrix that allows arbitrarily switched
interconnection between up to 120 channels on the E1-network, up to 92 channels on the T1-
network and up to 4096 speech paths (timeslots or channels) on the H.100 CTBus. The H.100
CTBus supports connection to other H.100 devices.
Control
Control of the Prosody PCI card is via a device driver. The card is essentially operating system
independent, and may be used in a UNIX, Windows NT/2K, or indeed any other operating
system environment using a suitable device driver. Please contact Aculab Plc for information on
device driver availability.
1.3 Speech processing functions
The Prosody PCI card is designed for processing digitised speech data, with support for
recording/playback, conferencing, DTMF and call progress tones. Speech is transferred in either
direction between the host storage medium and any of the channels on the H.100 CTBus, via the
PCI bus. Up to four SHARC DSPs on the Prosody PCI card provide various processing functions
on the data including:
1.3.1 Playback and recording of speech data including
• Compression and decompression between the H.100 64kb/s speech data and the host
computer hard drive. Configurable compression rates of 48, 32, 24, 16, 12, 8 kb/s data files
can be encoded/decoded
• Pitch invariant fast and slow replay (50 to 200%) at all data rates
• Trimmed recording to eliminate periods of silence at all data rates
1.3.2 Tone generation and detection
• DTMF detection with zero talk-off
• Call progress tone recognition
• Universal tone generation and recognition (user programmable)
• Fax support

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1.3.3 Matrix conferencing with echo suppression and noise gating
• Matrix conferencing of up to 60 callers per DSP module
• Many to one conferencing and one to many broadcasting
• Speaker tracking
• Gain control and noise/tone suppression of conference inputs
• Echo Cancellation
1.3.4 Speech recognition
• This product is continuously developed, check with Aculab for details of current Prosody
interactive voice recognition capabilities and products.
1.4 Telephone Network Attachment
Each port on an Aculab E1/T1 cPCI card, fitted with revision 2 E1/T1 PM 4 line interface
modules, attaches to either an E1 (2Mbit) or T1 (1.544Mbit) digital system. 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).
An E1 port 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). Each E1 primary rate ISDN ports may make or
receive 30 separate calls at a time.
A T1 port attaches to the 1.544Mbit digital system via a Channel Service Unit (FCC, IC or UL
Listed CSU). Each T1 ports may make or receive 23/24* separate calls at a time.
* 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 details of the specific international connections.
1.5 75 ohm network connection
• Different impedance can be supported on the same E1 variant module;
• The revision 2 module can simultaneously support both E1 and T1 ports.
• Besides E1 and T1 ports requiring different firmware, E1 firmware also needs to support both
75 and 120ohms.
The default impedance is 120 ohms, changing the impedance to 75ohms is achieved through
changes to the firmware/firmware switches. For example, ETS300 firmware uses a switch –s61,1
for 75ohms, but E1 DASS requires the firmware DASS75. 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 as follows:
Aculab RJ45
'T' piece
RJ45 to BNC
adapter
RJ45 to BNC
adapter
Aculab card faceplate
Port
RJ45
socket
Aculab card
Port
RJ45
socket
Port
RJ45
socket
Patch cable is not supplied by Aculab
Patch cable
WHITE = TRANSMIT
BLACK = RECEIVE

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Grounding option
Extending ground from the Aculab card to both BNC connectors is possible using a screened
RJ45 to RJ45 patch cable and an Aculab screened RJ45 T piece.
The RJ45 T piece is only screened if specifically requested.
An Aculab screened RJ45 T piece has internal connections from the outer screening to both the
transmit ring and receive ring pins.
CAUTION An Aculab screened RJ45 T piece must always be grounded through a screened patch cable connecting to the Aculab card; failure to
do so could affect signal integrity on the trunk.
1.6 Prosody PCI card - host interface
A device driver program, running on the host computer, controls the behaviour of the Prosody
PCI 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 computer.
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 support area of the Aculab company web site at www.aculab.com.
1.7 Call control
Processors on the PM1, 2 or 4 module daughter-card (one processor per E1/T1 port) controls all
of the call signalling (set-up, acceptance, clearing, etc.) in response to commands from an
application program running on the host computer.
The call control interface to the PM1, 2 or 4 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 PM1, 2 or 4 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 PM1, 2 or 4 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 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 information element, which may be
available, is Calling Line Identity (CLI). On incoming calls, CLI makes the telephone number of
the calling party available to the application program.
Full details on the control of calls using the Prosody PCI card are available in a separate
publication ‘Aculab Call Control API Guide’ which can be downloaded from the support area of
the Aculab company web site at www.aculab.com
1.8 Speech and data paths
Speech or 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. Communication with host
storage media may involve compression, in such cases bit integrity is not maintained, but will be
recreated on playback.

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There are various categories of Multi-channel path provided by the card, as follows:-
1. E1 (G703) ports — 30, 60 or 120 calls (2Mbit system or ISDN) or
T1 (G703) ports - 23/24, 46/48 or 92/96 calls (1.554Mbit T1 system or T1 PRI)
2. The host storage via the PCI bus — bi-directional for record and playback, channel count is
dependent on compression
3. The H.100 CTBus
Any one 'source' of speech or data may be distributed to a number of separate 'sinks', but it is
not possible via switching on the card alone for more than one source to feed a single sink. This
conferencing function is only possible with the use of extra processing power of the on-board
Aculab Prosody modules or with third party conferencing cards.
Full details on the switching of calls using the Prosody PCI card are available in a separate
publication ‘Aculab Switch Control API Guide’ which can be downloaded from the support area
of the Aculab company web site at www.aculab.com.
1.9 H.100/MVIP CTBus termination
The Prosody PCI card can occupy any position in a ‘chain’ of H.100 CTBus devices
interconnected with a suitable ribbon cable.
The H.100 CTBus ribbon cable may consist of no more than 20 connectors, with a typical
distance between each connector of one inch, and a maximum bus cable length of 20 inches
(including connector terminations).
In addition, in order to assure that the interleaved grounds on the ribbon cable act as effective
grounds, The distance between populated CTBus cards should be as short as possible and MUST
BE less than 7 inches. It is also recommended that the ribbon cable be no longer than required to
interconnect the chain of H.100 CTBus devices.
If the Prosody PCI card is the first or last device at either end of an H.100 CTBus, then the card
MUST BE placed in terminated bus mode.
Pre revision 1.4 cards are terminated using jumpers on the card. Terminated is the factory
default, links inserted. If the Prosody PCI card is in the middle of a ‘chain’ of H.100 CTBus
devices, then all the termination jumpers MUST BE removed. See the following diagram for the
position of the H.100 CTBus termination jumpers.
H.100 termination jumper location
Revision 1.4 and later cards are terminated by setting the -ht (H.100 CTBus mode) switch
function of the device driver. See the ‘Aculab Call, Switch & Speech Driver Installation Guide’.
A single LED located in place of the links indicates the card termination status; the LED is on
when the card is terminated.

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1.10 H.100 CTBus loading
Pre-revision 1.4 Prosody PCI cards have a loading factor of 3 on the H.100 CTBus. The
maximum loading allowed on the H.100 CTBus is 20. The total loading is calculated by adding
the loading factor of all the devices on a single H.100 CTBus. The loading limit of H.100 means
that no more than six pre-revision 1.4 Prosody PCI cards can be used in the same host.
The loading that each rev 1.4 card presents is only 1 allowing in theory a maximum of 20 cards
in a system, however other software driver limitations restrict the loading to a maximum of 16
Prosody PCI cards in the same host.

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2 Card Installation
2.1 Installing the Card
The installation procedure for expansion cards will vary from one type of host computer to
another, and the exact details of the installation procedures for expansion cards must be sought
in the user guide supplied by the host computer manufacturer. However, in general:
• Do not attempt to install or remove the Prosody PCI card unless the mains power supply is
completely removed from the host computer and any network ports are disconnected from
the network.
• To ensure safety, any covers removed from the host computer in order to install the Prosody
PCI card must be replaced before the mains power supply is reconnected.
• Do not connect the Prosody PCI card to the 2.048/1.554 Mbit/s digital 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.
2.2 Installation der Karte
Die Installationsprozedur für Erweiterungskarten wird sich je nach Hostcomputertyp ändern.
Die genaue einzelheiten bezüglich der Installationsprozedur für Erweiterungskarten soll im
Benutzerhandbuch, welches vom Hersteller zur Verfügung gestellt wird, erklärt sein.
Jedoch, im Allgemeinen:
• Versuchen Sie nicht die Prosody Karte zu instalieren bzw entfernen, es sei denn, die
Stromversorgung ganz ausgeschaltet und vom Hostcomputer entfert wurde und die
Verbindung des Netzwerkports vom Netzwerk unterbrochen wurde.
• Für Ihre Sicherheit, entfernen Sie alle Schutzkappen vom Hostcomputer und installieren Sie
die Prosody karte bevor die Stromversorgung wieder angeschlossen ist.
• Verbinden Sie die Prosody Karte nicht mit 2.0481/1.554 Mbits/s Service bzw. Primary Rate
ISDN Netzwerkbeändigungsport bis dieses Dokument insbesondere der Abschnitt versehen
mit “Network Connection” gelesen und verstanden wurde.
2.3 Installation de la carte
La procédure d’installation des cartes d’expansion varie d’un type de serveur à l’autre. Le détail
des procédures d’installation pour les cartes d’expansion se trouve dans le guide d’utilisateur
fourni par le fabricant du serveur. Cependant, en général:
• N’essayez jamais d’installer ou de démonter la carte Prosody avant d’avoir débranché
l’alimentation principale du serveur et déconnecté le port réseau du réseau.
• Pour votre sécurité, avant de rebrancher l’alimentation, remettez en place tous les boîtiers
de protection que vous avez préalablement ôtés pour pouvoir installer la carte Prosody.
• Ne branchez pas la carte Prosody au service 2.048/1.554 Mbits/s ou le port réseau terminal
Primary Rate ISDN avant d’avoir entièrement lu et compris ce document, et en particulier
les parties comportant “Connexion du Réseau”.

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2.4 Installing/upgrading modules
Additional modules available:
• PM Modules — 1, 2 & 4 port E1 or T1, is located at position J5 & J6 for pre rev 1.4 or J7 &
J11 for rev 1.4 and later.
• Signalling DSP Module — used for DTMF, CAS and conferencing support, is located at
position J7 & J8 for pre rev 1.4 or J4 & J10 for rev 1.4 and later.
• 1st additional Prosody Module — Extra Prosody speech processing is located at position J13
& J14 for pre rev 1.4 or J8 & J6 for rev 1.4 and later.
• 2nd additional Prosody Module — Extra Prosody speech processing, is located at position
J15 & J16 for pre rev 1.4 or J12 & J9 for rev 1.4 and later.
If a card has been purchased which has limited ports or no optional modules fitted, the
capability of the card may be increased by upgrading the PM or fitting additional Aculab
modules to the expansion ports. Normally this would be accomplished by returning the card to
Aculab for upgrade. The process is relatively straightforward and can be carried out by
competent personnel by using the following instructions.
J5
J6
J7
J8 J13
J15 J16
J14
J
J
9
J
7J8J
1J
1J
6J
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Pre rev 1.4 Rev 1.4 and later
Expansion ports on the Prosody PCI card
2.4.1 Removing an existing card:
1. Remove the power from the host computer and disconnect the mains leads.
2. Remove the covers from the host computer.
3. Ensuring that the appropriate ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) measures are taken, remove any
bus cables from the card then remove the Prosody PCI card from the PCI slot.
2.4.2 Removing an existing module:
1. Remove the existing module retaining screws, clamps and washers as appropriate.
2. Gently remove the module from the board taking care not to use any undue force that may
damage components.
2.4.3 Installing Prosody and PM modules:
Only expansion modules designed for this PCI card are suitable for use. Any attempt to use
different modules may cause damage, will invalidate warranty and may invalidate approvals.
Prosody Modules
A retaining clamp, part number P10785 (Issue 2), is fitted in conjunction with the installation of
one or two SHARC modules onto an Aculab Prosody PCI card.
Note Any work carried out on this assembly which results in any damage whatsoever will invalidate any claims under the Aculab Plc
warranty.
The SHARC module retaining clamp is a bracket that fits on top of the post normally used to
retain the DSP module. If no DSP module is fitted, a post will be required in addition to the
clamp and retaining screw.

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Top view
Profile view
End view
Cut out
The cut out section is to prevent damage to the surface mount components on the SHARC
module.
The orientation of the clamp is also subject to the fitting of a DSP. If no DSP is fitted (1), the
raised portion of the clamp should point down, compensating for the absence of the thickness of
the DSP module. If a DSP module is fitted (2), the raised portion of the clamp is not required and
should point up away from the modules.
PCI base card
PCI base card
SHARC module
SHARC moduleDSP module
Clamp orientation option (1)
Clamp orientation option (2) M3 x 8mm
M3 x 6mm
M3 x 6mm
M3 x 6mm
The configuration of modules fitted to the PCI Prosody card determines the orienteering of the
clamp (1 or 2) and the length of the retaining screw used: -
Base card only, no SHARC modules fitted - No clamp required
Base and DSP - standard DSP fixing, No clamp required
Base, with one or two SHARC modules fitted - Clamp, spacer & 2 x M3 x 6mm Screws —
option (1)
Base, DSP, and one or two SHARC modules fitted - Clamp and replace existing M3 x 5mm
screw with M3 x 8mm Screw — option (2)
Note When using the clamp, a washer is not required between the screw head and the clamp.
PM Modules
PM modules produced prior to revision 2 support either E1 or T1 only. Revision 2 PM modules
(PM2 only) can simultaneously support both E1 and T1, depending on the driver firmware
downloaded to each port.
Note All T1 connections are 100ohm by default; E1 connections are 120ohms by default. Subject to the signaling protocol being used, an E1
PM can also support 75ohm network connections.
If you are installing a pre revision 2 E1 PM module and require 75ohm termination, refer to the
75ohm network connection section before fitting the module.
Each port, whether E1 or T1, is associated with a specific firmware which must be downloaded
to the PM module. Refer to the Call, Switch and Speech Driver Installation Guide for further
details.
Note If the power supply voltage goes outside of tolerance, the board will go into the reset state, indicated by the A (Red) LEDs being on.

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To install modules:
1. Fit the first module to its connectors, ensuring correct orientation and mating of the
connectors. (see the above diagram and the documentation supplied with the expansion kit)
2. Secure the module to the card using 8mm spacers and appropriate screws, clamps and
washers. (Supplied with the module when purchased as an expansion kit.)
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for any additional modules.
2.4.4 Installing a card into a host:
1. Remove power and disconnect any mains leads
2. Remove the host computer covers.
3. Locate a vacant full-length PCI slot and if required, remove the blanking plate.
4. Fit the card to the PCI slot and screw the bracket to the chassis.
5. Fit H.100, *MVIP or *SCBus ribbon cables between the E1/T1 PCI card connectors and any
other cards which are required (* requires Aculab MVIP/SCBus adaptor).
6. Replace the covers on the host computer.
7. Attach the mains leads and apply power.
Following installation, the device driver will automatically detect the presence of the additional
modules.
2.5 Prosody PCI card endplate LED usage
The endplate of the Prosody PCI card displays a block of eight LED’s.
The red LED’s correspond to the network ports. With the exception of ISUP firmware, the LEDs
will be on until firmware has been successfully downloaded to the corresponding port. For
ISUP, the LEDs will be on until an active E1 link has been connected to the port. Activity on a
port may cause the LEDs to flash momentarily.
The green LED’s indicate the Prosody SHARC processor state, however their operation is
firmware dependent. As a general guide, the LED’s will flash to indicate activity. Error states are
normally indicated by either a permanent on of off state. Should you be experiencing problems,
contact Aculab Support for further clarification.
2.6 PM module LED usage
There are up to 12 surface mount LED’s mounted on the PM4 module. These are difficult to see
after the card has been installed. The LED’s are arranged in 4 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
Early productions had all red LED's, Current productions have LED A red, LED’s B & C green.
While a port microprocessor is in the reset state the LED A is on, and 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
quiescent state of LED’s B & C indicates the state of layer 1.
• When both LED’s are off, layer 1 is inactive. The LED’s will flash on to indicate frames.
• When both LED’s are on, layer 1 is active. The LED’s will blink off to indicate frames.
CAS protocols
The state of LED’s B & C indicate the Line State.
• When both LED’s are off, there is a line problem (for example, no signal or loss of sync).
• When both LED’s are on, the line is active. LED B will blink off when a digit is transmitted.
LED C will blink off when a digit is received.

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3 Approval information
This section provides information on the Approval of the Prosody PCI card, and information that
may affect the Approval status of the card in use. Failure to use the Prosody PCI card in
accordance with any of these instructions may invalidate the Approval for connection. These
instructions refer only to the Aculab Prosody PCI card.
3.1 Safety warnings
Seek advice from a competent telecommunication engineer before installation and connection
to a network.
The network ports on the Prosody PCI cards are only suitable for connection to TNV (telecom
Network Voltage) circuits operating as SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) TNV class 1.
The ports have the following safety status:
Type of Circuit Port Description
SELV Host Bus Interface (PCI)
SELV H.100 Telecommunications Bus
Note - the optional Aculab MVIP/SCBus adapter provides two additional SELV ports
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 country specific 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 compliant PC. This does not guarantee that every
EMC compliant PC will remain compliant when used with the card. In extreme cases, high
frequency energy within the PC may be conducted out of the PC 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 modification.
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 G: 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 following
country specific information.
3.4 Usage and type
The usage and type of connections supported by the Prosody PCI cards are detailed in the
appendices following country specific information.
3.5 Environmental
The Prosody PCI card is specified to operate within the following operating conditions:
• Temperature 0 deg to 50 deg Celsius
• Relative Humidity 10% to 95% non-condensing
• Altitude 0 to 2,500 metres
• Weight 0.3 Kg approx.

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3.6 Network timing
The Prosody PCI card has been tested for compliance with the pulse and jitter requirements of
CCITT G703, I431, ETS300-011 and in some cases additional national or international service
requirements.
The Prosody PCI card usually derives the timing for its network output ports from one of the
network receive ports.
Alternatively, the Prosody PCI card may be configured to derive the timing for network output
ports from the H.100 CTBus, MVIP bus or SC-Bus 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 Digital Access card that is connected to
the network. Other clock configurations may require further testing to ensure compliance.
3.7 Power supply
The Prosody PCI card takes its power from the host computer expansion bus and has the
following power requirements:
5 Amps Max at +5V (DC) +/- 5%
The card is specified to operate correctly with a tolerance (plus or minus) 5% of the nominal dc
power supply voltage.
It is the user's responsibility to ensure that the host computer will be able to safely supply the
power required by the card in addition to any other auxiliary apparatus.
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
When a card has been installed in a host computer, it is the card that is approved and not the
host computer. The Approval label should be attached to the card and not the host.
3.11 Documentation release
To ensure operation of the Prosody PCI card is consistent with the terms of Approval, it is
essential that a card is both used with the correct release of the instructions for use, and that it is
only used in conjunction with appropriate device drivers.
If an application developer, by virtue of an application program, reduces the functionality of the
Prosody PCI card, providing all of the sections regarding approval, installation and connection
are retained, the instructions for use may be rewritten so that only the functionality implemented
is described.
3.12 Software release
To ensure correct operation of the Prosody PCI, it is necessary that application programs be built
using the correct release of software files for the particular revision of the Prosody PCI 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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compliance with the requirements of the approval authority referred to in the appendices
followingcountry specific information for connection to the digital network. 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 Prosody PCI 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 coveringcountry specific information.
It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that all of the legal requirements for attachment are
met, thus the user is advised to seek competent advice regarding any particular equipment
configuration or use.
3.14 Speech calls
If the Prosody PCI 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 on country specific information for further details.
Many of the speech and FAX resource cards that may be used with the Prosody PCI card may
comply with approval authority requirements, but it is the responsibility of the user to ensure that
approval requirements are complied with, either by confirmation via the manufacturer of the
card, or by any other suitable means such as independent testing.
Signal sources that do not in themselves 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 Prosody 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 — Japan
Appendix E — Australia & New Zealand

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Appendix B: USA/Canada approval details
This section applies only to the 100 Ohm T1 version of the PM1, 2 or 4 PM Module.
FCC connection requirements
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the
ACTA. On the exterior of the cabinet of this equipment is a label that contains, among other
information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX.If requested, this number
must be provided to the telephone company.
ACTA Registration Number: US: 5TC XD NA N PM4MODT1
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN): NAN
Facility Interface Code (FIC): 04DU9.1SN
Service Order Code (SOC): 6.0N
USOC Jack Type: NA
A FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment. This
equipment is designed for connection to the telephone network or premises wiring using a
compatible modular jack that is Part 68 compliant. See Installation Instructions for details.
The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices that may be connected to the telephone
line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to
an incoming call. Typically, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the
number of devices that may be connected to a line (as determined by the total RENs) contact the
local telephone company.
If this equipment E1/T1 cPCI causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will
notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance
notice isn't practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also,
you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes to its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures
that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will
provide advance notice so you can make the necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted
service.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment E1/T1 cPCI, for repair or warranty information,
please contact Aculab INC, Customer Service, 197 First Avenue, Suite 130, Needham, MA
02494 [phone], (There are no user serviceable components on the card). If the
equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that
you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the state public utility
commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information.)
There are no user serviceable components on the card.
Systems
Facility Interface Codes (FIC), Service Order Codes (SOC), USOC Jack Codes and Ringer
Equivalence Numbers (REN) are shown in the table below.
Before connecting the card to the public network, you must inform the local telephone company
of this information:
Service Type SOC FIC USOC REN
T1 6.0N 04DU9-1SN NA NAN
ISDN (PRI) 6.0N 04DU9-1SN NA NAN
UL requirements
This card has been assessed against UL60950-1 and is a listed accessory component under UL
file number E178354. The Prosody PCI card should only be installed in a UL listed PCI bus,
based computer system.

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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.
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.
WARNING USERS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO MAKE SUCH CONNECTIONS THEMSELVES, BUT SHOULD CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE ELECTRIC
INSPECTION AUTHORITY, OR ELECTRICIAN, AS APPROPRIATE.
Note The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals
allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject
only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Number of all the devices does not exceed 5.
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.
Approval number USA
Approval type FCC part 68 XD component registration
Approval number US: 5TC XD NA N PM4MODT1
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 2789A — 12217 (rev 2)

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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 two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
No changes or modification to the Prosody PCI card is allowed without explicit written
permission from Aculab, 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 may 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.
Canadian EMC requirements
This Class B 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 Prosody PCI 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.
Please contact Aculab for details of supported protocols.
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, there is
a requirement that 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.