Amtelco infinity series User manual

Infinity Series H.110
Basic Rate ISDN Board
TECHNICAL MANUAL
Documentation Revision 1.0: May 17, 2007
Copyright © 2000, 2007
by American Tel-A-Systems, Inc.
All rights reserved.
258M001B

Note: This manual refers to the revised board using the T8105 switching chip, Blackfin
DSPs, and the HFC8S BRI Interface chip. As these chips are different than those used
on earlier boards, there may be minor differences in the operation of the board. Those
using the earlier revision should use the 258M001A revision of this manual. The revised
board is functionally equivalent to the earlier board with the exception that the voice
record and playback cpabilities have been added. Specifically, this manual refers to
firmware versions 02.0b and later.
Note: The rear board used with this revision of the BRI board has also been revised and
is incompatible with earlier revisions. The front board MUST be used with the revised
rear board and MAY NOT be used with earlier versions of the front board. The revised
rear board MAY NOT be used with earlier versions of the front board. Installing
incompatible front and rear boards WILL result in damage to both boards.

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Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION .............................................1-1
1.1 Features and Capacities ...............................1-1
1.1.1 The Physical Interface ..........................1-2
1.1.2 Signaling Protocols ............................1-3
1.1.3 DSP Functions ................................1-3
1.1.4 The H.110 bus ................................1-3
1.1.5 Clock Modes .................................1-4
1.1.6 Hot Swap Capability ...........................1-4
1.1.7 Message Passing ..............................1-5
1.1.8 Flash EAROM for Firmware .....................1-5
1.1.9 EEPROM for Configuration Information ...........1-6
1.2 How to Use This Manual ..............................1-6
2.0 QUICK START ..............................................2-1
3.0 INSTALLATION .............................................3-1
3.1 PCI Configuration ...................................3-2
3.2 Jumpers & Headers for the Front Board ..................3-2
3.3 Jumpers & Connectors for the Rear Board ................3-3
3.4 Installation .........................................3-4
3.5 Hot Swapping a Board ................................3-6
4.0 INITIALIZATION ............................................4-1
4.1 PCI Initialization ....................................4-1
4.2 Initialization Commands ..............................4-2
4.3 Configuration Memory ...............................4-5

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5.0 COMMUNICATING WITH THE HOST ..............................5-1
5.1 Commands and Responses Protocol .....................5-2
5.1.1 Sending Commands to the Board .................5-2
5.1.2 Reading Messages from the Board ................5-3
5.1.3 Reading Board Information ......................5-3
5.2 Interrupts ..........................................5-4
5.2.1 Interrupt Initialization ..........................5-4
5.2.2 Step-by-Step Summary ......................... 5-5
5.3 Commands and Responses .............................5-5
5.3.1 Characteristics of Command Strings ...............5-5
5.3.2 Command Parameters ..........................5-6
5.3.3 Commands from the Host to the H.110 BRI Board ....5-7
<B-Channel Commands ........................ 5-7
<Layer 3 “D” Commands for NT Ports ............. 5-8
<Layer 3 “D” Commands for TE Ports ............5-10
<Interrupt Control Commands ..................5-11
<Layer 3 Message Commands ..................5-11
<MVIP Compatibility Commands ............... 5-11
<Query Commands ...........................5-11
<Reset Commands ...........................5-11
<Setup Commands ...........................5-12
<TEI Management Commands ..................5-12
<Version Requests ........................... 5-13
<Download Commands ........................5-13
<Diagnostics ................................5-13
5.3.4 Responses from the H.110 BRI ISDN Board ........ 5-14
<Acknowledgments ...........................5-14
<Layer 3 “D” Responses for NT Ports ............5-14
<Layer 3 “D” Responses for TE Ports ............5-15
<Error Messages .............................5-17
<Layer 3 Messages Received Response ...........5-18
<Query Responses ............................5-18
<B-Channel State Change Messages .............. 5-18
<TEI Management Responses ...................5-18
<Diagnostic Responses ........................5-19

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6.0 THE H.110 BUS &CLOCK MODES ..............................6-1
6.1 The H.110 Bus ...................................... 6-1
6.2 Clock Modes .......................................6-2
6.2.1 Slave Mode .................................. 6-3
6.2.2 Primary Master Mode ..........................6-3
6.2.3 Secondary Master Mode ........................6-4
6.2.4 Clock Fallback ................................ 6-5
6.2.5 Clock Errors .................................. 6-5
6.3 Configuration Information ............................. 6-6
6.4 Hot Swap ..........................................6-6
7.0 LAYER 1&LAYER 2PROTOCOLS ...............................7-1
7.1 Layer 1 ............................................7-1
7.2 Layer 2 ............................................7-3
7.3 Layer 1 & Layer 2 States .............................. 7-5
7.4 TEI Management .................................... 7-6
7.5 The Packet Data Link .................................7-9
7.6 Sending and Receiving Layer 3 Messages ................7-10
8.0 USING “D” MESSAGES FOR LAYER 3.............................8-1
8.1 Q.931 Messages .....................................8-1
8.2 “D” Command & Response Messages ....................8-2
8.3 Information Elements .................................8-5
8.3.1 Bearer Capability ..............................8-5
8.3.2 Cause .......................................8-5
8.3.3 Directory Numbers .............................8-7
8.3.4 Feature Keys & Indicator Status .................. 8-7
8.3.5 Progress Indicator .............................8-8
8.3.6 Signal .......................................8-8
8.4 SPIDs & Endpoint Identifiers ..........................8-9
8.5 Directory Numbers ..................................8-11
8.6 Display Text .......................................8-11
8.7 NT Call Handling Examples ..........................8-12
8.7.1 A Call Terminating at a Terminal ................ 8-12
8.7.2 A Terminal Originating a Call ...................8-13

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USING “D” MESSAGES FOR LAYER 3(CONTINUED)
8.8 TE Call Handling Examples .......................... 8-14
8.8.1 Originating a Call ............................ 8-14
8.8.2 A Terminating Call ...........................8-15
8.9 HOLD & RETrieve .................................8-16
8.10 EKTS, CACH EKTS, and AT&T Custom ............... 8-17
8.11 Call Processing Errors ............................... 8-18
9.0 CONTROLLING THE B-CHANNELS ...............................9-1
9.1 Overview of the Command Structure ....................9-1
9.2 MVIP-95 Compatibility ............................... 9-2
9.3 Configuring the Board ................................9-4
9.4 Using the “C” Commands .............................9-5
9.4.1 Making a Connection ...........................9-5
9.4.2 Call Progress Tones ............................ 9-6
9.4.3 Sending DTMF Tones .......................... 9-7
9.4.4 Detecting DTMF Tones .........................9-7
9.4.5 Detecting Energy .............................. 9-8
9.4.6 An Example of Originating a Call ................9-8
9.4.7 An Example of Receiving a Call .................. 9-9
9.4.8 An Example of Detecting DTMF .................9-10
9.5 Voice Resources .................................... 9-10
10.0 DIAGNOSTICS &ERROR MESSAGES ............................10-1
10.1 Diagnostic Commands ............................... 10-1
10.2 Error Messages .....................................10-2
10.3 Diagnostic Tests ....................................10-4
10.4 Auxiliary LED ..................................... 10-4
APPENDIXES:
A. Environmental Specifications ......................... A-1

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Infinity Series H.110 Basic Rate ISDN Board Technical Manual
Copyright © American Tel-A-Systems, Inc., May 2007
Printed in U.S.A. All rights reserved.
This document and the information herein is proprietary toAmerican Tel-A-Systems, Inc.
It isprovided and accepted in confidence onlyforuseintheinstallation,operation, repair
and maintenance of Amtelco equipment by the original owner. It also may be used for
evaluation purposes if submitted with the prospect of sale of equipment.
Thisdocument is not transferable. Nopart of thisdocument may be reproduced in whole
or in part, by any means, including chemical, electronic, digital, xerographic, facsimile,
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Inc.
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trademarked names: trademarked names are used in this document only in an editorial
fashion, and to the benefit of the trademark owner withno intention of infringement of the
trademark. “MVIP”, “H-MVIP”, “MVIP-90”, and “MVIP-95” are registered trademarks
of GO-MVIP. "SCSA" and “SCbus” are registered trademarks of the Dialogic
Corporation. “CT bus” and “ECTF” are registered trademarks of the Enterprise
Computer Telephony Forum
American Tel-A-System, Inc.
800-356-9148
• 4800 Curtin Drive • McFarland, WI 53558 •
• 4145 North Service Road, Suite 200 • Burlington, Ontario L7L 6A3 •
• 258M001B •

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FCC Part 15 Requirements
WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and
ifnot installed and used in accordance withthe instruction manual, may cause interference
toradiocommunications.Operationofthisequipmentinaresidentialareaislikelytocause
interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever
measures may be required to correct the interference.
FCC Part 68 Registration
This equipment is registered with the FCC under Part 68 as a component device for use
with any generic PC Type computer or compatible. In order for FCC registration of this
producttoberetained,allotherproductsusedin conjunction with this producttoprovide
your telephony function must also be FCC Part 68 registered for use with these hosts. If
anyof these components are not registered, then you are required to seek FCC Part 68
registrationof the assembled equipment prior toconnectiontothetelephonenetwork. Part
68 registration specifies that you are required to maintain theapproval and as such become
responsible for the following:
-any component device added to your equipment, whether it bears component
registration or not, will require that a Part 68 compliance evaluation is done and
possiblythat you have testing performed and make a modification filing to the FCC
before that new component can be used;
-anymodification/update made by amanufacturer to any component device within
your equipment, will require that a Part 68 compliance evaluation is done and
possiblythat you have testing performed and make a modification filing to the FCC
before the new component can be used;
-ifyoucontinuetoassembleadditionalquantitiesofthiscompound equipment, you
are required to comply with the FCC’s Continuing Compliance requirements.
The telephone company has the right to request the registration information.
The Digital I/F FIC code for this equipment is 02IS5.
The Service Order code for this equipment is 6.oP.
The network Interface Jack for this equipment is an RJ49C.
Thetelephonecompanyhastherightto temporarily discontinue service. Theyarerequired
to provide notification and advise of the right to file a complaint.

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Changes to the BRI protocolsoffered by the telephone company may require changes to
the setup parameters of the board. The board may cease functioning until such changes
are made.
In case oftrouble, you may be required to disconnect the board from the telephone lines
until the problem is resolved.
Connection to telephone company coin service is prohibited.
Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs.
The authorized repair center is:
American Tel-A-System, Inc.
800-356-9148
4800 Curtin Drive
McFarland, WI 53558
There are no user serviceable components on the board. All repairs should be
accomplished by returning the board to Amtelco with a description of the problem.
WARNING: This device contains Electrostatic Sensitive Devices.
Proper care should be taken when handling this device to avoid damage
from static discharges.

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Canadian Customers
CP-01, Issue 8, Part 1
Section 14.1
Notice: “The industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This
certificationmeans that the equipmentmeets certain telecommunicationsnetwork
protective,operationalandsafetyrequirementsasprescribedinthe appropriate
TerminalEquipmentTechnicalRequirementsdocument(s). TheDepartmentdoes
not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s 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 may not
prevent degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs of certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative
designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this
equipment,or equipment malfunctions, maygive the telecommunicationscompany
cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Usersshould ensure for their own protectionthattheelectricalgroundconnections
of thepower utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, ir
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.