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3. User Manual – Description of Basic (Voice) Function
Users mostly use their PBXs and MUSITEL intuitively, without reading any
instructions, or follow very simple instructions provided by an authorized
person. The following functional description is therefore intended for
technicians, who follow the instructions (depending on the PBX set-up) and
solve any operational problems.
3.1. Outgoing Calls - MUSITEL 52T and 53T
GSM Gateway on PBX’s CO line
3.1.1. Picking Up the Line
The PBX picks up a line the moment a subscriber picks up his or her
handset and dials a number that is interpreted by the PBX as the
“MUSITEL Access code“.
This code depends on the PBX type and set-up.
Some PBXs accept the GSM prefix as this code.
Then, the user need have no worry that the call is made via the Musitel.
Note: If the Musitel 5xT is busy, the PBX can either give the caller the
busy tone or choose another connection (PSTN, or there may be more
GSM Gateways with one PBX).
3.1.2. Musitel 52T and 53T - GSM Gateway Ready Signalling
The Musitel 5xT registers the off-hook (current inflow) immediately and
then, if everything is O.K., starts sending its usual dialling tone .
Now the subscriber can dial the number.
Note: If there is no GSM signal, no SIM card has been inserted, no PIN
code has been entered, or if there is another problem, the PBX transmits
a special tone (see below – “Telephone Line Tones“).
3.1.3. Dialling Receive
The Musitel 5xT is ready to receive pulse or tone dialling (according to
the set-up). As soon as the subscriber starts dialling a number, the
Musitel mutes the dialling tone (as with public telephone exchanges).
The user must dial digits in no more than 6 second intervals; otherwise
the number is regarded as complete and sent to the GSM network (this
timeout is programmable).
Note: Some PBXs analyse the whole number first and then transmit the
dialling into the CO line (Musitel). Here, the signalling type and the
timeout depend on the PBX set-up!
3.1.4. Dialling End Recognition
The Musitel 5xT itself can recognize the end of some numbers according
to their length.
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Moreover, you can set your Musitel in such a way that the Musitel 5xT
accepts the ‘
L
‘ or ‘#‘ (for tone dialling only) symbols as the end of
dialling.
Otherwise, it waits 6 seconds after the subscriber stops dialling (the
timeout is programmable).
Then, the subscriber can hear a short tone signalling the dialling end and
the Musitel transmits the received number into the GSM network.
If the caller goes on dialling, the Musitel GSM Gateway will not accept
the extra digits!
3.1.5. Connection Establishing
In this moment, Musitel is making a connection, and it takes typically 8
seconds.
During this time, the subscriber hears a special "call progress" tone
(differs by GSM gateway model and version of software). Next, the
subscriber usually hears the ringing tone or another signal transmitted by
the GSM network. The connection, however, is not established and paid
for until the called party answers the phone.
The GSM network signals this moment and the Musitel 5xT can pass the
information to the PBX. If this type of signalling is used (exceptionally),
the calling party can hear a click in the earphone.
3.1.6. Call
During outgoing calls, the Musitel 5xT is computing the cost (pseudo
tariff metering) and it can send tariff pulses. A call may be terminated
forcibly if the GSM signal gets lost, for example, or in similar situations.
3.1.7. Connection Termination (End)
If the caller is the first to hang up, the Musitel registers the on-hook
immediately (the current flow stops) and terminates the connection.
If the called party is the first to hang up, the Musitel 52T and 53T gets
the information from the GSM network and terminates the connection.
The Musitel can pass the information to the PBX.
The calling party gets the busy tone (or another type depending on the
set-up).
Note: With some calls, the called party‘s on-hook information is
considerably delayed by GSM network (30s, e.g.). The subscriber
usually registers the on-hook earlier, hangs up, and the Musitel 5xT
terminates the connection immediately.
3.1.8. Subscriber’s Disconnection (Power Down)
If a subscriber blocks the Musitel by seizing the line without dialling a
number, or fails to hang up after the call, he or she will get the busy tone
first and then is disconnected (Power Down status).