SpectraLink Link 3000 Manual

Link 3000 MCU
Open Applications Interface (OAI)
Installation and Setup
Link Wireless Telephone System
Part Number: 72-0059-07
Issue C

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WARNING: Changes or modifications to this equipment not approved by SpectraLink
Corporation may cause this equipment to not comply with part 15 of the FCC rules and
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
WARNING: SpectraLink products contain no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing
to qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Follow these general precautions while installing telephone equipment:
•Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
•Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for
wet locations.
•Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has
been disconnected at the network interface.
•Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines
•When installing Base Stations outside or in buildings other than the one containing the
System Controller, take the following precaution:
If wiring for a Base Station exits a building—whether to reach an outdoor Base
Station location or to reach a Base Station in another building—the wiring must be
protected at both ends by a Quick Clip Fuse from Illinois Tool Works, Linx Division,
model number SCP-2X2. The Quick Clip Fuse replaces the bridging clips on the 66
blocks for all four connections to the non-internal Base Station.

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Table of Contents
1. About This Document 5
1.1 SpectraLink Corporation Model Numbers 5
1.2 Related Documents 5
1.3 Contacting SpectraLink 5
1.4 Icons and Conventions 5
2. Setup Overview 6
3. OAI Overview 7
3.1 System Diagram 7
4. Install and Configure OAI Card(s) 8
4.1 Upgrade System to Support OAI 8
4.2 Verify System and Cabinet Controllers Support OAI 9
4.3 Configure COM Port for OAI 9
4.4 Connect the Application Server to the MCU 9
4.5 Assign Function Key to OAI 10
4.6 Test Application 10

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1. About This Document
This document explains installation and setup of the Open Applications Interface
System Controller (CSO3xx) by SpectraLink Corporation. OAI provides an interface
with a local application server for the Link Wireless Telephone System (Link WTS).
1.1 SpectraLink Corporation Model Numbers
This document covers the following registered model numbers:
JPI300, MCS300, RCC400, RCO400, RCU100, RCU200, RCU201
1.2 Related Documents
Link 3000 MCU: Installation (72-0059-01)
Link 3000 MCU: Operator’s Console (72-0059-02)
Link 3000 MCU: Maintenance and Diagnostics (72-0059-04)
Link 3000 MCU: Facility Preparation (72-0059-05)
Link 3000 MCU: T1 Remote Module Installation (72-0059-06)
Installing the Outdoor Base Station (72-0050-01)
Available at http://www.spectralink.com/consumer/resources/manuals.jsp.
LinkPlus Interface Guide (72-0171-xx where xx indicates a number
corresponding to the type of PBX)
Available at http://www.spectralink.com/consumer/resources/interface_guides.jsp.
1.3 Contacting SpectraLink
SpectraLink wants every customer to have a successful installation. Please refer
questions to the Customer Support Hotline at [phone]. The hotline is open
Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mountain time.
1.4 Icons and Conventions
This manual uses the following icons and conventions.
Caution! Follow these instructions carefully to avoid danger.
Note these instructions carefully.
NORM This typeface indicates a key, label, or button on the MCU, Wireless
Telephone (handset), or OAI card.

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2. Setup Overview
Installation has three phases. In some cases, a separate person is responsible for each
phase. It is important to coordinate the activities among the persons involved.
1. Site Preparation: Done by the customer or a wire technician/contractor.
2. OAI setup: Done by the customer or SpectraLink.
3. System Certification:Done after installation to confirm the system is working
properly.
For more information about Link WTS architecture and components, please see the
appropriate Link WTS document.

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3. OAI Overview
The Open Application Interface allows the Link 3000 MCU to interface with an
application server as shown in the diagram below. This enables third-party
applications to communicate directly with the Link 3000 MCU, allowing users to
retrieve and respond to information using Wireless Telephones. The client system
may include a LAN and its server with a TAP line to a communications device such
as a paging controller.
3.1 System Diagram
Device supplied by
SpectraLink
Phone cabling
RS-232 cable
PBX
or
Key
System
Link 3000 MCU
Base Station
Wireless
Telephones
Base Station
OAI Interface
server &
Administrative
com
p
ute
r
Wired
Telephones
to OAI port
to Administrative port
To optional client system
OAI-enabled
Controller Card

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4. Install and Configure OAI Card(s)
The Open Application Interface (OAI) allows the Link 3000 MCU to interface with
an application server. This connection enables third-party applications to
communicate directly with the Link 3000 MCU, allowing users to retrieve and
respond to information using handsets.
Before loading OAI, the Link WTS should be configured and operational, the Base
Stations should be installed and tested, and the handsets should be registered and
tested.
If you are upgrading an existing system to support OAI, perform step 4.1
first, then proceed with the installation in steps 4.2 through 4.5.
If you have a new system with an OAI card (CSO3xx), set up the system
and then proceed with setting up OAI as described in steps 4.2 through
4.5.
4.1 Upgrade System to Support OAI
This procedure explains how to install the new controller cards to support OAI.
The system must be powered down to complete this process. Users will be
unable to use their handsets during this installation.
Dump (Back Up) System Configuration
From the Operator’s Console Supervisor State Display screen (F1) press Enter to
display the menu.
1. Scroll down to Dump Config to PCS.CFG and press Enter. The system will copy the
configuration to a file called PCS.CFG, and save it in your working directory. If a
PCS.CFG file already exists, the system prompts to see if you want to overwrite
it.
2. Copy the file to a diskette for safekeeping.
Swap Controller Cards
This procedure replaces the existing CSC controller cards with CSO controller cards
to support OAI.
1. Power down the system.
2. Disconnect and remove the existing CSC system and cabinet controller cards.
3. Install and connect the CSO system controller card.
4. Install and connect the CSO cabinet controller cards.
5. Power up the system.
Restore System Configuration
1. On the Operator’s Console, go to the directory where the PCS.CFG file was
dumped (your working directory).
2. From the Supervisor State Display screen (F1) press Enter to display the menu.

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3. Scroll down to Restore Config from PCS.CFG and press Enter. The system will
copy the configuration from PCS.CFG in your working directory to the System
Controller.
Continue with steps 4.2 through 4.5 to complete the OAI installation.
4.2 Verify System and Cabinet Controllers Support OAI
To support OAI, your system must have a System Controller and Cabinet
Controllers with a CSO prefix. Check the labels on the controllers to be sure they
support OAI.
On the Operator’s Console, verify that the Supervisor State Display (F1) details screen
for the Cabinet Controller and the System Controller shows OAI as Enabled.
4.3 Configure COM Port for OAI
Either RS-232 port on the System Controller can be used for OAI. If a modem or
administration console is connected to the MCU, it must use COM port Ain which
case OAI would use COM port B. The COM port on an Expansion Shelf can also be
assigned to OAI.
To support OAI, one of the COM (RS-232) ports on the MCU must be configured
as the OAI port via the following procedure.
1. On the Operator’s Console, select COM Port Administration (F10).
2. Select the COM port to be assigned to OAI and press Enter.
3. In the sub-menu, select OAI, and press Enter.
The selected port is now configured as the OAI port.
4.4 Connect the Application Server to the MCU
Using a standard RS-232 cable, connect the System Controller COM port configured
for OAI to the OAI application server, PC, or modem that will be used to interface
with the application.

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4.5 Assign Function Key to OAI
To access or initiate the OAI application, the user presses FCN followed by an
assigned number key (e.g. FCN 9) on the handset. Follow these steps to assign a
function key to initiate or access the OAI application.
1. From the Operator’s Console, select MCU Macros Display (F6). The following
screen displays. The screen allows you to define macros for the digits 1through
9, *, 0, and #.
2. Use the arrow keys or mouse to move to the desired entry, and press Enter.
3. To assign a function key to initiate the OAI application, enter ##555 as the
macro key sequence. When the related function key is pressed, the OAI
application will recognize the key sequence and initiate the appropriate OAI
application. For example, in the illustration above, typing ##555 at the selected
field next to the # macro will enable a handset to access the OAI function when
FCN # is pressed.
4. When you have finished, select SAVE to save your entries.
4.6 Test Application
After setting up the OAI application, test the functionality of the handsets and the
functionality of the OAI application.
1. Place a call and test the features on each handset to be sure the system is working
properly.
2. Test the application on each handset. Consult your application provider for
specific test procedures.