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Cabletron Systems KBU 64 User Manual

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    Kbu 64 user manual fivemere ltd. Cabletron systems ltd. Fivemere house network house 161 high street newbury business park aldershot london road, newbury hampshire, england berkshire, england gu11 1tt rg13 2pz telephone: [44] (0)1635 580000 fax: [44] (0)1635 44578.

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 ii publication — 80-10100000-09 publication notice: this manual has been compiled and checked for accuracy. However the information contained in this manual does not constitute a warranty of performance. Cabletron systems ltd. Reserves the right to revise this publi...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 iii fcc notice: 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 opera...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 iv table of contents 1 . This is the kbu 64 1–1 1.1 introduction 1–1 1.2 features 1–3 1.3 product overview 1–4 1.3.1 network security 1–4 1.3.2 telephone number storage 1–4 1.3.3 circuit failure 1–5 1.3.4 talkwire 1–5 1.3.5 polling 1–5 1.3.6 alarms 1–5 2 . Hardware ...

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    Table of contents 80-10100000-09 v 3.7.2 isdn and alarm indicators 3–13 3.7.3 power 3–13 3.7.4 backup buttons 3–13 4 . Configuration commands 4–1 4.1 introduction 4–1 4.1.1 initial command screen 4–2 4.2 command structure 4–2 4.3 active channel command 4–4 4.4 default configuration 4–4 4.4.1 reset o...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 vi 4.15.3 restore timer 4–32 4.15.4 connect timer 4–32 4.15.5 disconnect timer 4–33 4.15.6 talkwire timer 4–33 4.15.7 alarm timer 4–33 4.15.8 ntu timer 4–33 4.15.9 clockloss timer 4–34 4.15.10 alert timer 4–34 4.15.11 twdata timer 4–35 4.15.12 dataloss timer 4–35 4....

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    Table of contents 80-10100000-09 vii 6.8 manually restoring data traffic to the kilostream link 6–4 7 . Talkwire operation 7–1 7.1 introduction 7–1 7.1.1 line usage 7–1 7.2 enabling / disabling the talkwire facility 7–2 7.3 initiating a talkwire call 7–3 7.4 using talkwire to send messages 7–4 7.5 u...

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    This is the kbu 64 80-10100000-09 1–1 1. This is the kbu 64 1.1 introduction the kbu 64 kilostream backup unit provides an effective, easy to implement, automatic backup for x21 kilostream or other leased digital data circuits, over the isdn (integrated services digital network). Isdn is a public sw...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 1–2 isdn (backup cricuit) user equipment user equipment kilostream line n t u n t u kilostream line n t u n t u (main circuit) kbu 64 kbu 64 figure 1.1 kbu 64 sits in the data path during normal operating conditions, user data passes over the kilostream link in the ...

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    This is the kbu 64 80-10100000-09 1–3 1.2 features the main features include: • independent operation of the two main circuit channels. • rack mountable, up to 13 kbu 64s in one standard 482mm x 400mm x 370mm rack. • support for synchronous data rates of 600, 1k2, 2k4, 4k8, 9k6, 19k2, 38k4, 48k, 56k...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 1–4 1.3 product overview this user manual is arranged to take you through the basics of correct hardware configuration and installation, then to software set-up and on to the more specialised user definable software facilities of your kbu 64. Kbu 64 software configu...

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    This is the kbu 64 80-10100000-09 1–5 1.3.3 circuit failure your kbu 64 can detect a circuit failure if it detects any of the following conditions: • no data is received from the kilostream link. • no clock is detected on the link. • the i/dsr signal from the kilostream ntu goes to the off condition...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 1–6 you can also define which of these events you want to be output as an alert via the alarm port. An alarm message can be programmed to occur when security access is denied..

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    Hardware configuration 80-10100000-09 2–1 2. Hardware configuration 2.1 introduction the majority of kbu 64 configuration options are software controlled, and settings can easily be altered after the unit is installed in the system. However the physical interface characteristics of the user and link...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 2–2 area peligrosa solo personal mantenimiento. No abrir. Tension. Peligrosa. Area perigosa somente pessoal técnico treinado. Não abra. Voltagens perigosas no interior. Farligt omräde endast för utbildad personal. Öppna ej. Farlig spanning inuti. Farligt omräde. Kun...

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    Hardware configuration 80-10100000-09 2–3 user equipment user 1 link 1 v35 v35 v35 v35 kbu 64 n t u figure 2.1 interface denomination adapter cables are required for connecting from your kbu 64 to the ntu or user equipment because each of the interface variants transmit control signals through diffe...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 2–4 figure 2.2 interface link banks in sections 2.2.1 to 2.2.4 , we individually detail the link settings for each electrical variant: the diagrams represent the component side of the main pcb. The link references in the diagrams are as marked on the pcb itself..

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    Hardware configuration 80-10100000-09 2–5 2.2.1 user 1 interface characteristics figure 2.3 details the link settings required for the three interface options available (as viewed with the front panel leds furthest from you). Remember user 1 is the user connected port for your kilostream channel 1 (...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 2–6 2.2.2 link 1 interface characteristics figure 2.4 details the link settings required for the three interface options available (as viewed with the front panel leds furthest from you). Remember link 1 is the output port to your kilostream channel 1 (input via use...

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    Hardware configuration 80-10100000-09 2–7 2.2.3 user 2 interface characteristics figure 2.5 details the link settings required for the three interface options available (as viewed with the front panel leds furthest from you). Remember user 2 is the input port for your kilostream channel 2 (output vi...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 2–8 2.2.4 link 2 interface characteristics figure 2.6 details the link settings required for the three interface options available (as viewed with the front panel leds furthest from you). Remember link 2 is the output port to your kilostream channel 2 (input via use...

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    Hardware configuration 80-10100000-09 2–9 2.2.5 interface pin assignments pin assignments of the 15-way user and link connectors will vary with the link settings for the electrical interface characteristic defined in sections 2.2.1 to 2.2.4 . The user ports are configured as physical dces and the li...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 2–10 see section 2.2.6 for details of pin 1 nomination (signal ground or chassis earth/ground). V28 operation pin no. Circuit no. Signal name 1 gnd signal ground/chassis earth/ground 2 103 transmit data 3 108 data terminal ready 4 104 receive data 5 107 data set rea...

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    Hardware configuration 80-10100000-09 2–11 2.2.6 user/link pin 1 definition pin 1 on the 15-way user and link connectors is defined using pcb link settings as either chassis earth/ground or signal ground. Figure 2.7 shows each of the 15-pin connectors on your kbu 64, and details the location of the ...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 2–12 2.2.7 cts links jp76 and jp77 when fitted provide a v28 level cts output on pin 15 for channel 1 and channel 2 respectively. If a 1 to 1 fully connected cable is used with an x21 interface, these links should be removed; otherwise they can be left in. 2.3 comma...

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    Hardware configuration 80-10100000-09 2–13 2.5 d.I.L. Switch settings 2.5.1 product variant - poles 5-8 different operational modes or product “variants” can be selected via p.C.B. D.I.L. Switches on the pcb, allowing several different countries and variants to use the same eprom set. D.I.L. Switch ...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 2–14 note: variant 2 does not have single octet information elements present in the call setup message. Most other countries with euro-isdn are likely to require variant 0. Please contact your technical support for further information. Note: variants 1-14 must not b...

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    Hardware configuration 80-10100000-09 2–15 2.5.2 poles 1- 4 pole 1 - (default ‘off’, providing auto re-set of the alarm port to 2400 bit/s, and the command port to 9600 bit/s during reset after a power failure) in the ‘on’ position sets both the alarm and command ports to 2400 bit/s upon reset. Pole...

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    The front & rear panel descriptions 80-10100000-09 3–1 3. The front & rear panel descriptions 3.1 rear panel - introduction kbu 64 is a standalone unit designed to sit on a desktop, or a shelf in a standard communications cabinet. All physical connections are made by connectors (fitted with 4-40 scr...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 3–2 figure 3.1 the kbu 64 front and rear panels.

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    The front & rear panel descriptions 80-10100000-09 3–3 3.2 command a 25 pin female d-type v24/48 interface connector provides connection to your local terminal, pc, or modem for software configuration control. The port is configured as a physical dce operating at a fixed rate (9600 bit/s, no parity,...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 3–4 3.3.1 alarm port pin assignments pin assignments on the 25-way connector are: pin no. Circuit no circuit name source 1 gnd signal ground/chassis earth/ground 2 103 transmit data dte 3 104 receive data dce 4 105 request to send dte 5 106 clear to send dce 6 107 d...

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    The front & rear panel descriptions 80-10100000-09 3–5 below is a truth table of the alarm port interface pins that are connected by the relay contacts when an alarm occurs: b1 alarm b2 alarm pins connected on alarm port 1. No no 12-13, 9-21, 23-11 2. Yes no 12-25, 9-10, 23-11 3. Yes yes 12-25, 9-10...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 3–6 isdn kbu 64 n t u user equipment (backup circuit) user 1 link 1 user 2 link 2 kilostream line n t u kilostream line figure 3.2 user/link relationships 3.4.1 user and link pin assignments in section 2 of this manual we detailed the various electrical characterist...

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    The front & rear panel descriptions 80-10100000-09 3–7 3.5 isdn a fixed lead and plug is supplied for connection to your isdn outlet, providing two 64kbit/s channels. In the uk, the isdn access point (nt1) has two sockets. The sockets are internally connected to each other so either may be used for ...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 3–8 3.5.1 basic rate s (europe) interface the kbu 64 is supplied in countries other than the usa the following pins are used in the rj45 connector: rj45 wire colour signal pin 3 white transmit pin 4 green receive pin 5 blue receive pin 6 red transmit 3.5.2 basic rat...

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    The front & rear panel descriptions 80-10100000-09 3–9 varning - anslut endast till jordal utlag. Advarsel - bruk jordet stikkontakt. AtenÇÃo - ligue a uma tomada eléctrica ligada à terra. Attention - utillisez une prise correctement mise à la terre. Avvertenza - insertre in una presa di corrente co...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 3–10 the brown wire must be connected to the line terminal marked with the letter l, or coloured brown, or red. 3.6.1 voltage selection the kbu 64 can be connected to voltage supplies of: • 90v ac to 110v ac (100v nominal) • 108v ac to 132v ac (120v nominal) • 198v ...

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    The front & rear panel descriptions 80-10100000-09 3–11 the selector is marked with the nominal value for each of the four ranges defined above, the selected voltage range is visible through the compartment lid. To gain access to the voltage selector or fuse: 1. First remove the mains supply. 2. Usi...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 3–12 led for each channel and two non-latching, push-button switches for manual backup operations. 3.7.1 user and link indicators the indicators for user 1, link 1, user 2 and link2 are similar, and reflect the signal activity on the 15-pin user connectors and kilos...

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    The front & rear panel descriptions 80-10100000-09 3–13 3.7.2 isdn and alarm indicators these indicate the state of channels 1 and 2 on the isdn and are: indicator channel state b1 in use lights to indicate channel 1 on the isdn is in use (is carrying a call). B1 backup lights to indicate channel 1 ...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 3–14 desired the buttons can be disabled by software control, see section 4.13.11 . The left-hand backup button is also used to reset the kbu 64 on power up (see section 4.4.1 )..

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    Configuration commands 80-10100000-09 4–1 4. Configuration commands 4.1 introduction there are two ways you can gain access to, and alter the software configuration options on your kbu 64; • by direct vt100 terminal access (local connection to the command port of your kbu 64) • by talkwire link (fro...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 4–2 4.1.1 initial command screen having connected to the command port, powered on both your terminal and the kbu 64, you will see the entry screen: kbu 64 sd x.Xx 1: line inactive (clock) 2: line inactive (clock) 1> _ “ x.Xx ” displays the software version number of...

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    Configuration commands 80-10100000-09 4–3 for example: 1> set backup auto[cr] where: syntax function 1> the command line prompt for the kilostream channel 1. (the > is the channel suffix, 1> - channel 1, >2 - channel 2. Responses from the unit (such as error messages) are identified by : (colon), i....

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 4–4 4.3 active channel command alters the active channel reference (the active channel is the channel which will be effected by all subsequent configuration commands). The command line prompt indicates which of the channels is active: 1> indicates that b1 (channel u...

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    Configuration commands 80-10100000-09 4–5 1> status [cr] chan 1 chan 2 answer auto auto connect man man disconnect man man backup man man window on on restore man man data rate 64k 64k protocol sync sync character 10 10 network isdn isdn interface x x talkwire dead dead lline talkwire talkwire user ...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 4–6 you can alter the default configuration settings. These alterations take immediate effect, and are automatically stored in battery backed ram, remaining in memory during a power failure or when powering down the kbu 64. 4.4.1 reset on power-up to default configu...

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    Configuration commands 80-10100000-09 4–7 to enable or disable these messages, type: 1> set help xx [cr] where xx is either on (enabled) or off (disabled). 4.7 setting the system time, date and day after correctly installing your kbu 64, one of the first configuration requirements will be to correct...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 4–8 this system day will be implemented as soon as you have pressed the carriage return key, terminating the command line. 4.7.1 viewing the current system time, date and day the current system time, date or day can be viewed by typing: 1> time [cr] 1> date [cr] 1> ...

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    Configuration commands 80-10100000-09 4–9 to alter the protocol setting of b1 (user 1 to link 1): 1> set data dddd [cr] where: dddd is either sync or async. To alter the protocol setting of b2 (user 2 to link 2), change the active channel from 1 to 2 (type 2 [cr]) and repeat the previous command str...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 4–10 the available settings are: 300 300 - asynchronous only 600 1k2 2k4 600 - 38k4 inclusive 4k8 suitable for asynchronous/synchronous communication 9k6 19k2 38k4 48k 56k ≥ 48k - synchronous only 64k note that with leased circuit data or clock rates of less than 60...

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    Configuration commands 80-10100000-09 4–11 4.8.3 altering the asynchronous character length asynchronous character lengths of 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 can be supported independently on each channel, the character length counting data, parity, start and stop bits. The selected character length is display...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 4–12 the factory default char setting is 10 bits. When a channel is set for synchronous operation the char parameter setting is ignored. 4.8.4 altering the network type - network parameter the kbu 64 can make switched 56k data calls to the usa, either to another kbu...

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    Configuration commands 80-10100000-09 4–13 4.8.5 the user rate switch the default setting is ‘off’. The user rate switch can be used to enable or disable the transmission of user rate information when a call is made to the network. Type: 1> set userrate on [cr] or 1> set userrate off [cr] to enable ...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 4–14 loop - can also be used when you always wish to detect your own data for purposes of restoral. You can set loop ‘on’ permanently for this purpose, when it will automatically be dropped upon sending data. 3. Rxdata - when set, monitors the line for any transitio...

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    Configuration commands 80-10100000-09 4–15 please see also section 4.8.4 , for the setting of the network parameter, when 56k speed is set. The physical link jumpers must also be set as explained in section 2 . When ra is set to v, both transmit and receive clocks must be present from the digital le...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 4–16 event messages are all messages, i.E. ‘dialling’, ‘ringing’, ‘answering’ etc. Alert messages are user defined messages prefixed by the word ‘alert’. Where these occur on the alarm port, they also carry a time and date stamp. The current setting of the log comma...

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    Configuration commands 80-10100000-09 4–17 to display the current setting of the alerts, from either command line prompt, type: 1> alert [cr] alert chan 1 chan 2 active on on inactive on on call on on backup on on restore on on isdnpass on on isdnfail on on connect on on disconnect on on password on...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 4–18 below is a description of the definable alerts: active indicates that the kilostream line is operating correctly. Inactive indicates that a kilostream line failure has been detected. Call an incoming isdn call has been received. Backup backup to the isdn has be...

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    Configuration commands 80-10100000-09 4–19 4.13 backup initiation and answering configuration the kbu 64s at each end of a kilostream link will detect line failure independently. It is also possible that the leased circuit fails in one direction only. If kilostream backup operation is to be fully au...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 4–20 1> set store n xxxxx/ yyyyy [cr] where n represents a directory location ( 1 to 99), and xxxxx is the telephone number of a remote kbu 64 to which a call can be placed. Yyyyy represents the sub-address number of the channel in the remote kbu. This field is opti...

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    Configuration commands 80-10100000-09 4–21 in manual, the factory default mode, you will be notified of a failure on the link together with it’s cause. You must then initiate backup manually from the command line prompt (see section 6 ). In auto, your kbu 64 will automatically backup a failed kilost...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 4–22 to display the current time windows for each channel of your kbu 64 type: 1> window [cr] channel 1 slot 1 slot 2 slot 3 slot 4 on off on off on off on off ********** ********** ********** *********** monday 00:00 24:00 00:00 00:00 00:00 00:00 00:00 00:00 tuesda...

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    Configuration commands 80-10100000-09 4–23 ‘hh:mm’ and ‘hh:mm’ to 00:00 on all slots on a day, then backup will be completely disabled for that day. If you set the ‘hh:mm’ to 00:00, and ‘hh:mm’ to 24:00 then on that day the backup will be enabled all day, ending at midnight unless the next day backu...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 4–24 1> set answer xx [cr] where xx is auto, man or clid answering an incoming call on the isdn does not route the data path away from the kilostream line. It is only used to set up the isdn call. The current setting of the answer command can be viewed on the kbu 64...

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    Configuration commands 80-10100000-09 4–25 to display clid numbers of the active channel which have been stored under the calling line identification security system: 1> clid[cr] stored b1 clids: 1 0793123456 2 09901234311 etc. If you want to view a clid number which has been stored in a specific lo...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 4–26 1> set connect xx [cr] where xx is auto or man when set to man (this is the factory default/normal state), talkwire commands control the connection. During an automatic backup call, the remote unit will receive a connect command from the unit that is performing...

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    Configuration commands 80-10100000-09 4–27 setting the restore parameter to auto causes the kbu 64 to control automatic leased circuit verification and switching of the user back to the leased circuit. Once the kbu has detected and checked the kilostream link to be operational and safe for data it a...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 4–28 if any of these are disabled, then restoral will occur without checking for them. 4.13.9 using c/dtr c/dtr configures the received control signal c/dtr on the user port of the kbu 64. ‘c’ (control) is used for an x21 interface, and ‘dtr’ is used for a v28 or v3...

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    Configuration commands 80-10100000-09 4–29 xx is normal or forced for speeds below 64kbit/s, control signals are transferred across the isdn backup link, and the output of i/dsr to the user port is dependent on the c/dtr input at the remote kbu 64. When set to normal, i/dsr is dependent on c/dtr at ...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 4–30 alternate redialling is automatically initiated if backup is set to auto. Alternate redialling is also initiated automatically during manually entered backup[cr] or dial[cr] commands when specific numbers or ranges of numbers have been defined in the command st...

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    Configuration commands 80-10100000-09 4–31 note: the time delays between an unsuccessful dial attempt and the next dial attempt, and that between the end and beginning of a cycle are user configured, as detailed in sections 4.15.13 and 4.15.14 . 4.15 configuring the delay timers the set delay comman...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 4–32 4.15.2 backup timer if backup is set to auto, the backup timer sets the kbu’s delay period before it automatically dials the backup number, and switches the data traffic to the isdn line: 1> set delay backup xx [cr] where xxx is the time in seconds (0 to 999). ...

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    Configuration commands 80-10100000-09 4–33 4.15.5 disconnect timer when disconnect is set to man (default/normal) this timer is not used. However, if disconnect has been set to auto, this defines the time your kbu 64 will wait before disconnecting the user port (data traffic) from the isdn line: 1> ...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 4–34 where xxx is the time in seconds (0 to 999). A value of 0 (factory default) disables backup on detection of i/dsr going low on the link port. Note: only kilostream ntus operating at 9600 bit/s and below provide an indication of line quality via the dcd control ...

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    Configuration commands 80-10100000-09 4–35 a value of 0 (factory default) disables this facility. 4.15.11 twdata timer when an isdn backup call is in operation the kbu 64 tests the leased line by using it’s talkwire protocol. The twdata timer defines how long this test must be detected as running su...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 4–36 4.15.13 dial timer defines the length of time your kbu 64 will take to redial following an unsuccessful isdn call: 1> set delay dial xxx [cr] where xxx is the time in seconds (0 to 999). Note this dial timer is only used during alternate redialling of telephone...

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    Configuration commands 80-10100000-09 4–37 4.16 verifying the isdn line the verify command will initiate a test of the line using both channels; providing talkwire is enabled for both channels (see section 7 ), and store directory location 1 has been configured to contain the telephone number of you...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 4–38 with flash set to on, the relevant front panel led will flash to indicate that an alarm state is being output to the alarm port. Alternatively with flash set to off, the relevant front panel led will be constantly lit, when indicating that an alarm state. This ...

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    Configuration commands 80-10100000-09 4–39 1> set address xxxxx [cr] where xxxxx is from 1 to 5 alphanumeric characters. To display the sub-address number that has been settype: 1> address [cr] to remove the sub-address number, type: 1> set address [cr] 4.20 password protection password protection h...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 4–40 you will now have full access to your kbu 64. If you are not successful, the response will be: password mismatch - password disabled you must now repeat the entry process. When entry to a password protected kbu 64 is required, you simply enter the password (the...

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    Configuration commands 80-10100000-09 4–41 4.20.4 disabling password protection this is done by entering one or more spaces on both the first and confirmation entries to the enter password: prompt. Password protection is then disabled. 4.20.5 reserved passwords ‘version’, ‘poll’ and ‘local’ may not ...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 4–42 will remove the channel msn number. Typing: 1> number [cr] will display the msn number which has been set. An incoming call on a line configured for msn will be routed to that particular channel if it matches the msn on that channel. If msn is not set on either...

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    Configuration commands 80-10100000-09 4–43 1> spid [cr] to clear a spid that has been set, type: 1> set spid clear [cr] the spid value will then be erased. If this command is entered, a new spid value must be entered before the kbu 64 is used again. A spid value that has been set can of course be ch...

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    Example kbu 64 applications 80-10100000-09 5–1 5. Example kbu 64 applications 5.1 introduction your kbu 64 can be configured for many applications. In this section we show you examples of three typical applications, and list the configuration settings which would normally apply to them. The typical ...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 5–2 isdn (backup circuit) kbu 64 64 k bps kilostream line user equipment user equipment kbu 64 channel 1 channel 1 n t u n t u figure 5.1 a single kilostream backup link.

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    Example kbu 64 applications 80-10100000-09 5–3 5.2.1 single link configuration command unit a’s channel 1 unit b’s channel 1 answer clid clid backup win win restore auto auto connect man man disconnect man man log alert alert speed 64k 64k comm 9600 9600 alarm 9600 9600 help on on flash off off talk...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 5–4 continued from previous page; command unit a’s channel 1 unit b’s channel 1 alert connect on on alert disconnect on on c/dtr forced forced i/dsr forced forced isdntest 13:00 18:00 button on on network isdn isdn note: the clid directories of each kbu 64 must cont...

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    Example kbu 64 applications 80-10100000-09 5–5 channel 2 isdn (backup circuit) kbu 64 64 k bps kilostream line user equipment user equipment kbu 64 channel 1 n t u n t u 64 k bps kilostream line n t u n t u channel 2 channel 1 figure 5.2 dual kilostream backup link.

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 5–6 5.3.1 dual link configuration command unit a’s ch 1 unit a’s ch 2 unit b’s ch 1 1unit b’s ch 2 answer clid clid clid clid backup win win win win restore auto auto auto auto connect man man man man disconnect man man man man log alert alert alert alert speed 64k ...

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    Example kbu 64 applications 80-10100000-09 5–7 continued from previous page: command unit a’s ch 1 unit a’s ch 2 unit b’s ch 1 unit b’s ch 2 alert active on on on on alert inactive on on on on alert call on on on on alert backup on on on on alert restore on on on on alert isdnpass on on on on alert ...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 5–8 5.4 backup to dual kilostream links at two sites in a dual 64kbit/s synchronous kilostream link application, it is necessary that when a failure of the link occurs, the failure is detected and a backup is automatically initiated via the isdn. The unit then monit...

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    Example kbu 64 applications 80-10100000-09 5–9 5.4.1 dual link to two sites configuration command unit a’s ch 1 unit a’s ch 2 unit b’s ch 1 unit c’s ch 1 answer clid clid clid clid backup win win win win restore auto auto auto auto connect man man man man disconnect man man man man log alert alert a...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 5–10 continued from previous page: command unit a’s ch 1 unit a’s ch 2 unit b’s ch 1 unit c’s ch 1 delay alarm 1 1 1 1 delay ntu 0 0 0 0 delay clockloss 3 3 3 3 delay alert 1 1 1 1 delay dataloss 3 3 3 3 console normal normal data sync sync sync sync alert active on...

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    Example kbu 64 applications 80-10100000-09 5–11 the store directories of channel 2 of sites b and c are not used, however the store directory of channel 1, in each case, should contain the corresponding telephone number of site a’s channels. Backup will only be enabled between the times set within t...

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    Manual backup commands 80-10100000-09 6–1 6. Manual backup commands 6.1 introduction manual backup commands offer you a wider choice of applications than simply a manual initiation of an automatic backup call. Calls can be made to any telephone number on the isdn, meaning data can be routed to any r...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 6–2 6.2 manually initiated backup to the isdn line you can initiate manual backup from the appropriate command line prompt by issuing the backup command. 1> backup [cr] in our example backup is initiated on channel 1, using the telephone number stored in store direc...

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    Manual backup commands 80-10100000-09 6–3 note: if the remote kbu 64 that you are calling has answer set to clid, it will reject your call, unless your telephone number is one of those held in the remote kbu’s clid directory. Alternatively, a telephone number held within a specified store directory ...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 6–4 6.5 connecting the user port to the isdn line following dial or answer commands, the connect command is used to interrupt the kilostream data path and re-direct data down the isdn link, if the isdn link is on-line. 1> connect [cr] this command is not needed for ...

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    Talkwire operation 80-10100000-09 7–1 7. Talkwire operation 7.1 introduction talkwire is the name given to the communication protocol which enables remote control and configuration of a kbu 64 from the command terminal of your local kbu 64. You can do this, either by placing a call over the isdn net...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 7–2 1. Talkwire must be set to on at both ends of the required link. 2. Your kbu 64 is a dual channel device, serving two separate kilostream links, each with an isdn backup channel. Talkwire can operate over the isdn or the kilostream link, but can not use the same...

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    Talkwire operation 80-10100000-09 7–3 active indicates that the facility is in use (backup is in progress, or remote diagnostics are initiated). 7.3 initiating a talkwire call let us assume that talkwire is set to on for both channels of your kbu 64 and that the user ports are connected to the kilos...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 7–4 note that the calling line isdn number will only be presented if the network is providing the cli. An unsuccessful talkwire call will be identified by a screen message of: 1: talkwire timeout this is displayed after the time set within the talkwire delay timer h...

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    Talkwire operation 80-10100000-09 7–5 switches to the kilostream link, and continually transmits minimal data to try to establish a link to the remote unit. When the kilostream link is repaired or restored, talkwire is then able to make a satisfactory connection, indicating that the data link is up ...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 7–6 in this case the command line prompt is telling us that the remote command mode is active over the local kbu's channel a (1) and that we are currently at the command prompt for channel 1 on the remote kbu 64. A prompt of a2> indicates the isdn link is on channel...

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    Talkwire operation 80-10100000-09 7–7 the originating unit, receiving a correct talkwire sequence, sends a connect command to the remote unit, which is acknowledged by the remote unit turning talkwire off, and switching data traffic to the isdn line. The originating kbu 64 seeing talkwire turned off...

  • Page 108

    Polling multiple kbu 64s 80-10100000-09 8–1 8. Polling multiple kbu 64s 8.1 introduction polling provides you with the ability to access the command ports of a number of kbu 64s, from a single command console. Up to 4 kbu 64s can be connected to the command console via a fivemere port sharer psv4. T...

  • Page 109

    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 8–2 8.3 configuring the kbu 64s polling address so that the command port of each of the polled kbu 64s can be individually addressed from the command console, each kbu 64 must be configured to have a unique polling address. To do this, from either command line promp...

  • Page 110

    Polling multiple kbu 64s 80-10100000-09 8–3 8.5 connecting to a specific kbu 64 within a polled environment having configured the console parameter within your kbu 64 to poll, access to the command port can only be gained by specifying the polling address of the unit. For example, from the command c...

  • Page 111

    Kbu 64 specification 80-10100000-09 9–1 9. Kbu 64 specification interfaces four 15-pin arranged as 2 female user and 2 male link ports, for connection to two digital leased (kilostream) circuits. Two v24 25-pin female connectors, control and alarm, set to operate at 8 data bits no parity, 1 start an...

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    Cable specification 80-10100000-09 10–1 10. Cable specification 10.1 alarm or command the cable required for connection to either the alarm or command ports should be a straight pin to pin v.24/v.28 25-pin cable: male d-type male d-type to 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 20 cable part number cab0...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 10–2 male to female between your link ports and the ntus: 15 way d-type 15 way d-type 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 to male to male cable part number cab0002 is available for the user port links. Male to female cable part nu...

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    Cable specification 80-10100000-09 10–3 10.3 v.35 user the cable required for connection between the user port and your user equipment when configured for v35 operation, should be: 15 way male d-type 34 way female mrac to 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 11 7 14 13 a p c d r f y b s t v x aa h e cable part number ca...

  • Page 115

    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 10–4 10.4 v.35 link the cable required for connection between the link port and your ntu when configured for v35 operation, should be: 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 11 7 14 13 a p c r f y b s t v x aa h e 15 way female d-type to 34 way male mrac cable part number cab0008a is avai...

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    Cable specification 80-10100000-09 10–5 10.5 v.24 user the cable required for connection to the user ports when configured for v28 operation, should be: 1 2 3 5 6 8 4 7 male d-type 15 pin to male d-type 25 pin txd rts cts dcd txclk gnd rxd rxclk dsr dtr cable part number cab0026 is available. If the...

  • Page 117

    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 10–6 10.6 v.24 link the cable required for connection to the link ports when configured for v28 operation, should be: 1 2 3 5 6 8 4 7 female d-type 15 pin to male d-type 25 pin 1 2 4 8 15 7 3 17 6 20 txd rts dcd txclk gnd rxd rxclk dsr dtr cable part number cab0027 ...

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    Regulatory requirements 80-10100000-09 11–1 11. Regulatory requirements 11.1 united kingdom and europe users based in the united kingdom and europe must pay particular attention to the information contained in sections 11.1 and 11.2 . B.A.B.T. Pan european approval number aa602163. 1. The kbu 64 is ...

  • Page 119

    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 11–2 3. The kbu 64 is approved for direct connection to the x.21 and x.21 bis (v.35) or x.21 bis (v.28) kilostream provided by british telecom plc or any similar service provided by other british telecommunications operators, or a relevant branch system for those di...

  • Page 120

    Regulatory requirements 80-10100000-09 11–3 11.3 usa consumer information and fcc requirements this equipment complies with part 68 of the fcc rules. On the underside of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the fcc registration number. If requested, provide information t...

  • Page 121

    Affidavit for the connection of customer premises equipment to isdn 64 kbit/s. For the work to be performed in the certified territory of _______________________________ telco name state of __________________, county of _______________________, i,____________________________, _______________________...

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    Pcb link options 80-10100000-09 12–1 12. Pcb link options warning: access to the internal workings of your kilostream backup unit is strictly denied to the user. This section is supplied for reference only, and shows the factory default link settings. User and link interface link options are detaile...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 12–2 figure 12.1 position of pcb link options.

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    Connection and disconnection 80-10100000-09 13–1 13. Connection and disconnection electrical current from power, telephone and signal cables is potentially hazardous. Connect and disconnect cables as follows when installing, moving or opening the covers of attached devices. To connect: turn everythi...

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    Kbu 64 command map 80-10100000-09 14–1 14. Kbu 64 command map 1 2 address alarm alert answer backup button c/dtr char clid comm connect console data date day delay dial disconnect flash hangup help i/sdr isdntest lline local log logout network number password poll ra redial remote remote reset resto...

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    Kbu 64 user manual 80-10100000-09 14–2.

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    Kbu 64 command map 80-10100000-09 14–3.