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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 1

AlphaConnect 48 Configuration manual

ALPHATRON MARINE BV

SCHAARDIJK 23 P.O.BOX 21003 TDIRECT +31(0)10-4534068 RABOBANK 38.18.29.065

3063NHROTTERDAM HAVEN 115 3001AAROTTERDAM FDIRECT +31(0)10-4529214 KVK24182635

THE NETHERLANDS THE NETHERLANDS [email protected]

Alphatron Marine B.V. Rev. 1 2006-02-20


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Contents

Contents....................................................................................... 2

1. Configuration ........................................................................ 7

1.1 Starting the Mxconfig tool...................................................... 7

1.2 Accessing the configuration file............................................... 71.2.1 Network access............................................................... 71.2.2 USB access .................................................................... 81.2.3 Using remote desktop....................................................... 8

1.3 System installation backup .................................................... 8

2. General concepts................................................................... 92.1.1 Call numbers and individual descriptions................................ 92.1.2 Service groups / ICCR checks ............................................. 9

2.1.2.1 The service group editor................................................. 92.1.2.2 Service groups explained by an example............................10

2.1.3 System call numbers .......................................................112.1.4 Password protection of powerful menus................................12

2.1.4.1 System administrator level.............................................12

2.1.4.2 Technician level ..........................................................12

2.1.4.3 Enabling the CDM system ..............................................12

2.1.4.4 Enabling the CTI protocol ..............................................12

3. The main menu system. .......................................................13

3.1 The Files menu ...................................................................133.1.1 Open...........................................................................133.1.2 Save ...........................................................................133.1.3 Save As .......................................................................133.1.4 Exit ............................................................................133.1.5 Last file list ...................................................................13

3.2 The Edit menu ....................................................................133.2.1 The Directory menu ........................................................143.2.2 Service groups...............................................................143.2.3 Physical editor menu .......................................................15

3.2.3.1 Selecting a new board type ............................................15

3.2.3.2 8 line analogue extension board ......................................16

3.2.3.2.1 Loading new board code ...........................................16

3.2.3.3 2 line flexible I/O board.................................................16

3.2.3.3.1 Board code load......................................................18

3.2.3.4 2 line analogue flexible I/O board with PCM bus master .........18

3.2.3.4.1 DX ......................................................................19

3.2.3.4.2

Power communication..............................................20

3.2.3.5 ISDN30 primary rate board ............................................20

3.3 The tools menu...................................................................20


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3.3.1 Password .....................................................................213.3.2 Preferences...................................................................21

3.3.2.1 Installation identifier ....................................................21

3.3.2.2 Serial number.............................................................21

3.3.2.3 Last extension number..................................................21

3.3.2.4 COM Port ..................................................................21

3.3.2.5 Error log level.............................................................21

3.3.2.6 CP watchdog enable .....................................................223.3.3 Renumber extensions ......................................................223.3.4 Clear file ......................................................................223.3.5 Mxprocess stop request....................................................22

3.4 The About menu .................................................................22This form gives a number of system informations. ...............................23

4. The Telephone directory .......................................................244.1 Header field........................................................................24

4.2 The directory grid................................................................24

4.3 The Right mouse button pop up menu ....................................254.3.1 General directory menus ..................................................25

4.3.1.1 Properties menu..........................................................25

4.3.1.2 Service group menu .....................................................264.3.2 System call numbers .......................................................26

4.3.2.1 Add system call number ................................................26

4.3.2.2 Delete system call .......................................................264.3.3 Sorting the telephone directory ..........................................26

4.3.3.1 Sort by call number .....................................................27

4.3.3.2 Sort by description.......................................................27

4.3.3.3 Physical order.............................................................274.3.4 Filtering the telephone directory .........................................27

4.3.4.1 Show directory filter .....................................................27

4.3.4.1.1 Call number range filtering ........................................27

4.3.4.1.2 Description filtering .................................................27

4.3.4.1.3 Individual type filtering.............................................28

4.3.4.1.4 Service group filtering ..............................................28

4.3.4.2 Will connect from ........................................................28

4.3.4.3 Can connect to ...........................................................284.3.5 Printing and exporting the telephone directory .......................28

4.3.5.1 Print ........................................................................28

4.3.5.2 Export to ASCII file ......................................................28

4.3.6 Copy extension settings ...................................................295. Properties of AlphaConnect 48 individuals .............................30

5.1 Basic analogue extension .....................................................30


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5.1.1 Description, Call number and Privileges ................................305.1.2 Equipment type .............................................................305.1.3 Display ........................................................................315.1.4 Dial on hook off.............................................................315.1.5 Loop disconnect dial ........................................................315.1.6 No hook detect while ringing .............................................31

5.2 AlphaConnect 210 Command Group Unit ................................315.2.1 Description, Call number and Privileges ................................325.2.2 Dial on PTT and buttons pressed.........................................325.2.3 No hook detect while ringing .............................................32

5.3 AlphaConnect 310 Command panel ........................................325.3.1 Description, Call number and Privileges ................................335.3.2 Call tables ....................................................................33

5.3.2.1 Modeless calls table .....................................................33

5.3.2.2 PA calls.....................................................................35

5.3.2.3 Command Calls...........................................................35

5.3.2.4 Alarm calls.................................................................36

5.4 Analogue trunk ...................................................................375.4.1 Description, Call number and Privileges ................................385.4.2 Trunk group ..................................................................385.4.3 Equipment type .............................................................385.4.4 Incoming calls handling....................................................38

5.4.4.1 Incoming mode...........................................................38

5.4.4.2 Incoming routing list ....................................................39

5.4.5 Outgoing calls................................................................395.4.5.1 Prefix dialling .............................................................40

5.4.5.2 B-answer mode...........................................................40

5.4.5.3 Release on no B number................................................405.4.6 Advanced options ...........................................................40

5.4.6.1 Gain settings ..............................................................42

5.4.6.2 Line feed detector........................................................42

5.4.6.3 Call progress tone detector ............................................42

5.4.6.4 Call DTMF tone lengths .................................................425.5 Audio In/Out ......................................................................42

5.5.1 Description, Call number and Privileges ................................435.5.2 Incoming calls handling....................................................43

5.5.2.1 Ear input control .........................................................44

5.5.2.2 Mouth relay control ......................................................44

5.5.2.3 Audio enable ..............................................................44

5.5.2.4 Connection time limit....................................................45

5.5.2.5 Routing list ................................................................455.5.3 Outgoing calls................................................................45

5.5.3.1 Mouth relay control ......................................................45


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5.5.3.2 Ear input control .........................................................46

5.5.3.3 Audio enable and multiple listeners (Radio / music / VHF listening) 46

5.5.3.4 Connection time limit....................................................465.5.4 Advanced options ...........................................................46

5.6 ISD30 primary rate interface.................................................475.6.1 Incoming call set-up........................................................47

5.6.1.1 Called number based routing ..........................................47

5.6.1.2 Routing list ................................................................47

5.6.1.3 Incoming service groups ...............................................485.6.2 Individuals set-up...........................................................48

5.6.2.1 Own number ..............................................................48

5.6.2.2 Outgoing prefix ...........................................................48

5.6.2.3 Call type ...................................................................495.7 Priority call.........................................................................49

5.7.1 Description, Call number and Privileges ................................495.7.2 Enables........................................................................49

5.8 Short number dialler............................................................505.8.1 Description, Call number and Privileges ................................505.8.2 Dial string ....................................................................50

5.9 Standard dial......................................................................505.9.1 Description, Call number and Privileges ................................51

5.10

Number alias ...................................................................515.10.1 Description, Call number and Privileges ................................52

5.10.2 Call number list..............................................................52

5.11 Wake-up call ordering .......................................................525.11.1 Description, Call number and Privileges ................................525.11.2 Mode...........................................................................52

5.12 User account and PIN-code checker.....................................535.12.1 Description, Call number and Privileges ................................545.12.2 User data format ............................................................545.12.3 Call number list..............................................................54

5.13 Set date and time system..................................................555.13.1 Description, Call number and Privileges ................................555.13.2 Collect and set...............................................................55

5.14 Ringing group ..................................................................555.14.1 Description, Call number and Privileges ................................565.14.2 Call number list..............................................................565.14.3 Connect busy members getting free while ringing ...................56

5.15 Call pickup.......................................................................575.15.1 Description, Call number and Privileges ................................575.15.2 Pickup mode .................................................................57

5.16 Paging call.......................................................................575.16.1 Description, Call number and Privileges ................................585.16.2 Paged service groups.......................................................585.16.3 Priority ........................................................................58


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5.16.4 Attention sound (Gong)....................................................59

5.17 Alarm distribution call .......................................................595.17.1 Description, Call number and Privileges ................................605.17.2 Alarmed service groups....................................................605.17.3 Alarm type selection........................................................60

5.17.3.1 Activating the alarm using a relay contact .......................615.17.4 Priority ........................................................................61

5.18 Semi-duplex conference call...............................................615.18.1 Description, Call number and Privileges ................................625.18.2 Conference members.......................................................625.18.3 Mode...........................................................................62


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1. ConfigurationThis chapter covers the use of the AlphaConnect 48 configuration tool used whenperforming the system configuration. Configuration covers subjects like:

Determining call numbers Setting access privileges Installing services and functionalitys using the system call number concept Printing telephone directories1.1 Starting the Mxconfig toolConfiguration of the AlphaConnect 48 communication system is undertaken using theapplication Mxconfig.exe. This application is started, like any other windowsapplication, by double clicking its icon.The application is found on the AlphaConnect 48 system disk in the directoryAlphaConnect 48 (or when CP1: MX2000). It can be copied to any computer fromwhich the system programming is to be done.

1.2 Accessing the configuration fileAll configuration data are found in one single file named mx.mcf. The name of thefile, and its location on the AlphaConnect 48 system hard disk must be keptunchanged, in order for the data to be used by the system when operating.The user is free to edit and copy and rename configuration files for backup and testpurposes.

1.2.1 Network accessThe most convenient way of accessing the configuration is to connect a PC computerusing the network connector of the CP board. If the vessel already has a networkinstalled, then the AlphaConnect 48 can be permanently connected, and one can useany of the network computers available for the configuration programming.

WARNING !ALWAYS CONNECT THE ALPHACONNECT 48 SYSTEM BEHIND A PROPERLYCONFIGURED FIREWALL.

Do the following:

Connect the AlphaConnect 48 and map the shared folder AlphaConnect 48 Yourcomputer.

Locate the MXconfig application and make a short cut to it on Your desktop, ormake a copy of the file onto the computer from which the system maintenance isto be carried out. You can put the application under the START button or make

shortcuts to it as You wish.

Start the Mxconfig application and use the menu File/Open to open the mx.mcffile on the AlphaConnect 48 system. Be sure that You open the file on theAlphaConnect 48 system, as creating and editing the file located in any otherplace is possible, but of course does not lead to any operating results.

When using network access You must be aware of that this is NOT a multi-usersystem. Be sure that only one PC at a time can undertake configurationprogramming.

Changes are not passed immediately to the AlphaConnect 48 system. When Youcloses the MX Configuration application, a file named mx.mnwis written onto the

disk of the AlphaConnect 48 system. This is a signal to the AlphaConnect 48 CPapplication that alterations has been made using network access. The file is thenexamined by the AlphaConnect 48 system, and when changes has been accepted,


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the mx.mnw file is deleted, whereupon the changes will be in use by theAlphaConnect 48 CP, reflecting new call numbers access privileges etc. Note thatcertain changes requires the CP to restart. This can take maximum one minute.

1.2.2 USB accessThe CP2 board has USB ports to which an USB disk can be connected. A key type

disk of some Mbyte size is recommended. When the USB disk is inserted, theUSB_UpdateAgent application running on CP2 will detect this, and examine if themx.mnwfile can be found on the disk. If this is the case, the file is copied onto theAlphaConnect 48 system. If no mx.mnw file is found, the mx.mcf file of theAlphaConnect 48 system is copied out onto the USB disk.

So in order to use the USB access, do the following:

1. Insert a new USB disk key into the CP2. The system will copy theconfiguration file out onto the disk.

2. Insert the USB disk into a PC on which the configuration work is to be carriedout. This computer must have the MX_Config.exe application on its disk.Use the configuration tool to edit the mx.mcffile on the USB disk.

3. Close the MX_Config application.4. Insert the USB disk into the CP2. After some seconds the configuration file will

be in operation.

1.2.3 Using remote desktopWhen the AlphaConnect 48 system has the CP2 installed, the remote desktop featurefound in Windows XP can be used to startup a remote screen display. On this screen,the Mxconfig.exe application can be started and operated.Note that in this case the changes made are in operation when made.To use remote desktop the below connection data are used:

Computer name: ALPHACONNECT 48 or 192.168.000.52User name: AlphatronPassword Sys1017

1.3 System installation backupWhen opening a file using the Mxconfig tool, the system generates a backup filenamed mx.mbk. This file is only used as a 1 level undo file.

In order to make a backup of Your installation programming, You need to copy themx.mcf file onto a backup media.


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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 92. General conceptsThis chapter contains descriptions of basic AlphaConnect 48 set-up concepts.

2.1.1 Call numbers and individual descriptionsAll individuals, extensions, trunk lines as well as system call numbers, will hold a call

number of maximum 10 digits. The call numbers can be combined from any numberof ASCII characters. But for a number to be dial-able, it must only consist of thecharacters 0..9. Non dial-able call numbers can be used for internal connections.As an example a trunk line that must only be accessed via a User Access System,can be given the call number Trunk01.

Figure 1 All individuals of the AlphaConnect 48 physical as well as system will hold a

description and a call number.

2.1.2 Service groups / ICCR checksAll individuals holding a call number will also hold two Internal Connection ControlRecords (ICCR), each holding a list of 64 service groups in which the individualparticipates or not.The 64 service groups are divided into two part. The first par are devoted the controlof normal internal communication to extensions and trunk lines, whereas second partis used for defining paging groups and alarm groups.the In order for a dialled up connection to be established, the two individuals that aregoing to connect must be included in the same service group.

This check is named ICCR check and the AlphaConnect 48 processor will perform thischeck every time a connection is to be established.

The ICCRs can be edited by the service group editor. From any individual editor, thiseditor is opened by the use of the buttons shown in Figure 2. The set-up window ofany individuals will include these buttons, with the exception for individuals that donot make calls themselves will not include the A part service group button

Figure 2 The buttons used to open the service groups editor. The leftmost partshows an individual having the same A and B part service groups, and therightmost part shows an individual having different A part and B part servicegroups.

2 . 1 . 2 . 1 T h e se r v i c e g r o u p e d i t o rFigure 3 shows the service group editor:



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Figure 3 A part of the service group editor.

The service groups are used to restrict users to access features of the AlphaConnect48 system. The idea is that if a connection is to be established, then the part thatmakes the dialling (named A part) must, in its A part service groups, participate inthe same service group as the part dialled (named B part) participates in, in its Bpart service groups.

The service group system is also used to create paging groups and alarm call groups.This is done using the page 2 of the editor. The difference between the servicegroups and the paging and alarm groups is that for the paging and alarm groups, theA part is only edited when the editor shows the ICCR records of a paging or alarm callsystem call number, and for all other types of physical or system call numbers, onlythe B part ICCR record is edited.

The names of the service groups are edited directly in any of the service groupeditors, and the names is global to the AlphaConnect 48 installation. A total numberof 64 service groups can be used.

In order to make an individual participate in a service group, simply click the enablecheck button.

The main menu contains a menu item under the Edit menu to open a general servicegroup name editor form.

2 . 1 . 2 . 2 S er v i c e g r o u p s e x p l a i n e d b y a n e x a m p l e .Extension 12 shall be allowed to receive calls from Satellite line #1 but must not beallowed to make calls using this line.

Figure 4 shows the service group editors implementing this restriction scheme:

A and B part service groups of the satellite line:



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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 11A part service group of the extension 12

B part service group of the extension 12

Figure 4 Satellite line to extension is allowed, extension to satellite line is notallowed.

2.1.3 System call numbersSystem call numbers are call numbers representing a dialled function of some kindwhich does not require any hardware to be operated. A good example of a systemcall number is the Priority dialling The user dials *, which is the default callnumber of this type system call. When the processor of the AlphaConnect 48encounters that the dialled number is a Priority dialling system then it presents thecaller of a new dial tone, and makes a priority call to the dialled number.

The following system call numbers are in operation:

Priority dial Set date and time Wake up ordering

Ringing group Short number dialler Number alias Standard dialler User Account and PIN code checker (used for checking user account and PIN

when using the CDM system)

Paging call Call pickup Semi-duplex conference group Alarm distribution callIn order to enter a system call number, the right mouse button menu of the



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telephone directory has to be used, selecting the system call number selector. Referto chapter 4.3.2.

2.1.4 Password protection of powerful menusTwo levels of user access is implemented:

System administrator Technician

2 . 1 . 4 . 1 S y st e m a dm i n i st r a t o r l e v e lThis level need no entry of password. The system administrator can alter telephonenumbers and access privileges. This level is for daily use.

2 . 1 . 4 . 2 T e ch n i c ia n l e v e lThis level requires the user to enter the password 1017. The access to all menus ofthe Mxconfig tool is given.The user can then change hardware configurations, renumber the full exchange etc.

2 . 1 . 4 . 3 En a b l i n g t h e CDM s y s t e mIf Your AlphaConnect 48 was not delivered with the Call Data Manager systeminstalled, the feature can be enabled using the MX Configuration tool by entering asystem and feature unique password in the password dialog box. When the feature issuccessfully enabled, an OK box will appear.

The system and feature unique password is purchased from your AlphaConnect 48dealer.

2 . 1 . 4 . 4 En a b l i n g t h e CT I p r o t o c o lA serial protocol used to control establishment of calls from an external computer can

be enabled in the same way.

The system and feature unique password is purchased from your AlphaConnect 48dealer.


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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 133. The main menu system.The main menu will be described in this chapter.

3.1 The Files menuFigure 5 below shows the Files menu. The use of the files menu will be described

below.

Figure 5 The files menu

3.1.1 OpenUse this menu when another configuration file is to be opened. The standard FileOpen dialog box will be used.

3.1.2 SaveUse this menu when the current file is to be saved. This will overwrite the current filewith new data. The system always saves the file when You closes the Mxconfigapplication.

3.1.3 Save AsUse this menu when You want to save the current file under a new name. This can beused for making backup copies of the file.

3.1.4 ExitUsed to close the application.

3.1.5 Last file listThe low part of the File menu holds the names of the 5 last files edited. You canmake a fast selection of one of these files just by clicking the file names.

3.2 The Edit menu

Figure 6 below shows the main window opening the edit menuThese use of the menus will be described below:



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Figure 6 The Editor menu

3.2.1 The Directory menuThis menu is used to open the telephone directory. The directory window is used formost of the system maintenance, and is a tool of such importance that is covered byits own chapter: chapter 4

3.2.2 Service groupsThis menu will open the service group name editor. This editor is shown below in

Figure 7

Figure 7 The service group name editor.



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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 153.2.3 Physical editor menuThis menu is protected by password. When initiating a new physical system, the bestway of starting the configuration is simply by starting the system. The AlphaConnect48 Processor will determine which boards are present, and install default set-up datafor those boards. Then the physical editor can be used to enter the editors of boardsand the individuals found on these boards, based on their positions in the rack

system

The physical editor can be used when configuring an AlphaConnect 48 without havinga physically system running. The AlphaConnect 48 concept makes 18 board slotposition in two rack possible.The CP board can only be inserted in rack 1 position 1.

Figure 8 The physical AlphaConnect 48 rack editor showing 2 racks CP and aselection of boards installed.

Note that the board numbering is not from the left to the right, but just forget boardnumbering when using the editor.

3 . 2 . 3 . 1 S el e ct i n g a n e w b o a r d t y p eEach rack position can be configured with one of the existing board types. Figure 9shows the right mouse pop up menu used to insert a new board.Let the mouse point to the board position where to insert a new board, right click andchose the board type from the list.



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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 16Figure 9 Changing the board type at a rack location (address)

Note that this is a very powerful operation, as the old set-up data for the boardlocation is lost, and new factory defaults are loaded.

The board types and their set-up parameters will be described in the followingsection.

3 . 2 . 3 . 2 8 l i n e a n a l o g u e e x t e n s i o n b o a r dUsing the > button on the physical editor, opens the board editor for the selectedboard type of a rack position. The board editor for the 8 line analogue extensionboard is shown in Figure 10 below.

Figure 10 The editor of the 8 line extension board.

This board contains 8 individuals, which can be selected to operate either unused oras a basic analogue extension or as a AlphaConnect 210 command group unit.

The editor indicates the call numbers found on the current board. The call numberscan be edited using the editor, or the full set of set-up data used by the individuals

can be edited using editor opened using the > buttons.

The properties form of the extension individuals can be opened from the board editorform by either double clicking on the call number or description or by pressing the >button. The properties of AlphaConnect 48 individuals are described in chapter 5.

3.2.3.2.1 Loading new board codeBoards of the AlphaConnect 48 system executes their micro processor code from aflash prom. If, for any reason, you wants to load new code to a board, this can beperformed at run time by checking the Load new code check box being sure thatthe file name box is properly filled, and the file is existing in the MX2000 directory.

3 . 2 . 3 . 3 2 l i n e f l ex i b le I / O b o a r dUsing the > button on the physical editor, opens the board editor for the selectedboard type of a rack position. The board editor for the 2 line flexible I/O board is



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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 17shown in

Figure 11 below.

Figure 11 The editor for the 2 line flexible I/O board

The flexible I/O board has its name because the two individuals found on this boardcan be given different functionality by installing different control mechanisms in theAlphaConnect 48 processor. The type of control mechanism is selected using the

Selected function combo boxes.

The function assigned to an individual is selected via the drop down box. This isshown below in Figure 12.

Figure 12 Assigning a function to an individual of an FIO board.



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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 18The properties form of the individuals can be opened from the board editor form byeither double clicking on the call number or description or by pressing the > button.The properties of AlphaConnect 48 individuals are described in chapter 5.

3.2.3.3.1 Board code loadBoards of the AlphaConnect 48 system execute their micro processor code from a

flash prom. If, for any reason, you wants to load new code to a board, this can bedone run time by checking the Load new code check box being sure that the filename box is properly filled, and the file is existing in the MX2000 directory.

3 . 2 . 3 . 4 2 l in e a n a l o g u e f l e x i b le I / O b o a r d w i t h P CM b u s m a s t e rOne and only one of these boards MUSTbe found in the AlphaConnect 48 system inorder to make the system operate.

The 2 line flexible I/O board with PCM bus master differs from the 2 line flexible I/Oboard only by having a PCM master clock generator, a PCM switching capability (DX)and by holding the power supply communication feature.

The two individuals can be programmed to contain exactly the same functionality asthe two individuals of the 2 line flexible I/O board. Refer to 3.2.3.3 for details.

Figure 13 shows the set-up form of the 2 line analogue flexible I/O board with PCMbus master.

The properties form of the individuals can be opened from the board editor form byeither double clicking on the call number or description or by pressing the > button.The properties of AlphaConnect 48 individuals are described in chapter 5.



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Figure 13 The set-up form of the 2 line flexible I/O board with PCM bus master.

3.2.3.4.1 DXThe flexible I/O board contains a PCM switch capable of switching 32 PCM channels. 2of these are used by the system for HDLC communication and dial tone distribution,leaving 30 channels for conversations, giving a total of 15 simultaneousconversations on the AlphaConnect 48.



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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 203.2.3.4.2 Power communicationThe 2 line analogue flexible I/O board with PCM bus master can communicate with toup to 2 power supplies. The number can be selected to be either 1 or 2 by the tworadio buttons.

3 . 2 . 3 . 5 I SD N 3 0 p r i m a r y r a t e b o ar dThe ISDN30 board configuration form is shown Figure 14

Figure 14 ISDN30 configuration

The ISDN30 board has 30 individuals, which has their own configuration for outgoingcalls and an incoming call set-up which is global to the board.

Details about using the configuration is found in chapter 5.6.

3.3 The tools menuFigure 15 below shows the main window opening the tools menuThese use of the menu will be described below (Figure 15 The Tools menu):



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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 213.3.1 PasswordThis menu opens the password dialog box. Entering the password 1017 opens accessto the menus protected by password.

The password dialog box can also be used for enabling additional features in theAlphaConnect 48 system (Call Data Manager is an example).

3.3.2 PreferencesThis menu opens the preferences editor form. This form is shown below in Figure 16

Figure 16 The preferences form.

3 . 3 . 2 . 1 I n s t a l la t i o n i d e n t i f i e rThis is a text field to be used by the engineer installing the AlphaConnect 48 systemto describe the system The text field will by default be found in the header oftelephone directory printouts.

3 . 3 . 2 . 2 S er i a l n u m b e rA number identifying the system. Free to be used or not as an identifier af theAlphaConnect 48 delivery.

3 . 3 . 2 . 3 L a st e x t e n s i o n n u m b e rThis number shows the last extension number used by the auto number assignmentsystem. Can be altered in order to make the auto number system start from aselected extension number.

If one need to set up an exchange with call number ranging from 1000 and upwards,set this number before entering any boards in the physical editor.

3 . 3 . 2 . 4 COM Po r tSerial port used by the MXprocess.

3 . 3 . 2 . 5 Er r o r l o g l e v e lAs can be seen from Figure 16, 3 levels of error logging can be selected:

None - used to disable all loggingsAlphatron Marine B.V. Rev. 1 2006-02-20


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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 22 Operating - default value - used for selecting logging of major events and

information useful for the average user

Debug - used for tracing errors. All errors are logged.

3 . 3 . 2 . 6 CP w a t c h d o g e n a b l eWhen clicked, the Mxprocess will pass a watchdog enable command to the powersupply board, enabling the CP watchdog. When this watchdog is enabled, theMxprocess has to kick the watchdog at least once every minute by another messagesend from the Mxprocess to the power supply board.

If the power supply board does not receive the watchdog kick message within 1minute, it will perform a full power down sequence.

This watchdog mechanism will make the system recover from both Mxprocessprogram execution failure, as well at operating system break downs.

3.3.3 Renumber extensionsThis menu is very powerful, and therefore protected by password.You can renumber all extensions of a full exchange. Numbering will be done startingwith a number specified by the user, and the order will be the physical order in whichthe extensions are found.

3.3.4 Clear fileThis menu is very powerful, and therefore protected by password.You will clear all physical board positions and install default data.

3.3.5 Mxprocess stop requestThis menu is selected when the Mxprocessor using the configuration file has to bestopped. When operating the MX system via network, the action will first be takenwhen the configuration tool is closed, and the configuration file is written to the MXsystem disk.

3.4 The About menuThe About menu will open the about box showing the installation identifier and serialnumber plus information on the revisions of code and file system. The about box isshown below in Figure 17

Figure 17 The about box.



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This form gives a number of system informations.

Installation: An identifier entered by the engineer installing the system

Serial number: A number entered by the engineer installing the system

Stored ID: Technical system identifier. This is the digits to report whenYou are going to purchase additional features

(example: CDM)

Current ID: Technical system identifier.


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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 244. The Telephone directoryBy far the most installation programming work can be undertaken from the telephonedirectory window.

This window is shown, when starting the Mxconfig tool, as soon as a configuration fileis opened.

The directory is shown below in Figure 18

Figure 18 The telephone directory

4.1 Header fieldThe text bar just below the drag bar is used for entering the text to be used as theheader of printouts. The field will by default be filled with the installation identifier(refer to 3.3.2.1) plus the text Telephone directory

The user is free to enter any text.

4.2 The directory gridThe directory grid is used to display 3 collumns: The call number column, thedescription column and the type column.

The first 2 columns can be edited directly in the string grid, whereas the type columnjust displays information about what kind of individual is covered by the call numberand description.

Double clicking an item in the string grid opens the properties editor of the individual.



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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 254.3 The Right mouse button pop up menuWorking with the telephone directory is primarily done through the use of the rightmouse button pop up menu. This menu is shown Figure 19

Figure 19 The right mouse button pop up menu of the telephone directory form.

The items of this menu will be described in the following text. Note that the mostpowerful menu items are protected by the password. The daily user will have accessonly to a subset of the menu shown Figure 19

4.3.1 General directory menus4 . 3 . 1 . 1 P r o p e r t i es m e n uUsing this menu opens the properties editor of the individual currently selected in thedirectory grid. This is equal to double clicking the individual in the directory grid.The type of window opened depends on the type of AlphaConnect 48 individualselected (example: Analogue extension, Advanced trunk or short number dialler):Refer to chapter 5 for details on properties of AlphaConnect 48 individuals.



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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 264 . 3 . 1 . 2 S er v i c e g r o u p m e n uThis menu opens the service group editor of the individual selected in the directorygrid. This is a short cut for opening the properties of the individual, and then openingthe service group editor.

4.3.2 System call numbersSystem call numbers are numbers representing a dial able but not physically existingmechanism. Two menus are available for adding and deleting such call numbers.

4 . 3 . 2 . 1 A d d s y s t e m c a l l n u m b e rWhen using this menu, a small selection box appears. This box is shown

Figure 20 The system call selector box

Click the button of the system call type to add.. This will ad one system call numberto the telephone directory.

To edit the properties of a system call number, then double click the call number inthe directory grid, or select the row in the grid and use the right mouse button menuitem Properties. Details on properties of system call numbers are given in chapter 5.

The Account and PIN code check is only enabled if You have purchased and installedthe Call Data Manager function.

4 . 3 . 2 . 2 De l e t e s y s t em c a l lThis menu will delete the system call number currently selected in the directory grid.

4.3.3 Sorting the telephone directoryA small number of sorting mechanisms can be activated by the use of the 3 sorting

menus. When first started, the telephone directory shows the call number is theirphysical order. This order is determined by the board positions in the AlphaConnect48 board magazine. Systems are shown in the order they appears in theconfiguration file.



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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 274 . 3 . 3 . 1 S o r t b y ca l l n u m b e rThis menu will sort the telephone directory by call number

4 . 3 . 3 . 2 S o r t b y d e s cr i p t i o nThis menu will sort the telephone directory alphabetically by the descriptions.

4 . 3 . 3 . 3 P h y s i c a l o r d e rThis menu will restore the order to the physically order as when the telephonedirectory was first opened.

4.3.4 Filtering the telephone directoryA versatile tool for filtering the telephone directory is available.

4 . 3 . 4 . 1 S h o w d i r e c t o r y f i l t e rThis menu opens the telephone directory filter form. This form is shown Figure 21

Figure 21 The telephone directory filter formFilling items of the form will cause the telephone directory to filter it contentaccording to the rules entered. There is a logical AND between the items of the form.The example in Figure 21 will thus show all analogue extensions with call numbersbetween 100 and 200 and with the description Cabin . . .. Note that the asterisk canbe used for truncating the description filtering.

4.3.4.1.1 Call number range filteringThe Range of numbers applies to call numbers. The user must check the Range ofnumbers filter and fill the two number interval boxes, in order to make the filteractive.

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4.3.4.1.3 Individual type filteringThe type filter applies to the type of AlphaConnect 48 individual. As an example:Analogue extensions, Advanced trunks or short numbers. The drop down box is usedto select the type of individuals to display in the directory.

4.3.4.1.4 Service group filteringThe A part ICCR filter and the B part ICCR filter must be edited by opening the A or Bpart filter form using the Edit filter button.When changing the service group filters, the Apply filter button must be used inorder to be sure that the filtering has been performed.

4 . 3 . 4 . 2 W i l l co n n e c t f r o mThis menu is used to get a quick view of individuals of the AlphaConnect 48 that canconnect to the currently selected individual in the telephone directory.As an example one can, in the telephone directory grid, select a trunk linerepresenting the connection to a satellite terminal. Then use the Will connect frommenu item which will make the telephone directory display all call numbers that has

their service group setting set so that they can dial out on the trunk line.

4 . 3 . 4 . 3 Ca n c o n n e c t t oAs the above menu, this menu is used to make the telephone directory display theindividuals that can be connected from the currently selected individual.

After using the Can connect to menu, the filter form can be used to perform furtherfiltering.As an example you can select extension 100 then use the Can connect to menu. Thiswill make the telephone directory display all call numbers that extension 100 canconnect to. Then you can use the filter form and, as an example, select the Advancedtrunk type in the type filter box. This will make the telephone directory display all

advanced trunks that can be connected from extension 100.

4.3.5 Printing and exporting the telephone directoryTwo menus are available for exporting the directory either to a file or to a printer.

4 . 3 . 5 . 1 P r i n tThe print menu will send the currently displayed telephone directory to the printer.Note that it is always what is currently displayed in the directory that will be printed.This means that filtering can be used to make printouts of selected call numbers.The header of the printed pages can be selected by the user by entering text in theheader filed found above the telephoned directory grind.

As an example you can use the filter form to extract all analogue extensions, thenuse the sort by description to make the telephone directory display the extensions inalphabetically order, then enter the text Telephone directory of M/S Nordlys in theheader box. Then use the print menu.

4 . 3 . 5 . 2 Ex p o r t t o A SCI I f i leThe directory displayed in the directory grid can be exported to a comma separatedascii file.The file may look like:

CALL NUMEBER, DESCRIPTION, TYPE,Sat B access,Iridium access,Priority call,Time settingaccess,Paging access,Wake up access

10,Wheelhouse,Analogue extension,AB,AB,AB,AB,AB,AB,

11,Ships office,Analogue extension,AB,AB,AB,AB,AB,AB,12,Radio room,Analogue extension,B,B,B,B,B,B,13,Deck office,Analogue extension,AB,AB,AB,AB,AB,AB,14,spare,Analogue extension,AB,,,,,,

15,spare,Analogue extension,AB,,,,,,


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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 2916,Mess room,Analogue extension,,,,,,,17,Galey,Analogue extension,,,,,,,

18,not used,Analogue extension,AB,,,,,,19,not used,Analogue extension,AB,,,,,,21,Engine room,Analogue extension,AB,AB,AB,AB,AB,,22,Engine control room,Analogue extension,AB,AB,AB,AB,AB,,23,Bow truster room,Analogue extension,AB,AB,AB,,,,

24,Fire station 1,Analogue extension,AB,AB,AB,,AB,,

25,Fire station 2,Analogue extension,AB,AB,AB,,AB,,26,Bunker control room,Analogue extension,AB,AB,AB,,AB,,27,Cargo control room,Analogue extension,AB,AB,AB,,AB,,

And when imported into an excel sheet it can look like Figure 22

Figure 22 The exported directory when imported into an excel sheet

4.3.6 Copy extension settingsWhen many extensions are to share the same settings, an effective way to set theparameters for these extensions is to configure one extension, and then copy thesettings to all the other extension going to have same settings.

To copy the settings of an extension, select it on the number table grid. Then use theright mouse button to select the Copy extension settings menu. Selecting the menuwill open two forms: the copy extensions parameter form and the general directoryfilter form. The first form is used to select which parameters are to be copied. Mostoften copying the call number has no great meaning, but copying the descriptionsuch as passenger cabin can be convenient. 4 levels are available:

Figure 23 The copy extensions parameter formCheck the include all other settings to copy all data that are not description, callnumber or service group settings.

The directory filter form are opened to give the possibility of choosing whichextensions are receiving the settings. Use the filter box before pressing OK in thecopy extensions parameter box. The extensions shown in the directory are theextensions receiving data.

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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 305. Properties of AlphaConnect 48 individualsThis chapter holds descriptions of the configuration of individuals of the AlphaConnect48. The chapter includes both physically individuals such as extensions and trunklines and system call individuals such as short number system and priority calls.

The properties editors of individuals can be opened either from the physical editor

form, typically done when making the first time system programming, and from thetelephone directory form, typically done when maintaining the system.

5.1 Basic analogue extensionUsing the > buttons on the 8 line extension board editor opens the Basic analogueextension editor. This editor is shown in Figure 24

Figure 24 The Basic analogue extension editor

5.1.1 Description, Call number and PrivilegesThese items are standard individual items found on all AlphaConnect 48 individuals

The call number field contains the call number to be used by the individual. Max 10digits or characters can be entered.

The privileges window contains 2 buttons for opening the A part and the B partservice groups. If the B part = A part check button is checked, only the A part editorcan be opened, and the contents of the B part will be a copy of the A part.

5.1.2 Equipment typeThis check box is used to set the type of equipment connected to the extension line.The information is used when making outgoing call via an ISDN channel. The default

setting is Voice. Selecting data and fax can avoid data compression being performedon fax or modem signals via ISDN trunk line.



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5.1.3 DisplayA display can be present at the telephone equipment connected. This display can beused for displaying caller number, caller name and time. Passing data from theAlphaConnect 48 system to the telephone can be done using 2 protocols DTMF orFSK. The DTMF protocol will transmit data to the telephone line using standard dialtones, whereas the FSK uses a 1200 bit/sec 1300 / 2100 Hz modem type frequency

shift keying protocol.Choosing FSK has 2 levels. FSK will select the transmission of caller number, callername and time upon every call to the extension. Choosing FSK time update will dothe same, but also allow time updates to be send from AlphaConnect 48.Time updates are send whenever anyone successfully uses the Set date and timecall numbers.

5.1.4 Dial on hook offThe window Dial on off hook is used when you want the extension to connect directlyto a call number whenever it is hooked off (handset lifted).

5.1.5 Loop disconnect dialEnables the loop disconnect = pulse dial method used wit old telephone sets.2 types of decoding are possible, Swedish or International. The difference is thecount of disconnects that signals the zero digit.

5.1.6 No hook detect while ringingNormally not enabled. If the system has to drive heavy loaded extension lines (6 10 telephone sets or 2 5 old bell type telephone sets) this feature can be selected.When the system sends the 80 V AC ringing signal to the line, normally hookoff isdetected also during the ringing signal period. But when the line is heavy loaded,hookoff can erroneously be detected. To prevent this, click this box.

5.2 AlphaConnect 210 Command Group UnitWhen an individual of an analogue extension board is chosen to be a AlphaConnect210 command group unit, the below properties form can be opened by pressing the> key at the 8 line extension board form, or by double clicking the call number in thenumber table grid.The CG unit properties box is shown in Figure 25.


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Figure 25 The AlphaConnect 210 individual properties editor.




5.2.2 Dial on PTT and buttons pressedThe AlphaConnect 210 unit has 5 push buttons. When the unit is in idle, pressing oneof these buttons starts a connection sequence calling the numbers put into the 5boxes.Typically the Button1 (which is the red button at the front of the AlphaConnect 210)is programmed to call the bridge. Anyone pressing the button at the AlphaConnect210 will then be connected to the bridge telephone.

5.2.3 No hook detect while ringingNormally not enabled. If the system has to drive heavy loaded extension lines (6 10 telephone sets or 2 5 old bell type telephone sets) this feature can be selected.When the system sends the 80 V AC ringing signal to the line, normally hookoff isdetected also during the ringing signal period. But when the line is heavy loaded,hookoff can erroneously be detected. To prevent this, click this box.

5.3 AlphaConnect 310 Command panelWhen an individual of an analogue extension board is chosen to be a commandpanel, the below properties form can be opened by pressing the > key at the 8 lineextension board form, or by double clicking the call number in the number table grid.



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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 33The CG unit properties box is shown in Figure 26

Figure 26 The AlphaConnect 310 command panel individual properties editor.




5.3.2 Call tables4 tab sheets are available for configuring what is below the 10 group select buttons

of the AlphaConnect 310:

Modeless calls Public address calls Command group calls Alarm calls

5 . 3 . 2 . 1 Mo d e l e s s c a l l s t a b l eThis table is used when no mode is selected prior to a call made from the

AlphaConnect 310. The call type set up will depend upon what is selected.



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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 34Figure 27 below shows an example where the keys 1..5 buttons are used for PAgroups, the keys 6..9 are used for command groups, and the key 0 is used for analarm.

Figure 27 The modeless calls table.

In the modeless table all types of calls can be inserted, but only if an unambiguousselection is made a call can be established.

Valid selections are:

One or more PA groups One or more command units (AlphaConnect 210) and or semi duplex

conference groups holding AlphaConnect 210 members.

One single alarm group One single call of any other type (extension, audio out, short number etc.

When more than one PA group is selected prior to a PA call, a logical OR is used toadd the groups to a large group covering all selected zones.

When calls of AlphaConnect 210 units or semi duplex conference groups are made, asemi duplex conference call is set up. In order for this to work, he Semiduplexconference call box of the Command calls tap page must be configured properly withthe call of a semi duplex conference group, which must be manually added to the callnumber table using the Add system call menu.



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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 355 . 3 . 2 . 2 PA ca l l sIf the mode Public address is selected prior to call establishment, the PA calls table isused for selection. This table is shown below in Figure 28

Figure 28. The PA calls table.

5 . 3 . 2 . 3 Com m a n d Ca l lsIf the mode Command is selected prior to call establishment, the Command callstable is used for selection. This table is shown below in Figure 29

In the Command table, call numbers of single AlphaConnect 210 units can beentered, and call numbers of semi-duplex conference groups addressingAlphaConnect 210 unit can be added.

When a call is established, all keys that represent single AlphaConnect 210 units aredecoded first. Then if any semi-duplex conference groups are selected, theAlphaConnect 210 members of these groups will be included in the command calluntil a maximum of 10 units are included.

The call is always established as a semi-duplex command conference call. The fieldSemiduplex conference call MUST hold the call number of a semi-duplexconference call, which manually has to be installed. The direct in property of thissystem call is used.

NOTE! The Semiduplex conference call must be configured properly for theCommand calls to operate in modeless calls too.



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Figure 29. The Command call table.

5 . 3 . 2 . 4 A l a r m c a l lsIf the mode Alarm mode is selected prior to call establishment, the Alarm calls table

is used for the selection. This table is shown below in Figure 30

10 possible alarm groups can be called by each of the 10 group selects.

The GA box must be filled with a valid call number of an alarm call system number.This is the number called when the GA button is pressed. The properties of the alarmgroup called call must be set up to be a general alarm call.



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Figure 30. The Alarm calls table.

5.4 Analogue trunkUsing the > buttons on the 2 line flexible I/O board at an individual position selectedto operate as an Advanced analogue trunk opens the Analogue trunk editor. Thiseditor is shown in Figure 31.

FigFigure 31 The Advanced analogue trunk editor



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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 385.4.1 Description, Call number and PrivilegesThese items are standard individual items found on all AlphaConnect 48 individualsThe call number field contains the call number to be used by the individual. Max 10digits or characters can be entered.The privileges window on the General tab page contains 2 buttons for opening the Apart and the B part service groups. If the B part = A part check button is checked,

only the A part editor can be opened, and the contents of the B part will be a copy ofthe A part.

5.4.2 Trunk groupThis item is used for stating the type of the trunk. This is used by the AlphaConnect48 when calculating the price of a call via the trunk. All trunks sharing the samegroup name will share the same charge calculation values. Refer to the AlphaConnect48 Call Data Manager manual.

5.4.3 Equipment typeThis field is used to select special handling of equipment connected.

Check the Sailor Iridium if this type equipment is connected, in order to handleoutgoing DTMF recognition problems with this terminal.

5.4.4 Incoming calls handlingHow the trunk line handles incoming calls can be determined by altering the set-upitems of the Incoming tab page. This page can be viewed in

Figure 32 The analogue trunk editor displaying the Incoming tab page

5 . 4 . 4 . 1 I n c om i n g m o d eThe incoming mode window gives 3 possibilities:



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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 39 Incoming calls are ignored Incoming calls are routed using the call numbers shown in the Routing list window Incoming calls will be faced with a new dial tone for a period equal to the general

dial time out, during the period of which the caller can make sub-dialling to aAlphaConnect 48 local number. If the caller does not make any sub-dialling, theRouting list will be used.

Hookoff when routing

When this box is not clicked, the hook relay of the trunk line will remain open as longas the routing is going on. When anyone answers the routing (B answer), the hookrelay will immediately be activated in order to connect the line.

When clicked, the hook relay will be activated during the hunting period.

Delay before handling incoming call

When equipment are connected in parallel with the trunk line, it can be useful to

delay the handling of incoming calls in order to wait for the paralleled equipment toanswer. Enter a delay time in seconds in order to include such a delay.

5 . 4 . 4 . 2 I n c o m i n g r o u t i n g l i s t5 call numbers can be entered into the Incoming routing list. An incoming call will tryto connect to the first item of the list, if no conversation is encountered within thetime-out period stated in the time-out box, the next call number will be tried out.When all call numbers of the list is used, the incoming call will be disconnected.A typically time-out waiting for the extension to answer a call is 30 seconds.

5.4.5 Outgoing callsHow outgoing calls are handled can be determined by altering the set-up items foundon the Outgoing tab page.This is shown in Figure 33



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Figure 33 The Analogue trunk editor displaying the Outgoing tab page.

5 . 4 . 5 . 1 P r e f i x d i a l l in gThe Prefix dialling window contains digits to be dialled just after the line hooks off.If no number is entered here, the Prefix dialling is disabled.

If the "Wait for dial tone", is checked, the dialling will start as soon as a dial tone isdetected from the line.If the Audio mute is checked, audio from the line will be muted while the prefixdialling is in progress, so that the calling extension will not hear the dialling.Prefix dialling can be used, as an example, if the line is a satellite line, and you wishto use a predefined land earth station. These digits can be used to dial the accesscode for this predetermined earth station.

5 . 4 . 5 . 2 B - an s w e r m o d eThis window contains information of how to detect the outgoing B answer. This is avery important set-up, as the B answer is used a the start signal for time counting inturn used for charge calculation of outgoing calls.

3 modes can be selected:

No ringing tone. The call progress tone decoder of the line will be used to detectthe ringing tone. This tone will, on most telephone systems, be heard when the Bpart telephone is ringing. The B answer is detected when this tone is no longerdetected. Make sure to set the time-out to a sensible value, as this B-answermode may fail due to line quality, tone quality, tone frequencies etc.

Polarity reversal. The line feed detector is used to check if a line feed reversal isdetected. This is the most safe type of B answer mode, but requires that the lineconnected has the ability to reverse the line feed on B answer.If no line feed reversal is encountered, B answer will be declared based on thetime-out.

Timed only. Checking this button will hand over the B answer detection to thetime-out only.

5 . 4 . 5 . 3 R el e a se o n n o B n um b e rWhen a call is made via an advanced trunk, digits to the line are send directly fromthe DTMF keyboard of the extension making the call. The audio tones from this A parttelephone passes directly out onto the trunk line. In order to collect the digits dialled,the DTMF receiver of the FIO board is used. When the dial time-out expires, all the Bdigits collected will be stored as the destination B number, which in turn is used bythe charge calculation.

Check the Release on no B number if the A extensions shall be disconnected if nodigits are dialled at all.

5.4.6 Advanced optionsA number of hardware set-up data are found on the Advanced tab page. This isshown in


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Figure 34

Figure 34 The analogue trunk set-up displaying the Advanced tab page.



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5 . 4 . 6 . 1 Ga in s e t t i n g sThe flexible input output hardware (FIO) found on the flexible I/O board is capable ofhaving the gain in and gain out set by software. The gain values are passed to thehardware every time the line enters idle.Receive and transmit gain can be set using the radio buttons of the Advanced tabpage.

5 . 4 . 6 . 2 L i n e f e ed d e t e c t o rThe Line feed detect window is used to program the behaviour of the line feeddetector. The valid time states how long time a new line feed situation must be stablebefore it is really used for any actions.

Normally the line feed detect is used to set the line in a blocked state, preventing itfrom being used for any calls, whenever the line feed is not present.If this feature is not desired, check the No line feed block.

5 . 4 . 6 . 3 Ca l l p r o g r e s s t o n e d e t e c t o rThe advanced trunk line makes use of the call progress detector (CPD). Check the

Busy tone disconnect, if the trunk line is to hang up when a busy tone is decodedfor a period exceeding the Time out value.

This feature will prevent a hanging line if, for example, the A part extension makingan outgoing call, fails to make a proper hook on after terminating a conversation.

5 . 4 . 6 . 4 Ca l l D TMF t o n e l e n g t h sThe lengths of the DTMF tones generated by the FIO hardware can be set using thetwo boxes in the DTMF window.

NOTE ! This does not change the lengths of the digits dialled directly from extensiontelephones, as these tones are generated by the DTMF transmitter of thesetelephones.

5.5 Audio In/OutUsing the > buttons on the 2 line flexible I/O board at an individual position selectedto operate as an Audio In/Out opens the Audio in/out editor. This editor is shown inFigure 35


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Figure 35 The Audio In/Out editor

5.5.1 Description, Call number and PrivilegesThese items are standard individual items found on all AlphaConnect 48 individualsThe call number field contains the call number to be used by the individual. Max 10digits or characters can be entered.The privileges window on the General tab page contains 2 buttons for opening the Apart and the B part service groups. If the B part = A part check button is checked,only the A part editor can be opened, and the contents of the B part will be a copy ofthe A part.

5.5.2 Incoming calls handlingCall from an Audio In/Out individual to another individual in the AlphaConnect 48system is considered as incoming calls. How the Audio In/Out handles incoming callcan be set via the Incoming tab page. This page can be viewed in Figure 36



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Figure 36 The Audio In/Out editor displaying the Incoming tab page

5 . 5 . 2 . 1 Ea r i n p u t c o n t r o lIncoming calls can only be initiated via the Ear signal. Refer to the manual

AlphaConnect 48 Technical Manual for detail of how to connect the Audio In/Out.

Clicking the Connect on ear signal makes the ear signal activate an incoming call.

Clicking the Disconnect on no signal makes the Audio In/Out terminate the callwhen the ear signal is no longer present. If this is not enabled, the conversation canonly be terminated either by timeout or by the individual receiving the call.

5 . 5 . 2 . 2 Mo u t h r e l a y co n t r o lThe Audio In/Out can acknowledge actions by closing the mouth releay. Refer to themanual AlphaConnect 48 Technical Manual for detail of how to connect the AudioIn/Out.

Clicking the Pulse when seized will make the Audio In/Out close the relay for ashort time (approx 1 second) as soon as the incoming call is in progress.

Clicking Close when seized will make the Audio In/Out close the relay as soon asthe incoming call is in progress. This overrides the above pulse setting.

Clicking Close when connected will make the Audio In/Out close the relay as soonas a conversation is established i.e. B-answer is obtained.

The relay will always open when the incoming call is terminated.

5 . 5 . 2 . 3 A u d i o e n a b l eUse this box to enable audio incoming and outgoing depending on your need for the

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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 455 . 5 . 2 . 4 Co n n e c t i o n t i m e l im i tUse this box if a time limit is to be set on incoming calls.

5 . 5 . 2 . 5 Ro u t i n g l i s tThis is a hunting list used when making incoming calls. When the Ear signal activatesan incoming call, the topmost number will be dialled. The B-answer willbe awaited frothe specified number of seconds, where after the next all number will be dialled.

5.5.3 Outgoing callsCalls from an extension of the AlphaConnect 48 system to the Audio In/Out individualis considered outgoing calls. How these calls are handled can be determined byaltering the set-up items found on the Outgoing tab page.This is shown in Figure 37

Figure 37 The Audio In/Out editor displaying the Outgoing tab page.

5 . 5 . 3 . 1 Mo u t h r e l a y co n t r o lHow the mouth relay behaves is set by the check boxes of the Mouth relay controlbox.

Checking the Pulse when seized will make the Audio In/Out close the mouth relayfor a short time (approx. 1 second) as soon as seized by any extension.

Checking the Close when seized will make the Audio In/Out close the relay as soonas seized. This will override the above setting.

Checking the Close when connected will make the Audio In/Out close the relay as

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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 465 . 5 . 3 . 2 Ea r i n p u t c o n t r o lChecking the Ignore ear input makes the Audio In/Out connect directly when aseizure is made from an extension.

Checking the Connect on ear signal makes the Audio In/Out waiting for the earsignal to be present before connecting an outgoing call.

Checking the Disconnect on no signal makes the Audio In/Out terminate theoutgoing conversation as soon as the ear signal is not present.If this box is not clicked, the conversation can only be terminated by the extensioncalling the Audio In/Out.

5 . 5 . 3 . 3 A u d i o e n a b l e a n d m u l t i p l e l is t e n e r s ( R a d i o / m u s i c / V H F l is t e n i n g )Use this box to enable audio incoming and outgoing depending on your need for thespecial application. Clicking the Multiple listeners check box will make the AudioIn/Out accessible for more than one listener. The first extension dialling the AudioIn/Out will be connected as if no multiple listening is enabled. The ear and mouthrelay control is in use as selected. If another extension dials the Audio In/Out, thisextension will be connected as listener only. The audio input to the Audio In/Out can

then be heard by both extensions. There is no limit in the number of listeners. TheAudio In/Out will disconnect the call when all listeners has terminated the listening.This feature is used for radio, music or VHF listening.

5 . 5 . 3 . 4 Co n n e c t i o n t i m e l im i tUse this box if a time limit is to be set on outgoing calls.

5.5.4 Advanced optionsThe audio gain settings are found on the Advanced tab page. This is shown in igure33.

Figure 38 The Audio In/Out set-up displaying the Advanced tab page.



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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 475.6 ISD30 primary rate interfaceThe Figure 39 below shows the configuration form of the ISDN30 board opened fromthe physical editor.

Figure 39 ISDN30 set-up

5.6.1 Incoming call set-upSet-up of incoming calls are global to all 30 individuals of one ISDN30 board.Incoming routing can be base upon the digits dialled by the caller to reach theAlphaConnect 48 system, or it can be base on the contents of a routing list, or it canbe based on digits send to the ISDN30 individual after reporting incoming call.

5 . 6 . 1 . 1 Ca l le d n u m b e r b a s e d r o u t i n gThe digits dialled to reach the AlphaConnect 48 are reported from the ISND network.The set-up gives 4 possible ways of handling these digits:

Ignoring Making a full compare to the number in the called number digit mask and

when matching, connection to the number found in the connect field of thetable will be tried out.

Making a compare to the number in the called number digit mask excludingthe 2 or 3 last digits, which when matching are used to call a local callnumber. Example: called number is 70178733 and the mode is set to connectlast 2 digits, then the incoming call will be connected to local call number 33.

5 . 6 . 1 . 2 Ro u t i n g l i s tWhen an incoming call is received, and no match can be found in the list of callednumber digit masks, then the ISDN Trunk waits for 8 seconds for digits to be send tothe individual from the network. These digits are dialled into the AlphaConnect 48system as any other dialling. If no match is found or no digits are send, the incoming



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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 48call will be routed to the call numbers found in the routing list. The number called willbe ringing for the period determined by the Ringing time field.

5 . 6 . 1 . 3 I n c o m i n g se r v i ce g r o u p sEach line of the incoming table is assigned its own service groups, to which an editorcan be opened by selecting the row of the table and then choosing the Service groups

menu item from the right mouse button pop up menu.The uppermost line, which by default is set to the mode: use routing table, coversthe incoming service groups used by the routing table handling.

5.6.2 Individuals set-upThe Figure 40 below shows the set-up form of a single ISDN Trunk individual.

Figure 40 Configuring an individual of an ISDN30 board.

Setting up an individual has only effect for outgoing calls.

5 . 6 . 2 . 1 Ow n n u m b e rThe Own number field holds the digits sent to the network as Aparty call numberwhen making outgoing calls.These digits can either be a fixed set of digits, or it can be combined with the localcall number of the extension dialling. Click Add local call number to achieve thisfunction.

5 . 6 . 2 . 2 O u t g o i n g p r e f i xA prefix can be send out onto the line. Fill the digits always to be dialled before anyother digits dialled into the Prefix box.

IF the Add local call n umber is checked, the A part call number is added to theprefix.



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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 495 . 6 . 2 . 3 Ca l l t y p eThe call type can be set to en block or overlapped. In en block calls, the number iscollected until timeout or # is pressed. In overlapped calling, digits are send one byone.

5.7 Priority callInstalling a priority call system, gives the users of the AlphaConnect 48 system thepossibility of making priority calls. Priority calls are made by first dialling the callnumber of the priority call system. The AlphaConnect 48 system will then present anew dial tone to the caller, which enables the caller to make a priority call.

Figure 41 below shows the editor for the Priority call system.

Figure 41 The Priority call set up window.


The call number field contains the call number to be used by the individual. Max 10digits or characters can be entered. The privileges window contains a button foropening the B part service groups. Use the service groups to restrict the access topriority calling.

5.7.2 EnablesWhen clicking the ICCR check before connecting, the priority calls can only be madebetween call numbers sharing the same service group. I.e. only extensions that will

connect using standard dialling will connect. When the ICCR check beforeconnecting is not clicked, the priority dial will override service groups programming,and connection between extensions that will normally not connect can be made. I.e.



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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 50a super priority call.

5.8 Short number diallerGlobal short number dialling can be implemented using the Short number dialler

system.

Figure 42 below shows the set up editor for short numbers.

Figure 42 The short number dialler set-up windowAll digits or letters can be entered, and the , (comma) is used to implement a 1second delays in dialling.



The privileges window contains a button for opening the B part service groups.Use the service groups to restrict the access to the short number.

5.8.2 Dial stringThis field contains the digits to be dialled by the short number dialler.

5.9 Standard dialThe standard dial system is used for making a new dial tone and starting a new dialsequence. This is most often used in conjunction with routing of incoming calls,where you need to give the caller a possibility of subdialing.



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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 51The editor of the Standard dial system is show below in Figure 43

Figure 43 The standard dial system set-up



The privileges window contains a button for opening the B part service groups.Use the service groups to restrict the access to the standard dialer.

5.10 Number aliasThe number alias system is used to convert a call number to another call number, or

to group 10 call numbers into one call number with the possibility of converting toone out of 10 call numbers. The set-up window for the number alias is shown inFigure 44 below.



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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 52Figure 44 The Number alias system editor.



The privileges window contains a button for opening the B part service groups.Use the service groups to restrict the access to the number alias.

5.10.2 Call number listThis window contains the 10 call numbers to convert to. Empty numbers are skipped.

The selection of the call numbers can be carried out on either a first free basis orround-going.Clicking the ICCR check before will make the AlphaConnect 48 check that the callnumber to be connected participates in at least one of the same service groups,

otherwise the call number is skipped.

5.11 Wake-up call orderingThe AlphaConnect 48 system includes a wake-up call system. In order to give theusers the possibility of ordering a wake-up call, a Wake-up call ordering system mustbe installed. The set-up window is shown Figure 45 below.

Figure 45 Configuration of the Wake-up call ordering system.



The privileges window contains a button for opening the B part service groups.Use the service groups to restrict the access to the wake-up call ordering system.

5.11.2 ModeThis window contains selections for what a call to the function will do. The following is

possible:1. Cancelling a wake-up call2. Ordering a single wake-up callAlphatron Marine B.V. Rev. 1 2006-02-20


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AlphaConnect 48 Configuration Manual Page 533. Ordering a wake-up call repeated at the same time of the day for a number of

days

To implement all 3 functions it will be necessary to install 3 wake up call numbers,each taking care of one of the 3 functions.

The digit format of order wake up is HHMM

5.12 User account and PIN-code checkerWhen the Call Data Management system is to be used for implementing the useraccount and PIN code dialling on outgoing lines, a User account and PIN-codechecker system must be

installed.

Figure 46 shows the User Access System editor.



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Figure 46 The User Access System editor

The dial sequence when using this type of outgoing call is:

1. Dial the User Access System (default call number #10)2. Dial Your user account number (typically 2 digits)3. Dial Your PIN code (typically 4

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