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Chapter 2

Installing the Hardware


2.1 Introduction
2.2 Installation Summary
2.3 System Requirements
2.4 Configuring the Hardware
2.4.1 Terminating the H.100 Bus
2.4.2 Configuring the DIP Switch
2.5 Installing the Hardware
2.5.1 Installing the Board in Your System
2.5.2 Connecting to the MVIP-90 Bus
2.6 Connecting Power Supplies
2.6.1 DID Power Supply
2.6.2 Subscriber Loop Power Supply
2.7 Connecting to the Telephone Network
2.7.1 Using 2 Wire Interfaces

2.1 Introduction

This chapter:

2.2 Installation Summary

The following table summarizes the procedure for installing the hardware and software components:
Step

Description

For details, refer to...

1

Ensure that your PC system meets the system requirements.

Section 2.3 of this manual.

2

Install CT Access, which also installs the AG 2000 board driver and runtime software.

The CT Access Installation Manual.

3

Install the AG 2000 board into one of your computer's PCI bus slots.

Section 2.5.1 of this manual.

4

If you have any MVIP-90 boards, connect the MVIP Bus Adapter to one AG 2000 board and the MVIP-90 bus connector to the MVIP Bus Adapter.

Section 2.5.2 of this manual.

5

If there are multiple H.100 boards, connect the H.100 bus to your H.100 boards.

Section 2.5.1 of this manual.

6

Install AG CAS Protocols. Select the country where it is installed. This configures loop start products for local compliance.

AG CAS for Natural Call Control Installation and Developer's Manual

7

Edit the AG configuration file so that it describes your setup.

We recommend that you initially configure the board as a standalone that is not connected to the MVIP bus by setting EnableMVIP=No.

Chapter 3 of this manual.

For more details, refer to the AG Runtime Configuration and Developer's Manual.

8

Run agmon to configure the AG 2000 board as specified in the AG configuration file.

Chapter 4 of this manual.

For more details, refer to the AG Runtime Configuration and Developer's Manual.

9

Verify that your installation is operational.

Chapter 4 of this manual.

Note: If your system is powered down, you may want to install the board before you install the software. It does not matter if you install the board or the software first.

2.3 System Requirements

To install and use AG 2000 boards, your system must have:

2.4 Configuring the Hardware

Caution:

The AG 2000 board is shipped in a protective anti-static container. Leave the board in its container until you are ready to install it. Handle the board carefully and only hold it by its edges. We recommend that you wear an anti-static wrist strap connected to a good earth ground whenever you handle the board. Take care not to touch the gold fingers which plug into the PCI bus connectors.

2.4.1 Terminating the H.100 Bus

In your system, your H.100 boards are connected to one another with an H.100 bus cable. The two boards located at the end of the H.100 bus must have bus termination enabled, as shown in Figure 8. Bus termination is controlled by a DIP switch as explained in Section 2.4.2.

Figure 8. H.100 Bus Configuration


If your system contains MVIP-90 boards, one of your AG 2000 boards will be connected to the H.100 bus and to the MVIP-90 bus using the MVIP Bus Adapter. The two ends of the H.100 bus must be terminated. The two ends of the MVIP-90 bus must not be terminated. The AG 2000 board does not terminate the MVIP-90 bus.

2.4.2 Configuring the DIP Switch

The AG 2000 DIP switch is located on the component side of the board.

DIP switch S1 (shown in Figure 9) controls the H.100 bus termination. By default, all S1 switches are set to OFF (H.100 bus termination disabled). Setting switch S1 to ON enables H.100 bus termination. You should only set switch S1 to ON for the boards that are on the ends of the H.100 bus.

DIP switch S1 should be set to either all ON or all OFF.

Figure 9. DIP Switch on an AG 2000 Board

2.5 Installing the Hardware

Once you have configured the DIP switch on the board, you are ready to install the board in your system and connect the board to the trunk.

2.5.1 Installing the Board in Your System

To install an AG 2000 board in your system:

  1. If necessary, configure the board as described in Section 2.4.

    
    
  2. Turn off the computer and disconnect it from the AC power source. Remove the cover and set it aside.

    
    
  3. Arrange your AG 2000 board and other H.100 boards in adjacent PCI bus slots.

    
    Make sure each board's PCI bus connector is seated securely in a slot.
  4. If your system contains MVIP-90 boards:

  5. Arrange your MVIP-90 boards in adjacent ISA bus slots. Make sure each board's ISA bus connector is seated securely in a slot.

    
    
  6. Connect your MVIP-90 boards to the MVIP-90 bus cable.

    
    
  7. Connect the MVIP Bus Adapter to the AG 2000 board and the MVIP-90 bus cable as described in Section 2.5.2.

  • Connect the AG 2000 to the H.100 bus cable.

    
    
  • If you have multiple H.100 boards, connect the H.100 bus cable to each of the H.100 boards.

    
    
  • Replace the cover, and connect the computer to its AC power source.

    
    
  • 2.5.2 Connecting to the MVIP-90 Bus

    The MVIP Bus Adapter connects the H.100 bus to the MVIP-90 bus. This allows boards connected to the H.100 bus to access the MVIP-90 bus, and allows
    MVIP-90 boards to access the first 16 streams of the H.100 bus. When connecting to the MVIP Bus Adapter, the first 16 streams of the H.100 bus must be configured to run in MVIP-90 mode (clocked at 2 MHz).

    If your system contains an AG 2000 and MVIP-90 boards, you must use the MVIP Bus Adapter. The MVIP Bus Adapter connects the MVIP-90 bus to the H.100 bus as shown in Figure 10. Only one MVIP Bus Adapter is required in a system.

    Figure 10. Connecting to the MVIP-90 Bus

    
     
    
    WARNING:

    Use of the MVIP Bus Adapter is incompatible with the DID internal power cable or the subscriber loop internal power cable.

    To connect the MVIP Bus Adapter to an AG 2000 board:

    1. Connect the right angle connector (JP1) on the MVIP Bus Adapter to the connector (JP1) on the AG 2000 board as shown in Figure 11.

      
      
    2. Support the MVIP Bus Adapter by connecting the threaded mounting piece to the MVIP Bus Adapter and the AG 2000 board using two #4 screws.

      
      
    3. If you have multiple H.100 boards, connect the H.100 bus cable to the
      AG 2000 board and to each of the other H.100 boards.

      
      
    4. Connect the MVIP-90 bus cable to the connector on the MVIP Bus Adapter.

      
      
      
      
      Figure 11. MVIP Bus Adapter Assembly

    The MVIP Bus Adapter extends the length of the bus and may reduce the total number of boards that may be supported on the MVIP-90/H.100 bus.

    2.6 Connecting Power Supplies

    This section presents how to connect power supplies on the AG 2000 board.

    Note: A power supply is not required on the AG 2000 loop start board.

    2.6.1 DID Power Supply

        1. Set the power supply to -48 VDC.

          
          
        2. Connect the DID power cable to the power supply.
          This wire...

          Which is labeled...

          Goes to...

          Red

          BATT

          Minus terminal

          Dark black

          RETURN

          Positive terminal

          Light black

          GND

          Com

          
          
        3. Plug the other end of the power cable to the power connector on the board.

          
          
        4. If additional boards need power, use the internal 3-way power connector to connect up to three boards together.

          
          
          Figure 12. Connecting the DID Power Supply to the AG 2000 Board

          
          Note:  Test level 5708 provides the DID power supply and the DID power cable.
          

    2.6.2 Subscriber Loop Power Supply

        1. Set the power supply to 30 VDC.

          
          
        2. Connect the subscriber loop power cable to the power supply.
          This wire...

          Which is labeled...

          Goes to the...

          White

          RING

          Ring terminal

          Red

          -48 V

          48 terminal

          Green

          -24 V

          24/30 terminal

          Black

          RING RETURN

          First return terminal

          Black

          BATT RETURN

          Second return terminal

          Light black

          SHIELD DRAIN

          Frame gnd. terminal

          
          
        3. Plug the other end of the power cable to the power connector on the
          AG 2000 board.

          
          
        4. If additional boards need power, use the internal 3-way power connector to connect up to three boards together.

          
          
          
          
          Figure 13. Connecting the Subscriber Loop Power Supply to the AG 2000 Board

          
          
        5. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. It is a universal AC input for 50/60 Hz, 100 to 240 VAC.

          
          
        6. Adjust ringing frequency for normal sound from the telephone while ringing. The normal frequency for the United States and Canada is 20 Hz. The normal frequency for Europe is either 25 Hz or 50 Hz, depending on the country.

          
          Note:  Test level 5707 provides the subscriber loop power supply and the subscriber loop power cable. The ringing power supplies provided for
          S Connect boards or CX 1000 boards cannot be used with the AG 2000 board.

    2.7 Connecting to the Telephone Network

    This section provides instructions for connecting to the telephone network.
    WARNING:

    Important Safety Notes for Telephony Connections

    2.7.1 Using 2 Wire Interfaces

    The AG 2000 board has four RJ-14 connectors at the end bracket, as shown in Figure 14:

    Figure 14. Connector Pinouts

    
    
    For the AG 2000 mixed signaling modules, the trunk connectors are used as shown in the following table:
    Trunks...

    Are used for...

    1 & 2 and 3 & 4

    Loop start on any of the AG 2000 mixed signaling modules.

    5 & 6 and 7 & 8

    Either subscriber loop or DID depending upon the AG 2000 mixed signaling module.

    Each RJ-14 connector has the pinouts shown in Figure 15:

    Figure 15. RJ-14 Pinouts

    
    
    In countries where the AG 2000 board has obtained pan-European approval, a Line Splitter cable is available that separates the lines that go into each network connection. Refer to Figure 16 if your country requires a splitter cable to connect to the network. Failure to use this cable will negate compliance with the country's regulatory authorities.

    Figure 16. Line Splitter Cable (Part Number 31470)

    
    



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