RF-Link Technology Network Communications Module manual BUS a Setting, BUS B Setting, CAS Setting

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Table 6. Remote configuration settings (“P” codes)

P Code

Digit(s) And Switch Equivalent

Value (1)

P01

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0

 

- - - - - - -

 

 

BUS A SETTING

1

 

 

 

 

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0

 

- - - - - - -

 

 

BUS B SETTING

1

 

 

 

 

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0

 

- - - - - - -

 

 

CAS SETTING

1

 

(E1 MUX ONLY)

 

 

 

 

 

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

00001 to 11000

 

- - - ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑

T1 Settings

 

TIMESLOT SELECTION

 

T1/E1

 

 

 

00001 to 11111

 

 

E1 Settings

 

 

 

P02

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

From 0000 (0)

 

- - - - ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑

to 1001 (9)

 

LOCAL CM ADDRESS

 

 

(HUNDREDS POSITION)

 

 

 

 

 

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ - - - -

 

 

 

 

P03

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

From 0000 (0)

 

↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ - - - -

to 1001 (9)

 

LOCAL CM ADDRESS

 

 

(TENS POSITION)

 

 

 

 

 

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

From 0000 (0)

 

- - - - ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑

to 1001 (9)

 

LOCAL CM ADDRESS

 

 

(UNITS POSITION)

 

 

 

 

Description

Bus A Disabled

Bus A Enabled

Bus B Disabled

Bus B Enabled

CAS Disabled for E1 MUX

CAS Enabled for E1 MUX

From left to right, these five bits represent the binary value of the desired time slot between 1 through 24 in a T1 network. See Table 4 for a complete list of these values.

From left to right, these five bits represent the binary value of the desired time slot between 1 through 31 in an E1 network. See Table 4 for a complete list of these values.

BCD Number (0 to 9)

Local CM Address, Hundreds Position

Not used

BCD Number (0 to 9)

Local CM Address, Tens Position

BCD Number (0 to 9)

Local CM Address, Units Position

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1.These are the only legal values for setting parameters. Setting a parameter to a value outside its specified range

will produce unpredictable results.

RFL NCM

 

RFL Electronics Inc.

November 6, 2007

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(973) 334-3100

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Contents Description RFL NCMRFL NCM NMS Mode Ascii Character Addressing Format SpecificationsInstallation RFL NCM MA-402I Module adapter, connector pinouts MA-485 Module adapter, jumper functions and TB1 pinouts MA-490 RFL NCM Front Panel View of RFL NCM, Network Communications Module Typical network example with all nodes having an NCM module At node 3, SW7 is set as follows Controls and indicators, RFL NCM Module Name/Description Function RFL NCM PRA Actel probe a NMS NMSDown SW2-3 SW2-4 Do not move SW10-4 Functional Description Block diagram, RFL NCM moduleSystem Overview Logic Array Actel Design NCM Backplane and Power ConnectionsTX Input Ports RX Output PortsApplication Modes and Interfaces SCB ModuleUart Receive Section T1 Transmit Module Uart Transmit SectionBaud and Clock Generator T1 Receive ModuleRogue Control LOOP-BACKSTest Equipment Required TestingPower indicator should be lit Service LED should be illuminated greenDS1 Power indicator should be lit DS1-B Equip OUT RXA LED should be illuminated red CH1 DS1-B Equip OUT CH2 NCM General Configurations and Status window for Node Remote Control Using NMSMode Module EnableE1 Signaling Time SlotTypical 3-node network using MA-485s 1 RS-485 port Rogue Detection Bus a & Bus BLocal CM Address NCM Address Configurations and Status window for NodeCM Address Passing Data Bits Baud RateParity Port 2 Enable TroubleshootingLoopback Channel Card 3, Type 117 Under Remote Control Svce = on Remote Control Using SCL CommandsCodes Srvc = on Srvc = OFF Multiplexer Addresscard ADDRESSSETP1 = B00000011Timeslot Selection BUS a SettingBUS B Setting CAS SettingWord Length Settings Port Loopback SettingsBaud Settings Parity SettingsSettings CM Address Pass SettingsNMS Mode only Application ModeCodes Port 2 Availability MUX Type & Configuration StatusType ID Port 1 AvailabilityPort 2 Application Status Application Configuration StatusCM Addressing Support Port 1 Application StatusCurrent Actel REV RXA Remote CM AddressPort 2 INPUT/OUTPUT Status Port 1 INPUT/OUTPUT StatusTXB/RXA Status for T1/E1 TXA/RXB Status for T1/E1Powerville Road

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