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Table 7. Remote status messages (“S” codes)

S Code

Digit(s) And Switch Equivalent

Value (1)

Description

S01

B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

111xxxxx

RS-232 Not Installed

 

↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑

110xxxxx

Ethernet

 

I/O TYPE ID

101xxxxx

RS-485 4-Wire

 

 

100xxxxx

RS-485 2-Wire

 

PORT 1 AVAILABILITY

xxx0xxxx

Port 1 Available

 

 

xxx1xxxx

Port 1 Not Available

 

PORT 2 AVAILABILITY

xxx0xxxx

Port 2 Available

 

 

xxx1xxxx

Port 2 Not Available

 

PORT 1 EQUIPMENT LOOPBACK

xxxx01xx

Port 1 Equipment Loopback Active

 

STATUS

 

 

 

 

xxxx00xx

Port 1 Equipment Loopback Inactive

 

 

xxxx11xx

Port 1 Equipment Loopback Inactive

 

 

xxxx10xx

Port 1 Equipment Loopback Inactive

 

PORT 1 PAYLOAD LOOPBACK STATUS

xxxx10xx

Port 1 Payload Loopback Active

 

 

xxxx01xx

Port 1 Payload Loopback Inactive

 

 

xxxx00xx

Port 1 Payload Loopback Inactive

 

 

xxxx11xx

Port 1 Payload Loopback Inactive

 

PORT 2 EQUIPMENT LOOPBACK

xxx001xx

Port 2 Equipment Loopback Active

 

STATUS

 

 

 

 

xxx000xx

Port 2 Equipment Loopback Inactive

 

 

xxx010xx

Port 2 Equipment Loopback Inactive

 

 

xxx011xx

Port 2 Equipment Loopback Inactive

 

 

xxx100xx

Port 2 Equipment Loopback N/A

 

 

xxx101xx

Port 2 Equipment Loopback N/A

 

 

xxx110xx

Port 2 Equipment Loopback N/A

 

 

xxx111xx

Port 2 Equipment Loopback N/A

 

PORT 2 PAYLOAD LOOPBACK STATUS

xxx011xx

Port 2 Payload Loopback Active

 

 

xxx001xx

Port 2 Payload Loopback Inactive

 

 

xxx000xx

Port 2 Payload Loopback Inactive

 

 

xxx010xx

Port 2 Payload Loopback Inactive

 

 

xxx100xx

Port 2 Payload Loopback N/A

 

 

xxx101xx

Port 2 Payload Loopback N/A

 

 

xxx110xx

Port 2 Payload Loopback N/A

 

 

xxx111xx

Port 2 Payload Loopback N/A

 

MUX TYPE & CONFIGURATION STATUS

xxxxxx1x

E1 Mux

 

 

xxxxxx0x

T1 Mux

 

 

xxxxxxx1

Configuration is Valid

 

 

xxxxxxx0

Configuration is Invalid/MUX Problems

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RFL NCM

 

RFL Electronics Inc.

November 6, 2007

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(973) 334-3100

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Contents RFL NCM RFL NCMDescription 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 Parity Baud RateData Bits Loopback TroubleshootingPort 2 Enable Codes Remote Control Using SCL CommandsChannel Card 3, Type 117 Under Remote Control Svce = on 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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