Nortel Networks P0886634 manual DFC overview, Specifications, Special tools

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Introduction to Norstar Voice Mail FAX 3

DFC overview

The Digital Fax Card (DFC) is installed in an expansion bus slot on the Norstar Application Module (NAM) and supports four Fax Channels.

There are no Time Compression Multiplexing (TCM) connections to the DFC. The DFC uses the Voice Channels on the Digital Voice Cards (DVCs) or BIC to connect the Fax Channels to fax machines or a call.

Note: When Norstar Voice Mail FAX is using a Voice Channel to connect to the fax machine or a caller, that Voice Channel cannot be used by other users until the FAX function is complete.

Specifications

The DFC is an AT bus compatible card that provides:

9600 baud with auto-step-down to 7200, 4800 and 2400 bps

DTMF generate and detect

error correction mode

fine and normal image resolution

V.21, V.27, V.29, T.4 (MH&MR), T.6 (MMR), T.30 protocols

four Group III analog Fax Channels

Special tools

Before you begin replacing or upgrading the components, ensure you have the following equipment:

#2 Phillips head screwdriver with a 3.5 in. long blade

3/16 in. slot screwdriver

an antistatic grounding strap

3/16 in. nut driver (recommended)

You may also need the Norstar Applications Module Installation and Maintenance Manual. The Norstar Applications Module Installation and Maintenance Manual is included on the Norstar Voice Mail 4.0 Documentation and Client Software CD- ROM. All the Norstar Voice Mail Installation Manuals on the CD-ROM are protected by the password: Norstar99.

CAUTION

You must wear an antistatic grounding strap at all times when handling electronic components. Failure to do so may result in damage to the equipment.

P0886634 Issue 1.0

FAX Installation Guide

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Contents Norstar Voice Mail 4.0 FAX Installation Guide Page Contents FAX Installation Guide Regulatory information Repair facilities FAX overview Introduction to Norstar Voice Mail FAXFAX overview DFC overview SpecificationsSpecial tools Enabling the FAX software PrecautionsDVCs Shutting down the Norstar Voice Mail system Installation overviewUnlocking the module door Opening the NAMInstalling the DFC in the NAM Locating the expansion bus slots on a NAM Switch SW1 should be set according to the following table NAM PEB Cable installation example Installing the PEB CableDigital Voice Card Installing the PEB Cable Adding a Digital Voice Card after FAX is installed Installing the DFC on systems equipped with DVCs P0886634 Issue BIC Removing the BIC Keyboard/mouse backplane connector JP1 JP2 BIC connection points Re-installing the BIC in a NAM Re-installing the BIC in the NAMRe-installing the BIC in a new NAM Connecting the DFC to the BIC with the PEB Cable Connecting the BIC to the DFC in a NAM To connect the BIC to the DFC with the PEB cable Enabling the FAX software P0886634 Issue USA Comments Optional Your name Fax Company Norstar is a trademark of Northern Telecom. P0886634 Issue