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Preface

About This Guide

This user's guide provides the information needed to install and operate your COMSPHEREr Model 3615 or 3616 DualFlow data service unit (DSU), which is equipped with a dial backup module (DBM) ± either a V.32 DBM, a 4-wire Switched 56 DBM, or a 2-wire Switched 56 DBM.

Be sure to read the safety and regulatory information at the beginning of this guide.

It is assumed that you are familiar with the functional operation of digital data communications equipment.

How to Use This Guide

This guide provides basic information about your DSU, how to install it and verify that it is installed and operating correctly, how to operate the unit and its options, and how to configure it.

Two installation chapters are provided, one for the Model 3615 DualFlow DSU and one for the Model 3616 DualFlow DSU. Select the chapter that applies to your DSU.

Refer to the following chapters or appendices, as needed:

Chapter 1	Provides a general overview of
	the DualFlow DSU, the unit's
	technical specifications,
	equipment warranty and
	support services information,
	and instructions for equipment
	return.
Chapter 2	Provides step-by-step
	instructions for installing your
	standalone Model 3615
	DualFlow DSU.

Chapter 3	Provides step-by-step
	instructions for installing your
	carrier-mounted Model 3616
	DualFlow DSU.
Chapter 4	Describes how to operate your
	DSU and its DBM.
Chapter 5	Presents the basics of setting
	and changing configuration
	options and provides
	Configuration Option Tables,
	which provide the default
	(factory-loaded) settings and
	describe each configuration
	option and its possible settings.
Appendix A	Provides a diagram for
	navigating the DSU's menu
	structure.
Appendix B	Summarizes the configuration
	options for you.
Appendix C	Lists the DSU's messages and
	identifies when they appear.
Appendix D	Shows application
	configurations and network
	hookups.
Appendix E	Provides cable and connector
	pin assignments.
Appendix F	Equipment List
Glossary
Reference Card

3615-A2-GB20-20

December 1996

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Contents

Comsphere Dualflow Data Service Units Copyright 1996 Paradyne Corporation. All rights reserved Warranty, Sales, and Service InformationTrademarks Important Safety Instructions Government Requirements Interface Data Rate Code Bps DDS Table of Contents Glossary Index List of Figures Model 3616 DSU Installation and Circuit Pack Lock List of Tables Wire Switched 56 DBM Technical Specifications 1Model 3615 ± Digital DDS and 4-Wire Switched 56 kbps About This Guide How to Use This GuidePreface Reference Documents Related Documents Overview Standard FeaturesAbout Your DualFlow DSU DBMs DBM Features Switched 56 DBMs Technical Specifications Specifications Criteria General Technical Specifications Application DSU Technical Specifications Modulation and Frequency DBM Technical Specifications Criteria Wire Switched 56 DBM Technical Specifications Criteria Equipment Warranty and Support Before You Begin Installing the Model DualFlow DSU Procedure How to Change Hardware Straps Permissive V.32 DBM transmit output level of ±9 dBm Installing the DSU Where to Place the DSU Power-Up Routine Connecting to the Network Connecting to the Dial or Pstn Network Connecting to the NMS Connecting to the DDS or Lads Network Connecting to Switched 56 kbps Network Data Rate Wire Gauge AWG KbpsNetwork Connection Lads Connection Distances Router Connection Connecting the DSU to a Router Tributary DSU Addressing Verifying Operation and Testing ConnectionsAddressing the Unit Verifying Network Addresses Verifying DBM Operation Other Tests Verifying the Network Installing the Model 3616 3 DualFlow DSU Before You Begin Installing the Model 3616 DualFlow DSU Strap State Function Designation Jumper Strap Model 3616 DSU Jumper Straps Comsphere 3000 Series Carrier, Rear View Model 3616 DSU Installation and Circuit Pack Lock V.35 Interconnect Cable Installation Connecting to the Dial or Pstn or Switched 56 kbps Network Connecting to DDS or Lads Network Addressing the Unit CarrSlot 1 a To Connect the Sdcp to a DSU Verifying Network Addresses, the Network, and DBM Operation Assigning an Address Operating the DSU Model 3615 DCP DCP and Sdcp Operation Sdcp and Model 3616 DSU Faceplate Top-Level Menu Menu StructureStatus Branch Keypad Subnetwork Health and Status Health and StatusDevice Health and Status Expanded Health and Status Description Information Displayed Circuit QualityIdentity Identity Descriptions Configuring the Unit for Dial Backup Backup BranchTerminal Power Dial Backup Operation Understanding Operating Modes Backup Branch Menu SelectionsCurrent Backup Effect Backup Mode Command Device Test Manual BackupTest Branch Abort Remote Digital Loopback Local LoopbackDTE Loopback Digital Loopback End-to-End Test Bilateral LoopbackDigital Test Results Reported By Information Displayed Bit Error Rate TestBit Error Rate Test Results Information Displayed End-to-End Test Results Lamp Test Configuration BranchSelecting an Application Configuration Displaying the Poll List Configuration OptionsPoll List Changing the Poll List Directory Directory Entry and Password Characters UseAcquiring the Poll List Undo Entering a Telephone Number Assigning an Address PhoneNetwork Address Transmitter Control Lead States SymbolControl Branch LEDs Reporting External Lead Changes to NMS Message BranchDisplaying External Leads Changing External Leads Front Panel DCP Security Security Access LevelsSecurity Functions Available Access Level DualFlow DSU cannot configure a non-DualFlow DSU remotely Unit Configuration Editing Configuration Options Using the DCP to Set Configuration Options Example Using the DCP Saving Configuration Options Load from DiDg Activ Remot Understanding the Tables Configuration Option Tables DSU Configuration Options DSU Port Configuration Options Performs a Digital Loopback Bilat LpbkDisab Next Enab Disab Prev DBM Configuration OptionsDTR Alarm Disab Next Enab Disab Prev LL by DTE Disab Next Enab Disab Prev Single Rate No Next Yes No Prev CarrLossDisc Yes Next Yes No PrevYes Auto RetrainYes Next Yes No Prev Pswrd Call SetupNone Next None Pswrd Cllbk Alarm PrevAlarm None Primary CoreNo Next Yes No Prev EchoCancelDisab Next Enab Disab PrevRemot DBM4-wire Next 2-wire 4-wire Prev Wire DBM Port Configuration Options RL by DTE Disab Next Enab Disab Prev DSR FrcOn Enab Next Enab Disab PrevDSR on Tst Enab Next Enab Disab Prev RespondRDL Disab Next Enab Disab Prev Will not be displayed Stop Bits 1 for DiDg configurationCCN by EL Disab Next Enab Disab Prev Next Prev Disr Diagnostic DBM Configuration OptionsDiag Type Disr Next NonD Disr None Prev NonD RemoteDiagEnhan Next V.54 Enhan Prev Diagnostic General Configuration OptionsTrib Backup Configuration Options MultiCallDisab Next Enab Disab Prev TriesTimeOut15m Next Chang PrevRestorTimOut 5m Next Chang Prev DBM 9.6 C Local Remot Msg DSU Menu a Comsphere DualFlow Data Service Units DSU Menu From Page A-1 Local/Remote Menu Subbranches Overview Instructions Configuration Worksheets B Date Location Local Phone No Device Local Addr Serial No DualFlow DSU Configuration Worksheet 1 DBM Port Value DualFlow DSU Configuration Worksheet 2 Overview Status Indicators Status Indicators and C Control Panel Messages Label Color Description DSU Status IndicatorsTable C-1 Health and Status Messages Sdcp Status IndicatorsControl Panel Messages Format Table C-3 Device Health and Status MessagesMessage Condition Table C-3 Device Health and Status Messages Condition Nn.n DDS Expanded Health and Status Messages Table C-4 Subnetwork Health and Status Messages Table C-5 Table C-7 Command Progress MessagesDial Backup Progress Messages Progress Messages Table C-8 Command Error Messages Condition Action Error Messages DBM DBM Pin Assignments D Network Connectors Hubbing Device Hubbing Device DC OUT DTE Connectors Ccitt Figure D-4. V.35 Interconnect Cable 3000-F1-510 Plate CablePin Number Figure D-5. EIA-232-D Crossover Cable 4951-035F Crossover Cables Figure D-6. V.35 Crossover Cable 3211-178F Application Configurations E Dial Backup for Received Data Errors Application Dial Backup for Exceeded Load Thresholds Application Frame Relay Simultaneous Diagnostic Application Equipment List F Equipment Feature/Part No Comcode = Factory Install= Field Install Comsphere 3000 Series Carrier, Installation Manual Equipment Part Number Model 3616 in U.S.A Glossary Auto backup DSR FEP RTS Series Network Index Index-2 Index DTR Index-5 Lads Index-7 Index-8 SDCP, C-3 Verifying