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Infinity Series H.110
Basic Rate ISDN Board
TECHNICAL MANUAL
Documentation Revision 1.0: May 17, 2007
Copyright © 2000, 2007
by American Tel-A-Systems, Inc.
All rights reserved.
258M001B

Table of Contents

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Summary

1.0 Introduction

Features and Capabilities Overview

Overview of the Infinity Series H.110 Basic Rate ISDN Board's features and capabilities.

How to Use This Manual

Guidance on navigating and utilizing the technical manual for the H.110 BRI ISDN Board.

2.0 Quick Start

3.0 Installation

PCI Configuration Details

Configuration details for the H.110 BRI ISDN Board within a PCI system, managed by BIOS.

Front Board Jumpers and Headers

Detailed list and explanation of jumpers and headers on the front board of the H.110 BRI ISDN Board.

Rear Board Jumpers and Connectors

Identification and function of jumpers and connectors present on the rear board of the H.110 BRI ISDN Board.

Installation Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for installing the H.110 BRI ISDN Board into a system.

Hot Swapping a Board

Procedures for inserting and removing the H.110 BRI ISDN Board from a live system without powering down.

4.0 Initialization

PCI Initialization

Role of system BIOS in recognizing and mapping CompactPCI boards, including interrupt assignment.

Board Initialization Commands

Commands used to initialize the H.110 BRI ISDN Board and establish communication with the host.

Configuration Memory

Storing and recalling configuration data in onboard EEPROM for simplified board initialization.

5.0 Communicating with the Host

Host-Board Communication Protocol

Procedures for sending commands and receiving responses between host and board.

Interrupts

How the board generates interrupts to the PC for message availability.

Commands and Responses

Overview of commands and responses, including command characteristics, parameters, host commands, and board responses.

6.0 H.110 Bus and Clock Modes

The H.110 Bus

Description of the H.110 bus, its streams, timeslots, and physical connections.

Clock Modes

Explanation of various clock modes supported by the H.110 BRI ISDN Board for system synchronization.

Configuration Information

Location and format of configuration settings for clock mode, stream rates, and other parameters.

Hot Swap Capability

Capability of inserting or removing the H.110 BRI ISDN Board from a live system without powering down.

7.0 Layer 1 and Layer 2 Protocols

Layer 1

Physical characteristics and services of Basic Rate ISDN Layer 1, including timing and synchronization.

Layer 2

Data Link Layer (LAPD) protocol for message exchange over the D-channel, including frame formats.

Layer 1 & Layer 2 States

Location and format of Layer 1 and Layer 2 state information for each port in dual-ported memory.

TEI Management

Procedures for managing Terminal Endpoint Identifiers (TEIs) for sending and receiving Layer 3 messages.

The Packet Data Link

Management of the dedicated data link for X.31 Packet Data using the D Channel and its TEI.

Sending and Receiving Layer 3 Messages

Method for sending and receiving Layer 3 messages using auxiliary mailboxes and specific commands.

8.0 Using D Messages for Layer 3

Q.931 Messages

Overview of Q.931 messages for ISDN network layer call control.

D Command & Response Messages

Utilizing Layer 2 for direct Q.931 message access via D channel commands.

Information Elements

Representation of information elements in D messages, including Bearer Capability and Cause codes.

SPIDs & Endpoint Identifiers

Role of SPIDs and Endpoint Identifiers in terminal identification and network association.

Directory Numbers

Association of default directory numbers with B-channels and their use in SETUP messages.

Display Text

Methods for sending text to ISDN terminals for display, using D commands.

NT Call Handling Examples

Examples of D messages for typical call scenarios as a Network Termination (NT).

9.0 B-Channel Control

Overview of the Command Structure

Introduction to C Commands for B-channel control, including connections and tones.

MVIP-95 Compatibility Commands

Commands for compatibility with MVIP-95 driver specification, focusing on terminus and DSP resource control.

Board Configuration Steps

Board configuration steps: clock mode, port type (NT, TE, unused).

Using the C Commands

Setting up connections, sending tones, detecting DTMF and energy via C Commands.

10.0 Diagnostics and Error Messages

Diagnostic Commands

Available commands for requesting firmware checksum, version information, and querying system details.

Error Messages

Board error messages: clock, Layer 1/2, and protocol errors.

Diagnostic Tests

Tests that can be run on BRI ports to check operation, including loopback and square wave output.

Auxiliary LED Control

Setting the AUX LED mode for status indication on the front panel.

Appendix A: Environmental Specifications

Terminal Equipment Compatibility

ISDN Station sets tested for compatibility with the D message set.

Amtelco infinity series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power over Ethernet StandardIEEE 802.3af/at
Operating Humidity10% to 90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity5% to 95% non-condensing
Input Voltage100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
CertificationsFCC, CE, RoHS
Operating Temperature32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)
Storage Temperature-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)