FlexGain PLEX - User Manual

FLEXGAIN UNIVERSAL PLATFORM
FLEXGAIN PLEX, V2
SUBSCRIBER TDM MULTIPLEXER
User’s manual:
• Technical description
• Installation and configuration guide
• Program manual
Document version 1.3
Document identification: FG-PLEX-, V2
Document code: 59 14 02

Summary

Version Control

Version Control

Details the document version history and changes made.

Introduction

Introduction

Overview of the document's purpose and scope.

PART 1. Technical Description

1.1 Application and General Information

Describes the multiplexer's application and general device information.

1.2 Features

Lists the key functions and peculiar characteristics of the multiplexer.

1.3 Ordering Information

Provides ordering details for basic modules and daughter boards.

1.4 Description of the FlexGain Plex, V2 Multiplexer

Details the overall description of the multiplexer device.

1.4.1 General Information on Device Operation

Provides general operational information for the device.

1.4.2 Brief Description of Device Operation

Offers a concise overview of the device's operational flow.

1.4.3 Interfaces and LEDs

Describes the front panel interfaces and status LEDs of the device.

1.4.4 Alarm Signaling

Explains how the device signals alarms and the behavior of LEDs and relays.

1.5 E1 Interfaces

Details the operation modes and features of the E1 interface.

1.6 V.35 Interface

Describes the V.35 interface, its role as DCE, and clocking.

1.7 Ethernet Interface

Explains the Ethernet interface usage for configuration and software download.

1.8 Daughter Board Interfaces

Details the mapping of voice channels to daughter board interfaces.

1.9 Signaling

Covers different signaling methods supported by the device in PCM modes.

1.10 Clock Modes

Discusses the three clock sources supported by the multiplexer.

1.10.1 Internal Clock

Describes the internal clock source and its configuration.

1.10.2 E1 Clock

Explains the E1 clock mode and associated alarms.

1.10.3 External Clock

Details the external clock source synchronization options.

1.11 V.35 Clock

Explains codirectional and contradirectional synchronization for the V.35 interface.

1.12 Use of Clock Modes

Provides warnings on configuring clock parameters based on requirements.

1.13 Cross-connect of E1 Streams

Describes duplex byte transmission and cross-connection of E1 streams.

1.14 Management

Outlines the methods for multiplexer management.

1.14.1 Local Management

Details local management via RS-232 terminal and required parameters.

1.14.2 Network Management via TELNET Protocol

Explains network management using Ethernet and TELNET protocol.

1.15 Test Loops

Explains how to check device interaction using test loops.

1.15.1 E1 Loops

Describes the two types of E1 loops for testing local device performance.

1.15.2 V.35 Loops

Details the local loops supported on the V.35 interface.

1.16 Use of Cyclic Redundancy Check in E1 Stream

Explains CRC4 error monitoring activation for performance evaluation.

1.17 Mechanic Design

Describes the three mechanical designs of the device.

1.17.1 Sub-Rack

Details the Sub-Rack design, its components, and mounting.

1.17.2 Mini-Rack

Describes the Mini-Rack design, housing, and daughter board installation.

1.17.3 Stand Alone

Explains the Stand Alone design, its casing, and power supply.

Part 2. Installation and Programming Guide

2.1 Installation and Cabling

Provides the installation and connection procedure for multiplexers.

2.2 Configuration of FlexGain Plex, V2 Devices

Details the configuration procedures for the devices.

2.2.1 Commands: Command Structure

Explains the command structure based on ITU-T Rec. M.3400.

2.2.2 Description of Commands

Provides detailed descriptions of various device commands.

2.2.2.1 Command Syntax

Outlines the rules for describing commands with parameters and syntax.

2.2.2.2 Management of Sub-Rack devices

Explains how to manage Sub-Rack devices via the control bus.

2.2.2.3 Management of Mini-Rack and Stand Alone devices

Details management sessions for Mini-Rack and Stand Alone devices.

2.2.2.4 Performance management menu

Describes commands related to performance management.

2.2.2.5 Fault and maintenance management menu

Covers commands for fault and maintenance management.

2.2.2.6 Configuration Management menu

Lists commands for configuring module settings and ports.

2.2.2.7 Network Management menu

Details commands for managing Ethernet and network settings.

Part 3. Programming Guide

3.1 Software Downloading over Ethernet (NetLoader)

Explains how to download software using the NetLoader program.

3.2 Software Downloading over Serial Interface (X-modem)

Details software download via RS-232 using the X-modem protocol.

3.3 Software Downloading over Ethernet (X-modem or TELNET)

Describes software download over Ethernet using X-modem or TELNET.

APPENDIX 1. Daughter boards

RINGER unit

Describes the RINGER unit for generating FXS ring signals.

FG-Plex-E1 board

Explains the FG-Plex-E1 board for expanding E1 ports.

FXO unit

Details the FXO unit for connecting to PBX subscriber ports.

FXS unit

Describes the FXS unit for connecting subscriber equipment and telephones.

E&M unit

Explains the E&M unit for voice signals and signaling processing.

APPENDIX 2. Connectors description

Power connector

Describes the pins and signals of the power connector.

Monitor connector

Details the pins and signals of the monitor connector.

E1 interface (PCM1 or PCM2)

Describes the pins and signals for the E1 interface.

Ethernet interface

Details the pins and signals for the Ethernet interface.

FXS and FXO interfaces

Describes the pins and signals for FXS and FXO interfaces.

E&M interface

Details the pins and signals for the E&M interface.

V.35 interface

Describes the pins, circuit numbers, and signals of the V.35 interface.

FlexGain PLEX Specifications

General

Connectors	LC/UPC
Signal Type	Optical
Operating Temperature	0°C to 50°C
Category	Optical Multiplexer
Input Impedance	50 Ω
Output Impedance	50 Ω