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3.12  Audio via E1 Interface (Optional) 
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This chapter 
This chapter provides information about the cabling, configuration and 
conditions for using the E1 interface. 
3.12.1  Introduction/Overview 
Introduction 
The radio is equipped with an E1 interface for the digital transmission of 
audio signals. 
Description of  
the E1 interface 
The E1 interface is implemented according to ITU standards G.703, G.704, 
G.711 and G.732. The frame structure is CAS multiframe. The PCM coded 
audio signal (A-law) is transmitted in the timeslot TS1 and the signaling is 
transmitted in timeslot TS16. The channel associated signaling (CAS) used 
in TS16 is specified below. 
Signaling code 
The signaling is coded in bits A, B, C, D as follows (first bit = A): 
CAS coding for direction to transceiver (TX)
 
PTT active: 
PTT inactive: 
1010 
all other states 
CAS coding for direction from transceiver (RX)
 
Squelch closed/Device status OK: 
Level < 6 V: 
Level > 6 V to 30 V: 
Level > 30 V: 
Device status NOGO: 
Reserved: 
0101 
0011 
0110 
1100 
1111 
all other states 
Note: Once the SQ criteria are met, the signal strength is evaluated. An 
appropriate CAS code is selected and kept unchanged for the whole period 
(until the SQ release). 
Error handling 
If NOGO errors occur in the radio, an alarm indication signal (AIS) is sent 
via the E1 interface. If a CAS-coded PTT signal is received during this time, 
it is ignored. 
The squelch signaling is overwritten by the "Device status NOGO" signaling. 
The „Alarm for Inactive Warning“ parameter can be used to enable or 
disable the sending of AIS also when the radio goes to inactive mode 
(stand-by). This allows implementing an automatic switchover to another 
radio if the multiplexer used on site supports such function. 
The PTT function will be disabled if one of the following states of the E1 
interface are detected: 
  LOS (Loss of Signal) 
  LFA (Loss of Frame Alignment) 
  Loss of multiframe 
  Loss of synchronization 
  External D-bit set (remote alarm indication (RAI)) 
  Other conditions that can lead to misinterpretation of CAS information 
For remote control it is required to have additional LAN connection to the 
remote control system (see chapter
 3.5 Remote Cotrol via LAN).