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Troubleshooting
KI-1586A
Telecenter®
IV
Troubleshooting
RAULAND-BORG CORPORATION l 3450 West
Oakton
Street, Skokie, Illinois 60076-2951 l (708) 679-0900
Table of Contents
DISPLAY PHONE DIAGNOSTICS
#73
Hardware I/O Diagnostics
..................................................................................
2
GeneralProcedures
..............................................................................................
2
System Halting and Voltage
Measurements
........................................................
6
Line Type Tests
C.O. and PBX Trunks
....................................................................................
7
Speakers..
........................................................................................................8
Phone
Lines
....................................................................................................
9
Call-In Switches
..............................................................................................
10
#744
Call-in Sensitivity
(RP2)
Adjustment
..................................................................
11
#75
LLM Line Link Tests
............................................................................................
12
COMPUTER AIDED DIAGNOSTICS
Computer Monitor Set-up
..........................................................................................
13
Serial Port Monitor Commands
......
............................................................................
14
Other SerialPort Output
............................................................................................
15
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
TCN Find-It Fix-It Procedures
Time Saving Hints and Suggestions
....................................................................
16
System Won’t Run or Locks-up
............................................................................
16
System Will
Not Program
......................................................................................
16
Phone Won’t Ring
................................................................................................
17
Time Tones Do
Not Work
....................................................................................
17
All-Page Problem
..................................................................................................
17
Phone Rings-back Upon Hanging-up
..................................................................
18
System Misdials or Won’t Allow Access
(Intermittent)
......................................
18
Talk Path Noisy or Dead (Intermittent)
..............................................................
18
Crosstalk On Lines
................................................................................................
18
Phone Rings When Call Should Go To Attendant
........................................
..1
...
19
False Call-ins After All-Call or Time Tone
............................................................
19
Supplementary Procedures
Finding Duplicate Numbers
................................................................................
20
Phone Line TAP Functions (Transfer Capability and Cradle Switch Tests)
......
20
Ground Resistance
Measurement
........................................................................
2 1
Loss Measurement
................................................................................................
21
Lockout (Line, Link, or Receiver)
........................................................................22
Statistics
................................................................................................................
23
Loop Sense Measurement
....................................................................................
24
Line
Rebalancing Procedure
................................................................................
25
Console Interface Adapter
(TC4420)..................................................................
27
LCD Display Problems
(General)
........................................................................
27
Single Link Staff Phone Problems
(General)
......................................................
28
Speaker Intercom Problems
(General)
................................................................
28
Interconnect Problems(General)
........................................................................
29
QUICK REFERENCE CHART
..............................................................
30
1989
Rauland-Borg
Corporation
(Orig.
10/88;
Rev.
l/89)
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Rauland-Borg TC4 Specifications

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BrandRauland-Borg
ModelTC4
CategoryPBX
LanguageEnglish

Summary

DISPLAY PHONE DIAGNOSTICS

#73 Hardware I/O Diagnostic

Primary diagnostic for TCIV system hardware functions using a display phone.

General Procedures

Step-by-step guide to initiating and using the #73 Hardware I/O Diagnostic.

LL = Link Number

Explanation of the Link Number display field in the #73 diagnostic.

V = Activate VCM Intercom

Explanation of the VCM Intercom display field in the #73 diagnostic.

HT = Hook switch (H) and Call-in switch (T) status

Explanation of the Hook/Call-in status display field in the #73 diagnostic.

AA = Number of Active Lines

Explanation of the Active Lines display field in the #73 diagnostic.

Key Function

Explanation of the keypad functions used during the #73 diagnostic.

Notes

Important notes and considerations for using the #73 diagnostic.

Keypad

Visual representation of the keypad layout for the #73 diagnostic.

System Halting and Voltage Measurements

Summary

Overview of performing voltage measurements on flat-cable buses using the #73 diagnostic.

Voltage Measurement Steps

Step-by-step guide for measuring voltages on flat-cable pins and buses.

Line Type Tests

Summary

Testing different line types using I/O hardware diagnostic.

Note

Recommendation to practice procedures on a known good system.

C.O. & PBX Trunks

Procedure for testing Central Office and PBX trunks.

Special Notes on Central Office Trunks

Specific issues and troubleshooting for Central Office trunks.

Speakers

Summary

Identifying open or grounded speaker lines using VCM Speaker Sense.

Speaker Testing Steps

Step-by-step procedure for testing speaker functionality via #73 diagnostic.

Note

Information on hexadecimal equivalents for HT display field.

Phone Lines

Method 1

Procedure for quickly testing a series of phone lines.

Method 2

Alternative method for testing phone lines using two phones on a link.

Call-in Switches

Summary

Detecting call-in switch status and distinguishing call-in types.

Call-in Switch Testing Steps

Step-by-step procedure for testing call-in switch functionality.

Call-in Sensitivity (RP2) Adjustment

Summary

Test to prevent new system activity and adjust call-in sensitivity.

RP2 Adjustment Steps

Detailed steps for adjusting the RP2 sensitivity control.

LLM Line Link Test

Summary

Checking all LLM functions including off-hook, audio, DC, and ringing.

LLM Line Link Test Steps

Step-by-step procedure for testing LLM line and link functionality.

COMPUTER AIDED DIAGNOSTICS

Computer Monitor Set-up

Procedures for setting up a computer for system analysis and troubleshooting.

Summary

Using a computer and serial port for system analysis.

Caution

Warning regarding RS232 voltage requirements for TCIV.

Computer Monitor Setup Steps

Step-by-step guide for connecting and configuring a computer for diagnostics.

Serial Port Monitor Commands

Summary

Overview of the TCIV's built-in monitor program commands.

Commands Reference

Reference for various serial port monitor commands used for diagnostics.

Other Serial Port Output

Data Entry

Identifying architectural number and DTMF messages of phone lines.

Call in & Answer Logging

Logging staff phone call-ins and call-in types.

Keystroke Monitoring

Monitoring phone connections, tones, and console keystrokes.

Keystroke Monitoring Steps

Steps to enable and interpret keystroke monitoring data.

TCIV TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR

TCIV Find-It Fix-It

Quick reference for troubleshooting symptoms and procedures.

Time Saving Hints and Suggestions

Tips for efficient troubleshooting and system maintenance.

System Won't Run / Locks Up Troubleshooting Steps

Step-by-step procedures to troubleshoot system lock-ups.

System Will Not Program Troubleshooting Steps

Troubleshooting steps for issues preventing system programming.

Phone Won't Ring

Phone Won't Ring Troubleshooting Steps

Steps to troubleshoot why a phone fails to ring.

Time Tones Do Not Work

Time Tones Do Not Work Troubleshooting Steps

Steps to troubleshoot issues with time tones not functioning.

All-Page Problem

All-Page Problem Troubleshooting Steps

Steps to troubleshoot issues with the all-page system.

Phone Rings-Back Upon Hanging Up

Phone Rings-Back Upon Hanging Up Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting steps for phones ringing back after hanging up.

System Misdials or Won't Allow Access (Intermittent)

System Misdials or Won't Allow Access Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting steps for intermittent system misdialing or access issues.

Talk Path Noisy or Dead (Intermittent)

Talk Path Noisy or Dead Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting steps for noisy or dead talk paths.

Crosstalk On Lines

Crosstalk On Lines Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting steps to address crosstalk issues on phone lines.

Phone Rings When Call Should Go To Attendant

Phone Rings When Call Should Go To Attendant Explanation

Explains TCIV behavior when attendant lines are busy.

False Call-ins After All-Call or Time Tones

False Call-ins After All-Call or Time Tones Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting steps for false call-ins after specific tones.

Supplementary Procedures

Finding Duplicate Numbers

Procedures to identify and resolve duplicate architectural numbers.

Phone Line TAP Functions

Explanation and testing of the TAP function for call transfers.

Transfer Capability Test

Testing the system's ability to handle call transfers correctly.

Cradle Switch Test

Cradle Switch Test Procedure

Step-by-step procedure for testing the cradle switch functionality.

Ground Resistance Measurement

Ground Resistance Measurement Procedure

Procedure for measuring ground connection resistance.

Loss Measurement

Loss Measurement Procedure

Procedure for measuring line loss in TCIV systems.

Lockout (Line, Link, or Receiver)

Summary

Temporarily locking out bad lines, links, or receivers for testing.

Line Lockout

Procedure for disabling a specific line for testing.

Link Lockout

Procedure for disabling one or more links using Location Code 64196.

Receiver Lockout

Temporarily disabling a defective receiver via Location Code 64012.

Statistics

Summary

How TCIV Activity Statistics aid in traffic analysis and troubleshooting.

Statistics Location Codes

Reference for various TCIV activity statistics and their codes.

Loop Sense Measurement

Summary

Verifying line hybrid current supply for phone operation and off-hook detection.

Loop Sense Measurement Procedure

Detailed steps for measuring loop sense on a line.

Line Rebalancing Procedure

Summary

Procedure to reduce crosstalk in multi-pair cables for better line balance.

Equipment Required

List of specialized equipment needed for line rebalancing.

Line Rebalancing Steps

Detailed steps for performing the line rebalancing procedure.

Console Interface Adapter (TC4420)

Summary

Testing the interface board communication without the console connected.

Console Interface Adapter Test Steps

Step-by-step procedure for testing the TC4420 interface adapter.

LCD Display Problems

LCD Display Problem Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting steps for issues with the LCD display.

Single Link Staff Phone Problems

Summary

Normal situations considered problems with single link staff phones.

Unclearable Call-in

Troubleshooting steps for call-ins that cannot be cleared.

Other Problems

Addressing other issues related to single link staff phones.

Speaker Intercom Problems

Troubleshooting speaker intercom issues using #99 function.

Interconnect Problems

Summary

Factors affecting interconnect line operation from CO to remote station.

Interconnect Problem Steps

Step-by-step troubleshooting for interconnect issues.

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