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Meridian Companion

Installation and Maintenance Guide

Document Number: 553-3601-220

Document Release: Standard 4.00

Date: November 1998

Printed in Canada

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Meridian 1 Meridian Companion Installation and Maintenance Guide Document Number: 553-3601-220 Document Release: Standard 4.00 Date: November 1998 Copyright @ 1996—1999 Nortel Networks, All Rights Reserved Printed in Canada NORTEL NETWORKS CONFIDENTIAL The information contained herein is the property of Nortel Networks and is strictly confidential.
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Page iii of x Contents Introduction to Meridian Companion ...............................1 Preparing to install a Meridian Companion system ........................1 Installing a Meridian Companion system........................................2 Installation warnings .......................................................................3 Safety precautions..........................................................................6 System overview ............................................................
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Page iv of x Installing an outdoor omnidirectional external antenna ...............................39 Installing the lightning surge arrestor ..........................................................41 Installing a Companion Administration Terminal .......................... 42 Installing the Administration Terminal..........................................................42 Mounting an Administration Terminal on the wall ........................................ 43 Installing Companion Manager .........
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Page v of x The Administration Terminal ....................................................................... 74 Buttons ....................................................................................................... 74 Operating the Administration Terminal......................................... 76 Choosing Administration Terminal languages ............................................ 76 Adjusting the contrast .................................................................................
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Page vi of x Activating a new system............................................................... 97 Verifying a Meridian Companion installation ................ 99 Viewing radio and cell assignments ..........................................................100 Identifying a radio’s cell assignment ......................................................... 101 ConfiguringtheMeridian1fortheMeridianCompanionsystem 103 X11 release 15 or greater without package 240 ........................
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Page vii of x Deregistering the WTN .............................................................. 122 Maintenance................................................................... 123 Using maintenance commands ................................................. 123 Meridian 1 card maintenance ................................................................... 124 Administration Terminal maintenance commands .................................... 125 Maintenance features ...................................
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Page viii of x Replacing a defective ROM card...............................................................155 Replacing a defective CMCC ....................................................................158 Replacing a defective remote power interconnect unit..............................158 Replacing a defective Remote Access Device ..........................................160 Replacing a defective Administration Terminal..........................................160 Replacing a portable ............
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Page ix of x Registration................................................................................ 185 Safety......................................................................................... 185 Equipment attachment limitations.............................................. 187 Telecom compliance .................................................................. 188 Telephone company notification ................................................ 188 Rights of the telephone company ............
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Page x of x 553-3601-220 Standard 4.
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Page 1 of 206 Introduction to Meridian Companion The Meridian Companion application integrates wireless telephone capability into a Meridian 1 system. Meridian Companion uses radio technology to transmit and receive signals between portable (wireless) telephones and Base Stations connected to a Meridian 1 system. Preparing to install a Meridian Companion system Before using this guide, read Meridian Companion Product Overview.
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Page 2 of 206 Introduction to Meridian Companion ❏ preparation of the IPE Module or CE/PE Module to ensure the following: — availability of sufficient contiguous slots for Meridian Companion cards (Option 11 may require an expansion cabinet) — placement of all power and main distribution frame (MDF) cables Information derived during the site planning process is entered in Meridian Companion Programming and Provisioning Record.
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Introduction to Meridian Companion Page 3 of 206 • programming the Meridian Companion system (using the Administration Terminal or Companion Manager), excluding user options • preparing a radio cell assignment list for Base Stations based on what you observe during reevaluation • verifying the mobility system and making corrections as necessary • programming the Meridian 1 wireless terminal numbers (WTNs) and enabling the cards • programming the user options in the Meridian Companion system • re
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Page 4 of 206 Introduction to Meridian Companion WARNING! To avoid damage to equipment, do not insert the plug at the free end of an Administration Terminal cord directly into a wall or baseboard outlet. SHOCK! Check the lightning surge arrestors at the cable entry point to the building and pay special attention to the grounding. Report any problems to the telephone company in writing.
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Introduction to Meridian Companion Page 5 of 206 CAUTION! To eliminate the possibility of accidental damage to cords, plugs, jacks, and other system components, do not use sharp instruments during assembly procedures. CAUTION! Base Stations can be used off-premises only with proper regulatory authority. ATTENTION! The Administration Terminal must not be used as off-premises equipment.
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Page 6 of 206 Introduction to Meridian Companion Safety precautions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, damage to equipment, and injury to persons, including the following: WARNING! Unplug the system from the AC outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: • when a power cord is damaged or frayed • if the equipment has been exposed to rain, or liquid has been spilled
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Introduction to Meridian Companion Page 7 of 206 SHOCK! Install an AC lightning surge arrestor in the AC outlet that connects to the equipment. Electrical surges, typically lightning transients, are very destructive to terminal equipment connected to AC power sources. WARNING! Unplug the equipment from the AC outlet before cleaning with a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
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Page 8 of 206 Introduction to Meridian Companion CAUTION! Never push objects of any kind into the equipment slots. WARNING! Do not use any part of the equipment near water. Never spill liquids on the equipment. WARNING! Do not use any telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak to report the leak. CAUTION! Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To protect the equipment from overheating, do not block or cover these openings.
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Introduction to Meridian Companion Page 9 of 206 ATTENTION! Heed the warnings and follow the instructions marked on the Meridian Companion system.
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Page 10 of 206 Introduction to Meridian Companion System overview Figure 1 shows an overview of the Meridian Companion configuration.
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Page 11 of 206 Installing the hardware This section includes information on installing a Meridian Companion system.
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Page 12 of 206 Installing the hardware Installing Base Stations Before installing a Base Station, verify the position as documented in the Meridian Companion Programming and Provisioning Record. Installation guidelines ATTENTION! Each Base Station must be installed within 1200 m (TCM wiring length) of the Meridian Companion system. Consider the following points when installing Base Stations or Base Station plug-top power supplies: • Ensure that the installation complies with your local electrical code.
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Installing the hardware Page 13 of 206 • Position Base Stations away from where a portable is used in an office area by at least the amount shown in Table 1. Installing the Base Stations on ceilings or high on walls helps to maintain these minimum distances. Table 1 : Minimum distance between office areas and Base Stations • Number of Base Stations in the cell Minimum distance between office areas and Base Stations 1 1m 2 1.4 m 3 1.
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Page 14 of 206 Installing the hardware Mounting a Base Station Base Stations can be mounted on a wall or on a ceiling (when mounting on a wall, install it with the cover at the bottom, as shown in Figure 9 on page 21). Allow for the following clearance around the Base Station. Figure 2 : Clearance for the Base Station 9 cm from other objects bracket mounting screw hole 27 cm center 41 cm cover 9 cm from other objects Base Station bracket mounting screw hole Bracket Mounting a Base Station 1.
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Installing the hardware Page 15 of 206 Figure 3 : Base Station mounting bracket detail bracket mounting screw hole Base Station mounting bracket telephone line cord Base Station mounting clips bracket mounting screw hole power supply connector strain relief tab strain relief tab Base Station termination board power supply cord Figure 4 : Termination board TCM -PWR(1) -PWR(2) TCM +PWR(1) +PWR(2) RJ11 jack 5. Mount the Base Station onto the bracket, snapping it into position. 6.
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Page 16 of 206 Installing the hardware 7. Record the associated port number in the space provided on the printed label affixed on the lower right corner of the mounting bracket. Note: Include the labeling information for each Base Station on the completed installation floor plans and the Meridian Companion Programming and Provisioning Record for reference. 8. Slide the cover onto the bracket, using the guide to position it properly. Snap the cover into place.
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Installing the hardware Page 17 of 206 full or if the customer wants to keep the wiring separate from the other telephone set wiring. Note: The polarity of the TCM connections is not important. If two power pairs are brought in, they must be connected with the same polarity to the termination board. WARNING! When using two power pairs, ensure they are connected with the same polarity.
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Page 18 of 206 Installing the hardware Figure 6 : Base Station powering: RPI configuration option 1 Meridian 1 CMCC, CMRC or CMBC TCM cable RPI 1-pair TCM wires per Base Station input to RPI input main power RPI output 1-pair TCM and 1- or 2- power pairs wires per Base Station output from RPI Base Stations 553-3601-220 Standard 4.
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Installing the hardware Page 19 of 206 Figure 7 shows a configuration that would be suitable for a system that has an existing MDF. Typically the MDF is located in the same room as the Meridian 1 system, although it could be a closet MDF. In either case the Base Stations are wired through the MDF rather than the RPI unit.
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Page 20 of 206 Installing the hardware Figure 8 : RPI unit ATTENTION! The RPI unit should have the dc backup power supplied by a UL listed UPS. The UPS should have an output voltage rating of 44 to 50 V dc, with a maximum fault current limit of 6 A to protect the RPI’s output wiring. Otherwise, it may be necessary to use class 1 wiring. ATTENTION! The RPI units must always be installed inside a building.
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Installing the hardware Page 21 of 206 WARNING! An RPI unit should not be installed where its outputs are exposed, even when the Base Station is installed with the TCM lines exposed. An RPI unit should be installed in the same building as the Base Stations the RPI supports.
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Page 22 of 206 Installing the hardware Note: If RPIs are distributed throughout the site, the number and type of RPIs will depend on the placement and powering plan of the Base Stations.
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Installing the hardware Page 23 of 206 Table 2 : RPI requirements (continued) Base Stations Number of RPI-16 BIX UL and RPI-8 BIX UL required 169-176 11 RPI-16 177-184 11 RPI-16 and 1 RPI-8 185-192 12 RPI-16 193-200 12 RPI-16 and 1 RPI-8 201-208 13 RPI-16 209-216 13 RPI-16 and 1 RPI-8 217-224 14 RPI-16 225-232 14 RPI-16 and 1 RPI-8 233-240 15 RPI-16 Meridian Companion Installation and Maintenance Guide
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Page 24 of 206 Installing the hardware The system configuration dictates how many RPIs are required. Installing an RPI unit 1. Mount the RPI as described in “Mounting the remote power interconnect unit” on page 24. 2. Wire the RPI as described in “Wiring the RPI unit” on page 26. WARNING! Do not power up the RPI until the installation is complete, including the installation of Base Station crossconnectors. If you are adding extra lines for Base Stations, always power down the RPI before you begin.
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Installing the hardware Page 25 of 206 1. Position the screw holes for the RPI using the dimensions shown in Figure 10. To provide adequate ventilation and to prevent overheating, leave a clearance of at least 13 cm around the RPI. If mounting two RPIs, one above the other, leave a clearance of at least 1 ft between them to provide adequate ventilation and to prevent overheating. 2. Insert molly screws in the holes. 3. Partially screw in two 4 mm, 5-cm long screws for the keyholes. 4.
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Page 26 of 206 Installing the hardware Figure 11 : Opening the RPI cover Wiring the RPI unit WARNING! Do not run unprotected power cables outdoors. The outputs of an RPI unit should not be wired so that its lines are exposed. The maximum two-way (between the RPI and the Base Station) dc loop resistance for power pairs is 90 ohms. Each Base Station needs one or two power pairs. The exact number depends on the wire size of the power pairs and the distance between the Base Station and the RPI.
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Installing the hardware Page 27 of 206 WARNING! When using two power pairs, ensure they are connected with the same polarity.
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Page 28 of 206 Installing the hardware Wiring the RPI 1. Feed the TCM input pairs through the top of the RPI and route the pairs to the input connectors IBIX1 to IBIX4 as shown in Figure 12. There may be fewer than 16 input pairs in any RPI installation. 2. Connect the TCM pair for each Base Station to the appropriate TCM terminals. BIX connections are indicated in Table 4.
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Installing the hardware Page 29 of 206 route the pairs to the output connectors. If only one pair is used for powering a Base Station, connect the power pair to -PWR(1) and +PWR(1). If two pairs are used to power a Base Station, connect one pair to -PWR(1) and +PWR(1), and the second pair to -PWR(2) and +PWR(2). WARNING! Ensure both power pairs have the same polarity. Connecting two power pairs with opposing polarities may damage the Base Station and RPI.
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Page 30 of 206 Installing the hardware Figure 14 : BIX output connector pinout OBIXn -PWR(1) -PWR(2) TCM TCM +PWR(2) +PWR(1) 4. Connect the dc power pair for each Base Station to the power terminals on the same connector as in “Upgrading an RPI-8 to an RPI-16.” WARNING! Do not power up the RPI until the installation is complete, including the installation of Base Station crossconnectors. If you are adding extra lines for Base Stations, always power down the RPI before you begin.
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Installing the hardware Page 31 of 206 Upgrading an RPI-8 to an RPI-16 ATTENTION! Only distributors and authorized service personnel are permitted to upgrade an RPI-8. The RPI-8 BIX UL, which has only one power supply unit, has grounding straps and plates fitted so it can be upgraded to an RPI-16 BIX UL (see Figure 9 on page 21). 1. Power down the RPI. 2. Unscrew the grounding straps and plates. 3.
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Page 32 of 206 Installing the hardware Mounting a Base Station plug-top power supply 1. Fasten the bracket into position using two 4 cm screws. 2. Route the power supply cord through the bottom (or top) opening and under the strain relief of the bracket. 3. Route the telephone cable from the distribution block through the top (or bottom) opening. 4. Wind any excess telephone cable around the posts to secure it, then fasten it under the strain relief. 5.
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Installing the hardware Page 33 of 206 Figure 15 : Plug-top power supply connector plug-top power supply connector 9. Plug the power supply into the AC outlet. The green light turns on and the red light flashes (if not, see “Troubleshooting a Base Station” on page 169). 10. Record the associated port number in the space provided on the printed label affixed on the lower right corner of the mounting bracket.
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Page 34 of 206 Installing the hardware Figure 16 : Base Station local power Meridian 1 CMCC, CMRC or CMBC 1-pair TCM wires per Base Station TCM cable MDF TCM cable plug-top power supply Base Station 6 1/2 feet maximum length 553-3601-220 Standard 4.
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Installing the hardware Page 35 of 206 Installing external antennas and lightning surge arrestors There are three types of external antennas: • indoor directional • indoor omnidirectional • outdoor omnidirectional There are separate installation procedures for each type. You need to install a lightning surge arrestor for each outdoor omnidirectional external antenna, which is not included with this type of external antenna.
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Page 36 of 206 Installing the hardware ATTENTION! Do not install the external antenna or the lightning surge arrestor during an electrical storm. Always turn off the Base Station power before connecting the coaxial cable of an outdoor external antenna. Always install the lightning surge arrestor as close as possible to the cable entry point into the building. Connect the lightning surge arrestor to ground before connecting the coaxial cable.
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Installing the hardware Page 37 of 206 1. Mount the antenna using four screws. 2. To prevent undue stress on the coaxial cable, secure it to the mounting surface. 3. Connect the antenna to the appropriate Base Station radio. Note: The coaxial cable length must not exceed 10 m. Installing an indoor omnidirectional external antenna • Use the bracket supplied to mount the antenna on a wall or ceiling.
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Page 38 of 206 Installing the hardware Figure 2: Installing an indoor omnidirectional external antenna 30 mm coaxial cable cable clamp Ceiling mount installation Wall mount installation 30 mm coaxial cable cable clamp 1. Insert the antenna in the bracket so that the antenna is vertical. 2. Mount the bracket to the wall or ceiling using two screws. 3. To prevent undue cable stress on the coaxial cable, secure it to the mounting surface with a clamp. 4.
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Installing the hardware Page 39 of 206 Installing an outdoor omnidirectional external antenna • Locate the antenna on the external wall of the building. Note: The antenna must be mounted on a vertical surface. • Keep the outdoor omnidirectional external antenna as close as possible to the Base Station serving it (the Base Station must be inside). The recommended mounting height is 4 to 5 m above ground level.
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Page 40 of 206 Installing the hardware Figure 9: Installing the outdoor omnidirectional external antenna mast set screw exterior wall mounting plate connector at the base of the mast shroud lag bolts or other appropriate mounting hardware plastic plug cable ties coaxial cable to surge protector on interior wall 1. Screw the antenna mounting plate vertically to the exterior wall of the building with lag bolts or other appropriate hardware as shown in Figure 9. 2.
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Installing the hardware Page 41 of 206 6. Insert the protective plastic plug into the base of the shroud. 7. Feed the coaxial cable through the wall to the lightning surge arrestor on the interior wall. Installing the lightning surge arrestor Install the lightning surge arrestor for the outdoor omnidirectional antenna to protect it from electrical surges. The recommended lightning surge arrestor is part number A0382082.
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Page 42 of 206 Installing the hardware ground lead to the building ground, connect it to the building’s steel (the connection should be no more than two to three meters. You can also connect the ground lead to the 120 VAC conduit (which is connected to the building ground), but this is not a preferred solution. 3. Route and connect the coaxial cable from the outdoor external antenna to the lightning surge arrestor. 4.
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Installing the hardware Page 43 of 206 Mounting an Administration Terminal on the wall 1. Remove the wall mounting bracket from the base of the Administration Terminal. Grip the base and, with both thumbs push up on the mounting bracket to pop it out. 2. Use a screwdriver or similar tool to remove the center knock-out panel from the base. 3. With the thin end up, hold the mounting bracket against the wall and mark the positions of the three fixing screws. 4.
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Page 44 of 206 Installing the hardware PCconfig backs up the existing waccess.ini file by renaming it waccess.old. If you have complex waccess.ini file contents (for example, TAPI or ACCESS), you should manually back up the file before running PCconfig. The configuration tool verifies that the I/O base address and the IRQ selected for the PCI card are properly configured, and that the card is properly connected to the Controller. Note: The configuration tool runs only on Windows 95 ® and Window 3.1®.
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Installing the hardware Page 45 of 206 Table 5 : Dip switch settings I/O address 1 2 3 4 5 200 ON ON ON ON ON 210 ON ON ON ON OFF 220 ON ON ON OFF ON 230 ON ON ON OFF OFF 240 ON ON OFF ON ON 250 ON ON OFF ON OFF 260 ON ON OFF OFF ON 270 ON ON OFF OFF OFF 280 ON OFF ON ON ON 290 ON OFF ON ON OFF 2A0 ON OFF ON OFF ON 2B0 ON OFF ON OFF OFF 2C0 ON OFF OFF ON ON 2D0 ON OFF OFF ON OFF 2E0 ON OFF OFF OFF ON 2F0 ON OFF
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Page 46 of 206 Installing the hardware Installing the PCI card CAUTION! Do not use a pencil to change the switch settings. Graphite deposits are electrically conductive and can cause a short circuit in the switch. 1. Set the five dip switches for the I/O base address you are using. 2. Power off the PC and remove the cover. 3. Insert the card in a free expansion slot. 4. Replace the cover. 5. Run a Teledapt cable from the card’s LINE jack to the Controller. 6. Power up the PC.
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Installing the hardware Page 47 of 206 Note: Ensure that an IRQ setting is available before selecting it. If equipment connected to your PC is turned off, is not currently active, or if a driver is not running, the IRQ setting may appear as available. For example, you may select IRQ7 for the PCI card, but a printer may be using IRQ7. You may not be able to print a file when the PCI application is active.
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Page 48 of 206 Installing the hardware RAD configuration options The configuration in Figure 17 permits local or remote access to the Meridian Companion system.
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Installing the hardware Page 49 of 206 Figure 18 shows how to configure the PC when the PC handles Meridian 1 maintenance as well as Meridian Companion diagnostic software. The PC connects directly to the Meridian 1 system and connects to Companion through the RAD. In this configuration, the PC must have three serial ports to support the RAD, the mouse, and the Meridian 1 CPU.
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Page 50 of 206 Installing the hardware Figure 19 shows local access to Meridian Companion using a PC dedicated to Meridian Companion. In this case, the PC running the diagnostics connects directly to the RAD. Figure 19 : Local access to dedicated Meridian Companion PC universal equipment module universal equipment PC module RAD TCM line IPE RS-232 Meridian Companion Companion Manager Meridian 1 CPU/network module Meridian 1 maintenance 553-3601-220 Standard 4.
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Installing the hardware Page 51 of 206 Wiring the Time Compression Multiplexing lines The Base Stations, the Administration Terminal, and the RAD connect to the Meridian Companion cards using twisted pairs called Time Compression Multiplexing (TCM) lines. The TCM lines on the CMCC or Companion Meridian radio line cards (CMRC) or Companion Meridian Base Station cards (CMBC) are available at the backplane on tip and ring pairs.
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Page 52 of 206 Installing the hardware Table 7 : NT8D11 CE/PE Module—Line card pair-terminations with backplane cable expansion I/O panel connector cables/slots Pair Pins Pair color A B C D E F G H K L 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Unit 24/card 1T / 1R 26 / 1 W-BL / BL-W 0 2T / 2R 27 / 2 W-O / O-W 1 3T / 3R 28 / 3 W-G / G-W 2 4T / 4R 29 / 4 W-BR / BR-W 3 5T / 5R 30 / 5 W-S / S-W 4 6T / 6R 31 / 6 R-BL / BL-R 5 7T / 7R 32 / 7 R-O / O-R 6 8T / 8R 33 / 8 R-G / G-R 7
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Installing the hardware Page 53 of 206 Table 8 :NTAK 11 and NTAK 12 series main and expansion cabinet wiring Pair Pins Pair color J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 J7 J8 J9 J10 J11 J12 J13 J14 J15 J16 J17 J18 J19 J20 slot Unit 24/ card 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6/ 7/ 8/ 9/ 10/ 11/21 12/22 13/23 14/24 15/25 16/26 17/27 18/28 19/29 20/30 1T / 1R 26 / 1 W-BL / BL-W 0 2T / 2R 27 / 2 W-O / O-W 1 3T / 3R 28 / 3 W-G / G-W 2 4T / 4R 29 / 4 W-BR / BR-W 3 5T / 5R 30 / 5 W-S / S-W 4 6T / 6R 31 / 6
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Page 54 of 206 Installing the hardware Table 9 : NT8D37 IPE Module—Line card pair-terminations with backplane cable expansion, segments 0 and 1 I/O panel connector cables/slots Pair Pins Pair color A B C D E F G H 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Unit 24/card 1T / 1R 26 / 1 W-BL / BL-W 0 2T / 2R 27 / 2 W-O / O-W 1 3T / 3R 28 / 3 W-G / G-W 2 4T / 4R 29 / 4 W-BR / BR-W 3 5T / 5R 30 / 5 W-S / S-W 4 6T / 6R 31 / 6 R-BL / BL-R 5 7T / 7R 32 / 7 R-O / O-R 6 8T / 8R 33 / 8 R-G / G-R
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Installing the hardware Page 55 of 206 Table 10 : NT8D11 CE/PE Module—Line card pair-terminations for connectors A, B, E, H (standard) I/O panel connectors/slot Pair Pins Pair color A B E H slot 0 slot 1 slot 4 slot 7 Unit 16/card 1T / 1R 26 / 1 W-BL / BL-W 0 2T / 2R 27 / 2 W-O / O-W 1 3T / 3R 28 / 3 W-G / G-W 2 4T / 4R 29 / 4 W-BR / BR-W 3 5T / 5R 30 / 5 W-S / S-W 4 6T / 6R 31 / 6 R-BL / BL-R 5 7T / 7R 32 / 7 R-O / O-R 6 8T / 8R 33 / 8 R-G / G-R 7 9T / 9R 34 / 9
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Page 56 of 206 Installing the hardware Table 11 : NT8D11 CE/PE Module—Line card pair-terminations for connectors C, F, K (standard) I/O panel connector/slot Pair Pins Pair color C F K slot 2 slot 5 slot 8 Unit 16 per card 1T / 1R 26 / 1 W-BL / BL-W 8 2T / 2R 27 / 2 W-O / O-W 9 3T / 3R 28 / 3 W-G / G-W 10 4T / 4R 29 / 4 W-BR / BR-W 11 5T / 5R 30 / 5 W-S / S-W 12 6T / 6R 31 / 6 R-BL / BL-R 13 7T / 7R 32 / 7 R-O / O-R 14 8T / 8R 33 / 8 R-G / G-R 15 slot 3 slot 6 slot
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Installing the hardware Page 57 of 206 Table 12 : NT8D37 IPE Module—Line card pair-terminations for connectors B, F, L, S I/O panel connectors Pair Pins Pair color B F L S slot 1 slot 5 slot 9 slot 13 Unit 16/card 1T / 1R 26 / 1 W-BL / BL-W 0 2T / 2R 27 / 2 W-O / O-W 1 3T / 3R 28 / 3 W-G / G-W 2 4T / 4R 29 / 4 W-BR / BR-W 3 5T / 5R 30 / 5 W-S / S-W 4 6T / 6R 31 / 6 R-BL / BL-R 5 7T / 7R 32 / 7 R-O / O-R 6 8T / 8R 33 / 8 R-G / G-R 7 9T / 9R 34 / 9 R-BR / BR-R 8
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Page 58 of 206 Installing the hardware Table 13 : NT8D37 IPE Module—Line card pair-terminations for connectors C, G, M, T I/O panel connectors Pair Pins Pair color C G M T slot 2 slot 6 slot 10 slot 14 Unit 16/card 1T / 1R 26 / 1 W-BL / BL-W 8 2T / 2R 27 / 2 W-O / O-W 9 3T / 3R 28 / 3 W-G / G-W 10 4T / 4R 29 / 4 W-BR / BR-W 11 5T / 5R 30 / 5 W-S / S-W 12 6T / 6R 31 / 6 R-BL / BL-R 13 7T / 7R 32 / 7 R-O / O-R 14 8T / 8R 33 / 8 R-G / G-R 15 slot 3 slot 7 slot 11 s
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Installing the hardware Page 59 of 206 Installing Meridian Companion cards STATIC! Wear a grounding strap. Do not touch the printed circuit board or the connector. The printed circuit board is a staticsensitive device.
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Page 60 of 206 Installing the hardware • Activating octal density with the MC32 feature density doubles the WTN capacity of the CMCC, CMRC, and CMLC cards • When installing cards into an Option 11 core or expansion cabinet, note the actual slot location of the CMCC. You will need to verify this location when programming the system (see “CMCC slot” on page 84 for more information).
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Installing the hardware Page 61 of 206 Figure 20 : Card LED locations CMCC CMRC/CMLC/CMBC card status LED SP system LED J2 J1 J2 When the card is first installed or powered up, the LED goes on for approximately 3 seconds, then flashes three times to indicate that the firmware self-test sequence is operating properly. If the LED does not follow this pattern, the card is defective and must be replaced. The system LED is the bottom LED on the CMCC. It indicates the status of the Controller software.
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Page 62 of 206 Installing the hardware Placing the cards Figure 21 shows how cards appear on the IPE Module in Option 21 through Option 81 systems. Figure 21 : IPE Module—Meridian Companion possible placement of cards IPE Module IPE Module IPE NT8D01 Controller Card PE pwr sup Rng gen 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Cont 8 9 10 11 12 Intelligent Peripheral Equipment CMCC CMRCs/CMLCs/CMBCs 553-3601-220 Standard 4.
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Installing the hardware Page 63 of 206 Figure 22 shows the card configuration on a CE/PE Module. The illustration lists other cards that can be located on the CE/PE Module.
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Page 64 of 206 Installing the hardware Figure 23 and Figure 24 show card placement in Option 11 systems. The cards can be placed in slots 1 through 9 on the system shelf, as shown in Figure 23, or in an expansion cabinet, as shown in Figure 24. Option 11 systems that are not using Meridian Mail can also install a Companion card in slot 10. The illustrations indicate the kinds of cards that can be included in the Option 11 system.
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Installing the hardware Page 65 of 206 Figure 24 : Option 11 Meridian Companion card configuration—Expansion cabinet NTAK04 AC/DC or NTAK05 DC power supply 11 Pwr Sup 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 CMRCs/CMLCs/CMBCs Meridian Companion Installation and Maintenance Guide
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Page 66 of 206 Installing the hardware Installing the cards 1. Install all expansion cards for your system first. If you are not using expansion cards, proceed to step 3. Verify appropriate card LED behavior, as described in “Normal LED behavior upon installation” on page 60. 2. Connect each card with the adjacent cards, moving from right to left, using the interboard faceplate cable harness and the bypass faceplate cable harness, for IPE shelves only. (Both are 60-wire faceplate cables.
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Installing the hardware Page 67 of 206 Figure 25 : P2 plug location CMCC component side front faceplate LEDs P2 connector backplane connectors J2 5. Fasten the ROM card securely to the standoffs. 6. Install the CMCC on the IPE Module. The CMCC must be located to the left of any CMRC, CMLC or CMBC. 7. Connect the J1 plug of the last faceplate cable to the CMCC and verify appropriate card LED behavior, as described in “Normal LED behavior upon installation” on page 60.
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Page 68 of 206 Installing the hardware Figure 26 : Example of cards CMCC CMRC CMLC CMLC CMRC CMLC CMBC CMBC radio line card line card line card radio line card line card base station card base station card SP Controller ribbon cable 553-3601-220 Standard 4.
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Page 69 of 206 System initialization Once the CMCC is installed and powered, the system begins initialization. Verifying initialization Are arrow indicators flashing? If the indicators on the Administration Terminal do not flash, see “Troubleshooting the Administration Terminal” on page 168. Do you see Select Country? When a system is initially installed or after a coldstart, the Administration Terminal displays Select Country. If it does not display Select Country, perform a Memory Reset (see page 71).
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Page 70 of 206 System initialization Did you install more Base Stations? New installations may require a Base Station software update. The system will begin downloading the software to the Base Stations, if required. Note: If you are upgrading an existing system or you have added Base Stations, you may see two Base Station software download messages on the Administration Terminal display. The Administration Terminal display shows BS-1 Dload Start.
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System initialization Page 71 of 206 Does the display show this message? If display shows Config Ambiguous and the system contains CMBC then Ensure a Base Station is connected to the CMBC. See Table 41 on page 174. Memory Reset Memory Reset reinitializes the system, erasing any existing system memory and resetting it to the factory default values. ATTENTION! Only the installer should perform Memory Reset. Memory Reset erases all system data and clears all active calls.
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Page 72 of 206 System initialization If the password is incorrect, the display shows Password: . Press RETRY and enter the password again. ATTENTION! Memory Reset will erase your system data! Pressing Yes returns all the data in your system to the factory defaults. To exit with no impact on your system data, press ®. 3. Press YES to reset the memory. The display shows Select Country. 4. Press ^. The display shows the first country selection. 5. Press & or * until the desired country is displayed.
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Page 73 of 206 Programming the Meridian Companion system For the system to operate properly, you must • verify the presence of cards and Base Stations • verify and, if necessary, reprogram the telephony data parameters • program mobility data — program the Base Station radios that have an external antenna • set the time and date • set passwords For information about using Companion Manager to program a Meridian Companion system, refer to Companion Manager Installation and Operations Guide.
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Page 74 of 206 Programming the Meridian Companion system The Meridian Companion Programming and Provisioning Record Record all programming in Meridian Companion Programming and Provisioning Record. Meridian Companion Programming and Provisioning Record is divided into two groups of information: system-wide programming and user-specific programming. The Administration Terminal The Meridian Companion system can be programmed by means of an Administration Terminal.
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Programming the Meridian Companion system Page 75 of 206 Navigation buttons The Administration Terminal has four navigation buttons directly below the display buttons. Use these buttons to search through programming options and settings. When a navigation button can be used, an arrow (ª or º) appears in the window beside it.
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Page 76 of 206 Programming the Meridian Companion system Operating the Administration Terminal Choosing Administration Terminal languages Standard Choices During normal operation, you can select from among the two standard languages programmed into the Administration Terminal. Press ƒ•fi‚⁄ to select English, ƒ•fi‚¤ for French. The default language is English.
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Programming the Meridian Companion system Page 77 of 206 9. Press CHANGE to search through the list of available languages. The last value displayed is automatically set. (If this is the working language, the change takes place immediately.) 10. To exit, press ® . Adjusting the contrast If you find the Administration Terminal’s display difficult to read, you can adjust the contrast. Note: This feature will not work while you are in a Configuration, Maintenance, or Administration session. 1.
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Page 78 of 206 Programming the Meridian Companion system 2. Enter the Administration password. The default password is ···· (see “Changing the Administration password” on page 93). If the password is correct, the display shows 1. Registration . If the password is incorrect, the display shows Password: . Press RETRY and enter the password again. Note: You can also enter an Administration session using the Configuration password.
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Programming the Meridian Companion system Page 79 of 206 3. Press CLEAR to clear the alarm. 4. Call the system support representative to report the alarm message Verifying card status Before performing any programming, it is important to verify that all cards are present on the system at the expected location. Use the following procedure to search through all card slot addresses pertinent to the Meridian Companion cards installed on the system. 1. Press ƒ••‚ and enter the Installer password. 2.
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Page 80 of 206 Programming the Meridian Companion system Verifying Base Station status Before performing any programming, it is important to verify that all Base Stations are present on the system at the expected location. You can verify Base Station status by checking that every Base Station is connected to a CMCC, CMRC, or CMBC.
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Programming the Meridian Companion system Page 81 of 206 Verifying that a Base Station is associated with the specified TCM port 1. Press ƒ••‚ and enter the Installer password. 2. From A. Configuration , press * until the display shows C. Maintenance . 3. Press ^ then * until the display shows 4. TCM status . 4. Press ^ . The display shows Show TCM: . 5. You can enter a TCM device number or press ^ to see the first TCM device.
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Page 82 of 206 Programming the Meridian Companion system tone is present before transmission. Delay ranges from 200 ms to 2,000 ms, in 200 ms increments, with a default of 1,000 ms. Changing the Dial delay setting 1. Press ƒ••‚ and enter the Installer password. 2. From A. Configuration , press ^ . The display shows 1. Telephony Data . 3. Press ^ . The display shows Dial delay: followed by the current delay value. 4. Press CHANGE until the desired delay value appears. 5.
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Programming the Meridian Companion system Page 83 of 206 value represents a gain; a negative value represents a loss. If a value outside the valid range is entered, the closest valid value is used. Adjusting gain values 1. Press ƒ••‚ and enter the Installer password. 2. From A. Configuration, press ^ . The display shows 1. Telephony Data . 3. Press ^ , then * until the display shows B03 Gain Values . 4. Press ^ . The display shows PBX - CPP: followed by the current value. 5.
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Page 84 of 206 Programming the Meridian Companion system 5. Press ® to exit or press * to continue setting telephony data. CMCC slot CMCC slot allows you to verify, and if necessary, adjust the card slot address reported by the Meridian Companion system. Certain system configurations may require you to adjust the address (value) by applying an offset value. Contact your distributor if you require additional information about the system configuration.
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Programming the Meridian Companion system Page 85 of 206 7. Repeat steps 1 to 4 (after the warm reset) to verify the correct address has been applied. The offset value will also be displayed. This value may be important for troubleshooting purposes.
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Page 86 of 206 Programming the Meridian Companion system Changing PCM modes 1. Press ƒ••‚ and enter the Installer password. 2. Press ^ . The display shows 1. Telephony Data . 3. Press ^ , then * until the display shows PCM mode 4. Press CHANGE to switch between Mu Law and A Law. The last value displayed is automatically set. 5. If the value hasn’t changed, press * to continue Mobility data. If the value has changed, a warm reset is required. Press APPLY. The display shows Warm Reset?. 6.
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Programming the Meridian Companion system Page 87 of 206 Programming mobility data By default, the system has no radios assigned to any cells upon installation. Assignment occurs when the wireless system is activated. Up to eight radios can be assigned to a cell. A radio cannot be assigned to more than one cell, and reassigning a radio to a new cell automatically deletes the radio from its former cell.
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Page 88 of 206 Programming the Meridian Companion system 9. Press CHANGE to change to the other antenna type. 10. Record the antenna type programmed for the radio in Meridian Companion Programming and Provisioning Record. 11. Press * to switch the setting of the next radio, or press ® to exit. Note: You must run System Reevaluation (see page 140) after changing antenna settings.
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Programming the Meridian Companion system Page 89 of 206 1. Press ƒ••‚ and enter the Installer password. 2. From A. Configuration, press ^ . The display shows 1. Telephony Data . 3. Press * . The display shows 2. Mobility Data . 4. Press ^ then * until the display shows System LID: xxxx . 5. Press CHANGE to change the LID. 6. Enter the new system LID. Note: To enter 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 0, press the corresponding dialpad button.
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Page 90 of 206 Programming the Meridian Companion system If the LID entered is not valid, the display shows LID not changed . Go back to step 5 and repeat the process. 10. Record the new LID in Meridian Companion Programming and Provisioning Record. 11. Press ® to exit or press % to continue in Configuration programming. Programming the system time and date The Meridian Companion system maintains its own time and date rather than using the Meridian 1 time and date.
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Programming the Meridian Companion system Page 91 of 206 7. Press * . The display shows Minutes: . If you do not want to change the minutes, press * twice to continue in the Administration session. To exit, press ® . 8. Press CHANGE . The display shows Minutes: . 9. Enter the minutes as one or two digits. 10. Press * . If the hour entered was less than or equal to 12, the display indicates AM or PM . Press CHANGE to select AM or PM. 11.
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Page 92 of 206 Programming the Meridian Companion system Changing passwords Changing the Installer password To enter Configuration and Administration programming, Maintenance, and Memory Reset, you must use the Installer password. The default password is ‚‚‚‚ .The Installer password must have at least one digit and no more than six digits. ATTENTION! You should change the Installer password after the system is installed to protect the integrity of the settings.
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Programming the Meridian Companion system Page 93 of 206 7. Press OK . The display shows Re-enter: . If you do not enter any digits and press OK , the display shows Pswd not changed . 8. Reenter the digits and press OK . The display shows Password changed. If the display shows Pswd not changed, you did not enter the same password again. Go back to step 5. 9. Record the new Installer password in Meridian Companion Programming and Provisioning Record. 10.
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Page 94 of 206 Programming the Meridian Companion system 6. Enter up to six digits for the new password. Use BKSP for corrections. ATTENTION! If you leave the Administration password blank (by entering no digits in step 6), the password will be erased. If you erase the password, anyone can enter Administration programming without restriction. (The display shows Password erased.) 7. Press OK to confirm the new password. The display shows Re-enter: . 8. Reenter the new password and press OK .
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Programming the Meridian Companion system Page 95 of 206 1. Press ƒ••· . The display shows Password: . 2. Enter the Administration password. The display shows 1. Registration . 3. Press * until the display shows 4. Passwords . 4. Press ^ . The display shows Admin. password . 5. Press * . The display shows Reg. password . 6. Press CHANGE . The display shows New pswd: . 7. Enter a new one- to six-digit Registration password. Use BKSP for corrections. 8. Press OK . The display shows Re-enter: .
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Page 96 of 206 Programming the Meridian Companion system 553-3601-220 Standard 4.
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Page 97 of 206 Activating wireless communication Activating a new system You must run System Reevaluation to activate the system. 1. Enter Configuration programming. 2. Press ^ . The display shows 1. Telephony Data . 3. Press & until the display shows 2. Mobility Data. 4. Press ^ . The display shows Re-Evaluation . 5. Press ^ . The display shows Re-Eval status. 6. Press ^ . The display shows Re-Eval required. 7. Press CONTINUE. The display shows Re-Evaluate now?. 8. Press YES.
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Page 98 of 206 Activating wireless communication 553-3601-220 Standard 4.
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Page 99 of 206 Verifying a Meridian Companion installation After the system has been activated, verify that it is operating as intended. Use the following list as a guide: • Verify there are no unusual error log messages. If you see anything other than the normal event messages, refer to Table 43: Event messages in the Administration log, on page 181. • Verify that all the Base Stations radios are acting properly.
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Page 100 of 206 Verifying a Meridian Companion installation Figure 31: Floor plan with transcribed information ❍ 64 ❍ 02 ❏ 0106, 0113 ❍ 36 ❏ 0107, 0120 ❏ 0127, 0131 ❍ 14 ❍ 09 ❏ 0115, 0122 ❏ 0104, 0118 ❍ 35 ❍ 57 ❏ 0124, 0129 ❏ 0102, 0109 ❍ cell number cell center ❏ Base Station port number Note 1: The cell boundary value should be a high-power measurement. An H on the portable’s display indicates the portable is transmitting in high-power mode (an L indicates low-power mode).
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Verifying a Meridian Companion installation Page 101 of 206 All radios present on the system should now be assigned to a cell. If any radios are not assigned to a cell, check the Event/Alarm log to see if any Base Stations appear defective. Replace if necessary and repeat the reevaluation. Check to make sure that Base Stations have been clustered into cells as indicated in the site plan. Add cell numbers and Base Station TCM addresses to the site plan.
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Page 102 of 206 Verifying a Meridian Companion installation 6. Enter the five-digit number of the radio you want to examine. The display shows Cell Assignment . 7. Press ^ . The display shows the cell to which this radio is assigned. The display will either show the radio number in cell nn or ccuun not asgned . 8. Press * or & to search through the cell assignments of other radios. 9. Press % four times to return to 2. Mobility Data . 553-3601-220 Standard 4.
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Page 103 of 206 Configuring the Meridian 1 for the Meridian Companion system Configuring portable telephones on a Meridian 1 system is similar to setting up 2500 telephones. You need to be familiar with the 2500 set configuration before you configure the Meridian 1 for the Meridian Companion system. If you have never configured 2500 sets on a Meridian 1 system, review the installation procedures in Meridian 1 System Installation Procedures before working with Meridian Companion portable telephones. 1.
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Page 104 of 206 Configuring the Meridian 1 for the Meridian Companion system 3. Enable class of service in LD 15. 4. Refer to X11 documentation to determine what release you have. Note: For access to Meridian Companion privacy and extended features, you must have X11 release 20B with package 240 installed and enabled. If you have X11 release 15 or greater without package 240, follow the instructions on page 104. If you have release 20B or greater with package 240, follow the instructions on page 105.
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Configuring the Meridian 1 for the Meridian Companion system Page 105 of 206 Table 15 : LD 10—X11 release 15 or greater without package 240: Configuring a TN for a portable Prompt Response Meaning REQ NEW new telephone TYPE 500 telephone type TN l s c u (Opt. 21-81) terminal number I u (Opt. 11) CDEN 4D quadruple density DES x…x ODAS telephone designator. Enter one- to sixcharacter alphanumeric ODAS designator.
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Page 106 of 206 Configuring the Meridian 1 for the Meridian Companion system If package 240 is not enabled, the WRLS prompt does not appear. CNDA/CNDD and MCRA/MCRD cannot be accepted as values for CLS, and an error message appears. (LD 83, available with X11 release 20B, prints a list of wireless sets.) There is one exception to the package 240 requirement: if package 131 is on, MCRA/MCRD is an acceptable CLS value.
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Configuring the Meridian 1 for the Meridian Companion system Page 107 of 206 Table 16 : LD 10—X11 release 20B or greater with package 240: Configuring a WTN for a portable (continued) Prompt Response CLS XFA/(XFD) Meaning enabling transfer for the Transfer Radio Loss function Wireless telephone privacy To implement Wireless Privacy for Meridian Companion: 1. Using LD 11, set KEY 0 to NUL (wired line set). 2. Using LD 10, set CLS to MCRA (wireless portable). 3.
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Page 108 of 206 Configuring the Meridian 1 for the Meridian Companion system Table 18 : LD 20—X11 release 20B with package 240: Printing new values (continued) Prompt Response Meaning CLS CNDA/(CNDD) user can see the name associated with the number dialed if CPND is set up for the customer CLS MCRA/(MCRD) Multiple Call Arrangement Allowed (privacy)/Multiple Call Arrangement Denied (no privacy) CLS (DTN) default digital signaling used by portable telephone Use LD 81 to print a list of or count th
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Configuring the Meridian 1 for the Meridian Companion system Page 109 of 206 Assign names to portables in the CPND data block in LD 95.
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Page 110 of 206 Configuring the Meridian 1 for the Meridian Companion system Use LD 73 to define a new data block.
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Configuring the Meridian 1 for the Meridian Companion system Page 111 of 206 Table 25 : LD 10—X11 release 24 with package 350: Configuring a WTN for a portable Prompt Response Meaning REQ NEW new telephone TYPE 500 telephone type TN l s c u (Opt. 21-81) terminal number I u (Opt.
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Page 112 of 206 Configuring the Meridian 1 for the Meridian Companion system Table 26 : LD 20—X11 release 24 with package 350: Printing values Prompt Response Meaning REQ PRT to print information TYPE 500 telephone type TN lscu terminal number Use LD 81 to print a list of the wireless portable telephones used on the Meridian Companion system (available only with X11 release 20B or greater). Prompts for LD 81 appear in Table 19.
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Configuring the Meridian 1 for the Meridian Companion system Page 113 of 206 Assign names to portables in the CPND data block in LD 95.
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Page 114 of 206 Configuring the Meridian 1 for the Meridian Companion system Use LD 73 to define a new data block.
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Page 115 of 206 Programming user options You can program the feature that controls call transfer on radio loss through the Administration Terminal or through Companion Manager. This section explains how to program the feature through the Administration Terminal. For information about programming this feature through Companion Manager, refer to Companion Manager Installation and Operations Guide.
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Page 116 of 206 Programming user options Programming a system default for radio loss handling To program a system default telephone number for transferring a call on radio loss, enter an Administration programming session and do the following: 1. Press ƒ••· and enter the Administration password. The display shows 1. Registration . 2. Press * . The display shows 2. User Options . 3. Press ^ . The display shows Radio loss hdlng . 4. Press ^ to specify a default telephone number.
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Programming user options Page 117 of 206 7. Press CHANGE to specify a new telephone number or press DFLT to specify the default telephone number. Enter up to 16 digits for the default phone number using 0 to 9 and *. The * will add a two second pause. The DFLT key label appears only if a default telephone number has previously been specified. Use BKSP for corrections. 8. Press OK to confirm the telephone number. The display shows Wccuu followed by the number. 9. Press * to go to the next WTN.
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Page 119 of 206 Registering and verifying portable telephones To register portable telephones to a system, you use the Administration Terminal or Companion Manager together with the portable. This section describes registration and verification using the Administration Terminal. For information about how to register portables using Companion Manager, see the Companion Manager Installation and Operations Guide.
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Page 120 of 206 Registering and verifying portable telephones To register the portables you perform the following: • Enable registration for the Meridian Companion system and ensure there are sufficient credits. • Register the portables. • Verify the operation of each portable. • Disable registration for the Meridian Companion system. Enabling and disabling registration You must enable registration for the entire Meridian Companion system to allow individual portables to register.
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Registering and verifying portable telephones Page 121 of 206 2. Enter the Administration password (default password is ···· ). The display shows 1. Registration . 3. Press ^ until the display shows Mstr Reg Enbl: . 4. If required, press CHANGE until the display shows Mstr Reg Enbl: Y . 5. Press * until the display shows Reg Locked: N, Y 6. Press CHANGE until the display shows Reg Locked: Y.
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Page 122 of 206 Registering and verifying portable telephones 2. From another telephone, dial the directory number that maps to the registered WTN. If the portable telephone rings, it is functioning properly. If the portable telephone does not ring, check the Meridian 1 programming to ensure that the WTN has the proper directory number assignment. To conduct a signal strength test establish a connection with a radio, first ensure that you get a connection with the same radio.
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Page 123 of 206 Maintenance This section includes information on the following: • maintenance commands associated with the Meridian 1 system • maintenance commands associated with the Meridian Companion Administration Terminal • system failures (exceptions) • alarm and event descriptions and actions • hardware maintenance actions Using maintenance commands A number of commands in LD 32 can be used to examine Meridian Companion from the perspective of the Meridian 1 system.
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Page 124 of 206 Maintenance Meridian 1 card maintenance Table 32 shows commands available in LD 32 for the CMCC, CMRC, CMLC, and CMBC. For additional information on these commands, refer to X11 Input/Output Guide. Some of the commands vary slightly for Option 11 systems (refer to Option 11 documentation).
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Maintenance Page 125 of 206 Administration Terminal maintenance commands Maintenance programming enables you to monitor and control Meridian Companion operation at a hardware component level: system, card, WTN TCM device. All maintenance functions described in this section start at the Maintenance menu. To access the Maintenance menu through the Administration Terminal 1. Press ƒ••‚ . The display shows Password: . 2. Enter the Installer password. The display shows A. Configuration . 3.
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Page 126 of 206 Maintenance Disable at once? and Disable at idle? . The softkey appears only when the state is Busy or Wait Idle . The following maintenance tasks can be performed using the Administration Terminal, as shown, or Companion Manager. For Companion Manager instructions, refer to Companion Manager Installation and Operations Guide. System Status The System Status feature enables you to check the system type and state and perform system level maintenance actions. 1.
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Maintenance Page 127 of 206 upon idle; a YES response places the system in the Wait Idle state).
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Page 128 of 206 Maintenance Card Status The Card Status feature enables you to check the card type and state and perform card level maintenance actions. 1. Press ƒ••‚ and enter the Installer password. 2. From A. Configuration, press * until the display shows C. Maintenance . 3. Press ^ , then press * until the display shows 2. Card Status . 4. Press ^ . The display shows Show card . 5. You can enter a number or press ^ to see the first card.
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Maintenance Page 129 of 206 Table 34 : Card states and actions (continued) State Meaning Possible action Disabling card is being disabled TYPE Failed TCM device has failed DSBL takes failed TCM device offline and sets the state to Dsbl User; verify power and wiring Unequipped No operational card is in this slot; normally this appears only if the slot is empty during a disable/enable process.
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Page 130 of 206 Maintenance Wireless Terminal Number (WTN) Status The WTN Status feature enables you to check the WTN type and status. There are no maintenance actions available because they can be performed from the Meridian 1 side. 1. Press ƒ••‚ and enter the Installer password. 2. From A. Configuration , press * until the display shows C. Maintenance. 3. Press ^ , then press * until the display shows 3. WTN Status . 4. Press ^ . Enter the WTN. 5.
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Maintenance Page 131 of 206 Table 35 : WTN states and actions (continued) State Meaning Possible action Maint The WTN has been disabled from the Meridian 1 side. After the Meridian 1 system enables the WTN, the state becomes Idle or Busy. Dsbl User All WTNs have been disabled by user. handle at card level Dsbl Sys All WTNs have been disabled by system.
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Page 132 of 206 Maintenance TCM Status The TCM Status feature enables you to check the TCM device type and status and perform TCM level maintenance actions. 1. Press ƒ••‚ and enter the Installer password. 2. From A. Configuration, press * until the display shows C. Maintenance. 3. Press ^ , then press * until the display shows 4. TCM Status . 4. Press ^ . The display shows Show TCM: . 5. You can enter a TCM device number or press ^ to see the first TCM device.
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Maintenance Page 133 of 206 Table 36 : TCM device states and actions State Meaning Possible action Idle TCM device is enabled but not in use TYPE Disabling TCM device is being disabled TYPE Enabling TCM device is being enabled following installation or a reset TYPE Failed TCM device has failed DSBL takes the failed device offline and sets the state to Dsbl User.
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Page 134 of 206 Maintenance Event/Alarm log Status (alarm and event) messages appear on the display and are stored in the Event/Alarm log. Alarms indicate important and sometimes abnormal system conditions. The details of every alarm, including date and time, should be noted as soon as possible, and the alarm cleared. Alarms may require some action to clear.
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Maintenance Page 135 of 206 The Event/Alarm log indicates what alarms and events occurred, when they occurred, and how many times they occurred. Entering the Event/Alarm log 1. Press ƒ••‚ and enter the Installer password. 2. From A. Configuration, press * until the display shows C. Maintenance . 3. Press ^ , then press * until the display shows 5. Evnt/Alrm Log . 4. Press ^ . The display shows Start of new log or Start of log . 5. Press * or & to search through alarms and events in the log. 6.
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Page 136 of 206 Maintenance Checking consecutive repetitions of an alarm or event 1. Enter the Event/Alarm log. 2. Press * or & to search through the alarms and events in the log. 3. Press REPEAT . The display shows the number of consecutive times that the alarm or event occurred, then returns to the previous display. Erasing the log 1. Enter the Event/Alarm log. 2. Press ERASE . The display shows 3. Press YES .
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Maintenance Page 137 of 206 Administration log The Administration log lists event messages for administrative events such as system initialization, Configuration sessions in which a change was made, invalid password attempts, and password changes.
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Page 138 of 206 Maintenance 5. Press ALARM . The display shows an alarm code if there is a current alarm. 6. Press * or & to search through events in the log. 7. Press TIME to see the date and time of an alarm’s most recent occurrence. 8. Press REPEAT to see how many times the alarm has occurred. 9. To erase the log, press ERASE . Note: If new alarms have occurred since the log was accessed, the display shows Log has changed . Otherwise, the display shows Log is empty . 10.
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Maintenance Page 139 of 206 Erasing the Administration log 1. Enter the Administration log. 2. Press ERASE . The display shows Erase log? . 3. Press YES . If no new events have been added since the list was entered, the log is erased and the display shows Log is empty , then 6.Admin Log . If new events have been added since the list was entered, the display shows Log has changed . Responding to event and alarm messages The alarm messages are displayed on the Administration Terminal.
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Page 140 of 206 Maintenance System Reevaluation ATTENTION! Unless this is a new installation, System Reevaluation disables the Meridian Companion system and should be performed after hours. All active calls will be dropped when System Reevaluation begins. When the physical system configuration has changed significantly, such as a Base Station layout, you must run System Reevaluation so that the Meridian Companion system can adapt to the changes and provide optimum performance.
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Maintenance Page 141 of 206 • If the antenna setting for a radio changes, System Reevaluation will be required. • If a Base Station is removed or added while System Reevaluation is running, the reevaluation procedure will take twice as long to complete. ATTENTION! System Reevaluation must be performed for the new configuration to take effect. To run System Reevaluation, follow these steps: 1. Press ƒ••‚ and enter the Installer password. The display shows A. Configuration. 2. Press ^ .
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Page 142 of 206 Maintenance Message Re-Eval recommended Meaning The Meridian Companion system has detected a possible need for System Reevaluation. Action at the installer’s discretion: • continue with step 7 • schedule a reevaluation • CLEAR to continue without running System Reevaluation Re-Eval in prog. The Meridian Companion system is currently running System Reevaluation. Re-Eval pending System Reevaluation was requested but has not yet started.
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Maintenance Page 143 of 206 11. The display shows Re Eval complete when the reevaluation procedure is completed. Press CLEAR to clear the message. Note 1: You may receive alarm messages during this process, see “Responding to an alarm code” on page 139 for more information. Note 2: Base Station download will increase the time by approximately 10 minutes.
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Page 144 of 206 Maintenance 6. Press * . The display shows Re-Eval schedule . 7. Press ^ . The display shows the time and date when System Reevaluation has been scheduled, or the display shows Not scheduled . — If the time and date displayed are correct, press % three times to continue in Configuration programming. — To schedule System Reevaluation or change the scheduled time, go to step 2 of “Setting a scheduled time or date”. — To cancel a scheduled System Reevaluation, press CANCEL .
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Maintenance Page 145 of 206 g. Press CHANGE to select AM or PM. 4. To schedule the date, press * . The display shows Date followed by the current scheduled date (today’s date if none scheduled). If you do not want to change the scheduled date, press % four times to continue in Configuration programming. (You may hear a beep after the first % .) To continue scheduling the date a. Press CHANGE . The display shows Year: followed by the currently scheduled year.
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Page 146 of 206 Maintenance Considerations involved include • making sure that there are no more than four Base Stations per cell • verifying that there are enough spare TCM units on existing cards; otherwise, new CMRC or CMBC cards must be installed • if necessary, relocating the system card set to a new shelf to accommodate new cards (see “Relocating the system” on page 151) • installing or upgrading RPIs if no spare power ports are available on existing RPIs To replace a Base Station, you do not
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Maintenance Page 147 of 206 7. Lift the Base Station away from the bracket. Remove TCM and power wires from the mounting bracket. 8. Remove the mounting base. 9. Mount and connect the Base Station (see “Installing Base Stations” on page 12). 10. Install and connect an additional RPI if required (see “Installing remote power interconnect units” on page 16). 11. Install an additional CMRC or CMBC card if required (see “Installing Meridian Companion cards” on page 59). 12.
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Page 148 of 206 Maintenance 2. If the Base Station is powered locally, unplug the power supply from the AC outlet. 3. If an external antenna is installed, unplug its coaxial cable from the Base Station. 4. Remove the Base Station cover. 5. Unplug the TELADAPT cable from the Base Station. 6. Hold the Base Station (to prevent it from falling) while applying upward pressure to it. 7. Lift the Base Station away from the bracket. 8.
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Maintenance Page 149 of 206 a CMLC, reregister them to another expanded card and replace the CMLC with a CMBC. If you are installing a new CMRC or CMBC, make sure enough power ports are available on existing RPIs to accommodate new Base Stations. If there are an insufficient number, RPIs must be added or upgraded as described in “Installing remote power interconnect units” on page 16. STATIC! Wear a grounding strap. Do not touch the printed circuit board or the connector.
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Page 150 of 206 Maintenance 7. Program the cards as described in “Configuring the Meridian 1 for the Meridian Companion system” on page 103. Optimizing Card Slot Usage You can optimize the card configuration by enabling the double density feature (32 WTN) and replacing CMRC or CMLC cards with CMBC cards. Users registered on the CMRC/CMLC cards being removed must be MANUALLY reregistered onto new WTN positions created on each of the remaining CMCC/CMRC cards.
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Maintenance Page 151 of 206 "Failed" cards (see “Card Status” on page 128). Once re-enabled, card status will change to "Removing". 5. Wait 5 minutes until the card(s) disappear from the configuration, then install the new CMBC cards and reconnect the faceplate cables. 6. Connect ALL additional base stations to ports on the CMBC cards, confirm they appear in "Maint" state on the appropriate ports, and then perform Re-Evaluation. 7.
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Page 152 of 206 Maintenance 4. If other module cards are involved in the relocation, disable them as described in “Meridian 1 card maintenance” on page 124. 5. Remove faceplate cables from the Meridian Companion cards. Note the sequence of the cards; they must remain in the same order. 6. Remove the cards from the Module. 7. Relocate and reenable other Meridian 1 IPE Module cards, as described in “Meridian 1 card maintenance” on page 124. 8.
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Maintenance Page 153 of 206 13. Enter a Maintenance programming session, reenable the system, and press ® to exit. Once the enabling is complete, the Administration Terminal will display one of the following: — a Config warning message — System online — a Config failure message 14. Follow the instructions described in the paragraph that relates to the message displayed. a. A configuration warning message is normal, and is accompanied by two options, RESET and RESUME .
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Page 154 of 206 Maintenance 16. Using the instructions described in “Card Status” on page 128, verify that all cards are present and appear in the Idle state. 17. Using the instructions described in “TCM Status” on page 132, verify that all Base Stations are located in the appropriate slots and that the Administration Terminal is in the first CMCC port. 18. Set the proper system date and time as described in “Programming the system time and date” on page 90. 19.
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Maintenance Page 155 of 206 3. Attach the left plug of the CMRC, CMLC or CMBC maintenance cable to the interboard faceplate cable harness or bypass faceplate cable harness to the left of the defective card. 4. Attach the right plug of the maintenance cable into the cable harness to the right of the defective card. Note: The maintenance cables for CMRC and CMLC/CMBC are wired differently and cannot be interchanged. The same cable is used to replace either the CMLC or the CMBC. 5.
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Page 156 of 206 Maintenance 6. Slide the old ROM card from the right-angled connector mate P2. 7. Slide the new ROM card into the right-angled connector mate P2 on the CMCC. 8. Screw the new ROM card securely to the standoffs. 9. Reinstall the CMCC and reconnect faceplate cables. 10. Verify appropriate LED activity. The Meridian 1 system indicates that card polling is reestablished with the XMI002 LoopShelfCard. Wait for the system LED on the CMCC to stop flashing. 11.
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Maintenance Page 157 of 206 Figure 32: Maintenance cable CMCC CMRC CMLC CMLC CMRC CMLC CMBC CMBC radio line card line card line card radio line card line card base station card base station card SP Controller ribbon cable socket for connection of maintenance cable card to be removed Meridian Companion Installation and Maintenance Guide
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Page 158 of 206 Maintenance Replacing a defective CMCC STATIC! Wear a grounding strap. Do not touch the printed circuit board or the connector. The printed circuit board is a staticsensitive device. Note: Before replacing the CMCC, you must perform a system backup and record the current SSN. Change the new CMCC SSN to the original (Regression code) SSN. Perform restore. If troubleshooting procedures indicate that the CMCC should be replaced 1.
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Maintenance Page 159 of 206 2. Unplug the RPI power cord from the AC outlet. 3. Press the release catch with a screwdriver and open the cover. 4. Disconnect the wires from the RPI. 5. Remove the two bottom screws. 6. Lift up and remove the RPI. 7. Hang the new RPI on the two top screws. 8. Install and fasten the two bottom screws. 9. Reconnect all the wires to the RPI. 10. Close the RPI cover. 11. Plug the RPI power cord into the AC outlet. 12.
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Page 160 of 206 Maintenance 6. Place the new power supply unit and fasten its screws. 7. Connect the jumper lead, grounding plates, grounding strap, and cable from the connector board. 8. Close the cover. 9. Plug the RPI power cord into the AC outlet. 10. Reenable the TCM ports associated with the RPI using the instructions in “TCM Status” on page 132. 11. Perform reevaluation if necessary.
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Maintenance Page 161 of 206 The three defined Meridian Companion abnormalities, listed below, relate to configuration inconsistencies and are described in the sections that follow. • Config warning: Recoverable inconsistency • Config failure: Nonrecoverable inconsistency • Config ambiguous During a Meridian Companion exception, the feature key is disabled, preventing you from entering a feature session. The only available actions are RESET and RESUME , as shown by the softkeys.
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Page 162 of 206 Maintenance will reset itself, once again detect an inconsistency, and display the message again. 1. You can restore the card configuration to its original state, then press RESUME . 2. To keep the new configuration, you must press RESET . This triggers the installation procedure. A warning message informs you that all data will be erased.
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Page 163 of 206 Troubleshooting When evaluating malfunctions, it might be useful to refer to “Normal LED behavior upon installation” on page 60. General troubleshooting procedures To carry out general troubleshooting procedures, use the following table. These procedures are most effective if you perform them in sequence. Main task 1. Diagnose the trouble.
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Page 164 of 206 Troubleshooting Main task Steps to follow 4. Check for programming errors. Check that the programming recorded in Meridian Companion Programming and Provisioning Record is correct for the intended operation of the system. See the specific procedures for troubleshooting problems in this chapter. 5. Check wiring and hardware connections. Check the wiring and hardware connections. Check for open circuits through the secondary protectors for applications with exposed wiring.
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Troubleshooting Page 165 of 206 Troubleshooting power problems If the power fails or if the Meridian Companion system is disconnected, all Configuration and Administration data is retained for 72 hours. Check the following if you experience a power failure: Table 37 : Power troubleshooting Symptom Possible problem and solution Entire system is not working. Make sure the IPE Module has power. LEDs on one Base Station are off. The Base Station or its power source may be defective.
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Page 166 of 206 Troubleshooting Normal card LED behavior The following two tables describe incidents affecting LED behavior that occur after the system is operational.
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Troubleshooting Page 167 of 206 After initialization, the card LED status depends on the following: • whether the expansion card is connected to the CMCC • whether the card has been enabled from the Meridian 1 system • whether the card has been enabled by Meridian Companion from either the Administration Terminal or Companion Manager • whether the Meridian Companion system is operating properly Table 39 : Card LED behavior Connected to CMCC? Meridian 1: enabled/ disabled Meridian Companion: enabl
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Page 168 of 206 Troubleshooting Table 39 : Card LED behavior (continued) Connected to CMCC? Meridian 1: enabled/ disabled Meridian Companion: enabled/disabled Companion system power status LED behavior already connected disabled system enabled; individual cards disabled powering up flash three times, go on, then LEDs of disabled cards stay on; others go off slowly already connected disabled disabled normal LED goes on already connected reenabled from either side after being disabled from bot
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Troubleshooting Page 169 of 206 8. Replace the Administration Terminal with a working Administration Terminal. If the problem persists (see “Troubleshooting” on page 163). Note: You should find between 18 and 21 V DC across the telephone wires when the Administration Terminal is disconnected. Troubleshooting a Base Station 1. Verify that the green LED (the power indicator) is on. 2. Verify that the red light is not solid.
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Page 170 of 206 Troubleshooting supply is properly connected to a working AC outlet and that the power supply cable is properly connected to the Base Station power connector. 5. If an external antenna is installed, verify that the external antenna’s coaxial cable is properly connected to the BNC connector of the Base Station, and that the corresponding radio is programmed to have an external antenna. See “Setting the antenna type for a radio” on page 87.
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Troubleshooting Page 171 of 206 – The distance between the RPI and the Base Station is in accordance with the values in Table 4 in the chapter “Installing the hardware.” If not, power the Base Station with a plug-top power supply, move the RPI closer to the Base Station, or use two RPI power pairs if you were using only one. – There is a faulty Base Station or RPI. 3.
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Page 172 of 206 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting portable telephone problems When there is a problem with a portable telephone 1. Make sure the portable telephone is designed to be compatible with Meridian Companion. 2. Verify that the portable telephone is on and that the battery is not low. 3. Establish a radio connection to get dial tone. (Ensure that the portable telephone’s twinned desk telephone, if any, is idle.) 4. On a portable, press Ï . The display shows FEATURE LIST . 5.
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Troubleshooting Page 173 of 206 Table 40 : Troubleshooting portable telephones (continued) Problem Cause • link is established, but there is an overflow tone • WTN module from the Companion side is disabled or defective or failed • Meridian 1 TN or card is disabled, defective, or has failed • voice quality is poor • there is a portable telephone or system problem • calls are frequently dropped Solution • ask technical support for assistance in correcting the Companion or Meridian 1 problem • try ano
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Page 174 of 206 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting an alarm Table 41 : Alarm troubleshooting Alarm Alarm:10 Meaning Possible causes and actions All TCM devices, including the Administration Terminal, have been disconnected from the CMCC. This alarm is usually discovered after the problem has been corrected (because the Administration Terminal is nonfunctional while the alarm is active). If it occurs unexpectedly 1. Verify that the 25-pair cable connector is inserted properly. 2.
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Troubleshooting Page 175 of 206 Table 41 : Alarm troubleshooting (continued) Alarm Alarm:24 Meaning Possible causes and actions Wireless communication may be disabled the next time the system is powered up. This message occurs only at the end of System Reevaluation. It could be due to one of the following: • The system has fewer than four cells. • The system is brought online before all Base Stations are properly connected. • There is a break in the power or TCM connections to some Base Stations.
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Page 176 of 206 Troubleshooting Table 41 : Alarm troubleshooting (continued) Alarm Alarm:50-cc Meaning All Base Stations on card cc have become disconnected from the system for at least 1 minute. or Alarm:51-cc Possible causes and actions The MDF cable from the IPE slot containing CMRC has been disconnected. Reconnect the cable. Power to all Base Stations connected to the CMRC card has been lost (RPI is defective or disconnected). Check that the RPI is connected or replace defective RPI.
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Troubleshooting Page 177 of 206 Table 41 : Alarm troubleshooting (continued) Alarm Meaning Possible causes and actions Config warning Cards have been relocated and the system is disabled. See “Handling Meridian Companion exceptions” on page 160. Config failure Cards have not been reinstalled correctly in their original order and the system is disabled. See “Handling Meridian Companion exceptions” on page 160. Config ambiguous The system cannot recognize a card.
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Page 178 of 206 Troubleshooting Table 41 : Alarm troubleshooting (continued) Alarm Re-Eval recommended Meaning The Meridian Companion system has detected a possible need for System Reevaluation. Possible causes and actions This message displays when • a Base Station is replaced with a new Base Station • a Base Station loses power but the TCM port did not change Action is left to installer’s discretion.
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Troubleshooting Page 179 of 206 Understanding event messages Event messages appear as items in the Administration log or the Event/Alarm log. Most of these event messages appear during normal maintenance. An installer may view the event messages to diagnose a problem in the system. Each event is assigned a severity number. An S preceding this number (for example, S4), may appear in the event message. S1 has the lowest priority.
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Page 180 of 206 Troubleshooting Table 42 : Event messages in the Event/Alarm log (continued) Event code EVT305-ccuu2 Meaning A B2 channel radio (radio 2 in this case) cannot be synchronized because the B1 radio was disabled in maintenance. Both radios belonging to the Base Station (on port ccuu) will be disabled. The B1 radio must be operational to synchronize both radios of the Base Station with other radios in the system.
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Troubleshooting Page 181 of 206 Table 42 : Event messages in the Event/Alarm log (continued) Event code Meaning EVT850 Synchronization error. EVT851 This is a Base Station software diagnostic message. EVT882 A reevaluation has been initiated. It precedes the Re-eval in prog alarm in the Event/Alarm log. EVT887-01091 The reevaluation radio configuration software has encountered a problematic Base Station (on port 01091 in this case).
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Page 182 of 206 Troubleshooting events. If the same event number keeps appearing and is not described in Table 42 or Table 43, report it to your installer or distributor. 553-3601-220 Standard 4.
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Page 183 of 206 Appendix A: Programming overview Table 44 : Programming overview A. Configuration 1. Telephony Data B. Administration 1. Registration Dial delay Mstr Reg Enbl B03 Gain Values WTN Reg Status Side tone CMCC slot C. Maintenance 1. System Status Show WTN: Reg Locked: 32 WTN 2. Mobility Data Re-Evaluation Re-Eval status 2. User Options Radio loss hdlng 2. Card Status Show card: Change Default Re-Eval schedule Dflt: Change WTN: 3.
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Page 184 of 206 Appendix A: Programming overview Table 44 : Programming overview (continued) A. Configuration B. Administration System LID 3. Admin. set data Installer pswd 553-3601-220 Standard 4.00 November 1998 C. Maintenance 5. Evnt/Alrm Log 6.
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Page 185 of 206 Appendix B: Regulatory information Registration This telephone system is registered with Industry Canada based upon compliance with CS-03. Connection of the Meridian 1 system to the Public Switched Network is made through a standard network interface jack, which you can order from your telephone company. Safety The Meridian Companion system conforms to the requirements of Canadian Regulatory Standards as specified in CSA C22.2 No. 950-95.
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Page 186 of 206 Appendix B: Regulatory information CAUTION! The Meridian Companion Administration Terminal and Base Stations must not be used as off premises equipment. Installers should check the lightning surge arrestors at the cable entry point to the building with special attention to the grounding. Any problems should be reported to your telephone company in writing. Because Administration Terminals and Base Stations are not lightning protected, do not install them outside the building.
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Appendix B: Regulatory information Page 187 of 206 SHOCK! Install an AC lightning surge arrestor in the AC outlet that connects to the equipment. Electrical surges, typically lightning transients, are very destructive to terminal equipment connected to AC power sources. Equipment attachment limitations The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational, and safety requirements.
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Page 188 of 206 Appendix B: Regulatory information This equipment cannot be used on public coin phone service provided by the telephone company. Telecom compliance The Meridian Companion system meets CS-03 Issue 7 requirements for loop start Central Office interface. The system includes wireless Base Stations for the purpose of this paragraph. Telephone company notification You do not need to contact your telephone company before connecting a Meridian Companion system to the telephone network.
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Appendix B: Regulatory information Page 189 of 206 Interference causing equipment This class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations as detailed in document ICES-003. Operation of this equipment is subject to the two following conditions: 1. This equipment may not cause interference. 2. This equipment must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the equipment.
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Page 190 of 206 Appendix B: Regulatory information Privacy Privacy of communications may not be insured when using Companion Telephones. Twinning to a desktop telephone may negatively impact privacy. 553-3601-220 Standard 4.
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Page 191 of 206 List of terms Administration log The Administration log is a list of significant user initiated events, for example, Configuration sessions (during which a change was made), invalid password attempts, and password changes. This log holds a maximum of 10 events, and should be checked and cleared periodically. Administration programming Administration programming includes setting registration permission, user options, time and date, and passwords.
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Page 192 of 206 List of terms CDS See Companion Diagnostic Software. cell The area covered by one or more radios in close proximity. One or more cells make up the coverage area. Cell sizes vary with layout and building architecture. cell boundary value The minimum acceptable signal strength value (from a particular Base Station) specified for radio coverage. During site planning, this value is used to locate the outer edge of the coverage area for each cell (see Receive Signal Strength Indicator reading).
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List of terms Page 193 of 206 • When the voice traffic in a given cell is high, the CSC radio may be used as a traffic radio. • The CSC radios are allocated randomly at startup. • If a CSC radio is disconnected, the system chooses another radio at that cell center to be the CSC radio. Companion Diagnostic Software (CDS) Provides access to real-time and historical radio performance on the Meridian Companion system.
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Page 194 of 206 List of terms Directory Number A number that can be assigned to a single telephone or to multiple telephones, for example, a portable telephone and a wireline. See TN. DN See Directory Number. event message Event messages are stored in the Event/Alarm log and displayed on the Administration Terminal during a Maintenance session. They record a variety of events and activities in the Meridian Companion system.
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List of terms Page 195 of 206 ISM Incremental software management. Permits precise definition of user capacity and coverage. LID See System LID. M7310 terminal See Administration Terminal. Main Distribution Frame Frame-mounted BIX modules that crossconnect Meridian 1 terminations. All Meridian Companion wiring connects to the Meridian 1 system through a Main Distribution Frame.
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Page 196 of 206 List of terms Companion operation and programming. PC Personal computer. portables The Companion portable is a battery-powered, pocket-size portable telephone. Meridian Companion can support up to 480 portable telephones depending on card configuration. Primary protector A voltage surge protector connected between each line conductor and ground located where telecommunications conductors enter a building structure. Programming The setting of various characteristics of the system.
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List of terms Page 197 of 206 Remote power interconnect (RPI) An interface providing remote power for the Base Stations. Each RPI can power up to 8 or 16 Base Stations. RPI See remote power interconnect. RSSI Receive Signal Strength Indicator. Secondary protector A series-connected overcurrent protector, with optional voltage surge protection, located between a primary protector and the equipment.
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Page 198 of 206 List of terms 553-3601-220 Standard 4.
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206 Page 199 of 206 Index A activating new system 97 adjusting contrast Administration Terminal 77 contrast level 77 Administration log checking recent alarms 138 checking repetitions 138 checking time 138 entering 137 erasing 137 , 139 event messages 137 recording messages 137 Administration password changing 93 default 93 erasing 94 recording 94 unauthorized access 93 Administration programming changing the password 93 ending a session 78 entering a password 77 entering a session 77 Master Registration
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Page 200 of 206 Index Impedance 35 Maximum length 38, 42 Co-axial cable Maximum length 37 Indoor directional external antenna Illustration 36 Installing an 36 Indoor omni-directional external antenna Illustration 38 Installing an 37 Installing 35 –42 Lightning surge arrestor Illustration 41 Installing a 41 Lightning surge protector 35 Outdoor omni-directional external antenna Illustration 40 Installation 39 Lightning protection 39 antenna external 35 antenna setting System Reevaluation 140 antenna type cha
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Index Page 201 of 206 floor plan 100 identifying for a radio 101 not assigned 101 viewing 100 cell boundary value and RSSI 100 high-power mode 100 low-power mode 100 cell center 100 changing Installer password 92 system date 91 system time 90 changing defaults B03 gain values 81, 82 Delay to Dial 81 side tone 81, 83 telephony data 81 changing the LID 88 CMCC checking status 79 connecting a Base Station 80 replacing 158 CMLC adding to system 148–150 checking status 79 CMRC adding to system 148–150 checking
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Page 202 of 206 Index LID values 89 entering password Administration programming 77 Configuration programming 77 Installer programming 77 erasing system data 72 event Administration log 137 severity number 134, 137 event messages reporting 139 troubleshooting 179 Event/Alarm log checking recent alarms 135 checking repetitions 136 checking time 135 entering 135 erasing events 134 erasing the log 136 recording messages 134 exception nonrecoverable inconsistency 161 recoverable inconsistency 161 expansion car
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Index Page 203 of 206 cards 167 system 166 LID changing 88 default 88 setting 88 LID values entering 89 valid 89 Lightning surge arrestor Illustration 41 Installing 41–42 lightning surge arrestor installing 35, 186 Lightning surge protector (see Antenna) 35 local power Base Station 32 logical identifer (LID) see LID low-power mode cell boundary value 100 M maintenance Administration Terminal 74 maintenance cable 157 Maintenance programming Administration log 137 alarm messages 134 card states 128 card stat
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Page 204 of 206 Index installing 12 mounting 32 polarity 29 port address and cards 79 portable telephone and changing LID 88 configuring using X11 releases 104 displaying RSSI 99 LID 88 losing a link 115 making calls 122 measuring directed RSSI 122 receiving calls 122 registration 119 Registration password 94 replacing 122 side tone 83 system time and date 90 Transfer on Radio loss 115 troubleshooting 172 power interruption troubleshooting 165 power supply connector position of 32 programming Feature butto
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Index Page 205 of 206 ROM card replacing 155 System Reevaluation 155 RPI and polarity 29 BIX connector board 27 cabling to Base Station 26 DC backup power 31 installing 16–24 mounting 24 output connections 28 powering down 30 powering up 30 replacing 158 troubleshooting 170 upgrading 21 , 31 wiring 26 RPI configurations large installations 19 small installations 18 RPI power 80 RPI power unit replacing 159 RSSI and cell boundary value 99 observing 99 RSSI measurements 100 S searching using navigation butto
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Page 206 of 206 Index recoverable inconsistency 161 system states 127 system time 90 system time and date when to reset 90 T TCM connections and polarity 17 TCM device states 133 TCM port 81 TCM status checking device status 132 checking device types 132 device firmware 132 device software 132 displaying TCM 81 entering device number 132 telephony data B03 gain values 81, 83 changing defaults 81 defaults 81 Delay to Dial 81 programming 81 side tone 81, 83 terminal number (TN) configuring for portable 105 T
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