User`s guide

Section 360−381−C02
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1. GENERAL
1.1 Document Purpose
This document describes how to use the Charles 360-80 Intelligent Channel Bank (ICB) Craft Terminal to monitor
and provision a local system.
Note: This document’s issue number follows the equipment issue number of the T1 controller unit with SNMP
(T1-S).
1.2 Software Function
Use this software to manage a single ICB shelf. This interface will not allow the user to communicate with any
ICB system other than the one it is connected to. This interface uses standard VT-100 emulation software on a
PC to provision, control and monitor the 360-80 ICB.
1.3 Features
 Provision all the cards in the local ICB through on-screen menus
 Performance monitoring data and testing capabilities
1.4 Reference Documents
 Network Management System And ICB Management System Software User’s Guide
(LT360-381-S02)
 360−80 SNMP Network Node Manager (NNM) Setup Guide (LT360-381-N02)
 3603−81 T1 Controller with SNMP (LT360-381-202)
 3608−80 Secondary T1 Unit (LT360-880-202)
2. GETTING STARTED
2.1 Requirements
 VT100 terminal or personal computer running communications software
 9600 baud rate
 8-bit, no parity, 1 stop bit
 RJ11 adaptor to PC terminal
2.2 Connecting to the ICB
Using a 9-pin to RJ11 adaptor (PN 03-200542-0), connect the ASCII terminal or PC serial port (COM1 or COM2)
to the jack labeled MGMT on the front of the T1 controller. See the documentation for the T1-S card for instruc-
tions.
2.3 Terminal Emulation Communication Software
When using terminal emulation communication software, such as Hyperterminal, the following settings should be
established from the pull-down menu:
 File  Properties  Settings  Terminal Keys
 File  Properties  Settings  Emulation  ANSI
2.4 Starting the Craft Terminal Interface
Use the following steps to start the software and log in to the system: