User`s guide

Section 360−381−S02
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10. VERSION
Select to see the version of ICB software installed.
11. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
If technical assistance is required, contact Charles Industries’ Technical Services Center at:
847-806-8500
847-806-8556 (FAX)
800-607-8500
[e-mail] (e-mail)
12. APPENDIX A—APPLICATIONS
This section describes procedures which require settings to be made at more than one dialog box in the software.
12.1 Local ICB to Remote ICB Communication in SF Mode
The following procedure sets up a single channel for the NMS to communicate with remote 360-80 ICBs. This
procedure is only necessary when ESF framing is NOT being used. Perform this procedure from the local ICB
over the T1 line.
12.1.1. Switching from ESF to SF Framing
To establish communication from the local ICB to the remote ICB when using SF framing, one of the T1 time slots
must be allocated for communication from the local ICB to the remote ICB.
12.1.1.1 Verify a Time Slot that is not Allocated
Step Action
1. Open the ICB software for the local ICB.
2. Select Settings " Time Slot Allocation.
3. Verify that an open time slot exists (time slot box not green). If all time slot boxes are green, select De-
lete and then select a chassis slot to disconnect from the time slot (both the Chassis Slot box and the
Time Slot box will be dark).
4. Close the dialog box.
5. Open the ICB software for the remote ICB.
6. Perform steps 2−4 above, selecting the same time slot you selected for the local ICB.
12.1.1.2 Configure for “Occupy One Channel” in SF Format
Step Action
1. Open the ICB software for the remote ICB.
2. Select Settings " Set T1 Parameter to open the primary T1 card parameters.
3. Under Remote Control Method, select Occupy One Channel.
4. Select the Modify, and select the channel to use for communication. The channel must not be in use.
5. Under Frame Format, select SF.
6. Under Automatic Detect Mode, select NO.
7. Click OK to close the T1 Parameter dialog box. Both the local ICB and the remote ICBs will display AR
(alarm).