MEGAPLEX-2100 Module

VC-6
6-Channel PCM Voice Module

DESCRIPTION ! Off-Premises Extension (OPX),

where a local telephone on the
• The VC-6 voice module supports PBX can be connected to an
toll-quality voice transmission. off-premises telephone, by
Voice signals are digitized using dialing only an extension
PCM (in compliance with ITU-T number assigned to the
G.711 standards), enabling up to off-premises telephone
30 voice channels to be (see Figure 3);
transmitted over an E1 link, or ! Private Line, Automatic
24 voice channels over a T1 link. Ringdown (PLAR, also referred
to as Hot Line), where two
• Encoding and decoding are in full telephones are connected
compliance with ITU-T directly via the E1/T1 link. When
requirements G.712, G.713 and a telephone on one side goes
G.714. Voice channel off-hook, the other telephone
companding is user-selectable for rings;
A-Law or µ-Law.
! Direct connection to a 2-wire
• Each PCM voice channel is telephone in PSTN applications
allocated a timeslot on the link in (see Figure 4).
a DS-0 compatible format. This
VC-6/FXO interface supporting
permits voice channel switching in
loop-start signaling for direct
FEATURES systems based on digital
connection to PBX extension lines.
cross-connect (DACS).
VC-6/FXO works opposite a
• Supports six analog voice • The following interface versions corresponding VC-6/FXS at the
channels are available for the VC-6 remote Megaplex-2100, for
modules: connection to the remote
• Fits into any MP-2100/2104 extension.
I/O slot VC-6/E&M for supporting different
types of E&M signaling: Additionally, VC-6/FXO modules
• PCM encoded voice EIA RS-464 Types I, II, III and V can be used in PSTN applications,
transmission, using A-Law or (British Telecom SSDC5). Both similar to those of VC-6/FXS
µ-Law companding 2-wire and 4-wire lines are modules (see Figure 4).
supported (user-selectable). This • VC-6 supports four signaling
• Supports three interface interface is typically used for
options: operation modes:
connection of tie lines between
! 2-wire or 4-wire E&M PBXs (see Figure 1).
! Channel Associated Signaling

! 2-wire FXS (CAS) transmitted in timeslot 16,

! 2-wire FXO Alternatively, VC-6/E&M can be compatible with ITU-T Rec.
used to connect analog PBXs, via G.704 (available for E1 links
• Supports different signaling the Megaplex-2100’s main link, to only);
operation modes and digital (E1/T1) PBX systems (see ! In-band “Robbed Bit

signaling profiles Figure 2). Multiframe” (RBMF) signaling

transfer. This method is
• Soft gain control for both VC-6/FXS interface for supporting
compatible with ITU-T
receive and transmit levels loop-start signaling for direct
connection to a 2-wire telephone Rec. G.704 and AT&T
• Optional in-band signaling lines in either of the following Pub. 43801, and is generally
with A-Law encoded applications: used with µ-law companding
channels (the method is proprietary for E1
links);
• Configuration settings via
terminal or network
management system

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VC-6
6-Channel PCM Voice Module
! Proprietary “Robbed Bit Frame” Note: VC-6/FXS modules can operate with
• All operating parameters (except
(RBF) signaling, which avoids the any power input between -20 to -56 VDC.
This will be sufficient for supporting most
E&M signaling type) are
need for multiframe configurable via a terminal
applications. However, using input less
synchronization. RBF allocates interface, or via the RADview-PC
than the nominal -48 VDC will shorten the
the least significant bit of each range of the loop span. For example, and RADview-HPOV
channel to its own signaling -24 VDC input will only support loop Management Systems.
information. This proprietary spans that do not exceed 1 km (0.6 mile).
method allows a Megaplex • Diagnostic features include local
system to transmit 31 voice • The VC-6/E&M module supports digital loopback towards the local
channels on each E1 link (when the EIA RS-464 Type I signaling user equipment and remote
using G.732N framing); standard without the need for an analog loopback towards the
external DC power supply. For the remote user equipment. Test tone
! No Signaling (VC-6/E&M only).
other types of signaling standards, injection of 1 kHz, 0 dBm0
• To provide ring and feed voltages, the internal -12 VDC provided by towards the remote equipment is
FXS interface modules require a the chassis is sufficient for also available. Additionally, LED
-48 VDC source. This power can connection to most PBX systems. channel activity indicators are
be provided from an external provided on the module panel.
For full support of Types II, III and
Ringer-2000 power supply unit or
Ringer-2100R module. The feed
V (BT SSDC5) signaling standards, • For the VC-6/E&M modules, all
a -48 VDC power source is channels terminate in a single
and ring voltages are distributed to
required. To connect the 50-pin female TELCO connector.
the modules via the internal
-48 VDC, VC-6/E&M must be For the VC-6/FXS and VC-6/FXO
voltage bus of the chassis. (See
ordered with an optional 3-pin modules, each of the six channels
separate data sheet for Ringers
connector on the module panel. terminate in a separate 6-pin
ordering information.)
RJ-11 connector.
• Gain control is soft-adjustable for
both the receive and transmit
direction, enabling easy
installation in all environments.
APPLICATIONS

Figure 1. VC-6/E&M Connecting Six Tie Lines Between PBXs

Figure 2. Conversion Between Analog PBX and Digital PBX

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VC-6
6-Channel PCM Voice Module

SPECIFICATIONS Level adjustment (soft-selectable): • FXS Interface Characteristics

E&M: TX: +8 to -17 dBm Signaling method:
• Number of Voice Channels RX: +2 to -23 dBm EIA RS-464 loop-start
Six FXS: TX: +8 to -13 dBm On-Hook/Off-Hook threshold:
RX: +2 to -17 dBm (Vin =-20 VDC to -56 VDC)
• Voice Encoding Technique 3V to 80% Vin between Tip
FXO: TX: +7 to -18 dBm
PCM (per ITU-T G.711 and and Ring at Off-Hook state,
RX: +1 to -23 dBm
PUB-43801), µ-law or A-law Higher than 83% Vin between Tip
Steps: 1 dB (±0.15 dB), nominal
• Bandwidth Requirement Signal to total distortion and Ring at On-Hook state
64 kbps (one timeslot) per (G.712, G.713 method 2): Feed current:
enabled channel 0 to -30 dBm0: (with Ringer)
• Analog Interface better than 33 dB 22 mA (±10%)
+3 to -45 dBm0: Ringer:
Line type:
better than 22 dB 86 VRMS (when providing 4 REN or
E&M: 4-wire or 2-wire
Idle channel noise: less) to 45 VRMS (when providing
(soft-selectable)
better than -65 dBm0 12 REN max), 20 Hz (±10%)
FXS, FXO: 2-wire
(+20 dBrnc) Overload protected,
ITU-T standards:
Transformer isolation: 1500 VRMS 1 second ON, 3 seconds OFF
2-wire: G.713
4-wire: G.712, G.714 • E&M Interface Characteristics
• Analog Parameters Signaling method (user-selectable):
Nominal level: 0 dBm EIA RS-464 Type I;
Nominal impedance: 600Ω EIA RS-464 Types II, III, and
Return loss at 300 to 3400 Hz: V (British Telecom SSDC5) using
better than 20 dB -12 VDC in place of -48 VDC
Frequency response (Ref:1020 Hz): Note: For full support of Types II, III,
±0.5 dB, at 300 to 3000 Hz and V (SSDC5) signaling standards, a
-48 VDC supply is required.
±1.1 dB, at 250 to 3400 Hz

Figure 3. Typical OPX Application for VC-6/FXS and VC-6/FXO Modules

Figure 4. Typical PSTN Application for VC-6/FXS Modules

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VC-6
6-Channel PCM Voice Module

• FXO Interface Characteristics • Diagnostics ORDERING

Signaling method: ! Local digital loopback for each
EIA RS-464 loop-start channel, towards the local user MP-2100-VC-6/*
DC impedance: equipment 6-channel PCM voice module for
Off-Hook: ! Remote analog loopback for
MP-2100/2104
100Ω at 100 mA feed, each channel, towards the
230Ω at 25 mA feed remote user equipment * Specify voice interface:
On-Hook: above 1 MΩ ! 1 kHz, 0 dBm0 test tone inject E&M for E&M interface
Ring detector: for one channel at a time, FXS for FXS interface
20 kΩ @ 20 Hz, 70 VRMS towards the remote user
Detection: equipment FXO for FXO interface
>20 VRMS, 17 to 25 Hz Note: FXS interfaces require a -48 VDC
• Indicators source for feed and ring voltages. Certain
No detection: (per channel) E&M applications may also require -48 VDC.
<5 VRMS
E&M: E-lead, M-lead The -48 VDC can be supplied by a
• End-to-End Signaling FXS: Remote Call, Local Off-Hook Ringer-2100R or Ringer-2000. See separate
T1: FXO: Ring Detect, Ringer data sheet for details and ordering
! Robbed Bit Multiframe signaling: Remote Off-Hook information.
667 samples per second with D4; • Connectors (-48 VDC-powered chassis, or AC-powered
333 samples per second with ESF MP-2104 chassis with built-in ringer option,
! Robbed Bit Frame (proprietary)
E&M:
will not require a Ringer.)
Single 50-pin female TELCO
signaling: 8000 samples per (for all channels)
second
! No Signaling (VC-6/E&M only)
FXS, FXO:
Six 6-pin RJ-11 CBL-VC16
E1: (one per channel) Octopus cable with six RJ-45 male
! Channel Associated Signaling
• Configuration connectors, for connecting the
per ITU-T G.704 para. 3.3.32 VC-6/E&M’s single 50-pin female
! Robbed Bit Multiframe signaling
Programmable via terminal
interface or RADview TELCO connector directly to user
for up to 31 PCM channels on
E1 link (proprietary for E1): Management Systems equipment. Cable length is 2m (6 ft).
500 samples per second
! Robbed Bit Frame (proprietary)

signaling: 8000 samples per

second
! No Signaling (VC-6/E&M only)

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