FECO COMMS # 54

	FECO:	COMMS # 54
	MODIFICATION NO:	N/A
	PRODUCT:	DCE FAXBOX 3/30 & UNIFAX
	SUB-ASSEMBLY:	N/A
	ESTIMATED MAN HOURS:	N/A
	CLASS OF CHANGE:	MANDATORY
	REASON FOR CHANGE:	INTRODUCTION OF NEW MODEM FOR UNIFAX
	RELATED FECO/AB	FECO COMMS # 13

1. INTRODUCTION
   This is to introduce the DCE Faxbox 3/30 as the new modem for use with UniFax, part of UniComms on UniVision.

   The Faxbox 3/30 supercedes the Worldport and Mistral ranges.

   Faxbox 3/30 units must not be replaced by Worldport/Mistral units or vice versa.

2. UNIFAX
   UniFax is a facility that allows direct transmissions of a fax from the UniVision system.
   The product consists of UniVision resident software and the Intelligent Fax Modem connected to a system port and to any phone socket. The phone socket does not have to be on a dedicated outside line but may be on an internal system.
   The fax modem used is a DCE Faxbox 3/30.
   
   Features include-
• Auto configuration modem (it doesn’t need setting up) hardware box,
  approx. 308 X 280 X 67 mm.
• Simple to interface with Merchant, allows a fax to be sent from any keyboard.
• Auto Dial / redial
• Group Transmissions
• Simple Line Graphics capability allowing customised logos.
• Priority Levels, enabling faxes to be sent automatically at certain times or at cheap rate telephone times.
• Requires UniComms V 1.4 or above which is in UniVisions V 6.0.15 or later.
• Ability to transmit only
• Not compatible with Surefax
• Can only be connected to an RTC, RIO or I/08+ port.
• It cannot be connected to a Comm Port or MTS/MTA, or Jetstream.
  
  
3. DCE FAXBOX 3/30

3.1 Front View

front lamps left to right
Host A red on when connected to active host
Host B red on when connected to active host
Power green on when power is to the unit
Active red on when sending
Line 2 red on when connected to active BT line
Line 1 red on when connected to active BT line

Do not use Function or Reset Buttons

 

3.2 MEC Identity FAXBOX-3/30

3.3 Current firmware revision F300 1.3


3.4 Rear View (on the next page)



4. SPECIFICATION
   
   4.1 Telephony Interfaces

   PSTN Port

   Full autodial (DTMF only) and selective auto-answer operation. Send and receive MH/MR/MMR compressed data at all speeds up to 33,600 bps compatible with V21/V27ter/V29/V33/V17/V34 super G3 & ITU-T Group 3 facsimile Error Correction Mode (ECM). Auto speed select with auto fallback and force slow speed option. Carrier detect threshold. International dial and busy tone detection. Inbound DTMF (not V34)/DDI* decoding and Caller Display Services*, including CLI. Audible line monitor.

   4.2 Data Interfaces

   Host Port

   Full duplex asynchronous data to 115,000 bps, compatible with V24 and RS232C, using dual 9 way 'D' type connectors. Hardware or software flow control with true hardware flow control option. Secondary application level software flow control. Fully transparent protocol suitable for text, graphics and control functions.

   Network Port

   10 BaseT & 10/100 BaseT Ethernet network port, TCP/IP protocol stack with support for Telnet configuration and user programmable application port. Inbound routing of faxes to specified IP number. User programmable IP number, subnet mask and gateway number.

   Monitor printer

   Parallel data compatible with IEEE 1284, using a type 'C' miniature 36 way connector. Data format compatible with Epson 8 and 24 bit graphics printers.

   4.3 Functionality

   Code Conversion

   Outgoing data are converted to compressed ITU-T Group 3 fax format from mixed text and graphics input. Full international ASCII character set, with support for additional optional sets. Compatible with LX800 features, including bold, underline, italics etc. Selectable character and line spacing. Graphic logo merge or form overlay. Automatic pagination to A4/unlimited. Coarse or fine resolution. Incoming data is converted from compressed ITU-T Group 3 fax format to DCE standard T4 graphics for further processing by the host.

   General

   Fax buffer memory expansible from 4MB to 32 MB. Program, fonts and logos in flash memory, expansible to 8 MB. Graphics, logos and fonts may be updated during normal operation. Front panel function switches and LED indicators to control and monitor host and line activity. Real time clock on board.

   4.4 Physical Characteristics

   Dimensions
   Desktop Model: 305x280x67mm
   Rackmount: 1U slot height x 380mm deep for standard 19" rackmount chassis

   Weight
   Desktop Model: 4 kg approx.
   Rackmount: 10 kg approx.

   Operating Conditions
   0⁰C to 45⁰C up to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)

   Power Supply
   Mains supply: Universal input 90-240V~
   Heat dissipation: 10 w/hr max

   4.5 Approvals

   FaxBox 3/30 complies with relevant international safety standards (including EN41003, EN60950, UL, CE) * and holds national telecoms approvals inc. Euro TBR21 in an ever increasing number of countries worldwide. For a current list, please contact DCE or its distributors.

   *Specifications may vary according to country of operation and local PTT requirements.
   

5. CONFUSION ZONE

   MentorFax/UniFax (pre 21^st Century) uses Worldport 24+ or Palmtop, Mistral 24 or 144 modems.
   
   New UniFax uses DCE Faxbox 3/30 with UniComms v1.4 in UniVision 6.0.15 or later
   

   Ufax, used with Charisma uses MTL1432, MTL2834, FAXBOX 30 or FAXBOX2/30.
   
   DO NOT SWAP OR MIX ANY OF THE ABOVE MODEMS BETWEEN THE THREE GROUPS
   

6. SEQUENCE FOR INSTALLATION
   
   Action Responsibility

   Ensure site preparation complete Sales/CSS

   Receive faxbox from DCE GDC

   Put RJ11 to BT adaptor with faxbox. Production/GDC
   Put Cable Type JS with faxbox Production/GDC

   Set speed from 115200 to 9600 Beauchief Hall

   Load customer templates Beauchief Hall

   Deliver to customer GDC

Install on customer site Field Service



7. SITE PREPARATION

   Customer Service Supervisors are to ascertain the following:

   Whether tone or pulse dialing is in use.

   Whether a prefix is necessary,

   If yes, what is it.

   If prefix is necessary, is a pause required after the prefix.

   Position of the mains socket.

   The position of the telephone jack point, is it standard BT LJU?

   What type of system port connection is required; RTC, RIO, I/08+ etc
   together with the interface cable length.

   RTC to Faxbox 3/30 Cable type JS

   RIO to Faxbox 3/30 Cable type JS

   I/08+ to Faxbox 3/30 Cable type JS

   Comm port to Faxbox 3/30 Cable type JX – for set up purposes only

   VDU to Faxbox 3/30 Cable type JY – for set up purposes only

8. PRE INSTALLATION
   The Faxboxes BT connection is an RJ11 to RJ11 cable only so an RJ11 to BT adaptor is required.
   This is available from Farnell page 878 RJ11/BT Plug Adaptor 446-622 at cost of £4.50

   The Faxbox 3/30 is supplied from DCE (the manufacturer) with its serial port set to a speed of 155200. The first thing that must happen is that the port must be set to 9600, this can be done using a compatible VDU or PC. If using a PC then DCE software is required, which is available from Technical Services at Linford Wood. Set the PC or VDU port to 115200, and use the following commands to reset the speed to 9600.
   
   ^p (shifted 6 then a lower case p) to enter setups.
   Faxbox 3 –Setup OK is the faxbox response.
   HBD=O (all upper case, including alpha O) to set the speed to 9600
   OK is the faxbox response.
   SAV=Y to save the setting
   OK is the faxbox response.
   ^t (shifted 6 then a lower case t) to exit setups.
   Exiting setup is the faxbox response.
   
   Other commands
   ^v (shifted 6 then a lower case v) to display setups.
   F300 FAXBOX 3: F300 1.3 FAXBOX 3 is the faxbox response.
   
   ^V (shifted 6 then an upper case V to display setups.
   F300 FAXBOX 3: R288F DCE is the faxbox response.
   
   Customer customised templates can be used, and at present these will be loaded prior to install by Roy Leigh’s department at Beauchief Hall (Shane Whinfrey)
   The faxbox is to be tested.

   Ensure that the UniFax software is loaded onto the system. (Refer to O.S. Support for advice if necessary).

   Ensure the port is set for 9600, 8, NONE,

   Check the fax set up on system. (Para 10. As necessary).

   Send a test fax to a working fax machine, using both the 80 and 132 column modes. (See para 11).

   Check that the test transmissions have been correctly received.

   A sample test fax is shown on pages 9 & 10.

   Recording Action

   Complete all documentation

9. ON SITE HARDWARE INSTALLATION

   Test that the phone line works by using a telephone.

   Unpack the DCE FAXBOX 3/30 UniFax.

   Connect the BT lead between the telephone jack and the Faxbox, using the lead and adaptor.

   Connect the Faxbox to cable type JS, and then connect the cable to the system.

   Ensure the port is set to 9600 NP.

   Switch the power on and check that the power LED lights.

10. ON SITE FAX SET UP

    This will only enable the UniFax facility.

    At logon prompt Enter FAX <CR>

    At > Enter FMENU

    From the Main Menu select the FILE MAINTENANCE option.
    Use 8 and 2 on the numeric keypad to move the cursor.

    From the menu select the PORT MAINTENANCE option.

The system will display:	Enter:
1) Port Number	port number or ESC to exit
2) Connection Type	FX
3) Baud rate	(no entry) <CR>
4) Modem type	DCE 8700
5) Hang up call type	<CR>
6) Dial type	T or D Tone or Dial
7) Speaker setting	setting 0 to 2
8) Exchange prefix	prefix or <CR>
9) Pause after prefix	Y or N or <CR>
Prompt:                       OPTION	Enter Y

From the FILE MAINTENANCE MENU select the CONFIGURATION MAINTENANCE option.

The system will display:	Enter:
1) Auto journal print	Y
2) Print Queue Fax Journal	Printer queue no.
3) Max Journal entries before print	50
4) Transmission failure limit	3

Prompt: OPTION Enter number (1-4) to change option

Y to accept

ESC to exit.

Configure as necessary.

From the Main menu select the FAX BOX CONTROLLER option.

From the displayed menu select START FAXBOX CONTROLLER.

The system will prompt CONFIRM Enter either Y or N.

From the Menu select the MONITOR FAX BOX option.

Ensure that the UniFax port is set to 9600, 8, NONE.

ON SITE MENTORFAX TEST

From the main menu select the SEND FAX option.

The system will be display: Enter:

1) Filename	COMMS, FAXES
2) Item	ENG.TEST
3) Format	D
4) Supress item id
5) Supress line number
6) Font	0
*** 7) Compression	Y or N (Y = 132 N = 80)
8) Group	<CR>
9) Destination	<CR>
**10) Fax number	number
11) Priority	0
12) B/g Item	ENG.LOGO
13) On first page	Y
14)On remaining pages	Y
15) Retain hold file	N

NOTE *** Send 2 test faxes, one with and one without compression.

NOTE*** n = the number of the fax machine to which the test is being sent.

(The Test Fax should be sent to an Area Office or other working fax machine as designated by the Production Manager or Area Supervisor).

NOTE ENG. TEST is 2 pages with standard heading and logo. Sample on pages 9 & 10.

The system will Prompt OPTION Enter Y to send fax.

Then Enter ESC to exit.

From the Main Menu select the FAX BOX CONTROLLER option.

Monitor controller to view it processing the test fax.

The display will be updated periodically.

From the Main Menu select the JOURNAL AND QUEUE MONITOR option.

From the Main menu select the QUEUE MANAGEMENT option.

Selected test item should be highlighted.

NOTE that the display is a snapshot, and is not updated.

When the queue indicates that both test faxes have been sent, contact the remote site and check that they have been received correctly. Samples shown on page 9 and 10.

UniFax has now be installed and tested.

Recording Action

Complete all relevant documentation.

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