FECO COMMS # 51

FECO:

COMMS # 51

MODIFICATION NO:

N/A

PRODUCT:

DCE FAXBOX 2/30 & EXISTING FAXBOX 30

SUB-ASSEMBLY:

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ESTIMATED MAN HOURS:

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CLASS OF CHANGE:>

INFORMATIONAL

REASON FOR CHANGE:

INTRODUCTION OF NEW PRODUCT

RELATED FECO/AB

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INTRODUCTION OF THE DCE FAXBOX 2/30 & SETUPS FOR THE FAXBOX 30

  1. NOTE:

          Throughout this FECO a SPACE in a string is shown by a Ñ .

          All other spaces are purely cosmetic.

  1. INTRODUCTION:

    This is to introduce the DCE fax box 2/30 fax modem for use with Ufax only.

    Ufax must be version 3.3 or above,

    The Faxbox 2/30 supersedes the Faxbox 30 and is part of a family of products which may eventually include the Faxbox 2/60, 3/30 and 3/60. Details of the other Faxboxes will be issued as they become available.

    The 2130 can be used in place of Faxbox 30 of vice verca

    This FECO will detail the setup for the new Faxbox 2/30 and existing Faxbox 30 only.

  2. FEATURES: FAXBOX 2/30 & 2/60

    3.1 PSTN Port

    Full autodial (DTMF or pulse) and selective auto-answer operation. Send and receive MH/MR/MMR compressed data at all speeds up to 14,400 bps compatible withV21/V27ter?V29/V33V17 ITU-T Group 3 facsimile Error Correction Mode (ECM). Auto speed select with auto fallback and force slow speed option. Programmable output power, carrier detect threshold and cable equalisation. International dial and busy tone detection. Inbound DTMF/DDI* decoding and Caller Display Services*, including CLI. Audible line monitor.

    3.2 Auxiliary PSTN Port

    Series connection* to PSTN suitable for phone or fax machine.

    3.3 Host port

    Full duplex asynchronous data of 115,200 bps, compatible with V24/28 and RS232C, using a 25 way 'D' type connector. Hardware or software flow control. Secondary application level sofware flow control. Fully transparent protocol suitable for text, graphics and control funcitons.

    3.4 Monitor Printer (2/60 only)

    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.

    3.5 Code Conversion

    Outgoing data are converted to compressed ITU-T Group 3 fax format form mixed text and graphics input. Full international 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/US letter. Coarse or fine resolution. Incoming data are converted from compressed ITU-T group 3 fax format to DCE standard T4 graphics for further processing by the host.

    3.6 Call Management (2/60 only)

    Call storage area for 256KB (expansible to 4MB) data protected during power failure.

    Configurable retry profiles, allowing interval and maximum attempts to be defined. Full journal logging of all host and line activity.

    3.7 General

    Based on DCE FaxBox technology. Fax buffer memory expansible from 512KB to 2MB. Program, fonts and logos in flash memory, expansible to 8MB. Graphics logos and fonts may be undated during normal operation. Front panel function switches and LED indicators to control and monitor host and line activity. Real time clock on board.

    3.8 Dimensions, Weight, Environmental requirements

    Dimensions: 305 x 280 x 67mm

    Weight: 4kg approx.

    Operating Conditions: 0°C to 45°C, up to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)

    3-9 Power Supply

    Box input: 18VAC, 9VA

    Mains adaptor: 100-120VAC or 200-250VAC, 50/60Hz

    Heat dissipation: 30 BTU/hour

    3-10 Approvals (2/30)

    Faxbox 2/60 complies with relevant international safety standards (including EN41003, EN60950, UL, CE)* and holds PTT approvals in an ever increasing number of countries worldwide.

  3. MEC IDENTITY

    The mec identity is:-

    New faxbox BML-FAXBOX-2/30
    BML-FAXBOX-2/60
    Old faxbox BML-FAXBOX-30

    Future faxbox BML-FAXBOX-3/30 not yet released details will be issued later
    BML-FAXBOX-3/60

  4. CONFIGURATION

    The faxbox may be configured when connected directly to:-

    A serial port

    A terminal server port (e.g. MTS)

    A VDU

  5. SERIAL PORT CONFIGURATION

    6.1 From the tty prompt

    cu Ñ - ltty02 will display CONNECTED then enter:-

    ^p to enter set-up mode press "^" + "p" (NOT Control+P) then NO

    DEF=Y to default settings

    *? Will echo all parameters

    ^K will return current identity of Faxbox.

    6.2 To echo the value of a parameter e.g. CSI for the site name

    CSI? e.g. CSI=BML

    6.3 To change the value of a parameter e.g. TBN=C (remove top DCE banner)

    TBN=C

    TBN? To check that the value has changed

    6.4 Suggested values to be set

    Do not press <CR > the values will not be echoed onto the screen

    6.5 For faxbox 30

    FLC=B Set Xon/Xoff flow control

    TBN=C Turn off DCE Top banner (TBN=A to keep Top banner)

    BBN=C Turn off DCE Bottom banner (BBN=A to keep Bottom banner)

    RDF=B Set Group 3 fax mode

    DPD=A Set Tone dialling (DPD=B to set Pulse dialling)

    DTD=A Do not wait for dial tone (DTD=B wait for dial tone before dialing)

    CSI= enter the site name, pad with spaces to max 30 characters

    6. 6.6 Settings for Faxbox 2/30

    FsLC=B set Xon Xoff flow control

    TBN=C Turn off DCE Top Banner

    BBN-C Turn off DCE Bottom Banner

    SML=H Set system messages to highest level

    DPD=A Set tone dialing (DPD=B to set pulse dialing)

    DTD=A Do not wait for tone dial

    LMN=A Turn off internal speaker (=B on when connecting, =C on all time)

    CSI= Enter site name, 30 spaces max.

    6.7 SAV=Y Set save settings flag

    6.8 to exit set-up mode

    ^t To exit set-up mode press "^" + "t" (NOT Control + T)

    then press <CR> key

    then ~ to exit cu connection

    6.9 Power Faxbox off then ON

6.10 Alternative ways to enter setup from ufax

    from # su super user

    cd Ñ /usr/lib/ufax/bin

    ./ufxtalk Ñ DCEI <CR>

    to close connection press <CR > ~.

    6.11 Problems when using cu command

    When using cu Ñ –1 command

    Edit the file /usr/lib/uucp/Devices

    Add the following line to the end of the file

    direct tty??? – 9600 (replace ??? with port no eg. ttyi01.)

    Make sure device file has rw permissions ( chmod Ñ +rw Ñ /dev/tty??? )

  1. TERMINAL SERVER PORT CONFIGURATION

    7.1 These are the Differences to details in para 6, as this uses ufxtalk

Enter :-

    # su change to super user

    Password = xyz (i.e. sysbml or system)

    cd Ñ $UFXLIB/bin

    If this does not work it means $UFXL1B is not in the bml. profile.

    The alternative is to revert to para 6.10 and enter

    cd Ñ /usr/lib/ufax/bin

    ./ufxtalk Ñ DCEI <CR > .

    / ufxtlk Ñ DCE1 <CR> to connect to Faxbox.

    7.3 Use configuration details from para 6

    7.4 To close the connection

    press <CR > ~

    7. 5 Power Faxbox Off then On.

  1. VDU CONFIGURATION

    8.1 Connect the VDU to the faxbox by means of a Cable Type H.

    8.2 Enter:-

    ^p to enter setup

    ^t to exit set up

    8.3 Use configuration details from para 6

    8.4 When complete, power the Faxbox OFF then ON.

  2. SERVICING

    Should there be a need to replace a Faxbox 2/60, then it should be replaced with another Faxbox 2/60 or a Faxbox 30. Ensure replacement is set up i.a.w. para 6.

    It is not possible to directly replace a Faxbox 2/60 or Faxbox 30 with a Multitech 1432 or Multitech 2834.

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