BBI 9600bps - PSTN Modem

P/N 396039-XX-X
For Series
33XX DPCs/RTUs
&
TeleFlow 3530-XXX

Bristol Babcock
Instruction Manual

CI-9600 - April, 2003

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IMPORTANT! READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING!

Be sure that these instructions are carefully read and understood before any
operation is attempted. Improper use of this device in some applications may result
in damage or injury. The user is urged to keep this book filed in a convenient
location for future reference.
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every possible situation to be met in connection with installation, operation or
maintenance. Should problems arise that are not covered sufficiently in the text, the
purchaser is advised to contact Bristol Babcock for further information.
EQUIPMENT APPLICATION WARNING
The customer should note that a failure of this instrument or system, for
whatever reason, may leave an operating process without protection. Depending
upon the application, this could result in possible damage to property or injury to
persons. It is suggested that the purchaser review the need for additional backup
equipment or provide alternate means of protection such as alarm devices, output
limiting, fail-safe valves, relief valves, emergency shutoffs, emergency switches, etc.
If additional information is required, the purchaser is advised to contact Bristol
Babcock.
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ELECTRICAL GROUNDING
Metal enclosures and exposed metal parts of electrical instruments must be
grounded in accordance with OSHA rules and regulations pertaining to "Design
Safety Standards for Electrical Systems," 29 CFR, Part 1910, Subpart S, dated: April
16, 1981 (OSHA rulings are in agreement with the National Electrical Code).
The grounding requirement is also applicable to mechanical or pneumatic
instruments that include electrically-operated devices such as lights, switches, relays,
alarms, or chart drives.
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE FRPM ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE VOLTAGE
This product contains sensitive electronic components that can be damaged by
exposure to an electrostatic discharge (ESD) voltage. Depending on the magnitude
and duration of the ESD, this can result in erratic operation or complete failure of the
equipment. Read BBI supplemental document S14006 for proper care and handling
of ESD-sensitive components.

Bristol Babcock 1100 Buckingham Street, Watertown, CT 06795

Telephone (860) 945-2200

WARRANTY
A.

Bristol warrants that goods described herein and manufactured by Bristol are free
from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of shipment
unless otherwise agreed to by Bristol in writing.

B.

Bristol warrants that goods repaired by it pursuant to the warranty are free from
defects in material and workmanship for a period to the end of the original warranty or
ninety (90) days from the date of delivery of repaired goods, whichever is longer.

C.

Warranties on goods sold by, but not manufactured by Bristol are expressly limited to
the terms of the warranties given by the manufacturer of such goods.

D.

All warranties are terminated in the event that the goods or systems or any part
thereof are (i) misused, abused or otherwise damaged, (ii) repaired, altered or modified
without Bristol's consent, (iii) not installed, maintained and operated in strict
compliance with instructions furnished by Bristol, or (iv) worn, injured or damaged
from abnormal or abusive use in service time.

E.

THESE WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES AS
TO MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE), AND
NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, NOR ANY REPRESENTATIONS,
PROMISES, OR STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE BY BRISTOL UNLESS
ENDORSED HEREIN IN WRITING. FURTHER, THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES
WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE FACE HEREOF.

F.

No agent of Bristol is authorized to assume any liability for it or to make any written
or oral warranties beyond those set forth herein.

REMEDIES
A.

Buyer's sole remedy for breach of any warranty is limited exclusively to repair or
replacement without cost to Buyer of any goods or parts found by Seller to be defective
if Buyer notifies Bristol in writing of the alleged defect within ten (10) days of
discovery of the alleged defect and within the warranty period stated above, and if the
Buyer returns such goods to Bristol's Watertown office, unless Bristol's Watertown
office designates a different location, transportation prepaid, within thirty (30) days of
the sending of such notification and which upon examination by Bristol proves to be
defective in material and workmanship. Bristol is not responsible for any costs of
removal, dismantling or reinstallation of allegedly defective or defective goods. If a
Buyer does not wish to ship the product back to Bristol, the Buyer can arrange to have
a Bristol service person come to the site. The Service person's transportation time and
expenses will be for the account of the Buyer. However, labor for warranty work during
normal working hours is not chargeable.

B.

Under no circumstances will Bristol be liable for incidental or consequential damages

resulting from breach of any agreement relating to items included in this quotation
from use of the information herein or from the purchase or use by Buyer, its employees
or other parties of goods sold under said agreement.

How to return material for Repair or Exchange

Before a product can be returned to Bristol Babcock for repair, upgrade, exchange, or to
verify proper operation, form (GBU 13.01) must be completed in order to obtain a RA
(Return Authorization) number and thus ensure an optimal lead time. Completing the form
is very important since the information permits the Bristol Babcock Repair Dept.to effectively and efficiently process the repair order.
You can easily obtain a RA number by:
A. FAX
Completing the form (GBU 13.01) and faxing it to (860) 945-3875. A BBI Repair
Dept. representative will return call (or other requested method) with a RA number.
B. E-MAIL
Accessing the form (GBU 13.01) via the Bristol Babcock Web site
(www.bristolbabcock.com) and sending it via E-Mail to brepair@bristolbabcock.com.
A BBI Repair Dept. representative will return E-Mail (or other requested method)
with a RA number.
C. Mail
Mail the form (GBU 13.01) to
Bristol Babcock Inc.
Repair Dept.
1100 Buckingham Street
Watertown, CT 06795
A BBI Repair Dept. representative will return call (or other requested method) with
a RA number.
D. Phone
Calling the BBI Repair Department at (860) 945-2442. A BBI Repair Department
representative will record a RA number on the form and complete Part I, then send
the form to the Customer via fax (or other requested method) for Customer
completion of Parts II & III.
A copy of the completed Repair Authorization Form with issued RA number should be included with the product being returned. This will allow us to quickly track, repair, and
return your product to you.

Bristol Babcock Inc. Repair Authorization Form

(Providing this information will permit BBI to effectively and efficiently process your return. Completion is required to
receive optimal lead time. Lack of information may result in increased lead times.)

Date___________________

RA #___________________SH_

Standard Repair Practice is as follows: Variations to this is

practice may be requested in the Special Requests section.
Evaluate / Test / Verify Discrepancy
Repair / Replace / etc. in accordance with this form
Return to Customer
Part I

Line No.____________

Please be aware of the Non warranty standard charge:

There is a $100 minimum evaluation charge, which is
applied to the repair if applicable ( in returned B,C,
or D of part III below)

Please complete the following information for single unit or multiple unit returns

Address No.

(office use only) Address No.

(office use only)

Bill to :

Ship to:

Purchase Order:

Contact Name:____________________________________

Phone:

Fax:

Part II

E-Mail:

Please complete Parts II & III for each unit returned

Model No./Part No.

Description

Range/Calibration

S/N

Reason for return :

1.

Failure

Upgrade

Verify Operation

Other

Describe the conditions of the failure (Frequency/Intermittent, Physical Damage, Environmental Conditions,
Communication, CPU watchdog, etc.)

(Attach a separate sheet if necessary)

2.

Comm. interface used:

3.

What is the Firmware revision? _____________________

Standalone

RS-485

Ethernet

Other:______________

Modem (PLM (2W or 4W) or SNW)

What is the Software &version?

Part III If checking replaced for any question below, check an alternate option if replacement is not available
A. If product is within the warranty time period but is excluded due
to BBIs warranty clause, would you like the product:

repaired

returned

replaced

scrapped?

B. If product were found to exceed the warranty period,

would you like the product:

repaired

returned

replaced

scrapped?

C. If product is deemed not repairable would you like your product:

returned

replaced

scrapped?

D. If BBI is unable to verify the discrepancy, would you like the product:

returned

replaced

*see below?

* Continue investigating by contacting the customer to learn more about the problem experienced? The person to contact that
has the most knowledge of the problem is:
_______________________________ phone
If we are unable to contact this person the backup person is: _________________________ phone
Special Requests:

Ship prepaid to: Bristol Babcock Inc., Repair Dept., 1100 Buckingham Street, Watertown, CT 06795
Phone: 860-945-2442
Fax: 860-945-3875
Form GBU 13.01

Rev. A

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A Few Words About Bristol Babcock

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and control industry. Our product lines range from simple analog chart recorders, to
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Getting Additional Information

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Contacting Bristol Babcock Directly

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CI-9600
BBI 9600 bps - PSTN MODEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
1
2
2.1
2.1.1
2.2
3
3.1
4
4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
5
5.1
6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.3.1
6.4
6.4.1
6.5
6.5.1
6.5.2
7
7.1
7.2
7.3

TITLE

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FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Modem Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Modem Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Communication Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PC CONFIGURABLE OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
14.4 Kbps Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
MODEM SETUP PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation Instructions for DPC/RTU 3305/10/30/3335 and the GFC 3308s . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation Instructions for the TeleFlow, TeleFlow Corrector & TeleRTU . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation Instructions for the TeleFlow & TeleRTU Plus Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
FIELD WIRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
PSTN Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
DIAGNOSTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Escape Code Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Loopback Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Line Signal Level Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Line Signal Command (%L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Line Signal Quality Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Line Signal Quality Command (%Q) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connection Failure Cause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Call Failure Reason Code of S86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Test and Diagnostic Command (&Tn) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Operating Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
FCC, FM & IEEE Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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SECTION 1 - FEATURES
" Operates on 2-Wire (Loop Start) Switched Networks (PSTN) only.
" CCITT compatibility (see Table 1)
" Compatible with Bell 212A @ 1200 bps (600 baud) and Bell 103J @ 0-300 bps.
" AutoDial/AutoAnswer operation.
" Smart programming based on the Hayes command set.
" Storage of all parameters in non-volatile memory.
" Standby Mode - Consumes minimal power until activated by phone or RTU.
" MNP Class 2-4, MNP 10 & V.42 Error Correction.
" MNP-5 & V.42 bis Data Compression.

SECTION 2 - DESCRIPTION
The BBI 9600 BPS - PSTN Modem transmits and receives digital data at 9600 BPS over
"Public Switched Telephone Networks" (PSTN). The modem transfers data synchronously
or asynchronously and supports the modulation schemes listed in Table 1.
Table 1 - Configurations, Signaling Rates & Data Rates
Modulation

Carrier
Freq. (Hz)
"0.01%

Data Rate
(bps)
"0.01%

V.32 bis 9600

TCM

1800

9600

2400

32

V.32 bis 7200

TCM

1800

7200

2400

16

V.32 bis 4800

QAM

1800

4800

2400

V.32 9600

QAM

1800

9600

2400

16

Configuration

Baud
Symbols/Sec.

Bits Per
Symbol
Data TCM

Constellation
Points

V.32 4800

QAM

1800

4800

2400

V.22 bis 2400

QAM

1200/2400

2400

600

16

V.22 bis 1200

DPSK

1200/2400

1200

600

V.22 1200

DPSK

1200/2400

1200

600

V.22 600

DPSK

1200/2400

600

600

V.21 300

FSK

1080/1750

300

300

Bell 212A

DPSK

1200/2400

1200

600

FSK

2225/1270(M)
2025/1070(S)

0-300

300

Bell 103J

Notes:

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TCM = Trellis-Coded Modulation

FSK = Frequency Shift Keying

QAM = Quadrature Amplitude Modulation

DPSK = Differential Phase Shift Keying

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A typical example of where these modems are used in a PSTN is shown in Figure 1 (also
see Figure 14). This network contains four Bristol Babcock Distributed Process Controllers
equipped with BBI 9600 BPS - PSTN Modems operating in a master/slave configuration.
During operation, the master controller dials up and communicates with each slave
(remote) at prescribed intervals to send and receive data. The interval of dialing is a
function of the application software that is executed by the master device.
The modem's transmitter output, as measured with 600 ohm termination (typical for
telephone lines) is -10 dBm (Fixed). This qualifies the modem for use with any voice grade
PSTN hookup in compliance with FCC "Loop Start" requirements.

Figure 1 - Typical BBI 9600 BPS - PSTN Modem PSTN Network

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2.1 Modem Component Identification

The areas of the modem discussed in this text are highlighted in Figure 2. Interconnection
components include a field wiring 6-pin terminal block (TB1) for PSTN line connection, a 4pin connector for the PSTN (J1), a 15-pin header (P1) that plugs into the host device (for all
versions except the 3308 and the 3530), two 9-pin D-Type connectors (J4 or J5) for modem
configuration and a 2-pin terminal block (TB4) for unregulated power such as a solar
panel. TTL Serial Connectors #2 (TB3) and Alternate Telephone Connector #2 (TB2) are
used in conjunction with the AccuRate (3308). (Configuration jumpers are discussed in
Sections 4.1.1, 4.1.2 & 4.1.3).

Figure 2 - BBI 9600 BPS - PSTN Modem Component Identification

2.1.1 Modem Connectors
Modem Connectors provide routing for power and ground and all signals which flow
between the RTU and modem, PSTN line and modem, and a PC connected to the modem.
The tables below provide interface information. All I/O is referenced with respect to the
Modem.
Table 2 - Alternate Telephone Connector #1 - TB1
TB1 Pin #

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Signal Name

Description

Input/Output

T/R

Transmit/Receive

I/O

T/R

Transmit/Receive

I/O

Receive 4-Wire

Not Used

Receive 4-Wire

Not Used

N/A

Not Used

N/A

N/A

Not Used

N/A

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Table 3 - Alternate Telephone Connector #2 - TB2 (for AccuRate)

TB2 Pin #

Signal Name

Description

Input/Output

T/R

Transmit/Receive

I/O

T/R

Transmit/Receive

I/O

T1/R1

Rx 4-Wire (Not Used)

N/A

T1/R1

Rx 4-Wire (Not Used)

N/A

N/A

Not Used

N/A

N/A

Not Used

N/A

GND

Ground

DTR

Data Terminal Ready

RD

Receive Data

10

TD

Transmit Data

---

Table 4 - Primary Telephone RJ11 Connector - J1

J1 Pin #
1&2

Signal Name

Description

Input/Output

N/A

Not Used

---

T/R_1

Transmit/Receive

I/O

T/R_2

Transmit/Receive

I/O

N/A

Not Used

---

5&6

Table 5 - DPC 3310/3330/3335 To Modem Interface (TTL Serial Connector #1 - P1

(Not used on TeleFlow or AccuRate)
P1 Pin #

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Signal Name

Description

Input/Output

Not Used

N/A

Ground

Ground

---

+5VDC

Logic Power

---

Not Used

N/A

N/A

Not Used

N/A

N/A

TD

Transmit Data

RTS

Request To Send

DTR

Data Terminal Ready

RD

Receive Data

10

CTS

Clear To Send

11

DSR

Data Set Ready

12

DCD

Data Carrier Detect

13

Not Used

N/A

N/A

14

Not Used

N/A

N/A

15

Not Used

N/A

N/A

N/A

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Table 6 - TTL Serial Connector #2 - TB3 (for AccuRate)

TB3 Pin #

Signal Name

Description

Input/Output

+5VDC

Regulated 5 Volts

---

TD

Transmit Data

RTS

Request To Send

DTR

Data Terminal Ready

RD

Receive Data

CTS

Clear To Send

CD

Data Carrier Detect

Table 7 - EIA-232 Configuration Port D-Type Connector - J4 & J5

J5 Pin #

Signal Name

Description

Input/Output

DCD

Data Carrier Detect

RD

Receive Data

TD

Transmit Data

DTR

Data Terminal Ready

GND

Ground

---

DSR

Data Set Ready

RTS

Request To Send

CTS

Clear To Send

RI

Ring Indicator

PGND

Protective Ground

---

Shield

Table 8 - Unregulated Power Connector - TB4

TB4 Pin #

Signal Name

Description

Input/Output

GND

Ground

---

EXTVDC

Unregulated Power Input

(+5.4 to +16 VDC)

2.2 Communication Terms

The communication mnemonics used in this text are defined as follows:
CTS
DSR
EXTVDC
RD
TD

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Clear to Send
Data Set Ready
Unregulated Power Input
Receive Data
Transmit Data

DCD
DTR
PSTN
RTS
T/R

Data Carrier Detect

Data Terminal Ready
Public Switched Telephone Network
Request To Send
Transmit/Receive

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SECTION 3 - PC CONFIGURABLE OPTIONS

All modem configuration parameters and options must be configured via software.
Configuration occurs via an ASCII Terminal (or a PC equipped with Terminal Emulator
Software) and the modem's RS-232 Configuration Only Port, i.e., the 9-pin D-type
Connector J4 or J5. This port acts like a "Hayes compatible" configuration only port. Note:
Use a standard RS-232 Cable, i.e., Pin 1 to Pin 1, Pin 2 to Pin 2, etc. Data messages
required to travel over the phone lines will not be passed to this port. This port will not
respond to configuration messages during an active phone connection
Note:
The PC/Terminal Emulator must be set for 9600 bps DTE speed while
configuring the modem for use with all BBI products except the GFC
3308 (AccuRate Series). For the 3308, use a terminal speed of 4800 bps.
The modem is factory set for use in the product in which it will be installed. This is
accomplished by invoking one of the two stored profiles contained in non-volatile memory.
Profile '0' should be used if the modem is interfaced with a DPC 3330, DPC 3335, RTU
3305, RTU 3310 or GFC 3308, while profile '1' is reserved for use with TeleFlow products.
If the modem was purchased installed in a product, the correct profile should be recalled on
power up, becoming the "active" profile. Modems purchased separately, as a spare or
replacement will default to profile '0' on power-up.
If it is desired to switch, modify or simply observe the current stored profiles, a PC
equipped with terminal emulation software such as HyperTerminal or Procomm, or an
ASCII terminal must be connected to the modem's RS-232 configuration port. For all
products except the GFC 3308 AccuRate Series, the terminal's speed must be set for 9600
bps. For AccuRate Series products, the terminal speed must be set for 4800 bps operation.
The modem will remember the last DTE speed at which it communicated with the
terminal.
To view and verify the active and stored profiles, type AT&V, then press ENTER. The following data should appear:
ACTIVE PROFILE: (Should match one of the stored profiles below. Other "S" registers
may be included)
STORED PROFILE 0: (For the RTU 3305/3310, DPC 3330/3335 & GFC 3308)
B1 E1 L1 M1 N1 Q0 T V1 W0 X4 Y0 &C1 &D2 &G0 &J0 &K0 &Q5 &R1 &S0 &T5 &X0
S00:001 S02:043 S06:002 S07:050 S08:002 S09:006 S10:014 S11:095 S12:050 S18:010
S36:007 S37:000 S40:232 S41:195 S46:138 S95:000
STORED PROFILE 1: (For 3530XXX Models)
B1 E1 L1 M1 N1 Q0 T V1 W0 X4 Y0 &C1 &D0 &G0 &J0 &K0 &Q5 &R1 &S0 &T5 &X0
S00:001 S02:043 S06:002 S07:050 S08:002 S09:006 S10:014 S11:095 S12:050 S18:010
S36:007 S37:000 S40:232 S41:195 S46:138 S95:000
If the NVRAM is not installed or is not operational as detected by the NVRAM test, the
following message is displayed: NVRAM FAILED OR NOT INSTALLED

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If different profile data appears, the modem must be re-profiled by issuing the following
command string:
AT&F&K0S0=1S18=10&W0&D0&W1 ENTER
If re-profiling was performed the AT&V command should be re-issued to observe and verify
the correct profile data.
The modem will normally (by default) force stored profile 0 to become active on power-up,
unless commanded to use profile 1. To switch the active profile on power-up, use one of the
following commands:
AT&Y0 ENTER (for use with 33XX products)
AT&Y1 ENTER (for use with 3530XXX products)
The modem should now be ready for use in a PSTN network operating at a maximum line
speed of 9600 bps (4800 bps for AccuRate). All modem features, including data
compression, error detection, speed buffering and auto-bauding are enabled. In this
configuration, the modem will automatically adjust its line speed to the highest possible
value, based on line quality. The line speed may drop down to 1200 bps, while the
33XX/3530XXX terminal speed is still operating at 9600 bps (4800 bps for AccuRates).

3.1 14.4 Kbps Operation

If desired, network performance can be increased somewhat by allowing a maximum
modem line speed of 14.4 Kbps without re-profiling. The master and any or all slave nodes
may be modified for this feature. This includes all products except the GFC 3308 AccuRate
series, which must remain at 4800 bps operation. Follow steps 1 through 3 below to
achieve this capability:
1. Edit each ACCOL load for the master and slave nodes to be modified by increasing
the network port speed to at least 19.2 Kbps (38.4 Kbps maximum).
2. Using a PC running terminal emulation software, i.e., HyperTerminal, Procomm, or
an ASCII terminal connected to the modems configuration port, access each modem
at the network speed specified in each load. A simple read command, AT&V ENTER,
is all that is necessary.
3. If possible, re-configure the cold start default rate for each slave node, so that colddownloads via the PSTN network are possible.

SECTION 4 - MODEM SETUP PROCEDURES

Caution
PC board components can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD) during handling,
i.e., disassembly, reassembly, and test procedures. Use grounded wrist straps and surface
pads when working near or handling any BBI Circuit Board. Refer to BBI supplement
manual S14006 for proper grounding and handling techniques.

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4.1 Installation Instructions

This configuration applies to a switched network operating in North America on public
lines as illustrated in Figures 1 & 14.
4.1.1 Installation Instructions for DPC/RTU 3305/10/30/3335 and the GFC 3308s
1. Install the modem into the DPC. In the case of the RTU-3310, the modem mounts
piggyback on the MFIB Board, for a DPC-3330, the modem is mounted piggyback on
a Communication Engine Board (in slot 1), for a DPC-3335, the modem is mounted
on a blank Multipurpose Interface Board. In the case of the AccuRate 3308, the
modem is factory installed and is mounted piggyback on the CPU Board or on an
optional PI/O or DI/O Board on the rear of the Front Panel. In the case of the RTU
3305, the modem is mounted to the Option Mounting Brackets. Secure the modem
to the board in question via four screws and standoffs.

Figure 3 - 33XX/Modem Jumper Configurations

2. Set the Jumpers (See Figures 2 & 3). Note: Jumper J8 must be set on position 1-2
for PSTN RTS to CTS loopback operation.
3. Configure the DPC/RTU 3305/10/30/35 or AccuRate 3308 using a Process Engineer's
Interface (PEI) equipped with Bristol Babcock ACCOL software (or AMS program
for AccuRates) (see Figure 4).

Figure 4 - Process Engineer's Interface Connected to 33XX Controller/AccuRate

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4. Connect the modem to the phone line (see Section 5). After the telephone company
has installed the jack, connect the modem to your equipment by inserting the
appropriate equipment interface cable (plugs) into the modem jack and the wall
jack. A Telephone cable (which terminates to a wall jack) may be hard-wired to the
modem's Terminal Block TB1 (see Table 2) in lieu of J1. In the case of the AccuRate
3308, phone connections are made to the Terminal End Plate (see Figures 12 & 13).
5. The configuration of the PSTN modem is now complete.
4.1.2 Installation Instructions for the TeleFlow, TeleFlow Corrector & TeleRTU
1. Install the modem onto the Modem Mounting Bracket. Install the Modem Mounting
Bracket (with modem installed) onto the Radio/Modem Mounting Bracket, which is
mounted on the Battery Mounting Bracket. Connect the modem's D-type Port (J5),
connectors TB4-1 and TB4-2, and connectors TB1-1 and TB1-2 to the appropriate
TeleFlow CPU Board Connectors (see Figures 5, 6 & 8 and Table 9).

Figure 5 - Modem Installed in TeleRTU

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Figure 6 - Modem Installed in TeleFlow/TeleFlow Corrector

2. Set the Modem Jumpers (See Figures 2 & 7). Note: Jumper J8 must be set on
position 1-2 for PSTN RTS to CTS loopback operation.

Figure 7 - TeleFlow/Modem Jumper Configuration

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3. Referring to Table 9, connect the wiring harness to the appropriate Modem and
TeleFlow Connectors.

Figure 8 - Modem Installed on Radio/Modem Mounting Bracket

4

Configure the TeleFlow using a Process Engineer's Interface (PEI) equipped with
either the Bristol Babcock TMS or UOI program (See Figure 9).

Figure 9 - Process Engineer's Interface (PEI) Connected to TeleFlow

5. Connect the modem to the phone line (see Section 5). After the telephone company
has installed the jack, connect the modem to your equipment by inserting the
appropriate equipment interface cable (plugs) into the modem jack and the wall
jack. A Telephone cable (which terminates to a wall jack) may be hard-wired to the
modem's Terminal Block TB1 (see Table 2) in lieu of J1
6. Configure the 3530-XXX for modem operation using a Process Engineers Interface
(PEI) equipped with either the Bristol; Babcock TMS or UOI program.

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4.1.3 Installation Instructions for the TeleFlow & TeleRTU Plus Models
1. Open the Instrument Front Cover.
2. Remove the Lead Acid Battery (See Battery Removal Procedure in appropriate
manual).
3. Install the Fixed Mounting Bracket (with 2 PC Card Guides) to the left side of the
Battery Mounting Bracket via four #6-32 x 3/8" Flat Head Screws (see Figure 10).

Figure 10 - TeleFlow/TeleRTU Plus Modem Mounting Diagram

4. Install the four #4-40 x 3/8" stand-offs to the Sliding Bracket (See Figure 11).
5. Mount the modem onto the stand-offs installed on the Sliding Mounting Bracket in
step 4. The modem is secured to the stand-offs via four #4-40 x 3/16" Pan Head
Screws.
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6. Configure the Modem Jumpers (See Figures 2 & 7). Note: Jumper J8 must be set
on position 1-2 for PSTN RTS to CTS loopback operation.

Figure 11 - Sliding Bracket Mounting Hole Identification Diagram

7. Connect the Modem Interface Cable to the 9-pin D-Type Connector (J5) on the
bottom edge of the modem.
8. Connect the Modem Power Cable to the Modem as follows:
Red Wire = Modem Board Connector TB4-2
Blk Wire = Modem Board Connector TB4-1

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9. Remove the seal plug associated with the modem/radio option from the bottom of
the enclosure and loosely install the Phone Connector and Sealing Nut in its place
making sure not to tighten the knurled portion of the Cord Connector.
10. Route the Phone Cord through the Cord Connector installed in step 9. Install the
cord far enough into the enclosure to accommodate connection of the wires to the
modem and then tighten the knurled portion of the Cord Connector that was
installed in step 9.
11

Install the modem (mounted on the Sliding Bracket) into the Fixed Mounting
Bracket and secure the brackets by turning the two Fastening Studs (on the Sliding
Bracket) clockwise.
Table 9 - Wiring Listing

TeleFlow
CPUs

TeleFlow
Conn. & Sig.

Signal
Direction

Modem
Conn. & Sig.

Port
Usage

Wire
Color

392561XXX
392926XXX
392919XXX

J5-17 (RTXD)
J13-7 (RTXD)
J8-7 (RTXD)

To Modem

J5-3 (TD)

RS-232

Brown

392561XXX
392926XXX
392919XXX

J5-16 (RRXD)
J13-6 (RRXD)
J8-6 (RRXD)

From Modem

J5-2 (RD)

RS-232

Blue

392561XXX
392926XXX
392919XXX

J5-13 (RDTR)
J13-3 (RDTR)
J8-3 (RDTR)

To Modem

J5-4 (DTR)

RS-232

Yellow

392561XXX
392926XXX
392919XXX

J5-15 (RRTS)
J13-5 (RRTS)
J8-5 (RRTS)

To Modem

J5-7 (RTS)

RS-232

Orange

392561XXX
392926XXX
392919XXX

J5-14 (RCTS)
J13-4 (RCTS)
J8-4 (RCTS)

---

---

RS-232

---

392561XXX
392926XXX
392919XXX

J5-12 (RDCD)
J13-2 (RDCD)
J8-2 (RDCD)

From Modem

J5-1 (CD)

RS-232

Gray

392561XXX
392926XXX
392919XXX

J5-11 (GND)
J13-1 (GND)
J8-1 (GND)

---

J5-5 (GND)

Ground

Green

392561XXX
392926XXX
392919XXX

J6-1 (AUX PWR)

J6-1 (AUX PWR)
J4-1 (AUX PWR)

To Modem

TB4-2 (EXTVDC)

Power

Red

392561XXX
392926XXX
392919XXX

J6-2 (GND)
J6-2 (GND)
J4-2 (GND)

---

TB4-1 (GND)

Pwr Gnd

Black

TB1-1 (T/R)

Phone Line

---

TB1-2 (T/R)

Phone Line

---

Note: A jumper wire should be installed between RRTS and RCTS

on the TeleFlow CPU Board.

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12. Referring to Table 9, connect the wiring harness to the appropriate Modem and
TeleFlow/TeleRTU Connectors. Note: Connect wires to J13 of TeleFlow CPU Board
392926XXX for 3530-10B/-20B/-50B units. In the case of the 3530-15B/-25B/45B/-55B, connect wires to J8 of TeleRTU CPU Board 392919XXX.
13. Connect the modem's power cable to the CPU Board's Primary Power Connector as
follows:
For TeleFlow CPU: Red Wire = To J6-1 = AUX PWR (CPU Board 392926XXX)
Blk Wire = To J6-2 = GND
For TeleRTU CPU: Red Wire = To J4-1 = AUX PWR (CPU Board 392919XXX)
Blk Wire = To J4-2 = GND
14. Connect the modem to the phone line (see Section 5). After the telephone company
has installed the jack, connect the modems phone cable to the phone companys
wall jack and the modems phone jack (J1). A Telephone cable (which terminates to
a wall jack) may be hard-wired to the modems Terminal Block TB1 (see Table 2) in
lieu of J1.
15. Configure the 3530-XXX for modem operation using a Process Engineers Interface
(PEI) equipped with either the Bristol; Babcock TMS or UOI program.

SECTION 5 - FIELD WIRING

The BBI 9600 BPS - PSTN Modem is intended for use on the Public Switched Telephone
Network (PSTN).

5.1 PSTN Hookup

A PSTN using a master and three (3) remote DPCs (each equipped with a BBI 9600 BPS PSTN Modem) is shown in Figure 14. A connection to the PSTN is made using a cable
having standard telephone connectors at each end. One end of the cable plugs into J1 of
the modem while the other end plugs into a telephone wall receptacle. The telephone
company provides the necessary subscriber loops at its central system along with the
phone numbers for each destination.
Warning
Only one modem should be connected to each drop. If an attempt is made to parallel two or
more modems across a single drop, an impedance mismatch will occur and the quality of
the signal will be adversely affected. Modems will not provide reliable communications
under these conditions.
An application consisting of single master and a single remote requires only one of the
remote connections shown in Figure 14.
The BBI 9600 bps - PSTN Modem is FCC-approved for use with public telephone lines.
Before placing a modem in operation, the following items should be checked to insure that
all FCC requirements are met:
o

Connections to party lines or coin lines are prohibited.

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Notify your local telephone company of your intent to connect an FCC-registered

device to their lines. Submit the FCC Registration Number (Pending) and the
Ringer Equivalence Number (Pending).
The equipment compliance information is summarized as follows:
Complies with Part 68 and Part 15, FCC Rules.
Contains device with FCC Registration Number: Pending.
Ringer Equivalence: Pending.

Any direct connections to PSTN lines must be made through standard plugs and
jacks as specified in the FCC rules. The PSTN line connector plugs into J1 on the
modem. Notify your telephone company that the jack (connector) required for your
device is one of the following: Note: The Jack provided on the Modem (J1) is a 6-Pin
TLECO RJ-11. The connections to the modem are Pin 3 PSTN-Tip, and Pin 4
PSTN-Ring.
USOC:RJ45S
RJ11C
RJ16X (Required for A and A1 leads if using an exclusion key telephone).

Figure 12 - Wiring for Phone Connector

Figure 13 - 9600 bps - PSTN Modem Phone Connections to 3308 End Plate
Note: One of a number of different End Plate configurations.

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Figure 14 - Field Connections For RTUs on Basic PSTN

o

After the telephone company has installed the above jack, connect the modem to
your equipment by inserting the appropriate equipment interface cable (plugs) into
the modem jack and the wall jack. A Telephone cable (which terminates to a wall
jack) may be hard-wired to the modem's Terminal Block TB1 (see Table 2) in lieu of
J1. In the case of the AccuRate 3308, phone connections are made to the Terminal
End Plate (see Figures 12 & 13).

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SECTION 6 - DIAGNOSTICS
6.1 Escape Code Sequence
When the modem has established a connection and has entered on-line data mode, it is
possible to break into the data transmission in order to issue further commands to the
modem in an on-line command mode. This is achieved by the DTE sending the modem a
sequence of three (3) ASCII characters specified in register S2. The default character is '+'.
The maximum time allowed between receipt of the last character of the three escape
character sequence from the DTE and sending of the OK result code to the DTE is
controlled by register S12.

6.2 Loopback Tests (see Figures 15 through 19)

AT&Tn commands form part of the CCITT V.54 protocol and can be used for diagnostic
testing. Note: &Tn commands can only be used when the modem is configured for &Q0
<CR> (unbufered/direct asynchronous mode). There are 4 loopback configurations which
can be used to aid in troubleshooting modem/line problems: Local Analog Loopback (see
Figure 15), Local Digital Loopback (see Figure 16), Remote Digital Loopback with Local
Self Test (see Figure 18), and Local Analog Loopback with Self Test (see Figure 19). The
following tests can be done but communication between the master and slave units has to
be stopped. Using a Terminal Emulation Software (such as HyperTerminal or Procomm,
or an ASCXII terminal at 9600 bps, type ATDT and the number that you want to dial.
Wait for a connect at 9600 bps (or less) then type +++ to put the modem into the Command
Mode. Wait for O.K., then type AT%L%Q.

6.3 Line Signal Level Test

The AT%L provide a means of determining the received signal level.
6.3.1 Line Signal Level Command (%L)
The %L command causes the modem to return a value which indicates the received signal
level at the modem DATA PUMP interface. The value is determined by the loss/gain of the
modem Telco interface circuit ("bB) at the Tip/Ring input to the modem (not at the
telephone line connector). For example, 009 = -9 dBm, 043 = -43 dBm, and so on. Typical
values should be -25dBm to -35dBm for most Telco connections.
Results Code:

OK

6.4 Line Signal Quality Test

The AT%Q command causes the modem to report information about the line signal quality.
6.4.1 Line Signal Quality Command (%Q)
The %Q command causes the modem to report the line signal quality (DAA Teleco
Interface dependent) at the modem DATA PUMP interface. The modem returns the higher
order byte of the Eye Quality Monitor (EQM) value. Typical value should be below 10. The
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lower the number, the better the performance of the modem. Based on the EQM value,
retrain or fallback/fall forward may be initiated if enabled by %E1 or %E2.
Example:
AT%Q
015
Results Codes:
OK If connected.
ERROR If not connected, or connected in 300 bps, V.23, or fax modes (N/A).

6.5 Connection Failure Cause

S-Register S86 can help you to determine the cause of a connection failure. When the
modem issues a NO CARRIER result code, a value is written to this register. To read this
register, following the connection failure, issue ATS86?<CR>. The modem will report a
Call Failure Reason Code.
6.5.1 Call Failure Reason Code of S86
When the modem issues a NO CARRIER result code, a value is written to this S-Register
to help determine the reason for the failed connection. Register S86 stores the first event
that contributes to a NO CARRIER message.
Range: 0, 4, 5, 9, 12, 13, or 14
The following cause codes are associated with register S86:
S86 = 0
S86 = 4
S86 = 5

Normal disconnect, no error occurred.

Loss of carrier.
V.42 negotiation failed to detect an error-correction modem at the other
end.
S86 = 6 Other error-control modem did not respond to feature negotiation
message sent by this modem.
S86 = 7 Other modem is synchronous-only; this modem is asynchronous-only.
S86 = 8 Modems could not find a common framing technique.
S86 = 9 The modems could not find a common protocol.
S86 = 10Feature negotiation message sent by other modem is incorrect.
S86 = 11Synchronous information (data of flags) not received from other modem.
S86 = 12Normal disconnect initiated by the remote modem.
S86 = 13Remote modem doesn't respond with 10 re-transmissions of the same
message.
S86 = 14Protocol violation occurred.
S86 = 15Compression failure.

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Figure 15 - Typical Modem Configuration

Figure 16 - Initiate Local Analog Loopback Diagram

Figure 17 - Perform Local Digital Loopback Diagram

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Figure 18 - Remote Digital Loopback with Local Self Test

Figure 19 - Local Analog Loopback with Self Test

6.5.2 Test and Diagnostic Command (&Tn)
The modem will perform selected test and diagnostic functions according to the parameter
supplied. A test can be run only when in an asynchronous operation in non-error
correction mode (normal or direct mode). To terminate a test in progress, the escape
sequence must be entered first, except for parameters 7 and 8 (see Escape Code Sequence
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Section 6.1). If S18 is non-zero, a test will terminate automatically after the time specified
by S18 and display the OK message. &Tn commands are formatted and function as
follows:
AT&T0

Terminate Test In Progress and clear register S16. If a V.54 loopback test
is in process (as a result of executing an &Tn command), the &T0 command
will cause the test to be terminated provided that the modem is in command
state, or a V.54 state that accepts commands from the DTE.

AT&T1

Initiate Local Analog Loopback, V.54 Loop 3. Sets S16 bit 0. If a

connection exists when this command is issued, the modem hangs up. The
CONNECT XXXX message is displayed upon the start of the test. When the
AT&T1 command is entered, the modem goes on hook and configures itself
for analog loopback. DSR is turned OFF (if &S1 is in effect), the analog
loopback state is entered, and the test timer is set to the value in S18 (10
seconds). A connect result code is sent to the DTE, and the test timer then
begins its count down. The test is terminated when the test timer expires.
Results Code Description
CONNECT When local analog loopback state is entered.
ERROR
If any other &Tn test is active (except &T0) or if in the on-line
command state.
OK
After test is stopped by the test timer, the HO command, or the
&T0 command.

AT&T2

No Function.

AT&T3

Perform Local Digital Loopback, V.54 Loop 2. Sets S16 bit 2. If no

connection exists when this command is issued, ERROR is returned. Sets
register S16 bit 4 when the test is in progress. The modem must be in the
command state (after connection is established) when this command is
issued, otherwise an ERROR result code will occur. The AT&T3 command
establishes a loopback of received data, after demodulation, and sends it
back to the distant end. The modem is configured for local digital loopback,
DSR is turned OFF (if &S1 is in effect), the test timer is started with the
value in S18 (10 seconds), and an OK result code is sent to the DTE.
Results Code Description
CONNECT After 2 second delay.
ERROR
If any other self test is active (&T1, &T6, &T7 or &T8) or if in
idle state.
OK
When test is terminated.

AT&T4

Grant Remote Digital Loopback (RDL) Requests - Enables digital

loopback acknowledgment for remote request, i.e., an RDL request from a
remote modem is allowed. Sets register S23 bit 0 (Factory Default). When
in the on-line state, the modem will honor a remote digital loopback request
from a distant modem if it occurs. This will result in an ERROR if the
command is given while any V.54 test is active (&T1, &T3, &T6, &T7 or
&T8). NOTE: There are data patterns that may cause a Remote Digital
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AT&T5

that no RDL modes will be initiated.

Deny RDL Request - Clears register S23 bit 0 (Profile Default). the modem
will not respond to a remote digital loopback request from a distant modem.
This will result in an error if the command is given while any V.54 test is
active (&T1, &T3, &T6, &T7 or &T8).

AT&T7

Initiate a Remote Digital Loopback (RDL) With Local Self Test - V.54
loop 2, with self test. (In self test, a test pattern is looped back and checked
by the modem.) If no connection exists, ERROR is returned. The test is
terminated after the expiration of S18 (10 seconds) and the number of
detected errors is reported to the DTE. Register S16 bit 5 will be set when
the test is in progress. This is a system test, end to end. The command is
valid if the modems are in the command state with a connection established.
Configure the remote modem with an AT&T4 command so that it will honor
an RDL request. Enter AT&T7 at the local modem and it will send a digital
loopback request to the remote modem. After the RDL acknowledgment signal has been received from the remote modem, DSR is turned OFF (if &S1 is
in effect), the on-line state is entered, an OK result code is sent to the DTE,
and the test timer is set to the value in S18 (10 seconds). While the test is
active, the local modem sends a test message to the remote modem and
counts the errors in the received (looped back) signal. The modems stay in
the command state during the test. When the test is terminated (except by a
loss of carrier), the local modem sends the release signal to the remote
modem, as in &T6, and reports the three-digit error count to the DTE. The
information text is followed by an OK result code. The test is terminated by
the S18 timer running out.
Results Code Description
OK
When command executed is started.
OK
After error count is sent to DTE (&T1, &T3, &T6, &T7 or &T8).
ERROR
If not in the on-line command state.
ERROR
If the RDL signal is not acknowledged.

AT&T8

Local Loopback With Self Test - Initiates local analog loopback, V.54 Loop
3, with self test. (In self test, a test pattern is looped back and checked by the
modem). If a connection exists, the modem hangs up before the test is
initiated. When the test is terminated either via expiration of S18, or via the
&T0 or H command, the number of detected errors is reported to the DTE.
Sets register S16 bit 6 when the test is in progress. This command may not
be available in some countries due to PTT restrictions. The modem should be
on hook. Enter AT&T8 to configure the modem for analog loopback and self
test. The test timer is started at the time indicated by S18 (10 seconds), DSR
is turned OFF (if &S1 is in effect). A self test condition is entered, and an OK
result code is sent to the DTE. During the test, the modem sends a test
message and counts the errors in the looped back signal. The test is
terminated when the timer (S18) times out. When the test is terminated, the
three-digit error count is sent to the DTE. An OK result code follows the
error count.
Results Code Description
OK
If a test state is entered.

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OK
ERROR

After error count is sent to DTE.

If another V.54 test is active (&T1, &T3, &T6, &T7) or if on-line.

SECTION 7 - SPECIFICATIONS
7.1 Operating Specifications
Function:

Provides PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) communications.

Operating Modes:

Synchronous or Asynchronous 2-wire switched network - Half

or Full Duplex.

Line Type:

Two-wire loop start lines.

Modem Config.

"AT" based commands.

Data Rate:

V.32 bis - 9600 bps.

V.32 - 9600 bps.
V.22 bis - 2400 bps.
V.22 - 1200 bps or 600 bps.
V.21 - 300 bps.
Bell 103J - 300 bps.
Bell 212A - 1200 bps.

Telephone Functions:

Dialing and answering by AT commands.

answering is also programmable.

Approvals:

Telephone - FCC Part 68. (also suitable for approval within

Canada).

Trans. Output Levels:

Automatic

-10 dBm fixed (USA) - (0-15 dBm adjustable - firmware

dependent).

PSTN Arrangements:

Loop Start arrangement (transmission output does not exceed 10 dbm). Allows connection to any voice telephone jack.

Modem Connectors:

DPC/Modem Interface:
Plugs into Bristol Babcock product line of distributed
controllers (Series 3308, 3310, 3330, 3335, 3332, 3335 & 3380).
Contains 15-pin connector P1 that mates with 15-pin socket J3
on DPC's Comm. Engine Board (Power, TTL Signals and
Ground are interfaced). For Series 3305 controllers, interface
is via P4 (port C) of the 3305 and TB3 or TB4 of the Modem
Interface board.
Interface to PSTN:
2-Wire RJ11 Jack (J1) (Per Bell Spec.) or 6-pin Connector TB1.
Configuration Port:
9-Pin D-type Connector (RXD & TXD Interfaced) (RS-232).

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Isolation:
Surge Capability:

500 Volt (Modem to PSTN).

Designed to meet IEEE 587 Category B (500A) surges with
unidirectional waveform (8 x 20FS) and oscillatory waveform
(>5Fs - 100 KHz). These surges are applied upon all external
telephone wires (T/R, T/GND, R/GND). The modem can only
meet IEEE 587 Category B (500A) surges through the addition
of a separate earth ground connection.

Safety:

Suitable for use in Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations.

7.2 Environmental Specifications

Temperature:

Operating Range: -40E to +85EC (-40E to 185EF)

Storage Range: -40E to +100EC (-40E to 212EF)

Relative Humidity:

0% to 95% (Noncondensing)

Altitude:

Operating: 20,000 ft (Shipping: 40,000 ft)

Vibration:

1g for 10-500 Hz per SAMA PMC-31-1 without damage or

impairment.

ESD Susceptibility:

Meets IEC 801-2 for ESD withstand capability up to 10 KV.

EMI Susceptibility:

Withstand 27 to 1000 MHz per IEC 801-3 Level 1 (1V/M)

without damage or impairment.

EMI Radiation:

Meets FCC rules Part J, Subpart 15, Class A for radiated

emissions.

7.3 FCC, FM & IEEE Approvals

Telephone Interface:

FCC Part 68.

Emissions:

FCC Part 15.

Environment:

FM listed (pending) for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups C

and D hazardous locations.

Surge:

IEEE 587 Category B (500A) surges on all exposed telephone

wiring (T/R, T/GND, R/GND).

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