Ast-Dr V3: Teachers Guide

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AST-DR V3
Teachers Guide
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Table of Contents
LESSON 1 ......................................................................................................................................... 5
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 5
LESSON GUIDE ................................................................................................................................ 7
EXERCISE GUIDE ........................................................................................................................... 10
SUMMARY ..................................................................................................................................... 10
LESSON 2 ....................................................................................................................................... 12
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 12
LESSON GUIDE .............................................................................................................................. 13
EXERCISE GUIDE ........................................................................................................................... 16
SUMMARY ..................................................................................................................................... 16
LESSON 3 ....................................................................................................................................... 18
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 18
LESSON GUIDE .............................................................................................................................. 19
EXERCISE GUIDE ........................................................................................................................... 21
SUMMARY ..................................................................................................................................... 22
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Lesson 1
Introduction
Chapter Objectives
At the end of this lesson you should be able to do the following:
• Give a general description of digital announcement services,

announcement machines and Announcement Service
Terminals (ASTs)
• Describe the phrase concept which is the base for the digital
announcement services
• Give a general description of the AST-DR V3
• Describe the different types of announcement routes
• Describe how to access the AST-DR V3
• Describe the software of the AST-DR V3
• Describe the hardware of the AST-DR V3
Figure 1
Chapter objectives
Learning Material
There are eleven overheads included in this lesson:
q Lesson objectives
q Relationship in the phrase concept
q Providing announcement codes
q Access to the AST-DR V3
q ANS function blocks
q Subsystems with which ANS interacts
q AST-DR V3 subracks
q AST-DR V3 hardware configuration
q CMAG-256 subrack
q SMAG-8 subrack
q AST3-32 subrack
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Time Needed
This lesson should in all take 90 minutes. The time
needed for the different activities in the lesson are
suggested below:
Activity Time
(in minutes)
Introduction 10
Chapter objectives 5
The phrase concept 15
General description of AST-DR V3 10
Announcement routes 10
Access to AST-DR V3 15
AST-DR V3 software 5
AST-DR V3 hardware 15
Lesson summary 5
Reference Literature
q Digital Announcement Services, AST-DR V3
Features (Functional Specification,
8/155 17-CRT 252 09)

9/155 17-CRT 252 09)
q Duplication of announcement by using a B-

number (Functional Specification,
1/155 17-CRT 252 10)
Necessary Tools
The classroom should be equipped with a white board, an
overhead projector and a flip chart.
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Lesson Guide
The lesson covers chapter 1 in the student text for the
AST-DR V3. This section gives hints on what should be
covered in the student text.
Introduction
q Give a definition of the announcement machine
(functionality, the phrase concept, examples of
announcement services etc.). The description
can be brief or thorough, depending on the
knowledge of the students.
q Mention the AST product range, the ANS, and

that ANS provides the AST functions.
q Mention that there are five AST products

available within the ANS.
Chapter Objectives
q Show the OH with the chapter objectives and
present them to the students.
The Phrase Concept

q Describe the definition of the phrase concept:
what is a phrase, how are they used, how are
they identified in the AST-DR V3.
q Mention that there are two categories of

phrases: pre-recorded (fixed, silent, variable) and
recordable phrases.
q Describe the different types of phrases: main

characteristics, when each type is used,
examples.
q Explain physical phrases and how they are

connected to the different types of phrases.
Stress the fact that phrases and phrase numbers
are what the operator sees; physical phrases and
physical phrase numbers are implemented in the
AST-DR V3 hardware.
q Mention sub-phrases and explain how they are

used to build up variable and silent phrases.
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q Show the overhead Relationship in the phrase

concept and explain the given examples by
describing the ”phrase chain” from the
announcements to the physical phrases.
General Description of AST-DR V3

q Mention the functions in the AST-DR V3 and
explain them in more detail. Make sure that the
following is covered:
- the use of DTMF devices for digit detection
- interaction with the AST-DR V3 through the
voice guidance function, or interaction with a
user function through a user menu
- the definition of duplication
- the need of a backup medium
q More technical specifications are found in the

Appendix. If appropriate, they can be presented
and briefly discussed.
Announcement Routes
q Mention the three types of announcement
routes.
q Describe each type of announcement route.

Focus on function, usage, and special
requirements on phrases.
q Make sure that the definition of the main route is

understood: the main route is a pool of
AST-DR V3 devices.
Access to AST-DR V3
q Explain that the AST-DR V3 is accessed via the
AUIF and mention the functions that are
supported in this function block.
q Describe the announcement code and explain

that there are two ways of providing the
announcement code.
q Show the overhead Providing announcement

codes. Describe how ANNCs are provided from
user functions and from the TCS respectively. It
is important that these two different ways are
fully understood.
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q Explain that the ANNC is used to identify a

listening or recording route and that the physical
phrases are accessed via the main route. Show
the overhead Access to the AST-DR V3.
AST-DR V3 Software
q Explain that the function blocks in ANS provide
the AST functions and that the TCIANS is the
interface between ANS and TCS. Show the
overhead Function blocks.
q Mention the different function blocks. Do not

describe them in detail. Focus on their functions
and how they interact.
q Explain that ANS is included in the ESS

together with the TCIANS. Mention the
subsystems that ANS and TCIANS interact
with. Show the overhead Subsystems with which
ANS interacts.
AST-DR V3 Hardware
q Describe the connection between the
AST-DR V3 and the GS (DLs, speech channels,
and DTMF receivers). Mention that the
AST-DR V3 hardware follows the BYB 501
equipment practice.
q Explain that there are two types of subracks

(CMAG, SMAG) and one special configuration
(AST3-32).
q Describe briefly the different subracks. Focus on

their function.
q Mention the variants of the CMAG and SMAG

subracks.
q Mention some important things to observe in

configuration handling, for example,
ASTRAM/ASTROM board handling,
positioning of DLs, hot insertion.
q Describe the CMAG subrack and show the

overhead CMAG-256 subrack.
q Show the overhead CMAG interworking.

Describe the function of each of the boards and
how they work together.
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q Describe the SMAG subrack and show the

overhead SMAG-8 subrack.
q Show the overhead SMAG interworking.

q Describe the AST3-32 subrack and show the

overhead AST3-32 subrack.
q Show the overhead AST3-32 interworking.

Exercise Guide
There are no exercises in this lesson.
Summary
There are five AST products:
q AST-D4/D8
q AST-DP
q AST-DR
q AST-DR V2
q AST-DR V3
AST-DR V3 is the Announcement Service Terminal

Digital RAM version 3.
There are two categories of phrases:
q Pre-recorded Phrases (fixed, silent or variable)
q Recordable Phrases
AST-DR V3 has the following main characteristics:
q 32 to 256 channels connected to the GS.
q DTMF detection on all channels.
q The maximum speech store is eight hours.
q Duplication function. One channel per DL has

duplication capabilities.
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q Only two types of subracks.
q The AST-DR V3 hardware follows the BYB

501 equipment practice.
q Hot insertion is supported.
There are three types of announcement routes:
q Listening route
q Recording route
q Main route
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Lesson 2
Introduction
Chapter Objectives
At the end of this chapter you should be able to do the following:
• Define the exchange data for the AST-DR V3
• Describe the maintenance principles and the supervision

functions in the AST-DR V3, and how to handle the HDU
Figure 2
Chapter objectives
Learning Material
There are six overheads included in this lesson:
q Lesson objectives
q The AST-DR V3
q AST-DR V3 exchange data
q Access to AST-DR V3 and the different kinds of

routes
q Maintenance of the AST-DR V3 hardware
q Supervision functions
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Time Needed
suggested below:
Activity Time
(in minutes)
Introduction 5
Exchange data specification 2
AST-DR V3 size alterations 5
Connection of the AST-DR V3 15
Maintenance principles 10
Lesson summary 5
8/155 17-CRT 252 09)

9/155 17-CRT 252 09)

1/155 17-CRT 252 10)
Necessary Tools
Lesson Guide
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Introduction
q Explain that this lesson will outline the operation
and maintenance required for the AST-DR V3.
q Introduce the SNT concept and explain that one

SNT can contain 1 to 8 DLs. Explain that the
SNT software is responsible for the supervision
of the AST-DR V3 hardware and the DLs.
q If necessary, repeat briefly how to access the

AST-DR V3.
Chapter Objectives
q Show the overhead with the chapter objectives
and present them to the students.
Exchange Data Specification

q Explain that the exchange data for the
AST-DR V3 includes size alterations and
connection of the AST-DR V3.
AST-DR V3 Size Alterations

q Mention the function blocks where Size
Alteration Events (SAEs) are used. Use the
overhead Function blocks that was used in
lesson 1.
Connection of the AST-DR V3

q Describe the prerequisites that should be
checked before defining the exchange data for
connection of the AST-DR V3:hardware
installed, correct CP and RP software loaded,
size alteration is performed if necessary.
q Give an overview of the exchange data that must

be specified. Show the overhead AST-DR V3
exchange data and explain which hardware and
software that needs to be defined in the
exchange data.
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q Describe briefly the different kinds of exchange

data. Before presenting each of the exchange
data specifications, use the flipchart to write the
name of the function block involved and the
commands that are used. For route data, show
the overhead Access to AST-DR V3 and the
different kinds of routes. Make sure that
commands and parameters that are used in a
special way in the AST-DR V3 are described.
This is probably the case for the following
exchange data specifications:
- Route data
- Administration of main routes
- Administration of announcement data
- Exchange data for access to AST-DR V3
- Phrase specification
When presenting the commands and parameters

in these sections, present examples given in the
student text. Other examples from the student
text can be used when appropriate.
Maintenance Principles
q Describe what the supervision of the SNT
consists of. Show the overhead Maintenance of
the AST-DR V3 hardware.
q Explain that the SNT owning block for the

AST-DR V3 is ASDS3 and which function it
includes.
q Explain that the supervision of AST-DR V3 is

always active when the SNT is in operation.
Mention that the supervision functions in the
AST-DR V3 are implemented on different
levels. Show the overhead Supervision
functions.
q Describe briefly the supervision at the different

levels.
q Mention the supervision and test that are defined

for the AST-DR V3.
q Describe hints when handling the HDU.
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Exercise Guide
There are two exercises for this lesson: exercise 1 and
exercise 2. They should be performed when all three
theoretical lesson have been given. There are in total
three exercises, which are to be finished within the
course. The three theoretical lessons take a total of four
lesson hours (4x45 minutes). The exercises must
therefore be finished in four lesson hours. Two and a half
lesson hours is a suggestion of how much time that
should be available for exercises 1 and 2.
Summary
The exchange data for the AST-DR V3 includes the
following:
q AST-DR V3 Size Alterations
q Connection of the AST-DR V3
Before defining the exchange data for connection of the

AST-DR V3, the following prerequisites should be
checked:
q Hardware is installed
q Correct CP and RP software is loaded
q The number of individuals is increased by Size

Alteration Events (SAEs) if required
The connection of the AST-DR V3 includes the

following:
q EM data: Definition of the AST-DR V3

hardware equipment as an Extension Module
(EM)
q SNT data: Definition of SNT data, that is,

connection to the GS and supervision
information.
q Route data: The main route, listening routes

and recording routes
q Administration of the main route
q Administration of announcement data
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q Connection of devices: Connection to the main

route and to the SNT
q Blocking supervision
q Exchange data for Access to AST-DR V3
q Phrase specification
The SNT concept is used for the supervision and test of

the AST-DR V3 hardware.
Supervision of the SNT consists of:
q Hardware supervision
q Automatic blocking of the SNT from own

hardware supervision
q Fault localisation
q Restoration
q Automatic deblocking of the SNT from own

hardware supervision.
The supervision functions in AST-DR V3 are

implemented on different levels:
q Central Processor (CP) level
q Regional Processor (RP) level
q Hardware level
The hard disk unit (HDU) is the only board with a power
switch. The following are important hints to not corrupt
any speech data when handling the HDU:
q Do not insert or remove the HDU with its power

switch on
q Do not remove the HDU when the LED on the

HDU is blinking every 20 seconds, because then
it is still working
q Do not remove or insert a CP5R in a SMAG

subrack with the HDU power switch on
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Lesson 3
Introduction
Chapter Objectives
At the end of this chapter you should be able to do the following:
• Describe the recording procedure for recordable phrases
• Briefly describe the recording of fixed phrases
• Describe the duplication process for recordable phrases
Figure 3
Chapter objectives
Learning Material
There are five overheads included in this lesson:
q Lesson objectives
q The recording procedure
q Recording method 1
q Recording method 2
q Example of a guiding menu in a recording

procedure
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Time Needed
suggested below:
Activity Time
(in minutes)
Introduction 5
Recording phrases 15
Duplication of recordable phrases 10
Lesson summary 5
8/155 17-CRT 252 09)

9/155 17-CRT 252 09)

1/155 17-CRT 252 10)
Necessary Tools
Lesson Guide
Introduction
q Explain that this lesson will outline the recording
procedure and the duplication procedure for
recordable phrases.
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q Give an overview of the recording procedure

and the duplication procedure.
q If necessary, repeat briefly how to access the

AST-DR V3.
Chapter Objectives
q Show the overhead with the chapter objectives
and present them to the students.
Recording Phrases
q Describe the reasons why the recording
procedure is different for fixed and recordable
phrases.
q Describe the recording procedure by showing

the overhead The recording procedure. Explain
how the recording route is defined and accessed.
Describe the voice guidance function and
mention the DTMF devices.
q Explain that there are two recording methods

and that they differ in the way that listening
subscribers are treated.
q Describe the recording method 1 and show the

overhead Recording method 1.
q Describe the recording method 2 and show the

overhead Recording method 2.
q Explain how duplication is treated in the

recording procedure, the PIN code security,
how channels can be reserved for recording, the
censorship option and backup of new recordable
phrases.
q Give an example of a recording procedure by

showing the overhead Example of a guiding
menu in a recording procedure. Explain briefly
the options.
q Describe briefly the recording of fixed phrases

and refer to the APSS-3 manual.
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Duplication of Recordable Phrases

q Describe the duplication process with
duplication sending and recording on an
overview level.
q Describe the duplication sending. Mention the

commands used to start and end the duplication
process, and the command to print the data of
the duplication process.
q Describe the duplication recording. Explain how

the recording route is defined and accessed.
Describe the voice guidance function and
mention the DTMF device.
q Explain that there are two recording methods

and that they differ in the way that listening
subscribers are treated. Make sure that it is
understood that the recording methods are the
same as when recording recordable phrases.
They are just used somewhat different when
duplication recording.
q Describe the recording method 1 when used for

duplication recording. The difference compared
to using this method when recording is that
ongoing calls are forced released.
q Describe the recording method 2 when used for

duplication recording.
q Explain how recording subscribers are treated

during the duplication, the PIN code security,
the censorship option and backup of new
recordable phrases.
Exercise Guide
There is one exercise for this lesson: exercise 3. It should
be performed when all three theoretical lesson have been
given. There are in total three exercises, which are to be
finished within the course. The three theoretical lessons
take a total of four lesson hours (4x45 minutes). The
exercises must therefore be finished in four lesson hours.
One and a half lesson hours is a suggestion of how much
time that should be available for exercise 3.
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Summary
The recording procedure is a procedure where a
recording subscriber can alter the contents of a
recordable phrase.
Duplication refers to the process of duplicating a

recordable phrase.
The procedure required to record phrases in the

AST-DR V3 depends on whether the phrase is recordable
or fixed.
It is possible to record new speech data into recordable

phrases from a standard telephone set located anywhere
in the network.
For each recordable phrase, a recording route must be

defined.
The AST-DR V3 provides voice guidance, which guides

the recording subscriber through the rest of the recording
procedure.
There are two different recording methods.
The Announcement Recording and Programming

Support System version 3 (APSS-3) must be used for
recording fixed phrases.
Recordable phrases can be duplicated from one

announcement system to another provided that both
systems have duplication functionality.
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• Give a general description of digital announcement services,

• Give a general description of the AST-DR V3

• Describe the different types of announcement routes

• Describe how to access the AST-DR V3

• Describe the software of the AST-DR V3

• Describe the hardware of the AST-DR V3

q Relationship in the phrase concept

q Providing announcement codes

q Access to the AST-DR V3

q ANS function blocks

q Subsystems with which ANS interacts

q AST-DR V3 hardware configuration

The phrase concept 15

General description of AST-DR V3 10

q Digital Announcement Services, AST-DR V3

q Duplication of announcement by using a B-

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q Mention the AST product range, the ANS, and

q Mention that there are five AST products

The Phrase Concept

q Mention that there are two categories of

q Describe the different types of phrases: main

q Explain physical phrases and how they are

q Mention sub-phrases and explain how they are

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q Show the overhead Relationship in the phrase

General Description of AST-DR V3

q More technical specifications are found in the

q Describe each type of announcement route.

q Make sure that the definition of the main route is

q Describe the announcement code and explain

q Show the overhead Providing announcement

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q Explain that the ANNC is used to identify a

q Mention the different function blocks. Do not

q Explain that ANS is included in the ESS

q Explain that there are two types of subracks

q Describe briefly the different subracks. Focus on

q Mention the variants of the CMAG and SMAG

q Mention some important things to observe in

q Describe the CMAG subrack and show the

q Show the overhead CMAG interworking.

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q Describe the SMAG subrack and show the

q Show the overhead SMAG interworking.

q Describe the AST3-32 subrack and show the

q Show the overhead AST3-32 interworking.

AST-DR V3 is the Announcement Service Terminal

There are two categories of phrases:

q Pre-recorded Phrases (fixed, silent or variable)

AST-DR V3 has the following main characteristics:

q 32 to 256 channels connected to the GS.

q DTMF detection on all channels.

q The maximum speech store is eight hours.

q Duplication function. One channel per DL has

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q Only two types of subracks.

q The AST-DR V3 hardware follows the BYB