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Operating Instructions
Communications AMX500.
The Digital Transmission System.
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Release 1.0
Edition 10.99
ABB Power Automation

Operating Instructions AMX500
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0 Original edition 1999-07-16
1 Revised edition 1999-10-06
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About this Document
These Operating instructions for the AMX500 apply to the DOS MMI Version
1.06.
All rights with respect to this document, including applications for patent and regi-
stration of other industrial property rights, are reserved. Unauthorised use, in par-
ticular reproduction or making available to third parties, is prohibited.
This document has been carefully prepared and reviewed. Should in spite of this
the reader find an error, he is requested to inform us at his earliest convenience.
The data contained in this operating instructions is intended solely for the product
description and is not to be deemed to be a statement of guaranteed properties.
In the interests of our customers, we constantly seek to ensure that our products
are developed to the latest technological standards. As a result, it is possible that
there may be some differences between the product and the product description
or the operating instructions.
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1. Introduction
2. Safety instructions
3. System architecture and operating

principle
4. User interface program
5. Configuration and settings
6. Installation and wiring
7. Commissioning
8. Operation and maintenance
9. Fault-finding
10. Storage, decommissioning and dis-

posal
11. Appendices
Operating Instructions AMX500 Contents
Contents
1. Introduction...................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Using these Operating Instructions ...............................................................................1-1
1.2 Application of the AMX500 ............................................................................................1-2
1.3 Personnel qualifications ................................................................................................1-2
1.3.1 Operating personnel...............................................................................................1-2
1.3.2 Service personnel ..................................................................................................1-2
1.4 Warranty restriction .......................................................................................................1-3
2. Safety instructions .......................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Presentation of safety information .................................................................................2-1
2.2 Basic principles .............................................................................................................2-2
2.3 General instructions ......................................................................................................2-2
2.4 Product-specific instructions..........................................................................................2-3
3. System architecture and operating principle ................................ 3-1
3.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 System architecture ......................................................................................................3-1
3.2.1 Mechanical construction.........................................................................................3-2
3.3 Operating principle ......................................................................................................3-12
3.3.1 Signal converter R3AC.........................................................................................3-12
3.3.2 Multiplexer R3AB .................................................................................................3-13
3.3.3 Telephony interface R3AD ...................................................................................3-13
3.3.4 FSK interface R3AE .............................................................................................3-14
4. User interface program ................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Safety instruction ..........................................................................................................4-1
4.3 Installation.....................................................................................................................4-1
4.4 Starting the program .....................................................................................................4-1
4.5 Operation ......................................................................................................................4-2
4.5.1 Main menu .............................................................................................................4-2
4.5.2 Signal converter submenu .....................................................................................4-4
4.5.3 Multiplexer submenu ..............................................................................................4-8
4.5.4 Telephony submenu ............................................................................................4-11
4.5.5 FSK submenu ......................................................................................................4-12
4.6 Fault-finding ................................................................................................................4-12
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4.7 De-installation............................................................................................................. 4-13

5. Configuration and settings ............................................................. 5-1
5.1 Introduction................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Configuration of the signal converter (SC) .................................................................... 5-1
5.2.1 Program selection.................................................................................................. 5-1
5.2.2 Operating (working) mode ..................................................................................... 5-4
5.2.3 Bandwidth.............................................................................................................. 5-4
5.2.4 Frequency offset.................................................................................................... 5-4
5.2.5 Data transfer rate (Rate)........................................................................................ 5-5
5.2.6 Interface type......................................................................................................... 5-6
5.2.7 Transmission level (Transmit level)........................................................................ 5-7
5.2.8 Clock/data phasing (Edge) .................................................................................... 5-7
5.2.9 Settings for asynchronous data transfer (Asynchronous type) ............................... 5-7
5.2.10 Miscellaneous settings (Misc) ............................................................................ 5-8
5.3 Configuring the multiplexer (MUX) ................................................................................ 5-8
5.3.1 Aggregate channel (Channel 0) ............................................................................ 5-8
5.3.2 Individual channels (Channels 1 - 4)...................................................................... 5-8
5.4 Configuring the telephony interface (TEL)..................................................................... 5-9
5.4.1 Operating modes ................................................................................................... 5-9
5.4.2 Applications ......................................................................................................... 5-10
5.4.3 Availability relay................................................................................................... 5-11
5.4.4 Setting using the user interface program ............................................................. 5-11
5.4.5 Summary of telephony settings............................................................................ 5-12
5.5 Configuring the FSK interface (FSK)........................................................................... 5-12
5.5.1 Level settings ...................................................................................................... 5-12
5.5.2 Setting the baud rate, bit rate and channel centre frequency ............................... 5-13
5.6 Example of a configuration for PLC operation............................................................. 5-14
5.6.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................... 5-14
5.6.2 Configuring the signal converter .......................................................................... 5-15
5.6.3 Configuring the multiplexer .................................................................................. 5-16
5.6.4 Configuring the telephony interface ..................................................................... 5-17
5.6.5 Configuring the FSK interface.............................................................................. 5-17
5.7 Transit operation of AMX500 links .............................................................................. 5-18
5.7.1 Transit operation of single channels .................................................................... 5-18
5.7.2 Transit operation for the entire data stream ......................................................... 5-18
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5.7.3 Analogue transit operation ...................................................................................5-19

5.8 NSD550 in conjunction with AMX500 ..........................................................................5-19
6. Installation and wiring ..................................................................... 6-1
6.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................6-1
6.2 Safety instructions.........................................................................................................6-1
6.2.1 General ..................................................................................................................6-2
6.3 Unpacking.....................................................................................................................6-2
6.3.1 Inspection upon receipt ..........................................................................................6-2
6.3.2 What to do if there is transport damage .................................................................6-2
6.3.3 Precautions to avoid transport damage..................................................................6-2
6.4 Installation.....................................................................................................................6-3
6.4.1 Place of installation and ambient conditions...........................................................6-3
6.4.2 Cubicle...................................................................................................................6-3
6.4.3 Installing racks in cubicles......................................................................................6-3
6.5 Wiring ...........................................................................................................................6-4
6.5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................6-4
6.5.2 Grounding system..................................................................................................6-4
6.5.3 External connections..............................................................................................6-5
6.5.4 Power supply connections......................................................................................6-5
6.5.5 Protection...............................................................................................................6-5
6.5.6 Alarm relays ...........................................................................................................6-5
6.5.7 Interfaces ...............................................................................................................6-5
7. Commissioning................................................................................ 7-1
7.2 Testing the communication channel ..............................................................................7-1
7.2.1 Signal to noise ratio ...............................................................................................7-1
7.2.2 Interference............................................................................................................7-1
7.2.3 Attenuation of the AF communication channel .......................................................7-2
7.2.4 Cross-talk...............................................................................................................7-2
7.3 Commissioning the equipment ......................................................................................7-2
7.3.1 Preliminary inspection and checks .........................................................................7-2
7.3.2 Checks according to commissioning instructions ...................................................7-2
8. Operation and maintenance............................................................ 8-1
8.2 Operation ......................................................................................................................8-2
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8.2.1 Normal operation ................................................................................................... 8-2

8.2.2 Equipment failure................................................................................................... 8-2
8.3 Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 8-2
9. Fault-finding .................................................................................... 9-1
9.1 Safety instructions ........................................................................................................ 9-1
9.2 List of possible faults .................................................................................................... 9-2
9.3 Instructions for corrective action ................................................................................... 9-4
9.3.1 Checking the communication channel ................................................................... 9-4
9.3.2 Looping input and output of the signal converter locally......................................... 9-5
9.3.3 Checking signal quality .......................................................................................... 9-6
9.4 Replacing modules ....................................................................................................... 9-7
9.5 Returning modules for repair ........................................................................................ 9-7
10. Storage, decommissioning and disposal .................................... 10-1
10.1 Safety instructions................................................................................................... 10-1
10.2 Storage ................................................................................................................... 10-1
10.3 Decommissioning.................................................................................................... 10-1
10.4 Disposal .................................................................................................................. 10-2
11. Appendices.................................................................................... 11-1
11.1 Abbreviations .......................................................................................................... 11-1
11.2 Order numbers........................................................................................................ 11-2
11.3 Block diagrams ....................................................................................................... 11-3
11.3.1 Signal converter R3AC.................................................................................... 11-3
11.3.2 Multiplexer R3AB ............................................................................................. 11-3
11.3.3 Telephony interface R3AD ............................................................................... 11-3
11.3.4 FSK interface R3AE ......................................................................................... 11-3
11.4 Telephony applications ........................................................................................... 11-8
11.4.1 Connecting DSC255 (Sopho) to the telephony interface .................................. 11-8
11.5 Photographs.......................................................................................................... 11-10
11.5.1 Front view of AMX500.................................................................................... 11-10
11.5.2 Rear view of AMX500 .................................................................................... 11-10
11.6 Instructions ........................................................................................................... 11-13
11.6.1 Programming and Testing Instructions AMX500, document 1KHL16406-EN . 11-13
11.6.2 Commissioning Instructions AMX500, document 1KHL16407-EN.................. 11-13
11.7 Technical Data ...................................................................................................... 11-13
11.7.1 Technical Data AMX500, document 1KHL016408-EN ................................... 11-13
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List of Figures
Fig. 3.1 System hierarchy.......................................................................................................3-2
Fig. 3.2 AMX500 system combination 1 .................................................................................3-2
Fig. 3.6 AMX500 system back plane ......................................................................................3-4
Fig. 3.7 Front of the signal converter ......................................................................................3-5
Fig. 3.8 Back of the signal converter ......................................................................................3-5
Fig. 3.9 Front of the multiplexer ..............................................................................................3-6
Fig. 3.10 Back of the multiplexer...........................................................................................3-7
Fig. 3.11 Multiplexer interface adapter ..................................................................................3-7
Fig. 3.12 Front of the telephony interface..............................................................................3-8
Fig. 3.13 Back of the telephony interface ..............................................................................3-8
Fig. 3.14 Front of the FSK interface ......................................................................................3-9
Fig. 3.15 Back of the FSK interface ....................................................................................3-10
Fig. 3.16 Front of the DC/DC converter...............................................................................3-11
Fig. 4.1 Starting the user interface program ...........................................................................4-2
Fig. 4.2 User interface program main menu ...........................................................................4-3
Fig. 4.3 Password procedure..................................................................................................4-4
Fig. 4.4 Signal converter submenu .........................................................................................4-4
Fig. 4.5 Multiplexer submenu .................................................................................................4-9
Fig. 4.6 Telephony submenu ................................................................................................4-11
Fig. 4.7 FSK submenu..........................................................................................................4-12
Fig. 5.1 Data transfer rate in relation to SNR ..........................................................................5-5
Fig. 5.2 Data in relation to clock signal ...................................................................................5-7
Fig. 5.3 Example of configuring the signal converter ............................................................5-16
Fig. 5.4 Example of configuring the multiplexer ....................................................................5-17
Fig. 5.5 Example of configuring the telephony interface .......................................................5-17
Fig. 5.6 Example of configuring the FSK interface................................................................5-18
Fig. 6.1 Side view of the rack .................................................................................................6-4
Fig. 6.2 Rear view of the rack.................................................................................................6-4
Fig. 6.3 Telephone connected to the SLIC interface ...............................................................6-9
Fig. 6.4 PAX with four-wire connection (E, M-wire earth free)...............................................6-10
Fig. 6.5 PAX with four-wire connection (M-wire with earth contact) ......................................6-11
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Fig. 6.6 PAX with two-wire connection ................................................................................. 6-12

Fig. 6.7 Connecting a DCS-255 to an R3AD ........................................................................ 6-13
Fig. 11.1 Block diagram of signal converter ........................................................................ 11-4
Fig. 11.2 Block diagram of multiplexer................................................................................ 11-5
Fig. 11.3 Block diagram of telephony interface ................................................................... 11-6
Fig. 11.4 Block diagram of FSK interface ........................................................................... 11-7
Fig. 11.5 Connecting DCS-255 to the telephony interface .................................................. 11-9
Fig. 11.6 Front view of AMX500 ....................................................................................... 11-11
Fig. 11.7 Rear view of AMX500 ........................................................................................ 11-12
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List of Tables
Table 3.1 Pin connections....................................................................................................3-11
Table 3.2 Interface cables....................................................................................................3-12
Table 4.1 Interface settings....................................................................................................4-1
Table 5.1 NORMAL MODE 4-WIRE (long and quick) settings ...............................................5-2
Table 5.2 NORMAL MODE 2-WIRE (long and quick) settings ...............................................5-2
Table 5.3 POOR LINE MODE settings...................................................................................5-2
Table 5.4 ECHO CANCELLER MODE settings .....................................................................5-3
Table 5.5 Bandwidth required for NORMAL MODE 4-WIRE ..................................................5-4
Table 5.6 Data transfer rates in relation to SNR and bandwidth.............................................5-6
Table 5.7 Clock/data phasing settings ...................................................................................5-7
Table 5.8 Clock/data phasing settings ...................................................................................5-9
Table 5.9 Telephony operating modes.................................................................................5-10
Table 5.10 Summary of telephony settings ............................................................................5-12
Table 5.11 Input gain settings................................................................................................5-13
Table 5.12 Output level settings ............................................................................................5-13
Table 5.13 FSK channel settings ...........................................................................................5-14
Table 5.14 Channel wiring for transit operation......................................................................5-18
Table 5.15 SNR in relation to the number of sections ............................................................5-19
Table 6.1 Interface connecting cables....................................................................................6-6
Table 6.2 RS-232 interface connections ................................................................................6-6
Table 6.3 RS-422/V.11 interface connections ........................................................................6-7
Table 6.4 AF channel interface connections ..........................................................................6-7
Table 6.5 Telephony interface connections............................................................................6-8
Table 6.6 FSK interface connections ...................................................................................6-14
Table 9.1 List of possible faults..............................................................................................9-3
Table 9.2 ETL500 alarms.......................................................................................................9-4
Table 11.1 Order numbers.....................................................................................................11-2
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Operating Instructions AMX500 1. Introduction
1. Introduction
AMX500 is a universal communications system for transferring digital data via

analogue channels at data transfer rates up to 64.0 kbps.
External devices can be connected to the system via RS-232 and RS-422/V.11
interfaces. By adding corresponding units, services such as telephone, FAX or
the transmission of FSK signals are also provided.
AMX500 comprises printed circuit boards with a height of three standard units
mounted in a 19" equipment rack. All the boards within the AMX system are in-
terconnected by a parallel and a serial bus for data communication and configu-
ration.
These instructions describe the structure and configuration of the system. All the
information given refer to typical configurations.
1.1 Using these Operating Instructions
These Operating Instructions are intended for maintenance and operating per-
sonnel responsible for data communication. All safety rules in force in the user’s
plant must be strictly observed. Only properly trained personnel may work on the
equipment. The Operating Instructions contains all the information and instruc-
tions needed during the life-cycle of the equipment, i.e. shipping, storage, com-
missioning, maintenance, decommissioning and disposal. Please refer to the re-
spective Section for the particular topic you are dealing with.
The operations in the life of the equipment, i.e. shipping, installation, testing and
commissioning are normally carried out by different people. For this reason some
of the safety instructions occur several times in the various sections.
These Operating Instructions distinguish between two groups mainly concerned

with the equipment, service personnel and operating personnel.
The program dialogues in the figures of these Operating Instructions are those
used to control the user interface program “ABB AMX500 configuration utility”.
They apply to program Version 1.06. The firmware versions in the various as-
semblies are as follows: signal converter MC: 2.15, multiplexer MC: 2.22, teleph-
ony interface MC: 1.08, frequency shift keying interface MC: 2.14.
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1.2 Application of the AMX500
The AMX500 system is designed for the transmission of digital data, speech,
FAX and FSK signals via power line carrier (PLC) channels. It is also suitable for
communication via direct cable connections and any audio frequency (AF) chan-
nel.
The system must not be connected to the public telephone network, unless per-
mission is given by the national authorities.
1.3 Personnel qualifications
1.3.1 Operating personnel

Operating personnel must:
• have general knowledge of electronic and electrical systems
• have had basic theoretical and practical training on digital and analogue com-
munications equipment
• be able to work with a PC and DOS and Windows operating systems in order
to configure and program the assemblies
• be trained and familiar in handling potential sources of danger with the corre-
sponding caution
• comprehend and heed warning signs and devices to avoid injury to persons
and damage to plant
• not carry out any of the changes or settings described in the Sections:
Section 6 “Installation and wiring”
Section 7 “Commissioning”
Section 9 “Fault-finding”
Section 10 “Storage, decommissioning and disposal”
1.3.2 Service personnel

Service personnel:
• must have read and understood the Operating Instructions before commenc-
ing work on the AMX500
• must take the usual ESD precautions when working on the modules of the
AMX500 system
• must take all precautions and observe all warnings to avoid injury and dam-
age to plant
• must ensure that they will not cause an unplanned interruption of data trans-
mission before making any changes to the AMX500 system
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1.4 Warranty restriction
The manufacturer disclaims any responsibility for hazards and material damage,
if the equipment is operated other than for its intended use as described in this
operating instructions or if the equipment is serviced by non qualified personnel.

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Operating Instructions AMX500 2. Safety instructions
2. Safety instructions
2.1 Presentation of safety information
The AMX500 system itself is safe and does not represent risk. This, however,
does not apply to its environment, e.g. when connected to PLC equipment which
is normally connected to an overhead high-voltage line.
Therefore only properly trained service personnel may handle the equipment and
make settings. Some other work may be performed by operating personnel (see
Section 1 “Introduction”).
In this manual the safety instructions are marked as follows:
Information or do’s and don’ts to prevent seri-

DANGER ous personal injury or extensive equipment
damage.
Specific information or do’s and don’ts to prevent

Caution
minor damage and operating problems.
Specific information with regard to the optimum

Note:
use of the appliance.
Safety signs marked on the equipment itself:
Caution Specific information to prevent equipment dam-

ESD age by electrostatical discharge.

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2.2 Basic principles
The AMX500 is a state-of-the-art equipment that fulfils generally recognised

safety standards. Nevertheless, danger may exist if it is used improperly.
Only use an AMX500 unit that is in perfect working order and observe the Oper-
ating Instructions.
2.3 General instructions
Personnel qualification
An authorised and properly trained personnel only is
DANGER admitted to carry out programming, commissioning,
maintenance, troubleshooting and work of the
equipment.
Operating instructions
The operating instructions should be read and
DANGER clearly understood before working on the equip-
ment.
Safety and monitoring facilities

Mechanical safety facilities such as cover plates
DANGER must not be removed or by-passed.
Alteration
Alteration of the equipment is not allowed.
DANGER
Warning labels
Precautions and indications to hazardous voltages
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2.4 Product-specific instructions
Technical specifications
The equipment must be operated within the techni-
DANGER cal specifications. Failure to do so may result in per-
sonal injuries or equipment damage.
Alteration
Alteration of the equipment is not allowed.
DANGER
Inserting and removing of plug-in modules
Caution Neither removing nor inserting of modules is per-

mitted during power-up of the equipment. Precedent
to plug in and out of modules the power supply of
the equipment has to be switched OFF.
ESD protection
Caution The modules in this equipment contain devices,

ESD which can be damaged by electrostatic discharges.
Appropriate measures must be taken before un-
packing modules or withdrawing them from equip-
ment racks. Essential precautions to prevent ESD
damage when handling or working on modules are
grounding straps for technical personnel and the
provision of anti-static workbenches. Modules may
only be shipped either in their original packing or in-
stalled in equipment racks.
Shipping
Caution To avoid damage while being shipped, note the in-

structions in Section 6 “Installation and wiring” in the
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Mechanical Installation
The equipment must be mounted in a cabinet.
DANGER
Cabinets, which are not secured to the floor, tip for-

DANGER wards when the hinged frame is opened. Do not
open the hinged frame without precautions.
Electrical Installation
This is a Class A equipment specified in IEC 60950.
DANGER The equipment and the cabinet must be earthed.
The equipment must be supplied over circuit
breaker.
The 48 VDC battery supply is dangerous (Hazard-

DANGER ous energy level).
Do not install the equipment with a live battery sup-
ply.
Working on the equipment

Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect
DANGER cables during periods of lightning activities if it is
connected to PLC equipment.
Unused slots
Unused slots in the equipment subracks must be
DANGER covered with front plates.
EMC
This is a class A equipment specified in CISPR 22
Caution
(EN55022). In a domestic environment, this equip-
ment may cause radio interference. In this case, the
user may be required to take adequate measures.

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Operating Instructions AMX500 3. System architecture and operating principle
3. System architecture and operating principle
3.1 Introduction
The AMX500 is a digital communication system that can be used to transmit

data, speech, FAX and FSK signals via an analogue channel. The maximum data
transfer rate is 64.0 kbps.
The AMX500 system consists of a rack housing the signal converter (SC), multi-
plexers (MUX), telephony interfaces (TEL), frequency shift keying interfaces
(FSK) as well as a power supply module. Because of its modular structure, the
AMX500 can easily be adapted to fulfil special requirements.
The signal converter converts the digital data into an analogue signal (and vice
versa) and acts as interface to the analogue network. The fall-back/fall-forward
option enables the data transfer rate to be automatically adjusted to suit the pre-
vailing transmission conditions.
The multiplexer combines four individual channels into a single aggregate

channel . The data transfer rate, interface and data format can be set individually
for each of the individual channels. The multiplexed data are converted by the
signal converter into an analogue signal.
The telephony interface has operating modes for connecting standard telephone
receivers and other telephone equipment. An integrated FAX detector enables
faxes to be transmitted and received as well.
The interface for transmitting FSK signals can be connected to any standard FSK
system.
3.2 System architecture
The system has a hierarchical structure (Fig. 3.1). The signal converter is at the
uppermost level and forms the interface to the analogue network. The data
stream comes from the next level down which is the second level. If a data ter-
minal or an interface module is connected to this level, the system is complete
and no further additions are possible. On the other hand, a multiplexer on the
second level provides four data channels which can be used for telephony or
FSK interfaces on the third level as well as for data terminals1.
Received and transmission data is exchanged internally via RS-485 interfaces.

Additionally, all modules are connected via a internal serial bus. The entire sys-
1
If a multiplexer is connected to the second level, then four more multiplexers can be on
the third with up to 16 data terminals on the fourth level. Telephony interfaces (TEL) or
FSK interfaces may also be used instead of data terminals. This solution requires addi-
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tem can therefore be configured and supervised with a PC via the RS-232 inter-
face of the module on the top level.
Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1
Telephony
interface
FSK
interface Multiplexer Signal
NF
converter
• RS 232
• RS 422A RS 485
• V.11/X.21
Telephony
interface
FSK
interface
Multiplexer
Multiplexer RS 485 (system bus)
• RS 232
• RS 422A
• V.11/X.21
Fig. 3.1 System hierarchy
3.2.1 Mechanical construction
The modules are accommodated in standard 19" equipment racks (3 standard

units high). Only few modules are needed for the system to be operational, but
apart from the signal converter, a rack can house either one multiplexer and four
interface modules or two multiplexers and three interface modules. Unused data
channels can be switched off or used by external data terminals. The following
alternative combinations are available for a single rack:
Combination 1:
• 1 data channel
DC/DC-converter
converter
Signal
48/5V
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Combination 2:
• 1 to 4 data channels
DC/DC-converter
converter
Signal
48/5V
4 channel
multiplexer
Combination 3:
• 1 to 4 TEL or FSK interface modules
DC/DC-converter
Speech/fax
Speech/fax
converter
interface
interface
interface
interface
Signal
48/5V
FSK
FSK
4 channel
multiplexer
Combination 4:
• 1 to 3 TEL or FSK interface modules

DC/DC-converter
Speech/fax
Speech/fax
converter
interface
interface
interface
Signal
48/5V
FSK
4 channel 4 channel
multiplexer multiplexer
Fig. 3.6 shows the back plane of system combination 4. The modules are inter-
connected by 26 core 1:1 ribbon cables (system bus). Connector X15 on one
module must go to connector X11, X12, X13 or X14 on the multiplexer or signal

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converter on the next level up. All modules are connected to the power supply
module by a individual cable.
A special adapter is needed to connect external data terminals to the multiplexer

which is plugged onto the back plane. The adapter provides a 25 pin and a 15 pin
Sub-D connector for each of the four channels to which RS-232 or RS-422/V.11
interfaces can be connected.
POWER MULTIPLEXER FSK TEL TEL MULTIPLEXER SC

z4 X11 X12 X13 X14 X15 X15 X15 X15 X11 X12 X13 X14 X15 X11 X1 X9
d6
z8
d10
z12
d14
z16
d18 X10
z20 X17 X17 X17
d22
X10 X10
z24 X10 X10 X10 X5
X16
d26
z28
d30 X18
z32
X1 X2 X3 X4 X1 X2 X3 X4
X5 X6 X7 X8 X5 X6 X7 X8
INTERFACE ADAPTER INTERFACE ADAPTER
Fig. 3.6 AMX500 system back plane

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3.2.1.1 Signal converter R3AC
The following two diagrams show the front and the back of the signal converter.
Elements on the front of the signal converter:
• POWER LED: lights green to shown that the

module is standing by.
• SYNC LED: lights green as soon as communi-

cation has been established with the remote sta-
tion and is synchronous.
• ALARM LED: lights red when communication is

impossible, flashes red when the block error rate
> 10-3.
• COM1: RS-232 interface (9 pin Sub-D connec-

tor, female) for a PC.
• RESET button: recessed in the frontplate and

used to reset the module.
Fig. 3.7 Front of the signal converter
Connectors on the back of the signal converter:
• X1: RS-232 interface for an external data termi-

nal (25 pin Sub-D connector, female).
• X5: RS-422/V.11 interface for an external data

terminal (15 pin Sub-D connector, female).
• X9: AF cable connector for two and four-wire

communication (9 pin Sub-D connector, male).
• X10: power supply connector.
• X11: RS-485 interface for connecting an ancil-

lary module.
• X18: potentially-free alarm relay contact.
• X16: RS-232 interface (9 pin Sub-D connector,

female) for a PC.
Fig. 3.8 Back of the signal converter

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External cables with a Sub-D connector at one end and a KRONE terminal at the
other are available for the following:
• X1: 25 pin V9KB external cable
• X5: 15 pin V9KA external cable
• X9: 9 pin V9KE external cable
• X18: V9KF alarm cable
The alarm cable (V9KF) is plugged into connector X18.
A standard 9 core 1:1 cable can be used to connect a PC either to COM1 or X16
on the back plane.
3.2.1.2 Multiplexer R3AB
The following two diagrams show the front and the back of the multiplexer.
Elements on the front of the multiplexer:

• START LED: lights green as soon as the module

has synchronised to the digital data stream.
• CH1: lights green when channel 1 is operating.
• COM1: RS-232 interface (9 pin Sub-D connec-

tor) for a PC.
Fig. 3.9 Front of the multiplexer

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Connectors on the back of the multiplexer:
• X11 – X14: RS-485 interface for chan-

nels 1 to 4 (for connecting a MUX or a
TEL or FSK interface).
• X15: aggregate channel RS-485 inter-

face (for connecting a MUX (Channels 1
to 4) or SC of the next level up).
• X19: interface adapter connector.
X19
Fig. 3.10 Back of the multiplexer
Pin connections on the multiplexer interface adapter:
• X1-X4: RS-232 interfaces for channels

1 to 4 (25 pin Sub-D connector, female).
• X5-X8: RS-422/V.11 interfaces for

channels 1 to 4 (15 pin Sub-D connec-
tor, female).
Fig. 3.11 Multiplexer interface adapter
• X1 – X4: 25 pin V9KB external cable
• X5 – X8: 15 pin V9KA external cable
A standard 9 core 1:1 cable can be used to connect a PC to COM1 on the front
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3.2.1.3 Telephony interface R3AD
The following two diagrams show the front and the back of the telephony inter-
face.
Elements on the front of the telephony interface:

• SYNC LED: lights green as soon as the module

• BUZ LED: lights yellow when the buzzer button

is pressed in the remote station.
• BUZ button: the BUZ LED lights and the buzzer

sounds in the remote station when this button is
pressed.
• HANDSET connector (RJ11): for connecting a

telephone handset to talk to the remote station.
Fig. 3.12 Front of the telephony interface
Connectors on the back plane of the telephony interface:
• X15: RS-485 interface for connecting a MUX

(channels 1 to 4) or SC of the next level up.
• X17: 25 pin Sub-D connector (female) for te-

lephony.
Fig. 3.13 Back of the telephony interface

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• X17: 25 pin V9KG external cable
3.2.1.4 FSK interface R3AE
The following two diagrams show the front and the back of the FSK interface.
Elements on the front of the FSK interface:

• OPR LED: lights green as soon as the module

• RESET button: recessed in the frontplate and

used to reset the module.
Fig. 3.14 Front of the FSK interface

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Connectors on the back of the FSK interface:
• X15: RS-485 interface for connecting a MUX

(channels 1 to 4) or SC of the next level up.
• X17: 25 pin Sub-D connector (female) for FSK.
Fig. 3.15 Back of the FSK interface
External cables with a Sub-D connector at one end and quick connectors at the
• X17: 25 pin V9KM external cable

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3.2.1.5 DC/DC converter 48 V R3AF
The following diagram shows the front of the DC/DC converter.
Elements on the front of the DC/DC converter:
• POWER LED: lights green to show that the

Fig. 3.16 Front of the DC/DC converter
The power supply cable is plugged into the back of the converter.
Designation Pin
-Vin 24, 26
+Vin 28, 30
PE 32
Table 3.1 Pin connections

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3.2.1.6 External cables
3.2.1.6.1 Interface cables
The following table lists the interface cables that are available. A detailed signal
list is to be found in the subsection “Interfaces” of Section 6 “Installation and wir-
ing”. The cables are fitted with a Sub-D plug and a KRONE terminal.
Interface External Module Sub-D

cable connector
RS-232 V9KB R3AC (SC) 25 pin
R3AB (MUX)
RS-422/V.11 V9KA R3AC (SC) 15 pin
R3AB (MUX)
AF channel V9KE R3AC (SC) 9 pin
Telephony V9KG R3AD (TEL) 25 pin
FSK V9KM R3AE (FSK) 25 pin
Table 3.2 Interface cables
3.2.1.6.2 SC alarm cable
The alarm cable (V9KF) is a two-core cable (NC, COM) that is plugged into con-
nector X18 (potentially-free alarm relay contact) on the signal converter. This
permits the SYNC alarm that is visible on the front of the signal converter to be
signalled externally.
3.2.1.6.3 Power supply cable
The power supply cable B9AY is a three-core cable with Faston connectors at
one end and a miniature circuit-breaker (m.c.b.) at the other.
3.3 Operating principle
3.3.1 Signal converter R3AC
The signal converter acts as the system modem and converts digital data to an
analogue signal and vice versa. The data transfer rate can be adjusted in the
range of 0.4 to 64.0 kbps, the effective range being more or less restricted by the
choice of AF bandwidth. There is a choice of eight bandwidths: 1.0, 1.4, 1.7, 2.1,
3.1, 3.3, 7.0 and 7.3 kHz. The equipment can thus be configured to optimally suit
the communications channel and any other signals transferred via it. The choice
of operating modes also permits optimum use to be made of the available band-
width on two and four-wire cable links.
The fall-back/fall-forward (FB/FWD) option enables the data transfer rate to be

automatically adjusted to suit the currently prevailing transmission conditions.
This achieves a maximum data throughput while minimising transmission errors.
The quality of the communications channel is continuously monitored and the
most favourable of the five programmable data transfer rates selected accord-
ingly. The data transfer rate is reduced if the bit error rate exceeds 10-3. Respec-
tively increased again as soon as the signal to noise ratio (SNR) improves. This

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option is intended primarily for PLC channels, which are subject to appreciable
fluctuations of transmission quality.
The signal converter is equipped with three interfaces. The RS-485 interface is
for connecting a module such as a multiplexer, or a TEL or FSK interface using a
special interface cable. Data terminals can be connected to the RS-232 or RS-
422/V.11 interface using 25 or 15 core cables.
A PC can be connected to either the RS-232 interface on the front or on the back
to configure the system or supervise its operation. Other system modules can
also be addressed via these interfaces.
3.3.2 Multiplexer R3AB
The multiplexer is used to run four independent channels on a time sharing basis
via a single communications link . The four channels can be individually config-
ured and may have different data transfer rates, interfaces and data transfer for-
mats (synchronous, asynchronous, anisochronous).
When programming the data transfer rate for the aggregate channel , note that a
“framing overhead” of 400 bps has to be added to the sum of the individual chan-
nels. The multiplexer detects the data transfer rate being used by the signal con-
verter and automatically adjusts its own operation accordingly. If the signal con-
verter reduces its data transfer rate because of poor transmission conditions (fall-
back), the data transfer rate of the aggregate channel also has to be reduced
and this means that the data transfer rates of individual channels have to be re-
duced or the channels switched off. Five data transfer rates for the aggregate
channel and each individual channel can be programmed for this purpose in
steps of 400 bps.
External data terminals can be connected to the individual channels via RS-232
or RS-422/V.11 interfaces. The RS-485 interface is intended for system modules,
while the aggregate channel has an RS-485 interface for connection to a signal
converter or multiplexer on the next level up.
A PC can be connected to the RS-232 interface on the front either to configure

the system or supervise its operation. Other system modules on lower levels can
also be addressed via this interface. This interface can only be used, providing
the multiplexer is installed on the highest level, otherwise configuration and su-
pervision has to be performed from the uppermost level.
3.3.3 Telephony interface R3AD
The telephony interface can operate in the following modes:
1. SLIC mode: A standard phone can be connected (e.g. a remote subscriber).

Tones, DC line voltage and ringing current are generated.
2. Two-wire telephone mode: The equipment can be connected directly to an

exchange. The ringing current is detected and the DC loop is closed.
3. Four-wire mode: The equipment can be connected directly to an exchange.

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4. Handset mode: This only permits one set of equipment to communicate with
another set. The handset is plugged in at the front; the other telephony
modes are disabled.
The telephony interface is also able to automatically detect a FAX machine and
therefore faxes can be transmitted in modes 1 to 3. When a FAX is detected, it is
converted into a digital data stream and converted back to an analogue FAX sig-
nal at the remote station.
Provision is also made in modes 1 to 3 for telephoning from one set of equipment
to another for maintenance purposes using a handset, the remote station being
called with the aid of the buzzer. Modes 1 and 2 give priority to external connec-
tions before maintenance calls. On the other hand, a call to the remote station by
pressing the butten for longer than 3 seconds interrupts an external connection in
the four-wire mode for 3 minutes.
DTMF is used for signalling. E and M-wire are available in modes 2 and 3 and
can be used for transmitting status and pulse dialling signals (≤ 20 Bd).
To make best use of the data transfer rate, speech is compressed by a Vocoder
after it has been digitised, which enables the data transfer rates for speech to be
reduced considerably. A data transfer rate of 2.4 kbps is required for maximum
speech compression, but speech quality is somewhat diminished. No impairment
of quality is apparent above 7.2 kbps. A consequence of using a Vocoder is that
no other analogue signals (e.g. modem signals) apart from speech and faxes can
be communicated via the telephony interface.
The data transfer rate is set either in the multiplexer or signal converter on the
next level up. For this purpose, the telephony interface is able to automatically
detect the data transfer rate and can adjust it according to the fall-back/fall-
forward principle.
Configuration and supervision of the telephony interface using a PC has to be

done from the module on the uppermost level.
3.3.4 FSK interface R3AE
The FSK interface converts up to four FSK signals in to a digital data stream and
vice versa. FSK signals are processed at rates of 50, 100, 200, 300, 600, 1200
and 2400 Baud. The FSK frequency spectrum can be selected in steps of 20 Hz
within the transmission band.
To keep the edge distortion as low as possible, analogue signals are over-
sampled and then the edges encoded. The resulting data transfer rate corre-
sponds to four times the baud rate of the FSK signal. Finally, the data streams of
the four FSK signals are combined to a single stream and framing information of
400 bps is added.
Configuration and supervision of the FSK interface using a PC has to be done

from the module on the uppermost level.

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Operating Instructions AMX500 4. User interface program
4. User interface program
4.1 Introduction
The user interface program “AMX500 CONFIGURATION UTILITY” was devel-

oped to be able to program and supervise the AMX500 system conveniently and
efficiently. Via a 9 pin 1:1 cable plugged into an RS-232 interface at the upper-
most level of the system hierarchy, every module individually or the system as a
whole can be accessed.
4.2 Safety instruction
Note that changing the configuration while the system is in operation will disable
it.
4.3 Installation
MMI.EXE is a standard MS DOS program that in Windows 95/98 or NT is opened

in a DOS window. An AT or a Pentium PC is required to run the program.
All that is necessary to install the program MMI.EXE is to copy it to a suitable di-
rectory. Either COM1 or COM2 is used to communicate with the equipment. The
serial interface is configured as follows:
Parameter Setting
Baud rate 9600
Data bits 8
Parity None
Stop bits 2
Flow control None
Table 4.1 Interface settings
4.4 Starting the program
To start the program, enter MMI at the DOS prompt followed by the parameters
PORT and SYS-ADR. The value of PORT can be either 1 or 2 standing for
COM1 or COM2 and SYS-ADR a 16 bit system address in the range of 00000 to
65535. The plausibility and syntax of the data entered are checked and must cor-
respond to Fig. 4.1.
During the login routine, you are requested to enter your password.

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Fig. 4.1 Starting the user interface program
Providing the 8 character password is correct, you can access all the boards with
the same 8 character password and corresponding system address.
When the system is delivered the default password is “ABB_USER” and the de-
fault system address “12345”. It is not necessary to enter the default password.
The system can simply be accessed by pressing return during the login routine.
4.5 Operation
4.5.1 Main menu
Once the password has been accepted, the program scans the modules in the
system once per second. A line appears on the screen for every module detected
in the system with the module designation, for example, “Multiplexer” and vari-
ous version numbers (Fig. 4.2).
Channels 1 to 4 and the respective modules connected to them are listed under
multiplexer. No data appears for a channel to which no module is connected even
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Fig. 4.2 User interface program main menu
If no modules can be found in the system, the error message “PLEASE CON-
NECT SYSTEM OR CHECK SYSTEM ADDRESS OR CHECK COM PORT” is
displayed. Should the password entered not be the one for the uppermost mod-
ule, the error message “ACCESS DENIED” is displayed.
Keys are assigned in the main menu to the various modules (letters in brackets at
the beginning of the line) and when they are pressed, the submenu for the re-
spective module appears.
4.5.1.1 Changing the password and the system address
The password procedure can only be accessed from the main menu by pressing
the key combination [Alt Gr] and [@] (ASCII character “@”). You are requested to
enter your present password first for security. Providing this is the same as the
one entered when accessing the system, you are then requested to enter a new
password (precisely 8 ASCII characters, lower and upper case-sensitive). As long
as the syntax is correct, a five-digit system address has to be entered in the
range [00000..65535]. After this has been entered, the values are displayed
again for confirmation. Pressing [y] for “yes” confirms that they are correct and
they are then saved in the equipment. “PASSWORD CHANGED” appears on the
status line. Should you make an error while entering the password or address or
press [ESC], “ERROR PASSWORD” appears on the status line and the proce-
dure can be repeated.
If a new module is added to the system, the password and the system address
have to be reset to their default values to enable the system to detect the new
module and permit it to be configured. Once this has been done, password and
system address can once again be changed.
If the password or system address is lost send the module(s) for repair to your lo-
cal ABB company or agent (see section 9.5 “Returning modules for repair”).

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Fig. 4.3 Password procedure
4.5.2 Signal converter submenu
The shortcut key (A) is at the top of the signal converter submenu (Fig. 4.4) and
this is followed by the identification string and the version. The status line under
this shows the status of synchronisation (SYNC or NO SYNC ), the current data
transfer rate, the signal to noise ratio (EPSM) and the block error rate (BLER).
These data are refreshed at one second intervals. On the last line of the menu
after (S) SIGNAL CONVERTER, it is stated whether the signal converter is run-
ning (RUNNING) or not (HALTED). If it is not running, it can be started by press-
ing the key (S), respectively stopped if it is running. Note that the signal converter
is stopped and has to be restarted manually every time a submenu is opened,
e.g. to change the configuration.
Fig. 4.4 Signal converter submenu
The menu items and their current settings are listed below the status line. To se-
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either open yet another submenu or a data input line appears and you are asked
to enter a value.
The same function line appears at the bottom of all the module windows. The cur-
rent settings can be saved in one of five configuration memories (profiles) by
pressing the key (V) (TEL and FSK have just a single profile). These data are
saved in the module’s non-volatile EEPROM and remain intact even if the power
supply should fail. A profile is selected by choosing the menu item (A) ACTIVE
PROFILE and entering the corresponding number. If settings have been made
which were only needed temporarily, the original status can be restored by se-
lecting (O) RESTORE PROFILE.
4.5.2.1 Program selection
The following programs are available for selection in the PROGRAM SELEC-
TION menu.
(1) NORMAL MODE 4-WIRE (LONG)
(2) NORMAL MODE 4-WIRE (QUICK)
(3) NORMAL MODE 2-WIRE (LONG)
(4) NORMAL MODE 2-WIRE (QUICK)
(5) LONG LINE MODE 4-WIRE (LONG)
(6) LONG LINE MODE 4-WIRE (QUICK)
(7) POOR LINE MODE 4-WIRE (LONG)
(8) POOR LINE MODE 4-WIRE (QUICK)
(9) POOR LINE MODE 2-WIRE (LONG)
(A) POOR LINE MODE 2-WIRE (QUICK)
(B) ECHO CANCELLER MODE (NARROW BAND)
(C) ECHO CANCELLER MODE (WIDE BAND)
(D) POLLING MODE
They are selected by entering the respective number or letter.
The program should be selected to suit the particular application. A detailed de-
scription is given in section 5.2.1 “Program selection”.
4.5.2.2 Operating (working) mode
The following operating modes can be set in the WORKING MODE menu:
(1) MASTER - ORIGINATE

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(2) SLAVE - ANSWER
When two signal converters are connected, one has to be configured as master
and the other as slave. See also section 5.2.2 “Operating (working) mode”.
4.5.2.3 Bandwidth
This menu offers a choice of bandwidths. The effective choice is limited, how-
ever, depending on the program that was selected in the PROGRAMM SELEC-
TION menu.
The NORMAL MODE 4-WIRE offers the following bandwidths for selection.
(1) 3,100 HZ
(2) 3,300 HZ
(3) 1,400 HZ
(4) 1,000 HZ
(5) 1,700 HZ
(6) 2,100 HZ
(7) 7,000 HZ
(8) 7,300 HZ
See also section 5.2.3 “Bandwidth”.
4.5.2.4 Frequency offset
This menu provides facility for shifting the band in steps to take account of the
channel and the settings of the other signals using it. The steps and their maxi-
mum number depend on the bandwidth and program and are given in the tables
in section 5.2.1 “Program selection”.
4.5.2.5 Data transfer rate (Rate)
Five data transfer rates can be set in the “RATE” menu. Only the first data trans-
fer rate has to be programmed when the fall-back/fall-forward mode is disabled,
but all five have to be entered in ascending order if it is enabled. The choice of
data transfer rate is limited depending on which bandwidth and program are se-
lected. The available settings are given in tables in Section 5.2.1 “Program selec-
tion”.
4.5.2.6 Interface type
The signal converter is equipped with three different interfaces. One of them can
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interfaces are intended for external data and the RS-485 interface for the con-
nection of additional system modules. The following settings are available:
(1) RS-232 SYNCHRONOUS INTERNAL CLOCK
(2) RS-232 SYNCHRONOUS EXTERNAL CLOCK
(3) RS-232 ASYNCHRONOUS
(4) RS-232 ANISOCHRONOUS (1/5 BDRATE)
(5) RS-485 SYNCHRONOUS INTERNAL CLOCK
(6) RS-485 SYNCHRONOUS EXTERNAL CLOCK
(7) V.11/X.21
A detailed description is given in section 5.2.6 “Interface type”.
4.5.2.7 Transmission level (Transmit level)
This menu item provides facility for setting the transmission signal strength in a
range of 0 to 30 dB in steps of 0.5 dB. Caution: The value entered determines an
attenuation and reduces the nominal transmission level of 0 dBm (rms). See also
section 5.2.7 “Transmission level”.
4.5.2.8 Clock/data phasing (Edge)
If data transmission is synchronous, the instant of reading and writing data in re-
lation to the clock signal can be set. The following four settings are available:
(1) DCE: D-OUT VALID ON POS EDGE / D-IN VALID ON POS EDGE
(2) DCE: D-OUT VALID ON POS EDGE / D-IN VALID ON NEG EDGE
(3) DCE: D-OUT VALID ON NEG EDGE / D-IN VALID ON POS EDGE
(4) DCE: D-OUT VALID ON NEG EDGE / D-IN VALID ON NEG EDGE
A detailed description is given in section 5.2.8 “Clock/data phasing”.
4.5.2.9 Setting asynchronous data transmission (Asynchronous type)
This menu item is only available when the RS-232 interface is asynchronously
configured. The menu provides a choice of the usual data formats for asynchro-
nous data transmission. The syntax of the data format is D – P – S (D: number of
data bits, P: parity (E: even, O: odd, N: none), S: number of stop bits). Select
menu item (S) for 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit.
(A) 5-N-1/1.5 (B) 5-O-1/1.5
(C) 5-E-1/1.5 (D) 5-N-2

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(E) 5-O-2 (F) 5-E-2
(G) 6-N-1/1.5 (H) 6-O-1/1.5
(I) 6-E-1/1.5 (J) 6-N-2
(K) 6-O-2 (L) 6-E-2
(M) 7-N-1/1.5 (N) 7-O-1/1.5
(O) 7-E-1/1.5 (P) 7-N-2
(Q) 7-O-2 (R) 7-E-2
(S) 8-N-1/1.5 (T) 8-O-1/1.5
(U) 8-E-1/1.5 (V) 8-N-2
(W) 8-O-2 (X) 8-E-2
See also section 5.2.9 “Settings for asynchronous data transfer”.
4.5.2.10 Miscellaneous settings (Misc)
Options (1) to (3) in this menu can be switch on and off (toggled). The other items
have no effect.
(1) NSA: OFF
(2) V25: OFF
(3) FB/FWD: ON
See also section 5.2.10 “Miscellaneous settings”.
4.5.3 Multiplexer submenu
The shortcut key (B) is at the top of the multiplexer submenu (Fig. 4.5) and this is
followed by the identification string and the version. The status line under this
shows the status of synchronisation (SYNC or NO SYNC) and the five active data
transfer rates in the sequence Channel 0 (aggregate channel ), Channel 1,…,
Channel 4.

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Fig. 4.5 Multiplexer submenu
The channels and a matrix with their current settings are displayed below the
status line. Enter the channel number to access a submenu that permits the in-
terface, data format and data transfer rate to be set.
The same function line appears at the bottom of all the module windows and pro-
vides facility for saving or restoring one of the five profiles.
4.5.3.1 Channel settings
The interface, data format and data transfer rate can be set for each of the chan-
nels in the respective submenu.
4.5.3.1.1 Aggregate channel (Channel 0)
The aggregate channel menu permits the selection of an RS-485 interface with
either internal or external clock for connecting the multiplexer to a signal con-
verter or multiplexer at a higher level. Five data transfer rates can be set for the
fall-back/fall-forward mode.
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4.5.3.1.2 Individual channels (Channel 1…4)
The following interfaces and data formats are available for each of the individual
channels and can be selected independently:
(1) - RS-232 SYNCHRONOUS INTERNAL CLOCK
(2) - RS-232 SYNCHRONOUS EXTERNAL CLOCK
(3) - RS-232 ASYNCHRONOUS
(4) - RS-232 ANISOCHRONOUS-5
(5) - RS-485 SYNCHRONOUS INTERNAL CLOCK
(6) - RS-485 SYNCHRONOUS EXTERNAL CLOCK
(7) - V.11/X.21
The RS-485 interface is intended for the internal connection of an additional

system module, but external data terminals can be connected to the RS-232 and
V.11/X.21 interfaces.
If data transmission is synchronous, the instant of reading and writing data in re-
lation to the clock signal can be set. The following four settings are available:
(1) - DOUT POS DIN POS
(2) - DOUT POS DIN NEG
(3) - DOUT NEG DIN POS
(4) - DOUT NEG DIN NEG
Asynchronous and anisochronous data can only be transmitted via the RS-232
interface. An asynchronous data format is detected automatically and does not
have to be set as in the case of the signal converter.
Five data transfer rates can be set in steps of 400 bps for each of the individual
channels.
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4.5.4 Telephony submenu
The shortcut key (C) is at the top of the telephony submenu (Fig. 4.6) and this is
followed by the identification string and the version. The status line under this
shows the set mode, the status of synchronisation (SYNC or NO SYNC ) and the
telephone status (ON-HOOK or OFF-HOOK).
Fig. 4.6 Telephony submenu
The current configuration is displayed below the status line. The input gain
(GAIN-INPUT) and output attenuation (ATTN-OUTPUT) can be set in a range of
0 to 30 dB in steps of 0.5 dB. The polarity of E and M-wire can also be set. The
NSA option is intended for operation via 2-wire interface and can be enabled in
case of DC loops. A detailed description of how to configure the telephony inter-
face is given in section 5.4 “Configuring the telephony interface”.
The same function line appears at the bottom of all the module windows. This
permits the configuration to be saved or restored. In contrast to the signal con-
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4.5.5 FSK submenu
The shortcut key (C) is at the top of the FSK submenu (Fig. 4.7) and this is fol-
lowed by the identification string and the version. Below this are the current set-
tings of all the FSK channels.
Fig. 4.7 FSK submenu
The following parameters can be set for each of the four FSK channels:
The input gain (GAIN-INPUT) and output attenuation (ATTN-OUTPUT) can be

set in a range of 0 to 30 dB in steps of 0.5 dB. Settings are also provided for the
baud rate and the centre frequency of the FSK channel.
A detailed description of how to configure the FSK interface is given in section

5.5 “Configuring the FSK interface”.
4.6 Fault-finding
The error messages generated by the user interface program, their causes and
corrective action are listed below.
PLEASE CONNECT SYSTEM OR CHECK SYSTEM ADDRESS OR CHECK

COM PORT
Likely causes and corrective action:
• The physical connection between the PC and the AMX500 is interrupted.

Check the cable and connectors and that they are in the right places.
• An other application program makes already use of the specified COM port.
Close the application program or disconnect it from the COM port and start
mmi.exe again.

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• The user interface program is attempting to use the incorrect COM port. Start
the mmi.exe again using the correct COM port number (1 or 2).
• The user interface program is attempting to use an incorrect system address.

Start the mmi.exe again using the correct system address (range from 00000
to 65535).
• The connection to the AMX500 is not via the module at the highest level in
the hierarchy. Change the cable to the module at the highest level (generally
the signal converter).
ACCESS DENIED
• You have entered the wrong password. Re-enter your password paying at-
tention to upper and lower case characters.
ERROR PASSWORD
• You have incorrectly entered your old password in the submenu for changing
your password. Re-enter your old password paying attention to upper and
lower case characters.
• The syntax of the new password you are trying to enter is incorrect. Re-enter
your new password taking care to enter precisely eight characters.
4.7 De-installation
De-installing the program could not be simpler, just delete the file mmi.exe.

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Operating Instructions AMX500 5. Configuration and settings
5. Configuration and settings
5.1 Introduction
The AMX500 system is configured using the user interface program “AMX500
CONFIGURATION UTILITY” supplied with it. The user interface program runs on
a PC connected to the RS-232 interface on the module at the highest level of the
system hierarchy and provides facility for setting all the modules in the system.
The configuration of the AMX500 is described step by step below starting with the
signal converter which acts as interface to the analogue channel and is at the
uppermost level of the system hierarchy. The purpose is to arrive at an optimum
configuration for the intended application.
5.2 Configuration of the signal converter (SC)
The configuration of this module is decisive for the reliable operation of the entire
system. A data transfer rate setting must take account of the channel character-
istics. For example, system availability can be severely diminished if it is set too
high, or best use is not being made of the system capabilities if it is set too low.
The signal converter settings enable it to be adapted to suit all the different chan-
nel conditions.
5.2.1 Program selection
The program is selected and set first (menu item: PROGRAM SELECTION) on
the basis of the application from the following possibilities.
5.2.1.1 Normal mode
This operating mode is used for PLC channels (e.g. ETL500) and dedicated ca-
ble connections. Fully duplex transmission takes place via two and four-wire ca-
ble connections. In the case of a four-wire link, one channel is used in one direc-
tion and the other channel in the other, while band splitting is used for two-wire
links. The frequency band can be shifted in steps within certain limits (menu item:
(F) FREQUENCY OFFSET).
The signal converter can be operated in the QUICK mode to accelerate synchro-
nisation. In contrast to the LONG mode, this mode does not optimise the distribu-
tion of the bit rate between the individual carriers and should therefore only be
used for channels with a relatively flat frequency response.
Where transmission quality fluctuates widely, the fall-back/fall-forward mode

should be enabled (menu item: (M) MISC).
The settings for NORMAL MODE 4-WIRE (long and quick) and NORMAL MODE
2-WIRE (long and quick) are listed in the following two tables.

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Bandwidth Data transfer Frequency off- Step value Lower fre-

[kHz] rate set [Hz] quency limit for
min:step:max min:max [steps] steps = 0 [Hz]
[kbps]
7.3 1.6:1.6:64.0 0:60 62.5 300
7.0 1.6:1.6:64.0 0:60 62.5 300
3.3 0.8:0.8:28.8 0:244 31.25 300
3.1 0.8:0.8:28.8 0:256 31.25 300
2.1 0.4:0.4:19.2 0:350 17.578 200
1.7 0.4:0.4:15.2 0:235 15.625 140
1.4 0.4:0.4:12.8 0:800 11.719 300
1.0 0.4:0.4:8.8 0:800 8.789 200
Table 5.1 NORMAL MODE 4-WIRE (long and quick) settings
Bandwidth Data transfer Frequency off- Step value Lower fre-

[kHz] rate set [Hz] quency limit for
min:step:max min:max [steps] steps = 0 [Hz]
[kbps]
2*3.3 + 0.28 0.8:0.8:28.8 0:128 31.25 245
2*3.1 + 0.36 0.8:0.8:28.8 0:146 31.25 245
2*2.1 + 0.37 0.4:0.4:19.2 0:210 17.578 200
2*1.7 + 0.06 0.4:0.4:15.2 0:120 15.625 185
2*1.4 + 0.24 0.4:0.4:12.8 0:660 11.719 255
2*1.0 + 0.19 0.4:0.4:8.8 0:660 8.789 200
Table 5.2 NORMAL MODE 2-WIRE (long and quick) settings
5.2.1.2 Poor line mode
This mode is only used for telephone or dialled lines operating with V.25. Com-
pared with the normal mode, it additionally compensates high group delays and
phase jitter. Fully duplex transmission takes place via two and four-wire cable
connections. In the case of a four-wire link, one channel is used in one direction
and the other channel in the other, while band splitting is used for two-wire links
(frequency multiplexing of Rx and Tx bands). The frequency band is fixed (i.e.
frequency shifting impossible).
The signal converter can be operated in the QUICK mode to accelerate synchro-
nisation. In contrast to the LONG mode, this mode does not optimise the distribu-
tion of the bit rate between the individual carriers.
The available settings are listed in the following table.
Operating Bandwidth Data transfer Lower fre- Upper

mode [kHz] rate quency limit frequency limit
min:step:max [Hz] [Hz]
[kbps]
4-Draht (long) 3.25 2.4:0.4:28.8 250 3500
4-Draht (quick) 3.25 0.4:0.4:28.8 250 3500
2-Draht (long) 2*3.1 + 0.36 2.4:0.4:14.4 300 3400
2-Draht (quick) 2*3.1 + 0.36 0.4:0.4:14.4 300 3400
Table 5.3 POOR LINE MODE settings

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5.2.1.3 Echo canceller mode
This mode is only used for two-wire dedicated or dialled lines operating with V.25.
Fully duplex transmission takes place, i.e. data is transmitted in both directions in
the same frequency band. The signal converter can suppress two echoes in the
narrow band mode and one in the wide band mode. The initiating procedure is
longer in the narrow band mode because the second echo canceller has to be
set up. The frequency band is fixed (i.e. frequency shifting is impossible).
Setting of this mode is limited to the data transfer rate.
Operating Bandwidth Data transfer Lower fre- Upper

mode [kHz] rate quency limit frequency limit
min:step:max [Hz] [Hz]
[kbps]
Narrow band 3.04 0.4:0.4:32.0 280 3320
Wide band 6.16 0.8:0.8:60.0 500 6660
Table 5.4 ECHO CANCELLER MODE settings
5.2.1.4 Polling mode
This operating mode is available only in a special firmware (Version MC: 2.15,
DSP 3.06, MACH: 1.09, MB: 2.02), which provides the programs for 2- and 4-wire
operation. The multiplexer and FSK interface do not support the polling mode.
Caution: The user interface program does not modify its menus according to the
firmware version and displays programs, which are not available.
The polling mode is used for PLC channels (e.g. ETL500) and dedicated cable
connections. Fully duplex transmission takes place via two and four-wire cable
connections. In the case of a four-wire link, one channel is used in one direction
and the other channel in the other, while band splitting is used for two-wire links.
The frequency band can be shifted in steps within certain limits (menu item: (F)
FREQUENCY OFFSET).
In systems operating in the polling mode all substations (slaves) synchronise on

the control center (master). The control center polls each substation downstream
in turn and the addressed substation responds upstream. The signal converter in
the substation sends the data as soon as the RTS signal of the RS-232 interface
is activated. In order to guarantee late entry the signal converter in the control
center is periodically restarted.
The polling mode is activated by choosing POLLING-MODE from the program

menu. 2- or 4-wire operation is selected in the MISC menu item.
• 2-wire operationg: MISC (4) ON,
• 4-wire operation: MISC (4) OFF.
All other possible settings are listed in Table 5.1 for 4-wire operation and Table
5.2. for 2-wire operation.

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5.2.2 Operating (working) mode
The operating mode can be selected from the list in the WORKING MODE menu.
When there are two signal converters forming a link, one must be configured as
master and the other as slave. The main differences between the two operating
modes are:
• The master initialises communication and the slave acknowledges it.
• The master determines the clock frequency, i.e. it operates at a fixed sam-
pling and bit rate. The slave derives its sampling frequency from the signal
received and controls its local clock frequency on the basis of it.
In a given module, sampling and bit rates are coupled via a PLL and therefore
have a fixed phase relationship.
In order to test a single module (transmitter and receiver looped either directly or
via a line replica), the signal converter has to be configured as master.
5.2.3 Bandwidth
Different bandwidths can be set depending on the program that has been se-
lected. More information can be obtained from the tables in section 5.2.1
“Program selection”. Optimum adjustment of the communications channel is
achived by correct choice of bandwidth and frequency offset (menu item: FRE-
QUENCY OFFSET).
All eight bandwidths are available for NORMAL MODE 4-WIRE, some of which
are optimised for operation with PLC equipment ETL500, but can also be used in
conjunction with other channels. The table below gives the bandwidths and fre-
quency offsets needed for an ETL500.
Bandwidth [kHz] Frequency shift Lower fre- Upper ETL500 chan-

quency limit frequency limit nel
[steps] [Hz] [Hz] [kHz]
7.3 2 300 7850 -
7.0 2 300 7680 8
3.3 2 300 3720 4
3.1 2 300 3600 4
2.1 3 300 2400 4
1.7 5 300 2000 4
1.4 167 2200 3720 4
1.0 280 2600 3720 4
Table 5.5 Bandwidth required for NORMAL MODE 4-WIRE
5.2.4 Frequency offset
The choice of frequency offset (number of steps) depends on the bandwidth and
the other signals using the channel. The normal settings for operating with PLC
equipment Type ETL500 are listed in Table 5.5. The settings for special applica-
tions are given in section 5.2.1 “Program selection”.

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5.2.5 Data transfer rate (Rate)
The data transfer rate setting is critical for reliable operation and high communi-
cation channel availability. The graph below shows the data transfer rate in rela-
tion to SNR and bandwidth for the NORMAL MODE 4-WIRE in conjunction with
an ETL500 PLC equipment. The bit error rate is in all cases less than 10-6. The
noise capability is referred to a bandwidth of 4 kHz regardless of the effective
bandwidth of the signal.
70.0
60.0
50.0
BW 7.0 kHz
Rate [kbps]
BW 3.3 kHz
40.0
BW 2.1 kHz
BW 1.7 kHz
30.0 BW 1.4 kHz
BW 1.0 kHz
20.0
10.0
0.0
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
SNR [dB]
Fig. 5.1 Data transfer rate in relation to SNR
If the signal converter is set to a fixed data transfer rate (i.e. without fall-back/fall-
forward), it has to be set for the worst case, otherwise the bit error rate may be
increased or the channel may even be interrupted. Worst-case conditions, how-
ever, generally only occur for short periods, hence this setting is not ideal with re-
spect to achieving fast data transmission.
This situation can be improved by configuring the fall-back/fall-forward option.

The signal converter then automatically adjusts to the currently prevailing condi-
tions and select the best possible data transfer rate from those that have been
configured. This solution assumes that the other modules and equipment in-
volved can operate with a variable data transfer rate. It has to be possible, for ex-
ample, to temporarily disable certain channels or reduce the data transfer rate for
speech.
The objective is to choose the five data transfer rates to achieve maximum reli-
ability under all channel operating conditions. Communication must not fail even
when the worst case occurs, i.e. the lowest data transfer rate must be chosen to
take this case into account. The highest data transfer rate, on the other hand
should permit the fastest possible transfer of data when the channel conditions
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in relation to channel conditions and also the priorities of the various services
using it. An even distribution between maximum and minimum data transfer is
frequently impossible, because the data channels do not fit into such a raster.
The following table enables the data transfer rates to be chosen in relation to
SNR and bandwidth.
SNR \ BW 1.0 kHz 1.4 kHz 1.7 kHz 2.1 kHz 3.1 kHz 3.3 kHz 7.0 kHz
12 2.4 3.6 4.4 4.4 5.6 5.6 6.4
13 2.8 4.0 4.8 4.8 6.4 6.4 8.0
14 2.8 4.4 5.2 5.2 7.2 7.2 9.6
15 3.2 4.8 5.6 5.6 8.8 8.8 11.2
16 3.6 5.2 6.4 6.4 9.6 9.6 14.4
17 4.0 5.6 6.8 6.8 10.4 10.4 16.0
18 4.0 6.0 7.2 7.2 11.2 11.2 17.6
19 4.4 6.4 8.0 8.0 12.0 12.0 19.2
20 4.8 6.8 8.4 8.4 13.6 13.6 22.4
21 5.2 7.2 8.8 8.8 14.4 14.4 24.0
22 5.2 7.6 9.6 9.6 15.2 15.2 25.6
23 5.6 8.0 10.0 10.0 16.0 16.8 27.2
24 6.0 8.4 10.4 10.8 16.8 17.6 30.4
25 6.4 8.8 10.8 11.6 18.4 19.2 32.0
26 6.4 9.2 11.2 12.4 19.2 20.0 33.6
27 6.8 9.6 11.6 12.8 20.0 20.8 35.2
28 7.2 10.0 12.0 13.6 20.8 21.6 38.4
29 7.6 10.4 12.4 14.4 21.6 22.4 40.0
30 7.6 10.8 12.8 14.8 23.2 23.2 41.6
31 8.0 11.2 13.2 15.6 24.0 24.0 43.2
32 8.4 11.6 13.6 16.0 24.8 24.8 46.4
33 8.4 12.0 14.4 16.8 25.6 25.6 48.0
34 8.8 12.4 14.8 17.2 25.6 26.4 49.6
35 8.8 12.8 15.2 18.0 26.4 27.2 51.2
36 8.8 12.8 15.2 18.4 26.4 28.0 54.4
37 8.8 12.8 15.2 19.2 27.2 28.8 56.0
38 8.8 12.8 15.2 19.2 27.2 28.8 57.6
39 8.8 12.8 15.2 19.2 28.8 28.8 59.2
40 8.8 12.8 15.2 19.2 28.8 28.8 62.4
41 8.8 12.8 15.2 19.2 28.8 28.8 64.0
Table 5.6 Data transfer rates in relation to SNR and bandwidth
5.2.6 Interface type
The signal converter is equipped with three different interfaces. The RS-232 and
RS-422/V.11 interfaces are for connection to external data sources. The RS-232
interface can be configured to a large extent to suit the data terminal and can op-
erate either synchronously or asynchronously and with external or internal clock.
The asynchronous RS-232 interface provides no flow control.
The RS-422/V.11 interface is only suitable for one operating mode , i.e synchro-
nous with internal clock. The RS-485 interface is for connecting other system
modules (multiplexer, telephony interface or FSK interface). For these modules to

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automatically detect the data transfer rate, it is necessary to use the internal clock
so that the optional fall-back/fall-forward function will work and the data transfer
rate of individual channels can be reduced or channels even disabled.
In addition to synchronous and asynchronous data, anisochronous data can also

be transferred via the RS-232 interface (menu item: (4)). The data transfer rate of
the signal converter in this case is five times the data transfer rate of the aniso-
chronous data signal. The edge distortion increases if it is lower.
5.2.7 Transmission level (Transmit level)
The transmission signal level can be set in a range of 0 to 30 dB (attenuation) in

steps of 0.5 dB.
The default setting is 6 dB, giving a transmission level of -6 dBm. This is the set-
ting which is also used for the ETL500 PLC equipment. This value must be ad-
justed accordingly for the other units and communication channels. The peak-to-
average ratio of the transmission signal is approximately 10 dB.
5.2.8 Clock/data phasing (Edge)
The instant of writing and reading data in relation to the clock signal can be set
for synchronous data transmission (Fig. 5.2). The writing of data (receive data)
coincides with either the positive or negative-going edge of the clock signal. The
same applies to reading data (transmit data).
Clock
Data valid on neg. edge
Data valid on pos. edge

Fig. 5.2 Data in relation to clock signal
The default setting depends on the interface in use:
Interface D-OUT VALID ON D-IN VALID ON

RS-485 POS POS
RS-232 NEG NEG
RS-422/V.11 NEG NEG
Table 5.7 Clock/data phasing settings
This setting may have to be adjusted to suit the data terminal, if there are too
many bit errors (and BLER = 0) or any slipping occurs.
5.2.9 Settings for asynchronous data transfer (Asynchronous type)
This menu item only appears if the RS-232 interface is configured for ASYN-
CHRONOUS operation. The menu permits the usual data formats for asynchro-
nous transmission to be selected. The setting has to agree with the data format of

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the data terminal equipment. Flow control using the RS-232 signals RTS, CTS is
not possible.
5.2.10 Miscellaneous settings (Misc)
This menu provides facility for enabling and disabling options (1)...(3). The re-
maining menu items are not used at present.
• NSA is used for two-wire cable links if the remote station operates with loop
current detection (e.g. PABX).
• V.25 disables echo traps on long telephone lines to make full duplex opera-
tion possible.
• FB/FWD enables and disables the fall-back/fall-forward function (only effec-

tive in the normal mode).
5.3 Configuring the multiplexer (MUX)
The multiplexer has four interfaces for external data terminals or internal mod-
ules. Data format and data transfer rate can be configured separately for each
channel.
5.3.1 Aggregate channel (Channel 0)
A multiplexer is connected to a signal converter or another multiplexer at a higher

level via the RS-485 interface in the aggregate channel menu operating with ei-
ther internal or external clock. An external clock enables the automatic data
transfer rate detection function to be used and the corresponding column in the
data transfer rate matrix to be activated. The automatic data transfer rate detec-
tion function is disabled and the RATE_1 column applies when the internal clock
is selected. The general rule is that when the high level module operates with in-
ternal clock, the multiplexer has to be configured for external clock and vice
versa.
The data transfer rate of the aggregate channel (Rch0) must be higher or equal to
the sum of the data transfer rates of the individual channels (Rch1…Rch4) plus a
framing overhead of 400 bps.
Rch0 = Rch1 + Rch2 + Rch3 + Rch4 + 400 [bps]
Five different data transfer rates can be programmed for the fall-back/fall-forward
mode, but they must be the same as those set on the module at the higher level.
The available range is 1,200…64,000 bps set in steps of 400 bps.
5.3.2 Individual channels (Channels 1 - 4)
The RS-485 interface is intended for the connection of additional modules. The
internal clock has to be used for TEL and FSK modules so that they can detect
the clock automatically and set it correctly. The RS-485 interface can be operated
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Configuring the internal clock enables the automatic data transfer rate detection
function for the fall-back/fall-forward option. The general rule is that when the
multiplexer operates with internal clock, the multiplexer connected to it has to be
configured for external clock and vice versa.
External data terminals can be connected to the RS-232 and RS-422/V.11 inter-
face on the multiplexer interface adapter.
The instant of writing and reading data in relation to the clock signal can be set
for synchronous data transmission (Fig. 5.2). The writing of data (receive data)
coincides with either the positive or negative-going edge of the clock impulse.
The same applies to reading data (transmit data).
The default setting depends on the interface in use:
Interface D-OUT VALID ON D-IN VALID ON

RS-485 POS POS
RS-232 NEG NEG
RS-422/V.11 NEG NEG
Table 5.8 Clock/data phasing settings
Asynchronous and anisochronous data can only be transferred via the RS-232
interface. An asynchronous data format is detected automatically and does not
have to be set as in the case of the signal converter. A data length of 5 to 8 bit,
with or without parity and 1 to 2 stop bits have to be set on the data terminal. The
asynchronous RS-232 interface provides no flow control.
An anisochronous data stream is sampled at five times the data transfer rate and
transmitted synchronously to the remote station. The data transfer rate set on the
multiplexer must therefore correspond to five times the data transfer rate of the
anisochronous data. Edge distortion increases if it is less.
Five data transfer rates can be set in the range of 1.2 to 64.0 kbps in steps of
400 bps for each of the individual channels. A channel is disabled by setting its
data transfer rate to 0. ‘OFF’ is then displayed in the configuration for the multi-
plexer (see Fig. 4.5).
5.4 Configuring the telephony interface (TEL)
5.4.1 Operating modes
The telephony interface can be operated in either the SLIC, 2-WIRE, 4-WIRE or
HANDSET operating mode. The desired mode is set by appropriately connecting
the inputs MODE-0 and MODE-1 of the external cable V9KG. The corresponding
wiring diagrams are to be found in Section 6.5.7.4 “Telephony interface”.

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Operating MODE-0 MODE-1

mode
SLIC L L
2-WIRE H L
4-WIRE L H
HANDSET H H
L: connected to GND, H: not connected
Table 5.9 Telephony operating modes
A handset, plugged into the front of the module can be used to establish a point-
to-point connection if the speech channel is not in use. An external channel con-
nected to the SLIC or 2-WIRE input always takes priority. An exception to this
rule is when the buzzer button is pressed in the 4-WIRE mode and held for at
least 3 seconds, which permits the handset to use the speech channel. This con-
nection is terminated automatically after 3 minutes without the buzzer button be-
ing pressed again to prevent the four-wire mode from being interrupted for a long
period by mistake.
5.4.1.1 SLIC
The SLIC mode is selected to connect a normal telephone or FAX machine. Dial-
ling has to be by dual tone multi-frequency (DTMF). Impulse dialling is not sup-
ported.
5.4.1.2 2-WIRE
The 2-WIRE mode is selected to connect exchange apparatus with a two-wire

interface. E and M-wire can be used to transmit status and dialling information up
to 20 Bd. Dialling information can be transferred quickly using DTMF.
5.4.1.3 4-WIRE
The 4-WIRE mode is selected to connect exchange apparatus with a four-wire

interface. E and M-wire can be used to transmit status and impulse dialling infor-
mation up to 20 Bd. Dialling information can be transferred quickly using DTMF.
5.4.1.4 HANDSET
The handset mode is selected whenever just a point-to-point speech connection

is needed during maintenance. For this purpose, the handset is plugged into the
front. External speech channels are disabled in this mode.
5.4.2 Applications
5.4.2.1 Point-to-point connection between two telephones
Both speech interfaces must be set to the SLIC mode to establish a point-to-point
connection between two telephones. The loop resistance of the cable connecting
the telephone to the AMX500 must not exceed 1.1 kΩ.

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5.4.2.2 Remote subscribers
A remote telephone subscriber can be connected via a AMX500 link and either a
two-wire (2-WIRE mode) or a four-wire (4-WIRE mode) interface to exchange
equipment (PABX). The speech interface at the remote subscriber end must be
set to the SLIC mode and DTMF must be used for signalling. The loop resistance
of the cable connecting the telephone to the AMX500 must not exceed 1.1 kΩ.
5.4.2.3 Interconnecting two exchanges (PABX)
In this case, the connection to the exchange equipment is made via a four-wire
interface (4-WIRE mode). E and M-wire can be used to transmit status and im-
pulse dialling information up to 20 Bd. Dialling information can be transferred
quickly using DTMF.
5.4.3 Availability relay
The alarm relay (REL) is energised should the telephony interface be out of syn-
chronism for longer than about 10 s. This can be used, for example, to signal to
the exchange equipment that the speech channel is currently unavailable. The
corresponding wiring diagrams are contained in Section 6.5.7.4 “Telephony in-
terface”.
5.4.4 Setting using the user interface program
The settings for the data transfer rate, input and output signal levels, polarity for E
and M-wire and NSA ON/OFF are made using the user interface program.
5.4.4.1 Data transfer rate
The data transfer rate of the telephony interface has to be set on the module on
the next higher level (usually a multiplexer or possibly a signal converter). Possi-
ble settings are 2.4, 4.8, 7.2, 8.0, 9.6, 14.4 and 16.0 kbps. In the event of a fall-
back, the data transfer rate of the telephony interface can be reduced as far
down as 2.4 kbps without restricting the availability of the speech channel.
5.4.4.2 Level settings
The ideal input level for the Vocoder is 0 dBm. The input signal strength can be
raised to the ideal level of 0 dBm by setting the gain of the input amplifier (pa-
rameter GAIN-INPUT).
An attenuator in the output (parameter ATTN-OUTPUT) enables the speech sig-

nal reconstructed by the Vocoder to be reduced again to the desired level.
5.4.4.3 Miscellaneous settings
Provision is made for inverting the polarities of E and M-wires should this be nec-
essary. The MMI displays the polarities as E-POLARITY: NEG and M-POLA-
RITY: NEG. The settings when the equipment is delivered are E-POLARITY:
POS and M-POLARITY: POS which means that the polarities remain unchanged.

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NSA can be switched on for remote stations (e.g. PABX) operating with loop cur-
rent detection.
5.4.5 Summary of telephony settings
The following table lists all the settings that can be made on the telephony inter-
face for the most important applications.
Application De- Operating M0 M1 E M NSA Input Output

vice mode pol. pol. gain atten.
Service phone A HANDSET H H pos pos off 0.0 dB 0.0 dB
B HANDSET H H pos pos off 0.0 dB 0.0 dB
Tel. – Tel. A SLIC L L pos pos off 0.0 dB 7.0 dB
(Hot line) B SLIC L L pos pos off 0.0 dB 7.0 dB
TEL - PABX A SLIC L L pos pos off 0.0 dB 7.0 dB
(Public Office) B 2-WIRE H L pos pos on 7.0 dB 0.0 dB
TEL – PAX A SLIC L L pos pos off 0.0 dB 7.0 dB
(4W+E+M) B 4-WIRE L H pos pos off 0.0 dB 0.0 dB
PAX – PAX A 4-WIRE L H pos pos off 3.5 dB 0.0 dB
(Inter-trunking) B 4-WIRE L H pos pos off 3.5 dB 0.0 dB
Table 5.10 Summary of telephony settings
5.5 Configuring the FSK interface (FSK)
An FSK interface has up to four FSK channels. For each one of these there are
settings for input and output levels, baud rate and centre frequency. On no ac-
count may the channels overlap as otherwise the resulting interference would
cause data to be lost.
5.5.1 Level settings
For optimum operation, it is recommended to increase the level of a single FSK

signal to about –6 dBm using the GAIN INPUT setting on the input amplifier,
which in the case of four active signals gives a total signal level of about 0 dBm.
The total signal level must not exceed 3 dBm. To activate an FSK channel and
turn on the carrier at the remote end, its input signal must be increased to at least
–21 dBm.
It is possible to mix several FSK signals externally and then send them via a sin-
gle input on the FSK module. While this method permits more than four FSK de-
vices to the connected to the FSK module, only four FSK signals can be proc-
essed internally. In this case, the input gain setting for the multiplexed signal
affects all FSK signals . The procedure can therefore only be recommended
when the levels of the individual FSK signals do not differ by more than 10 dB.
An attenuator in the output (parameter ATT OUTPUT) enables the –6 dBm FSK
signal reconstructed by the decoder to be reduced to the desired level.
The input gain (GAIN INPUT) and output attenuation (ATT OUTPUT) can be set
in a range of 0 to 30 dB in steps of 0.5 dB.

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The following table lists the settings for the input gain (parameter GAIN INPUT).
Baud rate of the FSK signal input Input gain setting Internal signal
FSK signal level [dB] level
[baud] [dBm] [dBm]
50 -12 6 -6
100 -12 6 -6
200 -9 3 -6
300 -9 3 -6
600 -6 0 -6
1200 -3 0 -3
2400 0 0 0
Table 5.11 Input gain settings
The input level of FSK signals transferred at 1200 Bd or 2400 Bd may be higher
than –6 dBm, because only two, respectively one channel can be processed at
those baud rates and therefore the total multiplexed signal level of 0 dBm is not
exceeded.
The following table lists the settings for the output attenuation parameter ATT
OUTPUT in relation to baud rate and the resulting output level.
Baud rate of the Output atten. FSK module Input level re-
FSK signal settings output level quired by ETL500
[baud] [dB] [dBm] [dBm]
50 6 -12 -12
100 6 -12 -12
200 3 -9 -9
300 3 -9 -9
600 0 -6 -3
1200 0 -6 0
2400 0 -6 0
Table 5.12 Output level settings
Since at baud rates of 600, 1200 and 2400 Bd the input signal strength needed
for the ETL500 cannot be set at the output of the FSK module (max. FSK output
level –6 dBm), the level has to be matched in the PLC equipment when using an
ETL500.
5.5.2 Setting the baud rate, bit rate and channel centre frequency
The baud rate refers to the analogue FSK signal and must not be confused with
the data transfer rate of the digitally coded FSK signal. There are seven possible
baud rate settings: 50, 100, 200, 300, 600, 1200 and 2400 Bd.
The data transfer rate of the coded FSK signals (Rbit) at the output of the FSK
interface is four times the sum of the baud rates of the individual channels
(Bch1…Bch4) plus a framing overhead of 400 bps, but has to be at least 1.2 and
not exceed 10 kbps.
Rbit = 4*(Bch1 + Bch2 + Bch3 + Bch4) + 400 [bps]

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The correct data transfer rate setting has to be made on the multiplexer or signal
converter on the next system level up.
If only a 100 Bd FSK channel is being configured (Rbit = 4*100 + 400 = 800 bps),
the multiplexer of the respective digital channel must the set to 1.2 kbps.
Because of the maximum bit rate limit of 10 kbps, it may not be possible to use all
four FSK channels. Assuming, for example, that a 2400 Bd FSK channel has
been configured (Rbit = 4*2400 + 400 = 10 kbps), the maximum bit rate is already
reached and no more FSK channels can be connected.
If the bit rate set on the multiplexer is lower than is necessary, the FSK interface
switches off the channels successively from channel 4 downwards until the re-
quirement RMUX ≥ Rbit is fulfilled.
Since the bandwidth requirement of an FSK channel increases with baud rate
and only a frequency band of 0.2 – 4.2 kHz is available for transmission, the pos-
sible choices of centre frequency are limited:
1) Centre frequency – bandwidth/2 ≥ 0.2 kHz
2) Centre frequency + bandwidth/2 ≤ 4.2 kHz
Baud rate of the FSK signal fre- FSK signal Center Center
FSK signal quency shift bandwidth frequency frequency step
[baud] [Hz] [Hz] Min:max [Hz] value [Hz]
50 ±30 120 260:4140 20
100 ±60 240 320:4080 20
200 ±90 360 380:4020 20
300 ±120 480 440:3960 20
600 ±240 960 680:3720 20
1200 ±400 2400 1400:3000 20
2400 ±800 3200 1800:2600 20
Table 5.13 FSK channel settings
5.6 Example of a configuration for PLC operation
5.6.1 Introduction
The example below explains the procedure for configuring an AMX500 link to op-
erate in conjunction with an ETL500 PLC equipment via a 4 kHz channel.
The following services are required:
• 1 speech channel
• 1 synchronous data channel operating at 2400 bps via an RS-232 interface
• 1 asynchronous data channel operating at 1200 bps via an RS-232 interface
• 4 FSK channels operating at baud rates of 100, 100, 300 and 600 Bd

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It is known that in good conditions, the SNR of the received AMX signal (see sec-
tion 7.2.1 “Signal to noise ratio”) is better than 25 dB and in the worst conditions
not lower than 15 dB.
All the modules can now be configured on the basis of this information.
5.6.2 Configuring the signal converter
The program intended for PLC applications is NORMAL MODE 4-WIRE (LONG).
The operating (working) mode must be set to MASTER ORIGINATE in one sta-
tion and SLAVE ANSWER in the other. Best use is made of the 4 kHz PLC chan-
nel with a bandwidth of 3300 Hz and a frequency offset of 2 steps (see Table
5.5).
Should the SNR fluctuate by more than 10 dB on the high-tension line, it is advis-
able to activate the fall-back/fall-forward option. At the worst-case SNR of 15 dB,
about 8.8 kbps can still be transmitted (see Table 5.6) which is sufficient for ex-
changing data. Data transfer rates of 19.2 kbps and more are possible at an SNR
higher than 25 dB. The data transfer rates could thus be set, for example, to 8.8,
11.2, 13.6, 16.0 and 18.4 in steps of 2.4 kpbs. Switching from one data transfer
rate to the next (fall-back/fall-forward) interrupts the channel for a few seconds. If
it is necessary to keep the number of interruptions to a minimum, the number of
different data transfer rates can be reduced.
The RS-485 interface with internal clock is used, because the multiplexer on the
next level down is part of the system and needs the effective data transfer rate of
the signal converter in use for its fall-back/fall-forward function. The clock edge
polarity settings must be DCE: D-OUT VALID ON POS EDGE / D-IN VALID ON
POS EDGE (see Table 5.7).
For this application, the transmission level should be set to –6 dBm (6 dB AT-
TENUATION).
Finally, the MISC submenu has to be selected and the fall-back/fall-forward func-
tion enabled. This completes the configuration of the signal converter.

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Fig. 5.3 Example of configuring the signal converter
5.6.3 Configuring the multiplexer
The multiplexer combines all the data streams of all the services and after multi-
plexing them, sends them to the signal converter for transmission.
The aggregate channel is Channel 0 and acts as interface with the signal con-
verter. It therefore has to use the same data transfer rates and interface type.
The only difference is that it has to be set to external clock as the clock has to
come from the signal converter.
The assignment of the telephony and FSK modules to channels one and two is
determined by the mechanical construction. The RS-485 interface with internal
clock is used, because these two modules are on the next level down in the sys-
tem and need the effective data transfer rate of the multiplexer for their fall-
back/fall-forward function. The clock edge polarity must be set to POS/POS. The
data transfer rate of the telephony interface is not constant, but varies according
to the settings as controlled by the fall-back/fall-forward function. If the data
transfer rate of the aggregate channel falls to 8.8 kbps, the speech channel is
switched off temporarily. These settings permit reliable transmission of the data
to continue even under poor line transmission conditions. However, when the ag-
gregate channel is operating at a low data transfer rate, the speech quality is
somewhat worse, but communication is at least maintained. Data channels could
be switched off instead of reducing speech data, but this is not usually accept-
able and reducing the data transfer rate for data is not as simple as for speech.
The two data channels can be connected to the remaining channels three and
four by means of the multiplexer interface adapter. The settings depend on the
data terminal, but can be ideally matched. The default clock edge polarity setting
for external data terminal equipment is NEG/NEG.
The MMI screen below shows the multiplexer configuration.

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Fig. 5.4 Example of configuring the multiplexer
5.6.4 Configuring the telephony interface
The operating mode of this module is determined by the wiring to it and displayed
next to “MODE” on the status line in the user interface program. The four-wire
interface can be used, for example, to connect to communication equipment.
The remaining settings such as level, polarity of E and M-wire and NSA are con-
figured according to application. A typical configuration can be seen from the fol-
lowing MMI screen.
Fig. 5.5 Example of configuring the telephony interface
5.6.5 Configuring the FSK interface
The FSK module provides four FSK channels that can be individually configured.
The level and the centre frequency have to be set on the basis of the desired

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baud rate. The possible settings are listed in Table 5.11, Table 5.12 and Table
5.13. Consult the operating instructions of the FSK modem for further details.
The following MMI screen is a typical example.
Fig. 5.6 Example of configuring the FSK interface
5.7 Transit operation of AMX500 links
5.7.1 Transit operation of single channels
Relaying single channels through several sections of line is simply accomplished

using the multiplexer. The RS-232 interface operating with external clock is
needed for this purpose. The table below gives the details of wiring the interface
signals of two units A and B to the external cable V9KB (the two signals on one
line have to be connected).
MUX A (RS-232) MUX B (RS-232)

Signal In/Out Pin Signal In/Out Pin
RXD O 2b TXD I 2a
TXD I 2a RXD O 2b
RXC O 9b TC I 10b
TC I 10b RXC O 9b
GND - 5a GND - 5a
Table 5.14 Channel wiring for transit operation
5.7.2 Transit operation for the entire data stream
The entire signal converter data stream can be relayed through several sections
of line via the mulitiplexer as described above. This configuration is essential
where the data stream is being relayed through more than two sections, because
the multiplexer suppresses the accumulated jitter of the individual sections.
Providing only two sections are involved in transit operation, the two signal con-
verters in the centre station can be directly connected via their RS-232 interfaces.

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In this arrangement, both signal converters have to be configured as masters and

the RS-232 interfaces for external clock. The wiring is as shown in Table 5.14.
5.7.3 Analogue transit operation
In this case, an analogue AF signal from the signal converter is relayed through
two or more sections of line, e.g. PLC channels, without any digital repeaters in
between. The advantage of this scheme is that no additional equipment is
needed in the transit stations, but an important disadvantage is the diminished
quality of the communications channel, especially with respect to SNR and fre-
quency and phase response. The result is a lower data transfer rate.
When relaying through a number of sections with the same SNR, the overall SNR
reduces by 3 dB with each doubling of the number of sections and, assuming an
SNR of 30 dB for each section, is only 24 dB after four sections.
Number of sections 1 2 4 8
Total SNR [dB] (*) 30 27 24 21
(*) SNR is 30 dB for each section
Table 5.15 SNR in relation to the number of sections
5.8 NSD550 in conjunction with AMX500
The teleprotection unit NSD550 uses the speech band in the first channel of the
ETL500 PLC equipment for transferring intertripping signals and is optimised for
maximum reliability in parallel with speech signals. The pilot signals transmitted
by the AMX500 digital communication equipment during the synchronisation pro-
cedure can impair the operation of the teleprotection equipment at the lowest
transmission time (TO1). This only applies, however, if the digital AMX500 com-
munication equipment is being operated with a bandwidth of 3.3 kHz or less. Pro-
viding the AMX500 equipment is operating at 7.0 kHz, there is no influence on
the reliability of the NSD550 even at the lowest transmission time (T01).
Caution If the AMX500 digital communications equipment is

operating with a bandwidth of 3.3 kHz or less via
the first channel of the ETL500 PLC equipment,
either transmission time T02 or T03 must be used.
This setting is made using the ETL500 User inter-
face program MMI500 (configuration/ NSD550/
performance).

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Operating Instructions AMX500 6. Installation and wiring
6. Installation and wiring
6.1 Introduction
Installation of the equipment can only be made smoothly if it is properly planned

beforehand. The system should be engineered not only to take account of imme-
diate needs, but also allow for long-term network development.
6.2 Safety instructions
The equipment must be mounted in a cabinet.

DANGER

Working on the equipment

Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect
DANGER cables during periods of lightning activities if it is
connected to PLC equipment.
Unused slots
Unused slots in the equipment subracks must be
DANGER covered with front plates.
Electrical Installation
This is a Class Ι equipment. The equipment and the
DANGER cabinet must be earthed.
The equipment must be supplied over circuit
breaker.
The 48 VDC battery supply is dangerous (Hazard-

DANGER ous energy level).
Do not install the equipment with a live battery sup-
ply.

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ESD protection

R3AD
The ringing generator in the SLIC mode on R3AD
DANGER generates dangerous voltages during ringing. Do
not touch the module.
6.2.1 General
The aim is not just to install the equipment properly, but also to ensure its long-
term operational reliability. Strictly observe all safety instructions during installa-
tion so that if damage does occur, warranty and service rights do not become
void.
6.3 Unpacking
6.3.1 Inspection upon receipt
Check that the consignment is complete immediately upon receipt. Notify the
nearest ABB company or agent without delay should departures from the delivery
note, the shipping papers or the order be found.
6.3.2 What to do if there is transport damage
Visually inspect all the material when unpacking it. Where there is evidence of
transport damage, lodge a claim immediately in writing with the last carrier, notify
the nearest ABB company or agent and also ABB Power Automation Ltd., CH-
5300 Turgi, Switzerland.
6.3.3 Precautions to avoid transport damage
Insert the modules carefully but firmly into the racks so that they cannot fall out.
Modules and other loose parts that are packed separately must be packed and
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6.4 Installation
6.4.1 Place of installation and ambient conditions
The room where the equipment is installed should be free of dust, the floor cov-
ered if possible with a semiconducting plastic flooring material and cement floors
and walls should be suitably painted.
The room must be well ventilated so that the temperature is in the range +10 to
+45 °C and the relative humidity between 30 and 70 %. Lead/acid batteries must
not be in the same room.
6.4.2 Cubicle
The standard equipment is supplied in an ABB cubicle Type E40A. These cubi-
cles are equipped with a hinged frames and are suitable for installation:
• standing against a wall
• back-to-back
• side-by-side
• standing alone
A gap of 2 to 3 cm should be left between cubicles standing side-by-side to per-

mit single cubicles to be removed without difficulty. Leave sufficient space in front
to avoid damage when the hinged frame is opened. There must generally be
enough room for carrying out maintenance and for using the associated instru-
ments.
Do not install equipment cubicles in corners, which would hinder opening the
hinged frame and working on the cubicle.
Free access is especially important in the case of cubicles not equipped with a
hinged frame. Cubicles are normally erected on a pedestal or as a suite of cubi-
cles on a platform to facilitate cleaning of the floor and routing of cables.
6.4.3 Installing racks in cubicles
Pay attention when determining the cubicle layout that air can circulate freely
around the equipment and overheating cannot take place. To this end, sufficient
space must be left between the racks.
The two diagrams below show side and rear views of a rack and also the rack
dimensions.

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Fig. 6.1 Side view of the rack
Fig. 6.2 Rear view of the rack
6.5 Wiring
6.5.1 Introduction
While being installed, the equipment must be switched off and no external con-
nections may be made to it.
6.5.2 Grounding system
The grounding system must go out radially from the station ground rail. On no
account may there be any loops that would permit circulating ground currents.
Every cubicle must have its own ground conductor (gauge > 25 mm2) connected
by adequately rated cable lugs to the station ground rail. The ground connection
to the cubicle shall be clearly visible and made to the designated ground terminal.
For safety reasons, looping ground conductors to or from neighbouring cubicles

or other equipment is not permissible.

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6.5.3 External connections
Cables normally enter the cubicle from a cable duct underneath. Provision is also
made, however, for cables to enter from above if necessary. This entails replac-
ing the cubicle roof by a plate with dust-proof cable glands.
6.5.4 Power supply connections
The power supply cable (B9AY) is connected to pins 30 (+Vin), 26 (-Vin) and 32
(PE) on the DC/DC converter (R3AF).
+ Positive battery pole DC supply

- Negative battery pole DC supply
PE Protective earth conductor
Symbol protective earth conductor
6.5.5 Protection
The power supply to the AMX500 must have its own miniature circuit-breaker
(m.c.b.). This is already included in cubicles supplied from the works (power sup-
ply cable B9AY).
A separate m.c.b. rated at 2 to 6 A must be fitted for ancillary racks subsequently

installed in existing cubicles.
The supply for the AMX500 may not be connected to the m.c.b. of some other
communication equipment, because a fault on that system will also trip the supply
to the AMX500.
6.5.6 Alarm relays
The signal converter alarm cable V9KF is a two-core cable (NC, COM) which is
plugged into connector X18 (alarm relay contacts) on the signal converter. The
SYNC alarm (equipment availability) visible on the front of the signal converter
can thus be signalled remotely.
Other alarms are provided on the telephony and FSK interfaces and signal the
status of the respective service.
6.5.7 Interfaces
The various interfaces are normally connected using external cables plugged
into the back plane of the associated module and are fitted with quick connectors
at the other end. The table below lists the interfaces, the cable that is required
and the module to which it is connected.

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Interface External Module

cable
RS-232 V9KB R3AC (SC)
R3AB (MUX)
RS-422/V.11 V9KA R3AC (SC)
R3AB (MUX)
AF channel V9KE R3AC (SC)
Telephony V9KG R3AD (TEL)
FSK V9KM R3AE (FSK)
Table 6.1 Interface connecting cables
The LSA Plus quick connectors manufactured by KRONE permit the AF inter-
faces to be connected in a minimum of time and without having to solder. A spe-
cial tool (KRONE tool) strips the cable, fits the connectors and makes contact to
the wire in a single operation. The best results are obtained with non-stranded
wire with a gauge of 0.5 mm and 0.2 mm of insulation.
6.5.7.1 RS-232 interface
External data terminals can be connected by quick connectors on a V9KB exter-

nal cable or a standard 25 core 1:1 cable plugged into the Sub-D connector on
the respective back plane. In both cases, the length of the cable must not exceed
15 m. The signal designations and the pin connections are given in the following
table.
Sub-D connec- Signal Input/output LSA Plus

tor pin pin
1 SHD - 1a
11 - - 1b
2 TXD I 2a
3 RXD O 2b
4 RTS I 3a
5 CTS O 3b
6 DSR O 4a
12 - - 4b
7 GND - 5a
13 - - 5b
8 DCD O 6a
14 - - 6b
9 (+) O 7a
16 - - 7b
10 (-) O 8a
19 - - 8b
15 TXC O 9a
17 RXC O 9b
18 LL I 10a
24 TC I 10b
Table 6.2 RS-232 interface connections
6.5.7.2 RS-422/V.11 interface
External data terminals can be connected by quick connectors on a V9KA exter-

nal cable or a standard 15 core 1:1 cable plugged into the Sub-D connector on
the respective back plane. In both cases, the length of the cable must not exceed

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1200 m. The signal designations and the pin connections are given in the follow-
ing table.
Sub-D connec- Signal Input/output LSA Plus

tor pin pin
1 SHD - 1a
8 GND - 2a
2 TXD A I 3a
9 TXD B I 3b
4 RXD A O 4a
11 RXD B O 4b
7 TXC A O 5a
14 TXC B O 5b
6 RXC A O 6a
13 RXC B O 6b
3 TC A I 7a
10 TC B I 7b
5 CTS A I 8a
12 CTS B I 8b
15 SPARE - 9a
Table 6.3 RS-422/V.11 interface connections
6.5.7.3 AF channel interface
The signal converter is connected to the analogue AF channel by means of quick

connectors on the V9KE external cable. The signal designations and the pin con-
nections are given in the following table.
Sub-D Signal Input/output LSA Plus

connector pin pin
3 TXA O 1a
8 TXB O 1b
2 RXA I 2a
7 RXB I 2b
5 GND - 3a
1 SHD - 4a
6 STXD - 5a
4 D2A I/O 6a
9 D2B I/O 6b
Table 6.4 AF channel interface connections
For four-wire applications, pins TXA and TXB are used for transmission and RXA
and RXB for reception.
D2A and D2B are used for transmission and reception in two-wire applications.

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6.5.7.4 Telephony interface
A telephone or exchange equipment is connected to the telephony interface by

means of the quick connectors on the V9KG external cable. The signal designa-
tions and the pin connections are given in the following table.
Sub-D connec- Signal I/O LSA Plus Description

tor pin pin
1 GND - 1a System ground
17 V-OUT O 1b 12V output (referred to GND)
4 REL I/O 2a Standby relay (open)
5 REL I/O 2b Standby relay (close)
6 2-W-OUT I/O 3a SLIC aux. supply connection
19 2-W-OUT I/O 3b SLIC aux. supply connection
8 TEL I/O 4a 2-wire PABX connection
20 TEL I/O 4b 2-wire PABX connection
9 4-W-IN I 5a 4-wire connection (input)
21 4-W-IN I 5b 4-wire connection (input)
10 4-W-OUT O 6a 4-wire connection (output)
22 4-W-OUT O 6b 4-wire connection (output)
11 M I 7a M input
12 M I 7b M reference
14 REL I/O 8a Standby relay (com)
25 - - 8b -
15 MODE-0 I 9a Operating mode (L: GND, H: open)
16 MODE-1 I 9b Operating mode (L: GND, H: open)
23 E O 10a E input
24 E O 10b E reference
2 RX-D I - Data from data terminal
3 TX-D O - Data to data terminal
7 S-GND - - Data interface reference
15 NC - -
16 NC - -
Table 6.5 Telephony interface connections
The wiring depends on the operating mode that has been set. The only case
when none of the interface contacts is connected is in the HANDSET mode with
the handset plugged into the front of a unit. The following diagrams show alter-
native schemes for SLIC, two-wire and four-wire connections.
The standby relay signals the synchronisation status as does the SYNC LED on
the front of the TEL module. The relay contacts (REL) are available for activating
a remote alarm.

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INTERFACE
WITH REM-SUBS Uo = 11,3V
(SLIC) Icc = 7,0 mA
Ri = 11,3 kohm
V9KG
V9KG
GND
01a 01 wh 01
01a +12V
G N D (0V) 01b 01 bu 17
V O UT
02a 02 wh 04
BL (SQ ) Alarm
02b 02 yw 05
Link fault
B L (SQ )
03a 03 wh 06
DC DTMF dialling (Tx)
03a 19
R EM TEL 03b 03 gn AC 70 V Ringing (Rx)
SU BSC SET 03b
2W
04a 04 wh 04 70 V Ringing (Tx)
DC
04b 04 bn 20 AC DTMF dialling (Rx)
PA X
2W
05a 05 wh 09
05b 05 gy 21 DTMF dialling
4W
06a 06 wh 10
06b 06 bu-wh 22 DTMF dialling
4W
07a 07 wh 11 "M"
M (+/-) 07b 07 bu-yw 11 Dialling
pulses
M (0V )
08a 08 wh 14
B L (0V)
Mode 0
09a 09 wh 15
09a
MO DE 0 L 09b 09 bu-bn 16
09b
M O DE 1 L Mode 1
10a 10 wh 23 "E"
E 10b 10 bu-gy 24 Dialling
pulses
E (0V)
Fig. 6.3 Telephone connected to the SLIC interface

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INTERFACE
WITH 4 W Uo = 11,3V
(E & M WIRES EARTH FREE) Icc = 7,0 mA
Ri = 11,3 kohm
V9KG
V9KG
GND
01a 01 wh 01
PAX 01a +12V
G N D (0V) 01b 01 bu 17
01b
V OUT
02a 02 wh 04
02a Alarm
BL (SQ ) Blocking 02b 02 yw 05
02b Link fault
B L (SQ ) (Squelch)
03a 03 wh 06
REM 03b 03 gn 19
AC 70 V Ringing (Rx)
SUBSC
2W
DC
PAX
2W
05a 05 wh 09
05a 05b 05 gy 21 DTMF dialling
4W 4 W "OUT" 05b
06a 06 wh 10
06a 06b 06 bu-wh 22 DTMF dialling
4W 4 W " IN" 06b
07a 07 wh 11 "M"
M 07a Dialling
M (+ /-) 07b 07 bu-yw 11
07b pulses
M (0V)
08a 08 wh 14
08a
BL (0V)
Mode 0
09a 09 wh 15
L 09a
MODE 0 09b 09 bu-bn 16
H 09b Mode 1
MO D E 1
10a 10 wh 23 "E"
10a
E 10b pulses
E (0V)
Fig. 6.4 PAX with four-wire connection (E, M-wire earth free)

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INTERFACE
WITH 4 W Uo = 11,3V
(M WIRE WITH EARTH CONTACT) Icc = 7,0 mA
Ri = 11,3 kohm
V9KG
V9KG
GND
01a 01 wh 01
PAX 01a 17 +12V
G N D (0V ) 01b 01 bu
01b
V OUT
02a 02 wh 04
02a Alarm
B L (SQ ) 02b 02 yw 05
Blocking 02b Link fault
B L (SQ ) (Squelch)
03a 03 wh 06
REM 03b 03 gn 19 AC 70 V Ringing (Rx)
SUBSC
2W
DC
PAX
2W
05a 05 wh 09
05a 05b 05 gy 21 DTMF dialling
4W 4 W "OUT" 05b
06a 06 wh 10
06a 06b 06 bu-wh 22 DTMF dialling
4W 4 W " IN" 06b
07a 07 wh 11 "M"
07a Dialling
M (+ /-) 07b 07 bu-yw 11
M 07b R pulses
M (0V)
08a 08 wh 14
08a
BL (0V)
Mode 0
09a 09 wh 15
09a
MO DE 0 L 09b 09 bu-bn 16
MO DE 1 H 09b Mode 1
10a 10 wh 23 "E"
10a
E 10b pulses
E (0V)
01a
01b
EARTH
R = 820 Ohm, 0.5 W BLOCK
(Current drain resistor for earth signalling)
Fig. 6.5 PAX with four-wire connection (M-wire with earth contact)

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INTERFACE Uo = 11,3V
WITH PAX 2 W Icc = 7,0 mA
Ri = 11,3 kohm
V9KG
V9KG
GND
01a 01 wh 01
01a +12V
G N D (0V) 01b 01 bu 17
V O UT
02a 02 wh 04
BL (SQ ) Alarm
02b 02 yw 05
Link fault
B L (SQ )
03a 03 wh 06
R EM 03b 03 gn 19
AC 70 V Ringing (Rx)
SU BSC
2W
04a DC
PAX 04b 04 bn 20 DTMF dialling (Rx)
PA X 04b
AC
PABX
2W
05a 05 wh 09
05b 05 gy 21 DTMF dialling
4W
06a 06 wh 10
06b 06 bu-wh 22 DTMF dialling
4W
07a 07 wh 11 "M"
M (+/-) 07b 07 bu-yw 11 Dialling
pulses
M (0 V)
08a 08 wh 14
B L (0V)
Mode 0
09a 09 wh 15
09a
MO DE 0 H 09b 09 bu-bn 16
09b
M O DE 1 L Mode 1
10a 10 wh 23 "E"
pulses
E (0V)
Fig. 6.6 PAX with two-wire connection

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The following diagram shows an example for connecting an R3AD telephony in-
terface to a PAX Sopho DCS-255.
MDF BLOCKS MDF BLOCKS
DCS-255 AMX 500
ATU-EM 01 R3AD
Block N V9KG
CROSS WIRE
01(03)(05)(07) a 05a
01(03)(05)(07) b 05b
4 W
04a
04b
PA X
02(04)(06)(08) a 2 W 06a
02(04)(06)(08) b 06b
4 W
03a
R EM 03b
SU B SC
Block N+1 2 W
09a
M ODE 0 09b
M ODE 1
02(04)(06)(08) a 07a
02(04)(06)(08) b M (+/-) 07b
M (0V )
01a
G ND (0V ) 01b
V O UT
01(03)(05)(07) a 10a
01(03)(05)(07) b E
10b
E (0V )
02a
BL (S Q ) 08a
02b
(0 V)
BL (S Q )
Fig. 6.7 Connecting a DCS-255 to an R3AD

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6.5.7.5 FSK interface
An FSK equipment is connected to the FSK interface using an V9KM external

cable with quick connectors. The signal designations and the pin connections are
given in the following table.
Sub-D Signal I/O LSA Plus Description

connector pin pin
1 GND - 1a System ground
14 REL I/O 1b Standby relay (com)
4 REL I/O 2a Standby relay (open)
5 REL I/O 2b Standby relay (close)
11 AUD-1 I 3a FSK channel 1 (input)
12 AUD-1 I 3b FSK channel 1 (input)
23 AUD-1 O 4a FSK channel 1 (output)
24 AUD-1 O 4b FSK channel 1 (output)
2 RX-D I - Data from data terminal
3 TX-D O - Data to data terminal
7 S-GND - - Data interface reference
15 NC - -
16 NC - -
Table 6.6 FSK interface connections
The standby relay signals the synchronisation status as does the OPR LED on
the front of the FSK module. The relay contacts (REL) are available for activating
a remote alarm.

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Operating Instructions AMX500 7. Commissioning
7. Commissioning

7.2 Testing the communication channel
Before commissioning the equipment, it is essential to test the transmission re-

sponse of the communication channel. This is necessary to confirm the data used
for engineering the scheme and take corrective action should there be any dis-
crepancies.
7.2.1 Signal to noise ratio
The signal to noise ratio (SNR) is determined by measuring the signal and noise
levels. It has a decisive influence on the maximum data transfer rate. The data
transfer rates in relation to the SNR and bandwidth are listed in Table 5.6. To en-
sure reliable communication (BER < 10-6), the data transfer rate for a given SNR
and bandwidth must not exceed the value given in the table.
SNR [dB] = PSignal [dBm] - PNoise [dBm]
To obtain comparable results, the noise has to be measured at a bandwidth of

4.0 kHz or scaled to it using the following formula.
PNoise = Pm + 10*log(BNoise/Bm) [dBm] Noise level in BNoise = 4.0 kHz
where:
Pm: noise level measured for the bandwidth Bm
7.2.2 Interference
Apart from background noise, sporadic interference can impair signal quality. At
high data transfer rates, interference must be at least 45 dB below the level of the
useful signal. If the interference is higher, the data transfer rate will have to be
reduced to ensure reliable data transmission.

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Operating Instructions AMX500 7. Commissioning
Interference on an ETL500 PLC channel can be easily detected with the help of
the spectrum analysis of the AF signal provided in MMI500. For communication
by another kind of channel, a selective level instrument with a narrow measuring
bandwidth (25 – 100 Hz) has to be used.
7.2.3 Attenuation of the AF communication channel
High attenuation will generally give rise to a poor SNR and a lower data transfer
rate.
PLC systems should not have any appreciable attenuation, because the AGC
(automatic gain control) of the device should compensate it. Therefore should an
attenuation be measured, the first thing to do is to check the settings of the PLC
equipment.
If unexpectedly high attenuation is measured on a pilot wire link, the pilot wires
should also be examined first.
7.2.4 Cross-talk
Communication via cables (e.g. pilot wires) can also be afflicted by cross-talk
from neighbouring channels. Depending on the cross-talk attenuation between
the channels, the data transfer rate may be restricted.
7.3 Commissioning the equipment
Once the prevailing conditions on the communication channel have been estab-
lished, it is permissible to proceed with commissioning the equipment itself. Be-
fore switching on the power supply, perform the checks below. Rectify any devia-
tions or shortcomings immediately.
7.3.1 Preliminary inspection and checks

a) Check that the cubicle is grounded in accordance with regulations.
b) Check that the polarity of the power supply is correct.
c) Check that the external connections to the cubicle terminals are correct in re-
lation to user’s diagrams of the cubicle.
d) Check that all the internal connections have been made and are correct.
e) Check that all the modules have been fitted and are in the correct slots.
f) Check the configuration and settings in relation to the settings given by the
customer.
7.3.2 Checks according to commissioning instructions
Since the equipment is tested according to Test Instructions 1KHL016406-EN

prior to delivery, only those settings have to be made that are necessary to adapt
the equipment to the operating conditions prevailing in the customers plant. Fi-
nally, perform a functional test on the equipment.
Refer to Commissioning Instructions 1KHL016407-EN in section 11 “Appendi-

ces”.

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Operating Instructions AMX500 8. Operation and maintenance
8. Operation and maintenance
The following safety instructions must be strictly

Caution
observed to prevent injury to persons and dam-
age to plant.
• It is important for these Operating Instructions to be read and fully compre-

hended by all people involved including personnel that has already undergone
training and is otherwise qualified before changing the configuration or carry-
ing out maintenance etc.
• Take note of the instructions in Section 6.2 to avoid damage to the equipment
while being transported.
• Cubicles that have not been secured to the floor can tip forwards when the
hinged equipment frame is opened.
• Safety devices such as cover plates must not be removed or bypassed.
• Pay attention to high-voltage warnings.
• Before switching on the power supply, check that the circuit is protected by a
miniature circuit-breaker and the equipment/cubicle is properly grounded and
check the polarity and value of the power supply.
• It is not permitted to insert or withdraw modules during operation; the power
supply must be switched off first.
• The modules contain CMOS integrated circuits that can be damaged by elec-
trostatic discharge. It is important to take certain precautions to prevent elec-
trostatic discharge before removing the packing or withdrawing them from the
racks. Indispensable precautions to avoid ESD damage are earthing of people
working on the modules and a working surface that protected against electro-
static discharge. Only transport modules in their original packing or installed in
racks.
• Voltages up to 70 V can occur across the two-wire connection to the module
R3AD. Take care not to touch this connection under any circumstances.
• The communication channel is interrupted while the configuration of the
AMX500 is being changed using the user interface program. Therefore check
beforehand if it is permissible for the channel to be interrupted. It may have to
be authorised by the officer responsible.
• It is not permitted to modify the equipment in any way.

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Operating Instructions AMX500 8. Operation and maintenance
8.2 Operation
8.2.1 Normal operation
The LED’s on the front of the equipment indicate its status. Only the green
standby LED’s should be lit in normal operation. The red LED’s indicate and
alarm status and should not light during normal operation.
8.2.2 Equipment failure
A communication channel failure is signalled by the red alarm LED on the front of
the signal converter R3AC. When this LED flashes the block error rate has ex-
ceeded 10-3. It lights continuously when the connection to the remote station has
been interrupted for at least 10 seconds.
When one of the SYNC LED’s is not lit, there is either a communication failure or
the equipment is incorrectly configured.
Refer to Section 9 for a list of possible failures.
8.3 Maintenance
All AMX500 modules are subjected to a thorough final test following manufacture
and the complete equipment is calibrated and tested before shipment.
The most important functions are performed digitally by the software and are
therefore not subject to ageing. Because of the digital techniques involved, the
settings made using the user interface program and the stability of the equipment
as a whole are guaranteed over a long period.
Periodic testing is unnecessary.

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Operating Instructions AMX500 9. Fault-finding
9. Fault-finding
Should the communication between two AMX units fail, either the communica-
tions channel or one of the AMX modules can be defective. The communications
channel may be, for example, simply pilot wires or a communications link such as
PLC equipment via the high-voltage power line using ETL500.
Following a systematic procedure is the quickest way to localise a fault.
Read the following safety instructions carefully

Caution
before attempting to locate faults.
• Fault-finding may only be conducted by properly trained personnel that have

been authorised to do so.
• Modules may not be withdrawn or inserted while the equipment is in operation.
Switch off the power supply first.
• The modules contain CMOS integrated circuits that can be damaged by elec-
trostatic discharge. It is important to take certain precautions to prevent elec-
trostatic discharge before removing the packing or withdrawing them from the
racks. Indispensable precautions to avoid ESD damage are earthing of people
working on the modules and a working surface that protected against electro-
static discharge. Only transport modules in their original packing or installed
in racks.
• The modules are manufactured according to the latest SMD technology. Re-
pair at the component level is therefore neither intended nor recommended.
As a rule, corrective action is confined to locating and replacing defective
modules.
• Dangerous voltages can occur across the two-wire connection to the module
R3AD. Take care not to touch this connection under any circumstances.
• It is not permitted to modify the equipment in any way.

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9.2 List of possible faults
Symptoms Cause Corrective action
System
None of the PWR LED’s Power supply failure. Check the power supply
are lit. from the source to the
connector on the DC/DC
converter R3AF.
Check the polarity of the
power supply. If this is
correct, check the fuse in
the R3AF (3.15A fast).
One of the PWR LED’s Power supply to the Check the power supply
is not lit. module interrupted or at the module connector.
module defective. If this is correct, replace
the module.
Signal converter
Alarm LED on the signal Communication with the Check communication

converter lit. remote signal converter channel (see section
disturbed or interrupted. 9.3.1).
Alarm LED on the signal The fault is in the Loop the signal con-
converter is lit and the AMX500, either the sig- verter locally and check
communication channel nal converter is defective the signal quality (see
is in order. or the connection be- section 9.3.2 and 9.3.3).
tween the AMX and the
communication channel
is interrupted.
The data transfer rate Poor signal quality. Check the signal quality
the signal converter syn- (see section 9.3.3).
chronises at is too low.

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User interface program
Message: No communication with Carry out the actions

equipment. proposed by the user
“Please connect system interface program. When
or check system address delivered the system
or check com port” address is “12345”, the
password “ABB_USER”
and the program call for
COM1 is
“mmi 1 123452”.
Multiplexer
The START LED is not The interface does not Check whether the two
lit. synchronise with the interfaces are set to the
signal converter on the same data transfer rate.
next system level up. Check the connection
between the modules.
The CH1, CH2, CH3 or The connection is dis- Enable the connection
CH4 LED is not lit. abled at the current data using the user interface
transfer rate. program, correct the
data transfer rate matrix.
Telephony interface
The SYNC LED is not lit. The interface cannot Check whether the data
synchronise with the transfer rates of the
module on the next sys- module on the next level
tem level up. up are available settings
on the telephony inter-
face (i.e. 2400, 4800,
7200, 8000, 9600 14400
and 16000).
Check the connection
between the modules.
No communication via The telephone con- Wait until the channel is

the handset. nected by the external free.
cable takes priority over
the handset. An active
M-wire signal signals
when the line is en-
gaged.
Table 9.1 List of possible faults

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9.3 Instructions for corrective action
This Section contains detailed instructions for correcting some of the above
faults.
9.3.1 Checking the communication channel
9.3.1.1 AMX500 in conjunction with ETL500
Should the ETL500 system signal a fault, this fault has to be cleared first.
The alarm LED’s on the ETL500 indicate the location of the fault, which can be in
the ETL500 hardware itself or on the communication channel. The communica-
tion channel includes the connection from the ETL500 to the coupling unit and
the high-tension line. The details are given in the table below.
Unit A Unit B
Hardware Channel Hardware Channel Fault location
alarm alarm alarm alarm
No No No No -
No No No Yes Channel A>B
No Yes No No Channel B>A
No Yes No Yes Channel B>A and A>B
Yes X No X Unit A
No X Yes X Unit B
Yes X Yes X Units A and B
Table 9.2 ETL500 alarms
Refer to the ETL500 documentation for further information.
9.3.1.2 AMX500 in conjunction with pilot wires
The pilot wires are checked by determining their attenuation:

Feed a reference tone into the remote end of the pilot wires and measure the
signal strength to determine the attenuation. Should the attenuation be unac-
ceptably high, this must be corrected before going any further.
Both the signal level instrument and the reference signal generator must termi-
nate the cable at 600 Ω.

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9.3.2 Looping input and output of the signal converter locally
9.3.2.1 Looping the signal convert at the LSA Plus quick connectors
In the four-wire mode, test the signal converter and the connection to the LSA
Plus quick connectors as follows:
• Configure the signal converter as master.
• Interrupt the connection between the LSA Plus quick connectors and the
communication channel.
• Establish the following connections at the LSA Plus quick connectors:

TXA(1a) to RXA(2a) and TXB(1b) to RXB(2b).
Both the signal converter and the associated connecting cable are in order pro-
viding the SYNC LED lights. Proceed as follows to localise the fault more pre-
cisely:
• Check the connection from the LSA Plus quick connectors to the communica-
tion channel.
• Check the configuration of the inputs and outputs on the communication

equipment.
• Compare the configuration of local and remote signal converters:

The fall-back/fall-forward speed settings must be the same and one must be
configured as master and the other as slave.
Should the SYNC LED not light, check the connecting cable V9KE. If the cable is
in order, the fault has to be in the signal converter and it must be replaced.
9.3.2.2 Looping the signal convert at the ETL500
Replace the RF hybrid (P3LB) in the ETL500 by a dummy load (P3LK). The
ETL500 transmission signal can now be looped to its receive input. The signal
converter must be configured as master.
With this arrangement, you can check the PLC equipment, the connection be-
tween it and the AMX and the signal converter.

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9.3.3 Checking signal quality
The following influences can adversely affect the data transfer rate of the signal
converter:
• noise
• interference
• non-linear distortion
9.3.3.1 Noise
The signal to noise ratio (SNR) is the main factor influencing signal quality and
therefore the data transfer rate of the system (see Table 5.6).
The useful signal level (PSignal) has to be measured when the signal converter is
synchronised. In order to measure noise level (PNoise), the remote signal con-
verter has to be disabled via the user interface program (S key). Note that any
PLC pilot signal must be outside the measuring band. Measurement is easiest at
the receiver input (quick connectors at terminals (2a-2b)).
SNR [dB] = PSignal [dBm] - PNoise [dBm]
See section 7.2.1 for correct measurement of the noise level PNoise.
Table 5.6 lists the data transfer rate to be expected for a given SNR. Check the
communication channel if the result is worse than expected.
9.3.3.2 Interference
Apart from noise, the maximum data transfer rate can also be diminished by in-
terference. Interference is measured using a selective signal level instrument.
The remote signal converter has to be disabled via the user interface program (S
key) in order to carry out this measurement. The interference signal level is
measured at the LSA Plus quick connectors of terminals (2a-2b). Using a band-
width of about 25 Hz for measurement, sweep the entire transmission band to
check for interference. Interference has to be at least 45 dB below the useful sig-
nal level in order to use the maximum data transfer rate. Find and eliminate any
sources of interference in the transmission band that are stronger.
9.3.3.3 Non-linear distortion
In the case of linear interference such as noise, the EPSM shown by the user in-
terface program corresponds approximately to the SNR of the communication
channel. Should a value much lower than the SNR be displayed, it can be as-
sumed that the interference is non-linear, the causes of which amongst other
things can be:
• ETL500 is overdriven. Verify this by reducing the Tx level on the AMX and
checking whether the EPSM improves. If it does, the ETL500 is overdriven
and its level has to be checked.

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• Two PLC units connected in parallel to the same coupling device can gene-
rate non-linear distortion when one of them is switched off.
9.4 Replacing modules
Modules may only be replaced by properly trained personnel authorised to do so.

Strictly observe the safety instructions at the beginning of this Section.
Modules may not be withdrawn or inserted while the equipment is in operation.

Switch off the power supply first.
9.5 Returning modules for repair
Defective modules can be returned to ABB for repair. Wherever possible, use the
original packing or antistatic packing with an outer packing that affords adequate
protection against mechanical damage during shipment. ABB can accept no re-
sponsibility for damage during shipment. Repair charges depend on the service
arrangement with the customer. Send modules for repair to your local ABB com-
pany or agent or to the following address:

Department NKV
Incoming goods NA-ETW /TU17
Roald Building
CH-5300 Turgi
Switzerland

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Operating Instructions AMX500 10. Storage, decommissioning and disposal
10. Storage, decommissioning and disposal


10.2 Storage
The equipment must be stored at a temperature between -40 and +70 °C and a
relative humidity <70%.
The cubicle should be stored in its original wooden frame and plastic cover. Make
sure that the plastic cover is undamaged. Where the equipment has to be stored
of a long period, precautions to prevent corrosion must be taken. This is espe-
cially important in humid climates.
Modules should be stored preferably in their original packing with an outer pack-
ing to protect against mechanical damage.
10.3 Decommissioning
The procedure for decommissioning the equipment is as follows:

• Shut down all communication services performed by the AMX500.
• Switch off the miniature circuit-breaker (m.c.b.) controlling the power supply to
the equipment (OFF). Disconnect the power supply cable from the equipment.
• Disconnect the external wiring according to the respective wiring lists and dia-
grams to avoid any risk of disconnecting other equipment by mistake.
• If the complete cubicle has to be removed, support it so that it cannot fall over
when its anchoring is undone and remove the bolts holding the base frame.
The cubicle can then be lifted out and dismantled. Should no suitable support
for the cubicle be available, it should be laid down horizontally.
• If the AMX rack has to be removed from the cubicle, disconnect the internal
wiring and the DC/DC converter from the terminal blocks in the cubicle. Then
remove the screws holding the rack at the front and withdraw the rack.

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Operating Instructions AMX500 10. Storage, decommissioning and disposal
• If it is intended to use an AMX rack somewhere else, carefully pack it while

observing the ESD rules.
10.4 Disposal
When disposing of the equipment, do so in strict accordance with regional and

national regulations for the disposal of electrical and electronic components.
The modular construction of the equipment enables the printed circuit boards and
housings to be easily separated for recycling.

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Operating Instructions AMX500 11. Appendices
11. Appendices
11.1 Abbreviations
AF Audio frequency
BER Bit error rate
BLER Block error rate
DCE Data circuit equipment
DTE Data terminal equipment
DTMF Dual tone multi-frequency
EPSM Received signal quality index (value corresponds to the SNR)
ESD Electrostatic discharge
FB/FWD Fall-back/fall-forward
FSK Frequency shift keying
HF High frequency
LED Light emitting diode
MC Micro controller
MFV Multi-frequency dialling
MMI Man/machine interface (user interface program)
Modem Modulator/demodulator
MUX Multiplexer
PE Protective earth
PLC Power line carrier (communication via the high-voltage line)
Rx Receive(er)
SC Signal converter
SLIC Subscriber line interface circuit
SMD Surface mounted device
SNR Signal to noise ratio
TEL Telephony interface
Tx Transmit(ter)
Vocoder Voice encoder (for compressing speech signals)

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11.2 Order numbers

Type Order number Description
Hardware
R1AA 1KHL015812 MULTIPLEXER BACK PLANE

R1AB 1KHL015816 MULTIPLEXER INTERFACE ADAPTER
R1AC 1KHL015837 SIGNAL CONVERTER BACK PLANE
R1AD 1KHL015857 VOCODER BACK PLANE
R1AE 1KHL015918 DC/DC CONVERTER BACK PLANE
R3AB 1KHL015804 MULTIPLEXER (MUX)
R3AC 1KHL015830 SIGNAL CONVERTER (SC)
R3AD 1KHL015842 VOCODER (TEL)
R3AE 1KHL015850 FSK CODER (FSK)
R3AF 1KHL015861 DC/DC CONVERTE 48V
R7AN 1KHL015863 STANDARD EQUIPMENT RACK
R7AP 1KHL016201 REMOTE POLLING KIT
R9AI 1KHL016159 EMC CABLE SHIELD CLAMP
SO-K80 1KHL015164R0011 BLANKING PLATE WITH LABEL STRIP
SO-K97 1KHL015802R0008 U BLANKING PLATE 3HE 8TE
SO-K97 1KHL015802R0012 U BLANKING PLATE 3HE12TE
SUB-D 1KHL015456P0001 PC CABLE 9P/M-9P/F,3M
SUB-D 1KHL016219P0002 SUB-D CABLE 15P M/F 5M
SUB-D 1KHL016219P0003 SUB-D CABLE 25P M/F 5M
V9KA 1KHL015820 15 CORE EXTERNAL CABLE.
V9KB 1KHL015823 25 CORE EXTERNAL CABLE
V9KC 1KHL015824R0001 BUS RIBBON CABLE
V9KE 1KHL015986R0001 9 CORE EXTERNAL CABLE
V9KF 1KHL015987R0001 ALARM CABLE
V9KF 1KHL015987R0002 ALARM CONTACT MULTIPLIER
V9KG 1KHL015988R0001 25 CORE TEL EXTERNAL CABLE
V9KM 1KHL016426R0001 25 CORE FSK EXTERNA CABLE
003 1KHL015136R0002 BLANKING PLATE 19" BRIGH BEIGE
AMX500 1KHL016129 BASIC AMX500 UNIT
AMX500 1KHL015960 WIRING FOR BASIC UNIT
B9AY 1KHL016132 M.C.B. <=60VDC/250VAC
ERGOLINE A100 9077.906.35001 BUSINESS TELEPHONE
Q8AC 1KHL016280 COMPLETE MICROTEL
SOFTWARE
MMI 1KHL016439R0100 OPERATOR PROGRAM
DOCUMENTATION
BAL 1KHL016405-DE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

PTI 1KHL016406 PROGRAMMING AND TESTING INSTR.
CI 1KHL016407 COMMISSIONING INSTRUCTIONS
BRO 1KHA000587-SEN BROCHURE
DS 11KHL016408-EN DATA SHEET
Table 11.1 Order numbers

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11.3 Block diagrams
11.3.1 Signal converter R3AC
See Fig. 11.1 Block diagram of signal converter
11.3.2 Multiplexer R3AB
See Fig. 11.2 Block diagram of multiplexer
11.3.3 Telephony interface R3AD
See
Fig. 11.3 Block diagram of telephony interface
11.3.4 FSK interface R3AE
See Fig. 11.4 Block diagram of FSK interface

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BACK PLANE
D ATA M O D U LE 1KH L015460 B AS E M OD U LE 1K HL015458 1KHL015459
0-75 dB J102 P2 P6 J101 P3 V9KE
D
RX-AF A A01 A01 680 A02 A02 02 02 02 wh 02a
B01 B01 A03 A03 07 07 02 yw 02b RX
Fig. 11.1
Adjust RX-AF
4 W
4 Wire enable A04 A04 03 03 01 wh 01a
A05 A05
(Line level activate) 2,2uF A05 A05 08 08 01 bu 01b
300 TX
Polling enable B07 B07
4 W
A07 A07
Frecuency offset + A06 A06 04 06 10 wh 06a
B06 B06
Bandwitdh - A07 A07 09 06 10 bu-wh 06b D2
2W
0,1 uF
0-75 dB
820
Block diagram of signal converter
D P4
TX-AF A [X10]
B05 B05 K2 A09 A09 01 rd
Adjust TX-AF +5V
B03 B03 02
A15 03 S UP P L Y
Polling A03 A03 -12V A15
A18 A18 04 M O D U LE
+12V
U A21 A21 05
B02 B02 GND
Edition 99-10-06
40 MHz 06 bk
J103 P5 K1 P1
A05 [X18]
A05
DUAL-AF enable NC C26 C26 02
B03 B03 AL
(PAX enable) B26 B26 01
0V
B25 B25 03
K3 AL
J101 NO J1
P1
[X05] V9KA
POWER Default
DSP Alarm
SYNC
CONTROLLER RS-422/V.11
BASE-MODULE
CONTROLLER P2
J102/ P102/ COM BUS
[X11]
16MHz J103 P103
CPU- ALARM
CONTROLLER MUX
RESET R 3A B
J1 J3
COM1 [X16] [X16] CONFIG
05 A25 A25 05
CPU-MODULE 1KHL015462 GND GND
04 A26 A26 04
DTR DTR
11. Appendices
08 A27 A27 08
CTS CTS
03 A28 A28 03
TXD TXD RS-232
07 A29 A29 07
RTS RTS
02 A30 A30 02 RXD
RXD
06 A31 A31 06
DSR DSR
01 A32 A32 01
DCD DCD
11-4
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MUX IF ADAPTER 1KHL015814
COM BASIC MODULE 1KHL015468 P1/P2 J101/J102 LOGIC MODULE 1KHL015469
P6 [X15]
BUS SP-INT J101 P3
SP-CL TX & RX MULTIPLEXER
CH00 SP-TXD
RXD
POWER CH00 RXCL
SP-RXD
SP-EN CH00 COM
SC TXD RES START TXD
TC COM
Fig. 11.2
R 3A C RXD
EXTCL
TXC RX Counter
RXC COM
DCD TX Control
A 0-3 RUNNING Int Clk
CON 0-1 SYNC Control
CONTROLLER
OSC
Int Clk
MUX DATA BACKPLANE 1KHL015465 EXTCL
BM
V9KB J2 [X01] TXD DATA FIFO
J101
TC CH01 PLL CL
LL
Block diagram of multiplexer
RXD DATA
PORT 1 TXC FIFO
RXC CH01
RS-232 DCD Control
DSR RX
V9KA J1 [X05] CTS TXD Int Clk
+ TC TX EXTCL
_ RXD
PORT 1 GND TXC DATA FIFO
RXC CH02
RS-422/ PLL CL
CTS
V.11 GND DATA
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FIFO
V9KB J4 [X02] TXD CH1
TC Control
LL
RXD CH02 Int Clk
EXTCL
PORT 2 TXC
RS-232 RXC RX DATA FIFO
DCD
DSR TX
V9KA J3 [X06] TXD CH03 PLL CL
CTS
+ TC
_ RXD DATA
FIFO
GND TXC
PORT 2 RXC Control
RS-422/ CTS Int Clk
V.11 GND EXTCL
V9KB J6 [X03] TXD CH2 DATA FIFO
TC
LL PLL CL
RXD CH04
TXC CH03 DATA
PORT 3 FIFO
RXC RX
RS-232 DCD
TX u-CTRL
V9KA J7 [X07] DSR
CTS TXD
+ TC 16 MHz
_ RXD CH3
GND TXC
PORT 3 RXC
RS-422/ CTS
V.11 GND J1 COM1 P3 J101
V9KB J8 [X04] TXD 05
TC GND E23 E23 01 rd
LL 04 +5V
RXD DTR 02
CH04 08
PORT 4 TXC CTS E27 SUP PLY
RXC E27 03
RS-232 RX 03 -12V
DCD TXD C32 C32 04 M O D U LE
07
11. Appendices
V9KA J7 [X08] DSR TXD
TX +12V
CTS RTS E29 E29 05
+ TC 02 GND
_ RXD RXD 06 bk
PORT 4 GND TXC 06
CH4 DSR
RS-422/ RXC 01
CTS DCD
V.11 GND MUX IF ADAPTER
11-5
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V9KG X17 P3 CONTROLLER 16MHz

M 0=H M1=H
M0 OP TEL
09a 09 wh 15 15 A31 A31 M 0=L M1=L
REM 2W
Fig. 11.3
09b 09 bu-bn 16 M1 M 0=L M1=H P3 X15
MODE 0 16 A30 A30 4W+E+M
BCD M 0=H M1=L
MODE 1 PAX 2W
07a 07 wh 11 11 C22 C22 M inversion
Clock
M (+/-) 07b 07 bu-yw 11 11 C21 C21 M Signal
M (0V ) E inversion MUX
10a 10 wh 23 23 A22 A22
P3 AB
E 10b 10 bu-gy 24 24 C21 C21 E Signal
E (0V ) K6
02a 02 wh 04 04 C29 C29
Block diagram of telephony interface
R S 485
RX-CL
TX-CL
BL (SQ ) 08a 08 wh 05 14 C28 C28 Alarm
RX-D
TX-D
02b 02 yw 14 05 A32 A32 POW ER blocking
(0V) K5 Power ON
BL (SQ ) GND
01a 01 wh 01 01 C32 C32 U SYNC
01b 01 bu 17 17 A29 A29 +12V Syn OK
G N D (0V ) K1 Current loop
V OUT close
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(-11V) 04a 04 wh 08 08 C25 C25

PA X 04b 04 bn 20 20 A26 A26 D D
Blocking by A A
2W OP priority P4
-30...0 dBm "IN" [X10]
-30...0 dBm "OUT" PAX Ring
K2 detection A09 rd
(600 ohm) A09 01
BUZ +5V
Controller
560 OP Buzzer 02
A15 03 SUP PLY
-12V A15
VOCODER
BUZ OP Buzzer
K3 A18 M OD U LE
PAX Line +12V A18 04
close A21 05
BUZ GND A21
06 bk
05a 05 wh 09 09 C24 C24 620
4W 05b 05 gy 21 21 A25 A25
-30...0 dBm
(600 ohm) 06a 06 wh 10 10 C23 C23 180 Blocking by
OP priority
4W 06b 06 bu-wh 22 22 A24 A24
-30...0 dBm
180 SLIC
(600 ohm)
SLIC Control
OP Enable
K4
VCO Rx
REM
VCO Tx
S U BS C 03a 03 wh 06 06 C27 C27
2W 03b 03 gn 19 19 A27 A27
setting
setting
Level
Level
-30...0 dBm "IN" +12V
-30...0 dBm "OUT" J3 GND
11. Appendices
(600 ohm) 01 GAIN-RX
02
OP TEL GND +12V 0-30dB
(Handset) 04
N ote 03 ATTN-TX
G N D insid e th e board 0-30dB
is earth free
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V9KM X17 P3 CONTROLLER 16M Hz

Input amplification
T1 Channel blocking DSP (QUAZAR II) AUD 1
P3 X15
03a 03 wh 11 11 C27 C27 620 C H ..
Fig. 11.4
Decoder
Bandwidth
BUS
Coder
AUD 01 03b 03 gn 12 12 A27 A27 Car.detect SP-INT
-30.. 0 dBm SP-CL
Carrier SP-TXD
600 ohm Output atten.
180 T2 Car.activate SP-RXD
04a 09 wh 23 23 A29 A29 SP-EN
Baudrate MUX
A U D 01 04b 09 bu-bn 24 24 A28 A28
-30.. 0 dBm P 3A B
180
600 ohm
CON 0-3
Input amplification uP R S 485
Block diagram of FSK interface
Channel blocking AUD 2

T3
05a 04 wh 08 08 C25 C25 620
Bandwidth
A UD 02 05b 04 bn 20 20 A26 A26 Car.detect
-30.. 0 dBm
Carrier
06a 08 wh 13 13 C20 C20
180 T4 Car.activate
Baudrate
A U D 02 06b 08 bu-gn 25 25 A21 A21
-30.. 0 dBm all signals
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180 </= 0 dBm

600 ohm
A P4 SUP PL Y
Input amplification D
AUD 3 [X10] M OD U LE
T5 Channel blocking 9.6 kHz
07a 05 wh 09 09 C24 C24 620 A09 A09 01 rd
Bandwidth +5V
AUD 03 07b 05 gy 21 21 A25 A25 Car.detect 02
-30.. 0 dBm A15 03
Carrier -12V A15
180 T6 Car.activate A18 A18 04
08a 06 wh 10 10 C23 C23 +12V
Baudrate A21 A21 05
08b 06 bu-wh 22 22 A24 A24 GND
A U D 03 06 bk
-30.. 0 dBm all signals
180 </= 0 dBm
600 ohm
A
Input amplification D
Channel blocking AUD 4
T7 9.6 kHz
09a 07 wh 06 06 C22 C22 620
Bandwidth
AUD 04 09b 07 bu-yw 19 19 C21 C21 Car.detect
-30.. 0 dBm Carrier
180 T8 Car.activate
10a 10 wh 17 17 A23 A23
Baudrate
A U D 04 10b 10 bu-gy 18 18 A22 A22
-30.. 0 dBm
180
600 ohm
02a 02 wh 04 04 C29 C29
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01b 01 bu 14 14 C28 C28 Alarm,Fault
AL
(0V ) 02b 02 yw 05 05 A32 A32 POW ER NOTE Functions during the conversion of the FSK signals
K1 Power ON inside the DSP processor are represented for better
AL 01a 01 wh 01 01 C32 C32
GND understanding with related analog pictograms and
OPR O perating
GND logic circuitry
11-7
11.4 Telephony applications
11.4.1 Connecting DSC255 (Sopho) to the telephony interface
See Fig. 11.5 Connecting DCS-255 to the telephony interface

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TELEPHONE EXCHANGE DCS-255 SYSTEM CABLE DCS-255 MAIN DISTRIBUTION FRAME S YS T E M C AB LE DIGITAL SUBMULTIPLEXER AMX500
[ INTERCONNECTION ] A M X 50 0
1 KH L01 598 8
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INTERFACE ATU-EM 01 ATU-EM CONNECTOR MDF BLOCKS CROSS W IRE MDF BLOCKS
DCS-255 AMX 500
ATU-EM 01 R3AD
Fig. 11.5
Block N V9KG

1KHL815467 TEL MODULE R3AD
X17 P3
FAD Trk Trk Trk Trk CONTROLLER

00 01 02 03
a 01a 02a 03a 04a 01(03)(05)(07) a 05a 05 wh 09 09 C24 C24 620
Transmission 4 W "in"
b 01b 02b 03b 04b 01(03)(05)(07) b 05b 05 gy 21 21 A25 A25
Speech 4 Wire
4 W
PAX 2 W "in"
04a 04 wh 08 08 C25 C25
DC
04b 04 bn 20 20 A26 A26 AC
P AX
c 05a 06a 07a 08a 02(04)(06)(08) a 2 W 06a 06 wh 10 10 C23 C23 180 PAX 2 W "out"
Reception
Speech 4 Wire d 05b 06b 07b 08b 02(04)(06)(08) b 06b 06 bu-wh 22 22 A24 A24 4 W "out"
4 W 180
Tel 2 W "in"
03a 03 wh 06 06 C27 C27
DC
REM 03b 03 gn 19 19 A27 A27 AC
X2
-48V S U B SC Tel 2 W "out"
Transmission X3 Block N +1
Signalling 2 W
620 620 09a 09 wh 15 15 A31 A31 M0
X4 M Modus control
M O DE 0 09b 09 bu-bn 16 16 A30 A30 M1
k2 X6 X7 Modus control
1 uF FCA Trk Trk Trk Trk
M 680 00 01 02 03 M O DE 1
Inverter "M"
C 6 R17 M 05a 06a 07a 08a 02(04)(06)(08) a 07a 07 wh 11 11 C22 C22
X5 M (+ /- )
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Transmission MM 05b 06b 07b 08b 02(04)(06)(08) b 07b 07 bu-yw 11 11 C21 C21 Signal "M"
Com pander X 11 (0V) M (0V )
X1 MM
X 10
GND
MM k3 01a 01 wh 01 01 C32 C32
1 uF +12V
680 01b 01 bu 17 17 A29 A29
0V 0V G N D (0 V )
R27 C8 V OUT
Inverter "E"
680 510 E 01a 02a 03a 04a 01(03)(05)(07) a 10a 10 wh 23 23 A22 A22
-48V 01b 02b 03b 04b 01(03)(05)(07) b E Signal "E"
EE 10b 10 bu-gy 24 24 C21 C21
0V (0V) E (0V )
680 510 K6
Reception E-W ire
Signalisation Detector
02a 02 wh 04 04 C29 C29
08a 08 wh 14 14 C28 C28 Alarm
B L (S Q ) Link fault
02b 02 yw 05 05 A32 A32
CONNECTOR FAD CONNECTOR FCA (0V )
BOARD ATU-EM 01 K5
Connecting DCS-255 to the telephony interface

B L (S Q )
JUMPERS a0 01a 05a c0 E0 01a 05a M0
TO BE PLACED b0 01b 05b d0 EE0 01b 05b MM0
a1 02a 06a c1 E1 02a 06a M1
X4 X5
b1 02b 06b d1 EE1 02b 06b MM1
a2 03a 07a c2 E2 03a 07a M2
b2 03b 07b d2 EE2 03b 07b MM2
a3 04a 08a c3 E3 04a 08a M3
b3 04b 08b d3 EE3 04b 08b MM3
11-9
11. Appendices
11.5 Photographs
11.5.1 Front view of AMX500
The front view of AMX500 (see below Fig. 11.6) shows a rack equipped with
(from left to right) a signal converter (SC), a multiplexer (MUX) and the interfaces
TEL and FSK as well as a power supply module (DPS).
11.5.2 Rear view of AMX500
The rear view of AMX500 (see below Fig. 11.7) shows the same equipment as
mentioned above from an other point of view. Therefore the order of the modules
is inverse. The back plan of the multiplexer is equipped with an interface adapter
providing two connecters (RS-232 and RS-422/V.11) for each channel.

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Fig. 11.6 Front view of AMX500

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Fig. 11.7 Rear view of AMX500

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11.6 Instructions
11.6.1 Programming and Testing Instructions AMX500, document

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See below.
11.6.2 Commissioning Instructions AMX500, document 1KHL16407-EN
See below.
11.7 Technical Data
11.7.1 Technical Data AMX500, document 1KHL016408-EN
See below

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Operating Instructions AMX500 Index
A
aggregate channel, 3-1, 3-7, 3-13, 4-8, 4-9, 5-8, 5-16
alarm, 6-5, 9-2, 9-4
alarm relay, 6-5
B
bandwidth, 4-6, 5-2, 5-3, 5-4, 5-5, 5-6, 5-14, 5-15, 5-19, 7-1
baud rate, 3-14, 4-12, 5-12, 5-13, 5-14, 5-18
C
cables, 3-6, 3-7, 3-9, 3-10, 3-12, 5-9, 5-18, 6-5, 6-6, 9-3
channel centre frequency, 5-13
clock/data phasing, 4-7, 5-7
configuration, 1-1, 1-2, 3-13, 3-14, 4-1, 4-11, 5-1, 5-5, 5-8, 5-9, 5-12, 5-14, 5-15, 5-16, 5-17, 7-2, 8-1, 9-5
configuration example, 5-14, 5-16, 5-17, 5-18
cubicle, 10-1
D
data terminal, 3-1, 3-2, 3-5, 6-8, 6-14
data transfer rate, 3-1, 3-12, 3-13, 3-14, 4-4, 4-6, 4-9, 5-2, 5-3, 5-5, 5-6, 5-7, 5-8, 5-9, 5-11, 5-13, 5-14, 5-15, 5-16, 7-1, 7-2, 9-2,
9-3, 9-6
decommissioning, 1-2, 10-1
disposal, 1-1, 1-2, 10-1, 10-2
DTMF (dual tone multi-frequency), 5-10, 5-11, 11-1
E
echo canceller mode, 5-3
edge polarity, 5-7, 5-9, 5-16
ETL500, 5-1, 5-3, 5-4, 5-5, 5-13, 5-14, 5-19, 9-4, 9-5, 9-6
external cables, 3-6, 3-7, 3-9, 3-10, 3-12, 5-9, 5-18, 6-5, 6-6, 9-3
F
fall-back/fall-forward, 3-1, 3-12, 4-8, 5-8, 5-15, 11-1
faults, 9-2, 9-3, 9-4, 9-6
FAX, 1-1, 1-2
framing overhead, 3-13, 5-13
frequency offset, 4-6, 5-4, 5-15
frequency shift keying interface (FSK), 1-1
FSK interface, 1-1, 1-2, 3-1, 3-3, 3-7, 3-9, 3-12, 3-13, 3-14, 4-5, 4-12, 5-6, 5-12, 5-13, 6-6, 11-1, 11-3, 11-7
G
grounding system, 6-4
H
handset, 3-14, 5-10, 6-8, 9-3
I
individual channels, 3-1, 4-10, 5-8, 5-9
interface, 3-1, 3-5, 3-12, 3-13, 4-1, 4-6, 4-7, 4-9, 4-10, 5-1, 5-6, 5-7, 5-8, 5-9, 5-16, 6-5, 6-6, 6-7, 9-3
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interference, 9-6
M
Misc, 4-8, 5-8
multiplexer, 1-1, 3-1, 3-2, 3-4, 3-6, 3-7, 3-8, 3-10, 3-12, 3-13, 3-14, 4-2, 4-8, 4-9, 4-11, 5-6, 5-8, 5-9, 5-11, 5-14, 5-15, 5-16, 5-
18, 6-6, 9-3, 11-1, 11-3, 11-5
M-wire, 3-14, 5-10, 5-11, 5-17, 6-10, 6-11, 9-3
N
noise, 9-6
normal mode, 5-1, 5-2, 5-8
NSD550, 5-19
O
operating mode, 4-5, 5-4, 5-6, 5-10, 5-17, 6-8
order numbers, 11-2
P
password, 4-2, 4-3, 4-13, 9-3
pilot wires, 7-2, 9-1, 9-4
PLC, 1-2, 2-1, 2-4, 3-13, 5-4, 5-5, 5-13, 5-14, 5-19, 6-1, 9-1, 9-5, 11-1
poor line mode, 5-2
power supply, 3-11, 7-2, 8-1, 9-2, 10-1
power supply connections, 3-11, 3-12, 6-5
program selection, 4-6, 5-1, 5-4
R
racks, 3-2, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 8-1, 9-1, 10-1
repair, 9-7
RS-232, 1-1, 3-4, 3-5, 3-12, 3-13, 4-6, 4-7, 4-10, 5-6, 5-7, 5-9, 5-18, 6-6
RS-422, 1-1, 3-4, 3-5, 3-7, 3-12, 3-13, 4-6, 5-6, 5-7, 5-9, 6-6, 6-7
RS-485, 4-7, 5-7, 5-9, 5-16
S
safety instructions, 1-1, 2-1, 4-1, 6-1, 7-1, 8-1
signal converter, 3-1, 3-2, 3-5, 3-7, 3-8, 3-10, 3-12, 3-13, 3-14, 4-4, 4-6, 4-9, 4-10, 4-11, 4-13, 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 5-4, 5-5, 5-6, 5-8, 5-
11, 5-14, 5-16, 5-18, 6-5, 6-6, 8-2, 9-2, 9-3, 9-5, 9-6, 11-1, 11-3, 11-4
signal to noise ratio, 3-12, 5-5, 5-6, 5-15, 5-19, 7-1, 7-2, 9-6, 11-1
SLIC, 5-9, 5-10, 5-12, 6-8, 11-1
storage, 1-1, 1-2, 10-1
T
Technical Data, 11-13
telephony interface, 1-1, 3-1, 3-3, 3-7, 3-8, 3-12, 3-13, 3-14, 4-5, 4-11, 5-6, 5-8, 5-9, 5-10, 5-11, 5-12, 5-16, 5-17, 6-5, 6-6, 6-8,
6-13, 8-1, 9-1, 9-3, 11-1, 11-3, 11-6, 11-8, 11-9
transit operation, 5-18
transmission level, 4-7, 5-7, 5-15
typical configuration, 1-1
U
user interface program, 4-1, 5-1, 5-11, 5-17, 8-1, 11-1
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V
V.11, 1-1, 3-4, 3-5, 3-7, 3-12, 3-13, 4-6, 4-7, 4-10, 5-6, 5-7, 5-9, 6-6, 6-7
X
X.21, 4-7, 4-10, 5-9
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Programming and Testing Instructions: <AMX500> - - -
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and Testing Instructions
AMX500.doc
AMX500.
Programming and Testing Instructions.
Hardware:
- Channel subrack R7AN with modules R3AC, R3AB, R3AD, R3AE, R3AF.
Contents:
A. Programming Instructions for the AMX500 Equipment................................................................................ 3
A.1 General.......................................................................................................................................................... 3
A.2 Settings for R3AC (SC) ................................................................................................................................. 3
A.3 Settings for R3AB (MUX) .............................................................................................................................. 3
A.4 Settings for R3AD (TEL) ............................................................................................................................... 4
A.5 Settings for R3AE (FSK) ............................................................................................................................... 4
B. Testing Instructions for the AMX500 Equipment .......................................................................................... 5
B.1 General.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
B.2 Check power supply...................................................................................................................................... 5
B.3 Connect to the equipment and configure the system.................................................................................... 5
B.4 Check R3AC (SC) ......................................................................................................................................... 5
B.5 Check R3AB (MUX) ...................................................................................................................................... 5
B.6 Check R3AD (TEL) ....................................................................................................................................... 6
We reserve all rights in this document and in the information contained therein. Reproduction, use or disclosure to
third parties without express authority is strictly forbidden. © 1999 ABB Power Automation Ltd, Switzerland.
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List of test equipment:

Basic equipment - PC with DOS, Windows 95, 98 or NT.
- MMI software.
- PC SC (R3AC): 1:1 serial RS232 cable.
- Digital multimeter ABB Metrawatt M2012 or equivalent
Optional equipment - Level transmitter PSM-139 (W&G) or equivalent

- Selective level meter PSM-139 (W&G) or equivalent
- Digital Communications Analyzer PFA-35 (W&G) or equivalent
- RS 232 interface tester DV-24 (W&G) or similar
Designations and abbreviations used:

Designation Meaning
(.....) Measured value
[.....] Programmed value
[ ]D Preferred setting (default)
[X] Checked
N5 Position in the rack (slot number: N5…N84)
R3AC Module type
Rx Receiver
Tx Transmitter
W&G Wandel and Goltermann
A. Programming Instructions for the AMX500 Equipment

A.1 General
Except the telephony working mode, all AF channel settings, multiplexer channel settings, settings of
telephony- and AF telegraphy are performed with the configuration program MMI.EXE. Upon completion
of the configuration, all settings can be stored on the equipment’s EEPROMs.
A.1.1 Power supply
Check typ of power supply: The power supply R3AF must be present. The nominal input voltage is
48 VDC,
Caution: Before switching ON for the first time, check the wiring of protective earth and power supply
polarity. Also check the voltage source for the power supply.
A.2 Settings for R3AC (SC)
A.2.1 Program selection
Select a program depending on the AF channel caracteristics.
A.2.2 Working mode
One of the two signalconverter modules in a link has to be the master and the other one the slave.
Unless you run the link in transit operation it does not matter which module is configured as master.
A.2.3 Bandwidth
Select a bandwidth according to the available channel bandwidth.
A.2.4 Frequency offset
For possible settings see instruction manual.
A.2.5 Rate
Set rate(s) according to the channel’s SNR.
A.2.6 Transmit level
Default setting is 6 dB (attenuation). The resulting transmit level at the AF front end is -6 dBm.
A.2.7 Interface type
Select the interface according to the connected equpment’s interface.
A.2.8 Edge
This menu is available only for synchronous transmission.
Default setting for RS-232 and V.11/X.21 is:

(3) DCE: D-OUT VALID ON NEG EDGE / D-IN VALID ON NEG EDGE
Default setting for RS-485 is:

(1) DCE: D-OUT VALID ON POS EDGE / D-IN VALID ON POS EDGE
A.2.9 Asynchron Type

This menu is available only for asynchronous transmission.
A.2.10 Misc
Default settings are:
(M) MISC NSA:OFF, V25:OFF, FB/FWD:OFF, OFF, OFF, OFF, OFF, OFF
A.3 Settings for R3AB (MUX)
A.3.1 Data channel 0
Select interface and data rates.
Select interface, edge and data rates.
Default setting (E) EDGE for RS-232 and V.11/X.21 is:

(3) DOUT NEG / DIN NEG
Default setting (E) EDGE for RS-485 is:
(1) DOUT POS / DIN POS




A.4 Settings for R3AD (TEL)
A.4.1 Working Mode
The working mode has to be hard wired on the KRONE connector (9a, 9b) of the telephony module.
Working mode MODE-0 (9a) MODE-1 (9b)

SLIC L L
2-WIRE H L
4-WIRE L H
HANDSET H H
L: wired to GND, H: open
A.4.2 Gain input

The internal input signal level after the input amplifier shoul be 0 dBm. Set the GAIN-INPUT parameter
accordingly.
A.4.3 Attenuation output
The internal signal level is 0 dBm. Set the ATTN-OUT parameter to get the desired output signal level.
A.4.4 E-wire polarity
Can be POS or NEG.
Default setting is: POS
A.4.5 M-wire polarity
Can be POS or NEG.
Default setting is: POS
A.4.6 NSA
Possible settings: ON or OFF.
Default setting is: OFF
A.5 Settings for R3AE (FSK)
A.5.1 Channel 1
Set the following parameters: input gain (GAIN INPUT), output attenuation (ATT OUTPUT), baud rate
(RATE), center frequency of the AF telegraphy channel (CENTER).
A.5.2 Channel 2
A.5.3 Channel 3
A.5.4 Channel 4
B. Testing Instructions for the AMX500 Equipment

B.1 General
B.1.1 Visual checks before switching ON the equipment
Caution: Before switching ON for the first time, check the wiring of protective earth and power supply
polarity. Also check the voltage source for the power supply.
Switch the equipment ON now.
B.2 Check power supply
B.2.1 Battery supply
Check the battery supply voltage.
B.2.2 DC/DC converter R3AF
There is no access to the internal DC voltages generated by R3AF for the channel subrack. However
the green LED on the front plate indicates normal operation.
B.3 Connect to the equipment and configure the system
1. Connect to equipment by starting the user interface MMI.EXE. All AMX500 modules are beeing
listed on the main screen.
2. Configure each module by selecting its menu and save the settings in the module’s EEPROM.
B.4 Check R3AC (SC)

In order to check the signalconverter and sub modules connected to it, the signalconverter’s transmitter
has to be looped to its own receiver (only possible with 4-wire configurations) or connected to the
remote equipment. Therefore connect the signals TXA (1a) and TXB (1b) to RXA (2a) and RXB (2b) on
the KRONE connector.
B.4.1 Signal quality
The EPSM value is an indicator of the quality of the received signal and is displayed in the
signalconveter submenu. Values below -40 dB indicate a very good signal quality (high SNR, low
distortions).
B.4.2 Transmit signal level
After synchronisation has been established (SYNC LED is ON on the front plate), the mean transmit
signal level can be measured at TXA and TXB (1a-1b).
Expected value: 0 – TRANSMIT LEVEL [dBu]
B.5 Check R3AB (MUX)
B.5.1 Data Channel 1
The data channel has to be tested on correct settings and bit errors using a data tester connected to X1
(RS-232 interface) or X5 (V.11/X21 interface).

B.6 Check R3AD (TEL)
B.6.1 Working mode
Check if the correct working mode is displayed in the telephony submenu.
B.6.2 Service phone
Test the buzzer by pushing the button on the telephony front plate.
In order to test the service phone connect a handset to the RJ11 connecter on the front plate. Speech
should be clearly audible.
AMX500 System settings EN 7/20 HE ………….………
Item to be Selected
No. Function Slot or programmed alternative Remarks
module or fitted or setting
A.1 General
A.1.1 Power supply N84

Select R3AF for 48 VDC [ ]
A.2 Settings for R3AC (SC) N5

A.2.1 Program selection
The following settings are available: Menu (P)
(1) NORMAL-MODE 4-WIRE (LONG) [ ]
(2) NORMAL-MODE 4-WIRE (QUICK) [ ]
(3) NORMAL-MODE 2-WIRE (LONG) [ ]
(4) NORMAL-MODE 2-WIRE (QUICK) [ ]
(5) LONG-LINE-MODE 4-WIRE (LONG) [ ]
(6) LONG-LINE-MODE 4-WIRE (QUICK) [ ]
(7) POOR LINE-MODE 4-WIRE (LONG) [ ]
(A) POOR LINE-MODE 2-WIRE (LONG) [ ]
(B) ECHO-CANCELER-MODE (NARROW B) [ ]
(C) ECHO-CANCELER-MODE (WIDE BAND) [ ]
(D) POLLING MODE [ ]
A.2.2 Working mode

The following settings are available: R3AC (SC) Menu (W)
MASTER - ORIGINATE [ ]
SLAVE - ANSWER [ ]
A.2.3 Bandwidth
The following settings are available: R3AC (SC) Menu (B)
(1) 3.100 HZ [ ]
(2) 3.300 HZ [ ]
(3) 1.400 HZ [ ]
(4) 1.000 HZ [ ]
(5) 1.700 HZ [ ]
(6) 2.100 HZ [ ]
(7) 7.000 HZ [ ]
(8) 7.300 HZ [ ]
A.2.4 Frequency offset

Enter the number of steps R3AC (SC) Menu (F) […….] steps
A.2.5 Rate
Set the data rates R3AC (SC) Menu (R)
(1) Rate Menu (1) [….….] kbps If fall back/fall for-
(2) Rate Menu (2) [….….] kbps ward is enabled,
(3) Rate Menu (3) [….….] kbps set the data rates
Item to be Selected
(4) Rate Menu (4) [….….] kbps in ascending
(5) Rate Menu (5) [….….] kbps order.
A.2.6 Transmit level

Set the transmit level attenuation in R3AC (SC) Menu (T) [….….] dB 0 dB attenuation =
the range of 0…30 dB (steps: 0.5 0 dBm transmit
dB) level
Default setting is 6 dB
A.2.7 Interface type

The following settings are available: R3AC (SC) Menu (I)
(1) RS-232 SYNCHRON INTERNAL CLOCK [ ]
(2) RS-232 SYNCHRON EXTERNAL CLOCK [ ]
(3) RS-232 ASYNCHRON [ ]
(4) RS-232 ANISOCHRON (1/5 BDRATE) [ ]
(7) V.11/X.21 [ ]
A.2.8 Edge
The following settings are available: R3AC (SC) Menu (D)
(1) POS / POS [ ]
(2) POS / NEG [ ]
(3) NEG / POS [ ]
(4) NEG / NEG [ ]
Default setting for RS –232 and
V.11/X.21 is:
(3) NEG / NEG
Default setting for RS –485 is:
(1) POS / POS
A.2.9 Asynchron type

Number of data bits: 5…8 [….]
Parity: even (E) or odd (O) [….]
Number of stop bits: 1,2 [.…]
Select the data format (A)…(X) R3AC (SC) Menu (Y) [….]
A.2.10 Misc
Select the following options: R3AC (SC) Menu (M) OFF ON
(1) NSA [ ]D [ ]
(2) V.25 [ ]D [ ]
(3) FB/FWD [ ]D [ ]
A.3 Settings for R3AB (MUX) N17 [ ] Mark if present

A.3.1 Data channel 0 Menu (0)
Select Interface type: Menu (C)
Item to be Selected
(1) RS_485 SYNCHRON INTERNAL CLK [ ]
(2) RS_485 SYNCHRON EXTERNAL CLK [ ]
Set the data rates

(1) Rate Menu (1) [….….] kbps
A.3.2 Data channel 1 N17 Menu (1)

(7) V.11/X.21 [ ]
Select edges: Menu (E)

(1) DOUT POS DIN POS [ ]
(2) DOUT POS DIN NEG [ ]
(3) DOUT NEG DIN POS [ ]
(4) DOUT NEG DIN NEG [ ]
Set the data rates:


(7) V.11/X.21 [ ]

Item to be Selected
Set the data rates:


(7) V.11/X.21 [ ]

Set the data rates:


(7) V.11/X.21 [ ]

Item to be Selected
Set the data rates:

A.3 Settings for R3AB (MUX) N61 [ ] Mark if present

A.3.1 Data channel 0 Menu (0)
(1) RS_485 SYNCHRON INTERNAL CLK [ ]
(2) RS_485 SYNCHRON EXTERNAL CLK [ ]
Set the data rates


(7) V.11/X.21 [ ]

Set the data rates:

Item to be Selected
(7) V.11/X.21 [ ]

Set the data rates:


(7) V.11/X.21 [ ]

Set the data rates:

Item to be Selected
(7) V.11/X.21 [ ]

Set the data rates:

A.4 Settings for R3AD (TEL) N36 [ ] Mark if present

A.4.1 Working mode
Select working mode: Mode-0 Mode-1
SLIC [L] [L] [ ]
2-WIRE [H] [L] [ ]
4-WIRE [L] [H] [ ]
HANDSET [H] [H] [ ]
A.4.2 Gain input

Set the input gain in the range of Menu (R) [….….] dB
0 - 30 dB (steps: 0.5 dB)

Set the output attenuation in the Menu (T) [….….] dB
range of 0 - 30 dB (steps: 0.5 dB)
A.4.4 E-wire polarity NEG POS

Select E-wire polarity Menu (E) [ ] [ ]D
A.4.5 M-wire polarity NEG POS

Select M-wire polarity Menu (M) [ ] [ ]D
Item to be Selected
A.4.6 NSA OFF ON
Switch NSA ON or OFF Menu (N) [ ]D [ ]

A.4.1 Working mode
SLIC [L] [L] [ ]
2-WIRE [H] [L] [ ]
4-WIRE [L] [H] [ ]
HANDSET [H] [H] [ ]
A.4.2 Gain input

0 - 30 dB (steps: 0.5 dB)

range of 0 – 30 dB (steps: 0.5 dB)


A.4.6 NSA OFF ON


A.4.1 Working mode
SLIC [L] [L] [ ]
2-WIRE [H] [L] [ ]
4-WIRE [L] [H] [ ]
HANDSET [H] [H] [ ]
A.4.2 Gain input

0 - 30 dB (steps: 0.5 dB)


Item to be Selected

A.4.6 NSA OFF ON


A.4.1 Working mode
SLIC [L] [L] [ ]
2-WIRE [H] [L] [ ]
4-WIRE [L] [H] [ ]
HANDSET [H] [H] [ ]
A.4.2 Gain input

0 - 30 dB (steps: 0.5 dB)



A.4.6 NSA OFF ON

A.5 Settings for R3AE (FSK) N36 [ ] Mark if present

A.5.1 Channel 1 Menu (1)
0 - 30 dB (steps: 0.5 dB)
Set the baud rate Menu (A) [….….] Bd
Set the center frequency Menu (C) [….….] Hz

Set the input gain in the range of 0 – Menu (R) [….….] dB
30 dB (steps: 0.5 dB)
Item to be Selected

0 - 30 dB (steps: 0.5 dB)

0 - 30 dB (steps: 0.5 dB)

0 - 30 dB (steps: 0.5 dB)

0 - 30 dB (steps: 0.5 dB)

0 - 30 dB (steps: 0.5 dB)

0 - 30 dB (steps: 0.5 dB)
Item to be Selected

0 - 30 dB (steps: 0.5 dB)

0 - 30 dB (steps: 0.5 dB)

0 - 30 dB (steps: 0.5 dB)

0 - 30 dB (steps: 0.5 dB)

0 - 30 dB (steps: 0.5 dB)

0 - 30 dB (steps: 0.5 dB)
Item to be Selected

0 - 30 dB (steps: 0.5 dB)

0 - 30 dB (steps: 0.5 dB)
AMX500 System test report EN 19/20 HE ………….………
Test Permissible Test

No. Test procedure Test point value Units Result
B.1 General
B.1.1 Visual checks
Correct wiring of protective earth R7AN PE wired - [ ]
Correct wiring of power supply Backplane R3AF polarity ok - [ ]
+Vin: 28, 30
-Vin: 24, 26
Equipment connected to adequate [ ]
voltage source
B.2 Check power supply

B.2.1 Battery supply
Input voltage: nominal 48 VDC Backplane R3AF: 36 to 72 VDC [ ]
+Vin: 28, 30
-Vin: 24, 26
B.2.2 DC/DC converter R3AF
Check green power LED Front plate R3AF LED on [ ]
B.3 Connect to the equipment and

configure the system
Connect to the equipment: all User interface [ ]
system modules are listed on the
screen.
Configure all modules and save the [ ]
settings
B.4 Check R3AC (SC)

B.4.1 Signal quality
EPSM-Value User interface < -40 dB [ ]
B.4.2 Transmit signal level

Measure mean transmit signal level TXA, TXB (1a-1b) ___ + 1 dBu (……….)
B.5 Check R3AB (MUX)

B.5.1 Data channel 1 N17 N61
Test data channel X1 or X5 No bit errors [ ] [ ]

AMX500 System test report EN 20/20 HE ………….………

No. Test procedure Test point value Units Result

B.6.1 Working mode N36 N44 N52 N60
Configured working mode is User interface [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]

displayed in the user interface
B.6.2 Service phone N36 N44 N52 N60
Test buzzer and speech [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
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Dept. NKX
Date: …………………………..
Signed: …………………………..
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Commissioning Instructions: <AMX500> - - -
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Instructions AMX500.doc
AMX500.
Commissioning Instructions.
Hardware:
- Channel subrack R7AN with modules R3AC, R3AB, R3AD, R3AE, R3AF.
Contents:
C. Commissioning Instructions for the AMX500................................................................................................ 3
C.1 General.......................................................................................................................................................... 3
C.2 Power supply for channel rack P7NA............................................................................................................ 3
C.3 Connect to equipment ................................................................................................................................... 3
C.4 Check R3AC (SC) ......................................................................................................................................... 3
C.5 Check R3AB (MUX) ...................................................................................................................................... 4
C.6 Check R3AD (TEL) ....................................................................................................................................... 4
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third parties without express authority is strictly forbidden. © 1999 ABB Power Automation Ltd, Switzerland.
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List of test equipment:

Basic equipment - PC with DOS, Windows 95, 98 or NT.
- MMI software.
- PC SC (R3AC): 1:1 serial RS232 cable.
- Digital multimeter ABB Metrawatt M2012 or equivalent
Optional equipment - Level transmitter PSM-139 (W&G) or equivalent

- Selective level meter PSM-139 (W&G) or equivalent
- Digital Communications Analyzer PFA-35 (W&G) or equivalent
- RS 232 interface tester DV-24 (W&G) or similar
Designations and abbreviations used:

Designation Meaning
(.....) Measured value
[.....] Programmed value
[ ]D Preferred setting (default)
[X ] Checked
BER Bit Error Rate
R3AC Module type
LED Light Emitting Diode found on the front panel
N5, …, N84 Position in rack. Slot number N11, …, N71
Rx Receiver
Tx Transmitter
W&G Wandel and Goltermann
C. Commissioning Instructions for the AMX500

C.1 General
In order to check the AMX500, the signalconverter’s transmitter has to be looped to its own receiver
(only possible with 4-wire configurations) or connected to the remote equipment. Therefore connect the
signals TXA (1a) and TXB (1b) to RXA (2a) and RXB (2b).
C.1.1 Checking the AF communication channel
High bitrates are only possible if the noise level is very low and the AF channel is free of other jamming
frequencies.
1. Measure the noise level Pn in 4.0 kHz bandwidth of the AF channel. Noise measurements Pm with a
different band width Bm [kHz] need to be scaled to Bn = 4.0 kHz in the following way:
Pn = Pm + 10*log(Bn/Bm) [dBm]
2. Look for jamming frequencies in the AF channel. Use MMI500 or a selective level meter with 25 -
100 Hz bandwidth.
3. Measure the AF channel attenuation. Feed a signal (center frequency of the channel) into the AF-
channel from one end and measure its level on the other end.
C.1.2 Visual checks before switching ON the equipment.
Check the wiring of protective earth to the equipment. Check, if a

2
DANGER protective earth wire of at least 25 mm has been connected visibly to
the earth bolt of the cubicle.
Check power supply polarity and voltage.
DANGER
In case of battery supply: Check if the positive pole (+) of the battery is grounded. If it is, place an earth
jumper to the positive pole of the cubicle supply.
Switch the equipment ON now.
C.2 Power supply for channel rack P7NA

There is no access to the internal DC voltages generated by R3AF for the channel subrack. However
the green LED on the front plate indicates normal operation.
C.3 Connect to equipment
Connect to equipment by starting the user interface MMI.EXE. All AMX500 modules are beeing listed on
the main screen.
If necessary modify the settings. Make sure that the settings are the same in the local and remote
station (except the working mode setting of R3AC (SC) has to be set to MASTER-ORIGNATE in one
station and SLAVE-ANSWER in the other).
C.4 Check R3AC (SC)
C.4.1 Signal quality
The EPSM value is an indicator of the quality of the received signal and is displayed in the
signalconveter submenu. Values below -40 dB indicate a very good signal quality (high SNR, low
distortions).
C.4.2 Transmit signal level
After synchronisation has been established (SYNC LED is ON on the front plate), the mean transmit
signal level PTx can be measured at TXA and TXB (1a-1b).
Expected value: 0 – TRANSMIT LEVEL (MMI) [dBm].
C.4.3 Receive signal level

After synchronisation has been established (SYNC LED is ON on the front plate), the mean receive
signal level PRxcan be measured at RXA and RXB (2a-2b). Be sure there are no additional signals e.g
pilot which could spoil the measurement. Otherwise use a lowpass filter or switch off the pilot of the
remote equipment.
The receive signal level PRx can also be estimated using the transmit level and the channel atteunuation
Ach: PRx = PTx - Ach.
C.4.4 Calculate the SNR

The SNR determines the maximum bitrate (see table 5.6 of the user manual).
SNR = PRx – Pn
PRx: receive signal level [dBm] (C.4.3)
Pn: noise level in 4 kHz bandwidth [dBm] (C.1.1)
If the absolute EPSM value is much worse than the SNR (more than 10 dB) check the AF-channel for
nonlinear distortions (see section 9 “Troubleshooting” of the user manual) and the signalconverter for
proper operation by looping the transmitter to its own receiver (see C.1).
C.5 Check R3AB (MUX)
C.5.1 Data Channel 1
C.6 Check R3AD (TEL)
C.6.1 Working mode
Check if the correct working mode is displayed in the telephony submenu.
C.6.2 Service phone
Test the buzzer by pushing the button on the telephony front plate.
In order to test the service phone connect a handset to the RJ11 connecter on the front plate. Speech
should be clearly audible.
ETL500 Commissioning report EN 5/6 HE ………….………
No. Test procedure Test point value Units result
C.1 General
C.1.1 Checking AF communication
channel
1. Noise level Pn [BW = 4 kHz] AF channel terminals depends on bit [dBm] (……….)
rate
2. Jamming frequncies AF channel terminals depends on bit [dBm] (……….)
(ETL500: use MMI500) rate
3. Channel attenuation Ach AF channel terminals < 30 dB [dB] (……….)
C.1.2 Visual checks

Proper wiring of protective earth R7AN PE wired - [ ]
Proper wiring of protective earth Cubicle PE wired - [ ]
Correct wiring of power supply Backplane R3AF polarity ok - [ ]
+Vin: 28, 30
-Vin: 24, 26
Equipment connected to Voltage source ok [ ]
adequate voltage source
C.2 Check power supply

C.2.1 Battery supply
Input voltage: nominal 48 VDC Backplane R3AF: 36 to 72 VDC [ ]
+Vin: 28, 30
-Vin: 24, 26
C.2.2 DC/DC converter R3AF
Check green power LED Front plate R3AF LED on [ ]
C.3 Connect to the equipment and

check settings
Connect to the equipment: all User interface [ ]
system modules are beeing listed
on the screen.
If necessary modify settings User interface [ ]
Check settings User interface [ ]
C.4 Check R3AC (SC)

C.4.1 Signal quality
EPSM-Value User interface depends on bit dB (……….)
rate
C.4.2 Transmit signal level
Measure mean transmit signal TXA, TXB (1a-1b) ___ + 1 dBu (……….)
level PTx
C.4.2 Receive signal level
Measure mean receive signal RXA, RXB (2a-2b) depends on Ach dBm (……….)
level PRx
C.4.3 Calculate the SNR
SNR = PRx – Pn depends on bit dB (……….)
rate
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C.5 Check R3AB (MUX)

C.5.1 Data channel 1 N17 N61
BER ≤ 10
-6
Test data channel X1 or X5 [ ] [ ]
BER ≤ 10
-6
BER ≤ 10
-6
BER ≤ 10
-6

B.6.1 Working mode N36 N44 N52 N60
Configured working mode is User interface [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]

displayed in the user interface
B.6.2 Service phone N36 N44 N52 N60
.
Test buzzer and speech [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
ABB Power Automation Ltd.,

Dept. NKX
Date: …………………………..
Signed: …………………………..
Visa: …………………………..
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TECHNICAL DATA
AMX500
AMX500 complies with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low-Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
System data
Operating mode point-to-point
Four-wire frequency duplex
Two-wire bandsplit
echo compensation
Bandwidth
Four-wire 7.3 kHz, 7.0 kHz, 3.3 kHz, 3.1 kHz, 2.1 kHz, 1.7 kHz, 1.4 kHz,
1.0 kHz
Two-wire (bandsplit) twice: 3.3 kHz, 3.1 kHz, 2.1 kHz, 1.7 kHz, 1.4 kHz, 1.0 kHz
Two-wire (echo compensation) 6.2 kHz, 3.1 kHz,
Line attenuation
Four-wire max. 30 dB
Two-wire (bandsplit) max. 30 dB
Two-wire (echo compensation) max. 24 dB
-3
Alarm criteria Loss of modem synchronization (block error rate > 10 activates
warning)
Alarm outputs
Collective alarm 1 changeover contact
Max. contact load 30 W/150 VDC/1A
60 VAC/125 VAC/1A
PC Software For parameter setting, alarm and status monitoring

Service interface for PC connection RS-232, 9600 Bd
Ambient conditions
Operation
Temperature and humidity IEC 60721-3-3 Class 3K5
Mechanical IEC 60721-3-3 Class 3M1
Storage
Temperature IEC 60721-3-1 Class 1K5
Transport
Temperature IEC 60721-3-2 Class 2K5
Electromagnetic compatibility
Complies with the EMC
requirements for:
Emission EN 50081-2 (EN 55022 class A)
Immunity EN 50082-2
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Technical data AMX500
Electrical Safety
Complies with the safety IEC 60950
requirements according to EN 60950
Signal converter
Maximum data rate (synchronous)
Bandwidth
7.3 kHz ≤ 64 kbps
7.0 kHz ≤ 64 kbps
3.3 kHz ≤ 28.8 kbps
3.1 kHz ≤ 28.8 kbps
2.1 kHz ≤ 19.2 kbps
1.7 kHz ≤ 15.2 kbps
1.4 kHz ≤ 12.8 kbps
1.0 kHz ≤ 8.8 kbps
The data rates achievable in practice are dependent on the actual channel characteristics (line interference
characteristic, noise ratio, distortions)
Automatic data rate adjustment

Fall-back, fall-forward mechanism Permits maximum utilization of available channel capacity with
changes in transmission characteristics.
Transmit delay (Tx – Rx)

Bandwidth
7.3 kHz 100 ms
7.0 kHz 100 ms
3.3 kHz 193 ms
3.1 kHz 193 ms
2.1 kHz 324 ms
1.7 kHz 361 ms
1.4 kHz 477 ms
1.0 kHz 632 ms
Serial data interfaces

(galvanically isolated) RS-232
RS-422/V.11, X.21
Data formats
RS-232 synchronous mode, clock from DCE or DTE
asynchronous mode, all standard formats
anisonchronous mode, transparent transfer of low-speed data
RS-422/V.11, X.21 synchronous mode, clock from DCE
Line interface, four-wire

Max. transmit level (average power ) 0 dBm
I/O impedance 600 ohm, balanced
Suppression of outer band signals 40 dB
Receive sensitivity (average power) -30 dBm
Insulation voltage DC 5.5 kV (max. 6.5 kV, 2 s)
Insulation voltage @ 50 Hz 3.88 kV rms (max. 4.6 kV rms, 2 s)
Line interface, two-wire

Max. transmit level (average power) 0 dBm
I/O impedance 600 ohm, balanced
Suppression of outer band 40 dB signals
Receive sensitivity (average power) -30 dBm

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Multiplexer
Data channels
Number of data channels 4 per module
Aggregate data rate ≤ 64.0 kbps
Data rate channels 1.2 to 64.0 kbps (individually adjustable for each channel)
Each channel can be used for data, speech/FAX or AF telegraphy transmission
Serial data interfaces

(galvanically isolated) RS-232
RS-422/V.11, X.21
Data formats
RS-232 synchronous mode, clock from DCE or DTE
asynchronous mode, all standard formats
anisonchronous mode, transparent transfer of low-speed data
RS-422/V.11, X.21 synchronous mode, clock from DCE
Speech-/FAX module
Oprating modes
• Four-wire PABX-PABX mode with E&M status signalling and DTMF signalling for dialling transmission
• Remote subscriber Two-wire connection of a remote subscriber from a local PABX
• Point-to-point connection (Hot-line mode)
• Service telephone mode with direct call from station to station. The other modes have priority
• FAX transmission
Vocoder Compression algorithms LPC, P-CELP, Multipulse
FAX recognition Recognition and detection algorithm
Bit rate
speech transmission 2.4, 4.8, 7.2, 8.0, 9.6, 14.4, 16.0 kbps
FAX transmission 2.4, 4.8, 7.2, 9.6 kbps
Vocoder Delay
16.0 kbps 80 ms
14.4 kbps 80 ms
9.6 kbps 80 ms
8.0 kbps 80 ms
7.2 kbps 80 ms
4.8 kbps 120 ms
2.4 kbps 200 ms
E & M signalling
Pulse transmission ≤ 20 Bd
Distortion (20 Bd) ≤ 25 % (bit rate > 8.0 kbps), ≤ 30 % (bit rate ≤ 8.0 kbps),
Delay 360 ms (16.0, 14.4 kbps), 390 ms (9.6 kbps), 400 ms (8.0 kbps),
420 ms (7.2 kbps), 450 ms (4.8 kbps), 490 ms (2.4 kbps)
Speech interface 4-wire 600 ohm, balanced

Transmit level range -30 to +2 dBm
Nominal transmit level -3.5 dBm
Receive level range -30 to +2 dBm
Nominal receive level -3.5 dBm
Speech interface 2-wire 600 ohm, balanced

Transmit level range -30 to +2 dBm
Nominal transmit level 0 dBm

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Receive level range -30 to +2 dBm

Nominal receive level -7.0 dBm
AF telegraphy module
AF channel
Number of AF telegraphy channels up to 4 per module
Baud rates 2400, 1200, 600, 300, 200, 100, 50 Bd
AF channel Frequencies range 0.2 to 4.2 kHz
Bandwidth and frequency shift
2400 Bd 3200 Hz, 800 Hz
1200 Bd 2400 Hz, 400 Hz
600 Bd 960 Hz, 240 Hz
300 Bd 480 Hz, 120 Hz
200 Bd 360 Hz, 90 Hz
100 Bd 240 Hz, 60 Hz
50 Bd 120 Hz, 30 Hz
Distortion <8%
Delay determined by the smallest baud rate

2400 Bd 23 ms
1200 Bd 23 ms
600 Bd 45 ms
300 Bd 91 ms
200 Bd 91 ms
100 Bd 165 ms
50 Bd 320 ms
Transmitter
Output impedance 600 ohm, balanced
Transmit level range - 30 to 0 dBm
Maximum transmit level 0 dBm
Receiver
Input impedance 600 ohm, balanced
Receive level range - 30 to 0 dBm
Maximum receive level +3 dBm
Supply
Battery supply galvanically isolated
Insulation voltage 2 kV rms, 1 min.
Input voltage range 36 to 72 V
Power consumption ≤ 60 W
Mechanical data
Subrack 19“
Width: 482.5 mm
Height: 132.5 mm
Depth 291 mm
Weight: 6 kg (subrack fully equipped)

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ABB Power Automation

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1 Revised edition 1999-10-06

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ABB Power Automation Ltd. Edition 99-10-06 ii

3. System architecture and operating

4. User interface program

5. Configuration and settings

6. Installation and wiring

8. Operation and maintenance

10. Storage, decommissioning and dis-

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4.7 De-installation............................................................................................................. 4-13

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5.7.3 Analogue transit operation ...................................................................................5-19

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8.2.1 Normal operation ................................................................................................... 8-2

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Fig. 6.6 PAX with two-wire connection ................................................................................. 6-12

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AMX500 is a universal communications system for transferring digital data via

1.1 Using these Operating Instructions

These Operating Instructions distinguish between two groups mainly concerned

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1.2 Application of the AMX500

1.3 Personnel qualifications

1.3.1 Operating personnel

1.3.2 Service personnel

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1.4 Warranty restriction

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2.1 Presentation of safety information

In this manual the safety instructions are marked as follows:

Information or do’s and don’ts to prevent seri-

Specific information or do’s and don’ts to prevent

Specific information with regard to the optimum

Safety signs marked on the equipment itself:

Caution Specific information to prevent equipment dam-

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2.2 Basic principles

The AMX500 is a state-of-the-art equipment that fulfils generally recognised

2.3 General instructions

Safety and monitoring facilities

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2.4 Product-specific instructions

Inserting and removing of plug-in modules

Caution Neither removing nor inserting of modules is per-

Caution The modules in this equipment contain devices,

Caution To avoid damage while being shipped, note the in-

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Cabinets, which are not secured to the floor, tip for-

The 48 VDC battery supply is dangerous (Hazard-

Working on the equipment

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3. System architecture and operating principle

The AMX500 is a digital communication system that can be used to transmit

The multiplexer combines four individual channels into a single aggregate