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17<br />
Fig. 8<br />
Printed board assembly for a 12x28 switching<br />
network matrix<br />
Operator's set and operator<br />
functions<br />
The operator is responsible for a large<br />
part of the service offered to the callers.<br />
During the design work every effort has<br />
therefore been made to provide a functionally<br />
correct design for the operator's<br />
console. The aim has been to achieve<br />
the best possible relation between man<br />
and machine, fig. 3.<br />
This has led to a minimisation of the<br />
number of function buttons and the use<br />
of explanatory symbols instead of text.<br />
The training of new operators is simplified<br />
because the set is equipped with an<br />
information panel, in which it is possible<br />
to trace the setting up of a call through<br />
the exchange.<br />
In addition to the facilities ASB 100 offers<br />
for the normal handling of calls,<br />
functions can also be included that enable<br />
the operator to take an active part in<br />
the administration of the exchange if<br />
desired. These <strong>com</strong>prise such functions<br />
as changing and checking the extension<br />
categories and directory numbers,<br />
programming of external abbreviated<br />
numbers and call forwarding etc.<br />
ASB 100 is designed for use with one<br />
operator's console. This is usually connected<br />
by means of a plug to a wallmounted<br />
jack, but can also, for example<br />
during the testing stage, be connected<br />
to the exchange cabinet. The console<br />
can be placed up to 50 m (15 ohms)<br />
from the exchange equipment without<br />
any extra equipment being required.<br />
Mechanical construction<br />
Printed board assemblies, shelves<br />
and cabinets<br />
All <strong>com</strong>ponents in ASB 100 are mounted<br />
on printed boards. These have single or<br />
double-sided foil with the exception of<br />
the processor boards, which are manufactured<br />
using four-layer technique.<br />
The printed board assemblies are<br />
mounted in 19" shelves. Three such<br />
shelves form a triple magazine and constitute<br />
one unit with a <strong>com</strong>mon rear<br />
plane, where all wiring between the assemblies<br />
is carried out. The magazines<br />
are mounted in cabinets of two different<br />
sizes.<br />
The racks contain no wiring. All wiring<br />
within the magazines is done on the<br />
<strong>com</strong>mon rear planes of the magazines,<br />
and the wiring between magazines and<br />
to external units is done with the aid of<br />
plug-in, standardized factory-made cables.<br />
Power supply<br />
ASB 100 is normally equipped with a<br />
built-in power unit, which is designed<br />
for feeding from the mains and for providing<br />
the power needed to operate the<br />
exchange. This unit, which is placed at<br />
the bottom of the exchange cabinet,<br />
converts the a.c. mains voltage to a 48 V<br />
d.c. voltage.<br />
Installation and testing<br />
Because of its <strong>com</strong>pact structure ASB<br />
100 requires <strong>com</strong>paratively little space.<br />
The floor area required is approximately<br />
2 m 2 , which also includes the necessary<br />
free space around the exchange.<br />
The installation of the exchange itself<br />
can be said to <strong>com</strong>prise mainly three<br />
activities:<br />
— mounting theexchangeand connecting<br />
external units and power<br />
— input of the system data<br />
— installation testing.<br />
During the design of the system and the<br />
establishment of the system handling<br />
routines the objective has been to reduce<br />
the installation work, and thus also<br />
the installation time, to a minimum. This<br />
has resulted in, for example, the following<br />
features:<br />
— the exchange can be delivered to the<br />
customer <strong>com</strong>plete and tested<br />
— all external connections are carried<br />
out with standardized cables equipped<br />
with plugs<br />
— system data can be programmed<br />
quickly by means of special <strong>com</strong>mands,<br />
which makes it possible to<br />
program in "standard data" for all extensions<br />
by means of a single <strong>com</strong>mand.<br />
Hence the installer does not<br />
need to program data individually for<br />
each extension, only modify data for<br />
the extensions where this is necessary<br />
— system data can be programmed up<br />
to four days before the PABX is put<br />
into operation<br />
— advanced test and fault localization<br />
programs are available if required.