Comdial DXP General System Description Service Manual 13A

DXP, DXP Plus, Impact FX Digital Communication System

General Description For The

Common Code Base Software Feature Set 13B

The information in this publication is applicable for software Feature Set 13B.

GCA40–213.02 11/99
printed in U.S.A.

Comdial®strives to design the features in our communications systems

to be fully interactive with one another. However, this is not always
possible, as the combinations of accessories and features are too varied
and extensive to insure total feature compatibility.

Accordingly, some features identified in this publication will not operate
if some other feature is activated. Comdial disclaims all liability relating
to feature non-compatibility or associated in any way with problems
which may be encountered by incompatible features. Notwithstanding
anything contained in this publication to the contrary, Comdial makes no
representation herein as to the compatibility of features.

Issued: 2/12/97

Table Of Contents GCA40–213

Contents

Introducing Software Release 13B ·······························1

Introducing Software Release ........................................................................................1

Detailing Hardware and Software Considerations for the DXP System .......................1

Detailing the Hardware Considerations .................................1

Detailing the Software Considerations ..................................2

Explaining Software Release 13B Features ························3

Analog R2 DID Line Support (DXP and DXP Plus Systems only) ..............................3

Channel Negotiation ......................................................................................................3

Enhanced Night Mode ...................................................................................................4

E & M Line Support for E1 Board (DXP and DXP Plus Systems only).......................4

Manual Modem Connect ...............................................................................................5

Modem Selection (DXP and DXP Plus Systems only) .................................................5

Programming The 13B Features·································7

Upgrading the DXP Software ........................................................................................7

Converting the DXP Database ........................................8

Translating an Earlier DXP Database to a Common Code Base Database ......8

Master Clearing the DXP System......................................9

Upgrading the DXP Plus Software ..............................................................................10

Upgrading the Impact FX Software.............................................................................11

Using the System Software Key ......................................11

Enabling the Impact FX System Software ..............................12

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Introducing the Software Release GCA40–213

Introducing the Software

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Introducing the Software Release

Software release 13B contains new features and feature enhancements designed to make the common
code base (CCB) systems—the DXP, DXP Plus, and FX Series Systems— easier for end users to use.

CCB began with software release 10A and provided a uniformity of features across the spectrum of
digital communications system platforms. While hardware capacities may limit feature availability for
some CCB systems, the CCB software is completely compatible for all system models.

The software changes and additions are as follows:

Analog R2 DID Line Support (DXP and DXP Plus Systems only)

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Channel Negotiations

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Enhanced Night Mode

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E & M Line Support for E1 Board (DXP and DXP Plus Systems only)

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LCD Support OF Multi-Lingual Display

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Manual Modem Connect

Release

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Modem Selection

Detailing Hardware and Software Considerations for the DXP System

Detailing the Hardware Considerations

The DXP system must be operating on a DXCPU–68K CPU board. The 13B software release is not
compatible with systems using a DXCPU–186 CPU board found in earlier DXP systems.

If you are upgrading a DXP system to 13B from software 9C or earlier, you must use the
DXPSW–DLRP package. In addition to the 13B software card, this package includes the following
items that you must install as part of the software upgrade:

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new cabinet labeling for board configurations,

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new Random Access Memory (RAM) card (DXRAM–EXPC),

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VMMI programming software.

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GCA40–213 Introducing the Software Release

If you are upgrading a DXP system to 13B from software 10A or later, you may only need to change the
software card (DXPSW–DLRC) on the existing DXRAM–EXPC Random Access Memory (RAM)
memory card; however, since the release of software revision 13A for the DXP digital communications
system requires a revision B DXRAM–EXPC memory card, you may also need to upgrade the memory
card in your system to revision B.

If your DXP should still include a revision A memory card, you must install an DXRAM–UPC upgrade
kit to convert it into a revision B card at the time you upgrade the system software to 13B. The
DXRAM–UPC kit includes two memory chips (integrated circuit components) and an upgrade label.

NOTE: The DXRAM-UPC kit is not available through normal supply distribution channels. You can

obtain the DXRAM kit through Comdial Distributor Sales by calling 1-800-669-2663 and

speaking with a Distributor Sales representative.

Detailing the Software Considerations

The PCMMI (off-line) programming procedure is no longer available with 13B software. A

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windows-based, Visual Man-Machine Interface (VMMI) programming system with help files now
replaces the PCMMI.

The DXP database must be at least revision 9A before you can translate it to 13B. You can use the 9A

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revision of the PCMMI programming software to upload your current DXP database and then
download it to a data storage area—such as your computer’s hard drive—as a revision 9A database. *
You must then use the new VMMI feature to translate this stored 9A data into a 13B database before
you load it back into the system.

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The PC Attendant Position software must be at least revision 5A. (You must upgrade the software in
your PC Attendant to this level to be compatible with the 13A software release.*) It is a good practice
to upgrade the PC Attendant Position computer to contain at least 2 megabytes of RAM memory.
While this may not be necessary for every installation, upgrading to 2 megabytes of RAM memory
ensures that the PC Attendant Position functions properly under all conditions.

*Remember, you can download the latest VMMI, and PC Attendant software from the Comdial Technical Services
Bulletin Board by calling 1-804-978-2583 or from the World Wide Web at: http://bbs.comdial.com.

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