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NEC America, Inc.
Stock Number 750824
Document Revision 2
LEAST COST ROUTING MANUAL
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NEC America, Inc. reserves the right to change the specifications, functions, orfeatures at any time without notice.
NEC America, Inc. has prepared this document for use by its employees andcustomers. The information contained herein is the property of NEC America, Inc.and shall not be reproduced without prior written approval from NEC America, Inc.
Electra Elite IPK, and Electra Elite registered trademarks of NEC America, Inc.Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
The Least Cost Routing (LCR) program is a Windows application that allows the userto easily program and configure the LCR feature of the Electra Elite IPK and ElectraElite 48/192 systems from most any personal computer.
SECTION 2 LCR OVERVIEW
Least Cost Routing (LCR) is used by the system to select the most economical routewhen originating outside calls.
LCR requires the installation of an MIFM-U10 ETU with KMM(1.0)U unit and apersonal computer for programming Least Cost Routing Tables. Refer to Section 2.1Features Added with Software Versions
LCR can select lines for Foreign Exchange (FX), Specialized Common Carrier (SCC),outward Wide Area Telecommunications Service (WATS), Direct Distance Dial (DDD),and Tie lines (TIE).
LCR can be programmed (using various tables) to direct calls through the leastexpensive route based on the number dialed, the time of day, and the day of theweek.
LCR cannot access Common Control Switching Arrangement (CCSA) lines orincoming only lines, such as Direct Inward Dial (DID) or inward WATS lines. LCR canbe used also to route operator, credit card, or international calls. Manually selecting atrunk bypasses LCR.
� If a newer version of LCR PC Software is used on an older versionof MIFM software, the newly added features will not operate.
� If an older version of LCR PC Software is used on a newer versionof MIFM software, the newly added feature will not operate.
� In order to make the features operate correctly, the correct versionof LCR software must be used on the correct version of MIFMsoftware. If incorrect versions are used, some screens may begrayed out and rendered useless.
2.2 MIFM-U10 ETU
2.2.1 General
The MIFM-U10 provides additional memory and processing power forPC Programming, SMDR, LCR, and Caller ID Scroll function. PCProgramming and SMDR are standard with this ETU. For LCR andCaller ID Scroll function the KMM(1.0)U Unit must be installed on theMIFM-U10 ETU.
When the MIFM-U10 ETU is installed in an IF slot (as opposed to theISA slot), the MIF-Modem unit can be mounted on the MIFM-U10 ETU.This method is desirable because the MIF-Modem Unit does not requireexternal cabling analog ports.
The MIFM-U10 ETU can be installed in the ISA slot or the first or secondIF slot in the basic B64-U20 KSU.
MIFM Software Version
Version 1.XX Version 2.XX Version 3.XX Version 4.XX Version 5.XX
Before programming system data, connect the battery on either the CPUETU or MBD-U10 Unit to CN4 to allow memory retention for powerfailure. Failure to connect the backup battery circuit results in systemdata returning to default values and the loss of system programmingsuch as; Speed Dial, Callback Request, Message Waiting,Clock/Calendar, and Station name assignments if a power failure orbrownout occurs. Refer to Figure 1-1 CPUI( )-U( ) ETU.
When the system is initialized, or battery backup fails for any reason, theClock/Calendar must be set/reset.
When the Electra Elite IPK system is placed in storage, disconnect thebattery to keep it from constantly discharging. The fully charged batteryretains memory contents for approximately 21 days.
This Memory Block specifies the LCR class for each station. Thefollowing defines Class/Area Code Table configuration:
Class 0: No LCR
Class 1: Area Code Table 1
Class 2: Area Code Table 2
Class 3: Area Code Table 3
Class 4: Area Code Table 4
LCR Bypass
LCR Bypass is assigned by Class of Service (Memory Block: 1-8-08).Should a station user find it necessary to bypass LCR, the user candirectly access a CO line via a CO line key to bypass LCR.
LCR Recall
LCR Recall is assigned by Class of Service (Memory Block: 1-8-08).LCR Recall is used should a station user find it necessary to generate aFlash to the outside network.
2.4 Numbering Plan Support
Least Cost Routing supports the numbering plan using the following criteria.
� LCR supports the new NANP (Area Code Change N1/0X-NXX). (N = 0~9;X = 2~9)
2.5 System/Station Speed Dial Considerations
System/Station Speed Dial sometimes requires pause(s) between telephonenumbers. These pauses may cause the MIFM-U10 ETU to seize a Least CostRoute because the pauses may be considered digits dialed. Pauses should notbe stored in Speed Dial in systems with the LCR feature.
Pauses should be programmed as part of extra codes in the Extra Code AddTable.
There are several ways that a PC can communicate with the Electra Elite 48/192 or the Elite IPK systems.
� Direct Connect (Serial Cable)
� Remote Connection (Built on Modem on the MIFM)
� Remote Connection (External Modem)
� LAN/WAN Connection
� Note: A modem in the PC or an external modem used must be MNP Class 5.
SECTION 1 DIRECT CONNECT
For Direct Connection, a Male straight cable is required. The Electra Elite 48/192 KSU has a Female 25-pin connector on the side of the KSU while the Electra Elite IPK KSU has a Female 9-pin connector on the side of the KSU. Most personal computers have a Male 9-pin connector for COM ports.
The MIFM Modem Unit must be installed on the MIFM card for proper operation. The MIFM must be installed in Slot 1 or Slot 2 of the basic cabinet in the Elite 192 or the Elite IPK, and in Slot 2 of the Elite 48. Programming for the MIFM Modem Unit, via handset programming, uses Memory Block 1-8-38.
The modem must be assigned a valid extension number of the system’s numbering plan. For example, if station numbers are 500’s the modem’s number must also be in the 500’s range. There are several ways that the built-in modem unit can be contacted: via DID to the modem extension, a trunk can be DIT’ed to the modem extension, or a station or attendant can blind transfer the call to the modem extension.
Figure 3-2 Remote Connection (Built-in Modem) Example
When an external modem is used, a Telco line from Telco can be connected to a SLI port from the Elite 48/192, or the Electra Elite IPK can be connected to the external modem. The Null Modem adapter must be used when an external modem is connected to the Elite 48/192 or Elite IPK. The null modem adapter is provided with each MIFM ETU.
There are several ways that the external modem unit can be contacted when an SLT port on the system is used to provide dial tone: via DID to the SLT’s modem extension, a trunk can be DIT’ed to the modem extension, or a station or attendant can blind transfer the call to the modem extension.
A 25-pin male to 25-pin male straight cable is used when connecting an external modem to the Elite 48/192. A 9-pin male to 25-pin male is used when connecting an external modem to the Electra Elite IPK.
� With Remote Connection (External Modem), the MIFM card must reside in the following slots of the Elite 192 or Electra Elite IPK: ISA, Slot 1 or 2. The MIFM must be installed in Slot 2 in an Elite 48 KSU.
Figure 3-3 Remote Connection (External Modem) Example
When the Elite LAN PC Programming Device is used, the system can be programmed via the LAN or WAN. Refer to the Installation Instructions on the Elite LAN PC Programming Device for addition information on setting up the Elite LAN PC Programming Device using Elite IPK SAT Technician.
Figure 3-4 LAN/WAN Connection
Null Adapter
Elite LAN PCProgramming Device
LAN/WAN NETWORK
The type of cable that is used varies depending on the system to which the Elite LAN Programming device is connected. The Electra Elite IPK uses a DB9 cable and the Electra Elite 48/192 uses a DB-25 cable.
When configuring the communication for direct connection, the COM Port speed for COM 1 of the KSU must match the COM Port speed of the PC. For example, if the KSU is set for 38.4K bps then LCR must also be set for 38.4K bps. To set the COM port speed for COM 1 of the KSU, use Memory Blocks 1-8-35 and 1-8-36.
1.1 Setting LCR for Direct Connection
1. With LCR open, click: COMMUNICATION/SETUP/PC SERIAL PORT.The following screen will appear:
Comm Port: Use this to set the COM port used in the PC to communicate with the KSU.
Baud Rate: Use this to select the appropriate data transfer speed (must match the KSU COM port speed).
Line Settings: Use this to select the bits, data, parity, and stop bits (must match the KSU COM port settings).
� The Electra Elite 48/192 and the Electra Elite IPK both support the following speeds: 4.8K bps, 9.6K bps, 19.2K bps and 38.4K bps.
2. Once the configuration has been made and all cables are connected, select the following option from the File Menu: COMMUNICATION/CONNECT. The following screen will appear:
3. Insure that Direct Connection is selected.
4. Click the Connect button.
Once the connect button is selected, progress of the connection will be shown at the bottom of the Connect Screen. Once the connection is made, this screen automatically disappears. If for some reason the system communication fails, the reason of failure will be shown at the bottom of the screen.
5. Once communication has been established, proceed to downloading or uploading the system data.
SECTION 2 REMOTE CONNECTION (VIA BUILT-IN MODEM UNIT CONFIGURATION)
When configuring the system for remote connection with a built-in modem unit, the MIFM with Modem Unit must be located in Slot 1 or 2 of the basic cabinet of the Electra Elite 192/Electra Elite IPK, and in the Slot 2 of the Electra Elite 48. The PC must have a working MNP Class 5 Modem. The maximum speed of data transfer rate for the built-in modem is 19.2K bps.
The modem extension must be assigned to the system before communication can be established. To assign the modem extension, use Memory Block 1-8-38. The number assigned here must comply with the system’s current numbering plan. There are several ways of getting a modem call to the built-in modem: by DID calls, DIT’ed calls, or by Blind Transfer by the Attendant or Station.
� If the modem extension is dialed internally, the modem will not answer.
Figure 4-3 Example of No Connection
The desired COM Port would not allow communications to be established.
1. With LCR open, click COMMUNICATION/CONNECT. The ConnectScreen appears.
2. Ensure that the Modem Connection button is selected.
3. Type the number to be dialed in the box below Modem Connection.
4. Once you have entered the number to be dialed, click Dial.
5. LCR should initialize the modem and dial the provided number.
� LCR uses the dialing properties and location of Windows when using the modem connection. If needed, changes can be made from LCR by selecting the SETUP button from the Connect Screen.
When configuring the system with remote connection using an external modem, the same System Configuration is used as if it were a direct connect. A SLT port from the system or a direct line can be plugged into the external modem for analog dial tone.
Refer to Section 2 Remote Connection (via Built-in Modem Unit Configuration) for configuring LCR to dial remotely.
SECTION 4 LAN/WAN CONNECTION (CONFIGURATION)
When the LAN/WAN configuration is used, the Elite LAN PC Programming Device must be installed. For detailed information on how to configure the Elite LAN PC Programming Device, refer to the Installation for Elite LAN PC Programming Instructions document.
4.1 Configuring LCR to Communicate via LAN/WAN
1. With LCR already open click: COMMUNICATION/CONNECT. TheConnection Type screen appears.
2. Ensure that the IP Connection is selected.
3. From the drop down list chose from the two available options:
o Direct Ethernet
� When the Direct Ethernet is selected, click the Setup button.The Host Setup Screen will appear.
� This screen allows the IP Address and TCP Port of analready installed device to be assigned.
� Hostname/IP Address: type the IP Address of the Elite LANPC Programming Device to contacted.
� TCP Port Number: type in the assigned TCP port that hasbeen assigned to the device.
� If the device has been contacted previously, the IP Address will be displayed in the drop down list under Hostname/IP Address and the TCP port number will be saved with the IP Address.
o New Site
When the New Site option is selected, click the Setup button. The IP Connection Screen will appear. This screen allows the user to Search/Configure/Update/Ping, and Restore an Elite LAN PC Programming Device to factory defaults.
� Select Site: This allows the user to create a profile for eachdevice that can be connected to, or to Delete a profile.
� Current Device Setting: This shows the current device’s IPAddress, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and TCP PortNumber. If a New Site is selected in the Select Site dropdown list, the Search option can be used to search theNetwork for Elite LAN PC Programming Devices in thefollowing Subnets: Class C and Class B. Once the SearchButton is chosen the following screen will appear.
Select the appropriate Subnet that the PC and the Elite LAN PC Programming Device is located in, and click Search.
Once a device is found, the Device Search Results screen shows the available device(s) to be configured. If no devices are found, a message will be displayed stating that no devices were found.
� Using the New Device Settings: the following items can beconfigured: DHCP Yes or No, IP Address / Subnet Mask /Default Gateway / TCP Port Number.
� If DHCP Service is selected a static IP Address can not be assigned. When the Use DHCP IP Assignment is unchecked then the IP Address / Subnet Mask / Default Gateway options will be allowed.
� Once the appropriate selections have been made, click theUpdate button to update the Elite LAN PC ProgrammingDevice with the new settings.
� The Ping option can be used to verify that the device is able to be reached, the Factory Default button is used to restore the unit back to default settings.
Once the configuration has be accepted, a confirmation letting you know that the device was configured successfully appears.
� Click the OK button, and then close the IP ConnectionSetup window.
� Now you are ready to connect to the Electra Elite 48/192 orElite IPK System by using the Connect Screen.
This chapter provides detailed information for programming using the Least CostRouting (LCR) software.
SECTION 2 LCR PROGRAM SCREENS
Main Menu
When the LCR software program is launched, the Main Menu screen is displayed.This screen allows the user to access the options used to program Least CostRouting. Figure 5-1 Least Cost Routing Software Screen Samples shows the menuand describes the layout.
Pulldown Menu
Pulldown menus are available for each function involved in programming Least CostRouting. To access the data associated with the function, click on the function nameon the Main Menu. Some options on the initial pulldown menu offer severalselections. An arrow to the right of the option name indicates additional selectionsare available. Refer to Figure 5-1 Least Cost Routing Software Screen Samples foran example of a Pulldown Menu.
Several icons are provided to allow the user to navigate the program. The icons inthe toolbar are explained in this section The availability of the individual toolsdepends on the activity the user is performing. When the icon appears shadowed,the tool is not available. When the icon is dark, the tool is available. Refer to Figure5-1 Least Cost Routing Software Screen Samples for an example.
Creates a new customer configuration file.
Loads or opens an existing customer configuration file.
Saves the customer configuration file to the hard disk, or floppy disk.
Allows values to be copied.
Allows the LCR tables to be printed.
Allows the user to view LCR tables.
Allows the user to list the Area Code Route information.
Displays the help contents for the Electra Elite IPK LCR software program.
The LCR Tables pulldown menu allows access to the tables that are necessary tosetup Least Cost Routing. Refer to Section 5 Programming LCR Tables in Chapter 6LCR Programming on page 6-4 for a detailed discussion of tables.
Area Code Table
There are four Area Code Tables (1~4). Each table contains all possible area codesand contains data that specifies which Weekly Table or Route Advance Table isreferenced when a specified Area Code is dialed or is assigned for Bypass or Vacant.
Weekly Table
There are 32 Weekly Tables (01~32). Each table contains data for each day of theweek. These tables designate which Daily Table is referenced.
Daily Table
There are 32 Daily Tables (01~32). Each table contains data for every hour in a day.These tables designate which Route Advance Table is referenced.
There are 64 Route Advance Tables (01~64). Each table can contain eight entries(1~8) that correspond to the Route Tables that are accessed [in priority order (1~8)].The LCR subsystem attempts to seize routes based on this order, starting with thefirst. If this route is unavailable, the second route is accessed. If no route is available,or if a lower priority route is not specified, the user is denied access to the outsidetrunks. The same Route Table can be assigned to different priority levels in the RouteAdvance Table.
Route Table
There are 256 Route Tables (001~256). The specified Route Table determines whichTrunk Group is selected and the digits to be dialed to complete a call routed usingLCR.
Office Code Table
There are 64 Office Code Tables (01~64). Each Office Code Table contains all thepossible Office Codes and a box that can be checked for each Office Code. Themeaning of the setting of each flag bit depends on whether the Office Code Table isreferenced by the Prefix Add/Check or Service Area Check parameters of a specifiedRoute Table.
Extra Code Table
There are 16 Extra Code Tables (01~16). Each Extra Code Table can contain amaximum of 32 digits.
Home NPA Table
There is one Home NPA Table. This table is used to enter the Area Code where thesystem resides. This assignment is very important and MUST be made when localcalls (calls dialed without an Area Code) are to be routed through LCR.
Local Area Code Table
A maximum of 16 local area codes can be assigned in this table. If a 1+ area codenumber is dialed or if only the area code is dialed, the area codes entered in this tableare routed through the LCR Area Code Table.
Pre Digit Table
This table defines any central office feature codes (such as Caller ID displaysuppression #64) that are dialed by a user. When these codes along with thetelephone number are dialed by the user, LCR recognizes the numbers as pre-digitcodes based on the entry in the Pre Digit Table. While LCR is determining callrouting, these codes are stored. Before LCR redials the number, stored feature codesare inserted in front of the telephone number.
On selected days of the year, LCR can route all calls based on a holiday schedule.The holiday table applies to all area codes on the day in question. LCR routes arethen assigned based on time of day.
International / Operator Table
This table allows LCR to route calls to international or local operators via differentTrunk Group or Route Advance Block priorities. This table applies to all internationaloperator calls that are not set to bypass for the matching LCR class.
OCC Table
This table allows LCR to route calls dialed with OCC codes via different Trunk Groupor Route Advance Block priorities. This table applies to all calls that are dialed with anOCC Code LCR class. Each table has the ability to route 16 different OCC codes.
Operator Call Time out Table
This table sets a timer (in seconds) that determines how much time the caller has todial valid operator call access codes before the call times-out and starts processing.
Extra Add International / Operator Table
This table allows the same 16 Extra Code Tables (01~16) that is shared with thenormal LCR. Each Extra Code Table can contain a maximum of 32 digits. The ExtraCode Table adds extra digits that are inserted before the number dialed by the user.This option can also be used to access a PBX line where it is necessary to dial a PBXAccess Code or tandem access to a remote system line through a TIE line.
Extra Add OCC Table
This table allows the same 16 Extra Code Tables (01~16) that is shared with thenormal LCR. Each Extra Code Table can contain a maximum of 32 digits. The ExtraCode Table adds extra digits that are inserted before the number dialed by the user.This option can also be used to access a PBX line where it is necessary to dial a PBXAccess Code or tandem access to a remote system line through a TIE line.
The Printing option allows the user to print LCR table information.
Print
When this option is selected a printing screen is displayed. The user can selectindividual tables for printing. Users can either send a print request to the printer orpreview the report on their computer screen.
4. Enter the password. The default password is PASSWORD (use alluppercase letters).
SECTION 2 LOGGING INTO THE LCR PROGRAM
When the Electra Elite IPK LCR file is selected, the LCR program is launched and thepassword screen is displayed. The password field is an 8-character field that acceptsalphabetic or numeric characters.
The default login code is PASSWORD (uppercase). After the password isentered, select OK. Refer to Figure 6-1 Password Screen.
2.2 Changing an Existing Password
After the LCR program is running, a new password can be entered by selectingthe Change Password option from the File pulldown menu. Figure Figure 6-2Change Password Screen shows the first password screen displayed whenchanging the current password.
To change the current password:
1. Enter the current password and click OK.
2. Enter the new password and click OK.
3. Enter the new password again and click OK to confirm the entry.If the password is entered correctly, the new password is accepted.
If the password is entered incorrectly, the user is prompted to enter thenew password again.
During processing of the data on the various menus, input errors may occur.
When an error is made while entering a code on some screens, access to the entryfields on the remainder of the screen is denied. The entry fields turn dark gray. InFigure 6-3 Entry Errors, 34 was entered in the Weekly Table field (valid values are01~32). As a result, access to the Daily Table fields is denied.
As errors are detected on some screens, an Error Message is displayed on the menu.A sample error message is displayed in Figure 6-4 Error Message Display.
SECTION 5 PROGRAMMING LCR TABLES
LCR Tables provide the information necessary to execute Least Cost Routing. Thissection provides a detailed description of the LCR tables that are available from theLCR Table pulldown menu and provides information for programming these tables.Refer to Figure 6-5 LCR System Data Flow (Domestic) that illustrates the relationshipof the tables in the LCR System.
There are four Area Code Tables. Each table contains all possible AreaCodes and contains data that specifies whether the Weekly Table, orRoute Advance Table (Bypass or Vacant) is referenced when a specifiedArea Code is dialed.
� If specific hours for LCR routes are required, the Weekly and DailyTables must be programmed.
5.1.2 Area Code Table Assignments
Area Code Table – Enter the Area Code Table number (1~4) or click thepulldown menu to display the options.
Area Code – Enter area code number (200~999). The number enteredin this field is displayed at the top of the Area Code list in the body of thescreen and the numbers in the remainder of the list are incremented inascending order. Area codes are listed on the screen in increments of10. The scroll buttons, located in the bottom right corner of the screen,allow the user to scroll up and down the list. The list is increased ordecreased by 10. (Refer to Figure 6-7 Area Code Table.) When theup/down button is pressed, the list decrements/increments by 10. Forexample, if the numbers 200~209 are displayed and the down scrollbutton is pressed, the numbers 210~219 are displayed.
Table Type - Specify table to which to assign the area code. The TableType options include:
� Vacant This selection specifies that no data is assigned to the selectedarea code. If Vacant is assigned, the call is not routed. This optionis the default setting.
� Weekly Tables This selection accesses the Weekly Table. Using this table resultsin the selection of the Route Advance Tables (via Daily Tables).Enter the desired table number in the field to the right of theselection. Valid table numbers are 01~32.
� Route Advance Table This selection accesses Route Advance Tables. Enter the desiredtable number in the field to the right of the selection. The valid tablenumbers are 01~64.
� Bypass This selection causes the selected Area Code to bypass LeastCost Routing and access Trunk Group 1.
Table No. – This allows the user to enter the table numbers. This field isnot displayed unless the Weekly or Route Advance Table Types areselected.
The Default, OK, and Cancel buttons allow the user to set all areacodes back to the default settings, to save the changes and exit thescreen, or to cancel the changes and exit the screen.
There are 32 Weekly Tables (01~32). Each table contains seven itemsthat correspond to the days of the week. These tables designate whichDaily Table is referenced.
5.2.2 Weekly Table Assignments
Weekly Table – Enter the Weekly Table number (01~32).
Daily Table – Beside each day of the week, the user can enter the DailyTable number. Valid values are 00~32, 00 indicates the table is vacantor not assigned. The default setting is 00.
The Default, OK, and Cancel buttons allow the user to set all areacodes back to the default settings, to save the changes and exit thescreen, or to cancel the changes and exit the screen.
There are 32 Daily Tables. Each table contains 24 items that correspondto the hours in a day. This table designates which Route Advance Tableis referenced for each hour during the day.
5.3.2 Daily Table Assignments
Daily Table – Enter the Daily Table number (01~32).
RT Adv – Enter the Route Advance Table number for the associatedtime period. This entry designates which Route Advance Table thesystem references during that hour of the day. Valid numbers are00~64, 00 indicates the table is vacant or not assigned. The defaultsetting is 00.
The Default, OK, and Cancel buttons allow the user to set all areacodes back to the default settings, to save the changes and exit thescreen, or to cancel the changes and exit the screen.
There are 64 Route Advance Tables (01~64). Each table can containeight entries (1~8) which designate the priority in which Route Tables areaccessed. LCR attempts to seize routes based on the specified order,starting with the first. If this route is unavailable, the second route isaccessed. If the Route Table priority is 000 (Vacant), the user is deniedaccess to the outside trunks. The same Route Table can be assigned todifferent priority levels in any Route Advance Table.
Route Advance Table – Enter the Route Advance Table number(01~64).
Route Table – Enter the Route Table Number for the associated prioritylevel. Valid numbers are 000~256, 000 indicates the table is vacant ornot assigned. The default is 000.
The Default, OK, and Cancel buttons allow the user to set all areacodes back to the default settings, to save the changes and exit thescreen, or to cancel the changes and exit the screen.
5.5 Route Table
5.5.1 Description
There are 256 Route Tables. The specified Route Table determineswhich Trunk Group is selected and the digits to be dialed to complete acall routed using LCR.
The Route Table is the heart of the LCR programming. The tablespreviously discussed allow the MIFM-U10 ETU to reach a specific RouteTable based on the Area code dialed and either the time of day or theday of week (if used), based on the available routes.
Each Route Table contains specific data that is used by the MIFM-U10ETU to determine not only which Trunk Access Code is used to selectthe trunk, but the way the number is dialed.
� All items must be assigned for the specified route. If any item is leftvacant, the entire table is unassigned.
Route Table – Enter the Route Table number. Valid numbers are001~256. The information on the rest of the screen applies to thedesignated Route Table.
Trunk Group – Three selections are available for this option:
� Vacant – The Trunk Group is not assigned. Vacant is the defaultsetting.
� Trunk Group - When this is selected, another field is displayedallowing the user to enter the Trunk Group number. Valid TrunkGroups are 1~32.
� Local trunks should be assigned to Trunk Group 1 in systemdata. When a number is dialed that bypasses LCR, thesystem accesses Trunk Group 1 and dials the number.
� Route Advance - Selecting this displays another field that allowsthe user to enter the Route Advance Block number. Valid RouteAdvance Blocks are 1-32.
Area Code Deletion – LCR is area code based. Therefore, an areacode is required to properly route calls. This selection identifies whetheror not the area code, dialed by the caller, is dialed out on a selectedtrunk. After a Route Table and a Trunk Group are selected (dependingon the trunk service provided) the area code may or may not be requiredto complete the call. Valid entries for this option include:
� Vacant – Indicates that no data is assigned. This is the defaultsetting.
� Do Not Delete – This selection should be assigned if the areacode is required as part of the dialed number.
� Delete – This selection should be assigned if the area code mustbe deleted to complete the call on the selected Trunk Group.
� LCR always inserts the Home NPA (local area code) forrouting only when local calls are routed using LCR. If theHome NPA is required for dialing, the Home NPA must beadded via the Extra Code Add Table.
Extra Code Add – In some applications, it may be necessary to add anExtra Code in front of the number to be dialed. Three selections areavailable for this option:
� Add Table – When this is selected, another field is displayedallowing the user to enter the Extra Code Table number. ValidExtra Code Table numbers are 1~16. This number is added to thebeginning of the dialed number.
� Do Not Add – Select this option when no extra codes are to beused when the number is dialed.
� Vacant – Select this option when no data is assigned. This is thedefault setting.
Prefix Add/Check – This option specifies whether a prefix is neededbefore the number is dialed. Four selections are available for this option:
� Add – This selection indicates the prefix 1 is needed before thenumber is dialed (regardless of the Office Code).
� Do Not Add – This selection indicates the prefix 1 is not neededbefore the number is dialed.
� Check OCT – This selection indicates the prefix 1 is added basedupon the Office Code that is dialed. The system performs a checkon the Office Code Table and adds the prefix that is assigned.
� Vacant – This selection indicates that no data is assigned. This isthe default setting.
� When the system resides in a 1+ dialing area, prefixAdd/Check must be set to ADD because LCR always stripsthe prefix 1 when it is dialed by the user.
Service Area Check – This option specifies whether or not the selectedroute is available for all Office Codes. Three valid selections areavailable for this option:
� Do Not Check – Assign this selection if the service on the selectedroute is available for all Office Codes. Service Area Check is notperformed.
� Check OCT – Assign this selection to verify if service to the dialedOffice Code dialed is provided by the selected route. If service isprovided, the call is completed. If service is not provided, the nextroute table in the Route Advance Table is used.
� VACANT – Indicates no data is assigned. This is the defaultsetting.
The Default, OK, and Cancel buttons allow the user to set all areacodes back to the default settings, to save the changes and exit thescreen, or to cancel the changes and exit the screen.
There are 64 Office Code Tables (01~64). The meaning of the setting ofeach flag depends on whether the Office Code Table is referenced bythe Prefix Add/Check or Service Area Check parameters of a specifiedRoute Table.
� When prefix check or service check is assigned in the RouteTables, this table must be modified.
Office Code Table – Enter the Office Code Table number (01~64).
Office Code – Enter the Office Code number (200~999). The OfficeCode number (200~999) can be entered in the box. The body of thescreen displays 100 office codes at a time. The X= at the top of thescreen indicates the third digit of the office code. The 2-digit numberwith the X appended to it (displayed on the left side of the screen),indicates the first two digits of the office code. To find the number 209,find 20X on the left side of the screen and then find the number 9 (listedin the row above the check boxes). Refer to Figure 6-12 Office CodeTable.
The Office Code number that is entered in the field at the top of thescreen determines the areas codes listed in the remainder of the screen.For example, when any 3-digit number beginning with 2 is entered in theOffice Code field, all 200 office codes are displayed (20X ~ 29X).
The scroll buttons, located in the bottom right corner of the screen, allowthe user to scroll up/down the list in increments of 100. (Refer to Figure6-7 Area Code Table.) When the up/down button is pressed, the listdecrements/increments by 100. For example, if the numbers 200~299are displayed and the down scroll button is pressed, the numbers300~399 are displayed.
Prefix Add/No Prefix – To assign prefix 1 to the dialed office code, clickin the blank associated with the office code. A check mark is placed inthe box. If no prefix is dialed, either leave the box blank (default setting)or if a check is in the box, click inside the box to remove it.
The Default, OK, and Cancel buttons allow the user to set all areacodes back to the default settings, to save the changes and exit thescreen, or to cancel the changes and exit the screen.
There are 16 Extra Code Tables (01~16). Each Extra Code Table cancontain a maximum of 32 digits. The Extra Code Table adds extra digitsthat are inserted before the number dialed by the user. This option isprimarily used when using Other Common Carrier (OCC) or SecondaryCommon Carrier (SCC) and requires extra digits to be dialed (such as alocal number dialed or an account code). This option can also be used toaccess a PBX line when it is necessary to dial a PBX Access Code ortandem access to a remote system line through a Tie Line.
5.7.2 Extra Code Table Assignments
Extra Code Digits – For each of the 16 Extra Code character tables,extra code characters can be assigned. Valid characters are 0~9, *, #,and P (pause). A maximum of 32 digits can be entered. The defaultsetting is blank (no characters assigned).
The Default, OK, and Cancel buttons allow the user to set all areacodes back to the default settings, to save the changes and exit thescreen, or to cancel the changes and exit the screen.
One Home NPA Table allows Least Cost Routing to be applied to localcalls. This table is used to enter the Area Code where the systemresides. This assignment is very important and MUST be made whenlocal calls (calls dialed without an Area Code) are to be routed throughLCR.
When used for local calls, the MIFM-U10 ETU temporarily inserts HomeNPA (Numbering Plan Area) code before the number dialed. This allowsthe system to route through the Area Code Table and other appropriatetables.
� LCR always inserts the Home NPA (local Area Code) for routingonly when local calls are routed using LCR. If the Home NPA isrequired when dialing, the Home NPA must be added via the ExtraCode Add Table.
5.8.2 Home NPA Assignments
Home NPA Code – Enter the area code where the system is located.Valid values are 000~999.
The OK and Cancel buttons allow the user to save the changes and exitthe screen, or to cancel the changes and exit the screen.
A maximum of 16 local area codes can be assigned in this table. Thearea codes entered in this table are routed through the LCR Area CodeTable if a 1+ area code number is dialed or if only the area code isdialed.
5.9.2 Local Area Code Table Assignments
Local Area Code – Enter the local area code number (000~999) besidethe appropriate Table No.
The Default, OK, and Cancel buttons allow the user to set all areacodes back to the default settings, to save the changes and exit thescreen, or to cancel the changes and exit the screen.
This table defines any central office feature codes (such as Caller IDdisplay supression *67) that are dialed by a user. When these codesalong with the telephone number are dialed by the user, LCR recognizesthe numbers as pre-digit codes based on the entry in the Pre Digit Table.While LCR is determining call routing, these codes are stored. BeforeLCR redials the number, stored feature codes are inserted in front of thetelephone number.
Table No. – The Table Numbers represent 16 entries where pre-digitcodes can be specified.
Pre Digits – Enter the CO feature codes. Valid characters include 0~9,*, #, and P (Pause). A maximum of 8 characters for each Table No.
On selected days of the year, LCR can route all calls based on a holidayschedule. The holiday table applies to all area codes on the specifiedday. On the day defined in LCR as a holiday, LCR chooses the DailyTable assigned as Holiday in the Weekly Table.
5.11.2 Holiday Table Assignments
Month/Day – Beside each of the 32 tables listed on the screen is anarea to enter the month and day. You can either enter the month or clickon the pulldown menu and select the appropriate month.
The Default, OK, and Cancel buttons allow the user to set all areacodes back to the default settings, to save the changes and exit thescreen, or to cancel the changes and exit the screen.
This table allows LCR to route calls to international or local operators viadifferent Trunk Group or Route Advance Block priorities. This tableapplies to all international operator calls that are not set to bypass for thematching LCR class.
International/Operator - There are four tables, each corresponding to aLCR class. You can use the pull-down menu to select the table toprogram.
Dial - These digits match the first two digits of the dialed number anddetermine which route/priority is used for each call.
Data - There are two priorities for each dial entry. You can use thepull-down menu to make them either a Trunk Group, or a Route AdvanceBlock. The priorities can be mixed Trunk Group and Route AdvanceBlock and the same tables and blocks can be used as often as needed.
Del Digit - This entry allows you to delete up to 20 digits from thebeginning of the number. This entry is done per priority.
Pre-Digit - This entry determines if valid pre-digits, from the pre-digittable, are added per priority.
This table allows LCR to route calls dialed with OCC codes via differentTrunk Group or Route Advance Block priorities. This table applies to allcalls that are dialed with an OCC Code LCR class. Each table can route16 different OCC codes.
5.13.2 OCC Table Assignments
OCC Table - There are four OCC tables each corresponding to a LCRclass. You can use the pull-down menu to select the table to program.
Sheet Number - Each OCC table can route 16 different OCC codes.Each OCC code has its own sheet and there are 16 sheets per OCCcode table.
OCC Dial - This entry is done, per Sheet and should match the OCCcode dialed by the caller. The first three digits are fixed and match thefirst three digits in all New North American Numbering Plan OCC codes.
The last four digits depend on the OCC code being routed. If anincomplete OCC code is entered, the rest of the table is not accessible.
Dial - These digits match the first two digits dialed after the OCC codeand determine which route/priority is used for each call.
Data - There are two priorities for each Dial entry. You can use thepull-down menu to make them either a Trunk Group or Route AdvanceBlock. The priorities can be mixed Trunk Group and Route AdvanceBlock and the same tables can be used as often as needed.
Del Digit - This entry allows you to delete up to 20 digits from thebeginning of the number. This entry is done per priority.
Pre-Digit - This entry determines if valid pre-digits, from the pre-digittable, are added, per priority.
5.14 Operator Call Time Out Table
5.14.1 Description
This table sets a timer (in seconds) that determines how much time thecaller has to dial valid operator call access codes before the call timesout.
5.14.2 Operator Call Time Out Table Assignment
Operator Call Time Out - Use the pull-down menu to set the time inseconds.
This table allows the Extra Code Tables (01~16) that is shared with thenormal LCR. Each Extra Code Table can contain a maximum of 32digits. The Extra Code Table adds extra digits that are inserted beforethe number dialed by the user. This option can also be used to access aPBX line where it is necessary to dial a PBX Access Code or tandemaccess to a remote system line through a TIE line.
5.15.2 Extra Add International / Operator Table Assignments
Extra Code Add - In some applications, it may be necessary to add anExtra Code in front of the International / Operator number dialed. Twoselections are available for this option:
� Add Table 01~16 - When Extra Code Add Table 01~16 is selected,the digits in the appropriate table will be added in front of thenumber dialed. Refer to the Extra Add Code Tables.
� Do Not Add - Select this option when no Extra Codes are to beused when the number is dialed.
5.16 Extra Add OCC Table
5.16.1 Extra Add OCC Table
This table allows the Extra Code Tables (01~16) that is shared with thenormal LCR. Each Extra Code Table can contain a maximum of 32digits. The Extra Code Table adds extra digits that are inserted beforethe number dialed by the user. This option can also be used to access aPBX line where it is necessary to dial a PBX Access Code or tandemaccess to a remote system line through a TIE line.
Extra Code Add - In some applications, it may be necessary to add anExtra Code in front of the OCC number dialed. Three selections areavailable for this option:
Extra Add OCC Table - There are four OCC Tables each correspondingto a LCR class. You can use the pull-down menu to select the table toprogram.
Sheet Number - Each OCC table has the ability to route 16 differentOCC codes. Each OCC code has its own sheet and there are 16 sheetsper OCC Code Table.
Extra Code Add - In some applications, it may be necessary to add anExtra Code in front of the International / Operator number dialed. Twoselections are available for this option:
• Add Table 01~16 - When this selection is made, the Extra Code AddTable needs to be filled in for the appropriate digits to be added.Refer to the Extra Code Add Tables. This number is added to thebeginning of the dialed number.
• Do Not Add - Select this option when no Extra Codes are to be usedwhen the number is dialed.
This function allows the user to print LCR data tables. The user can selectindividual LCR tables.
Table Type – Click on the pulldown menu to select the table for printing.
From/To –The information required in this field changes with the table selected.For example, if the Daily Table is selected, then enter the range of Daily Tables(01~32) to be printed.
Print – Allows the user to print a hardcopy of the selected report.
Preview – Allows the user to preview the report on the computer screen. Figure6-24 Report Sample is an example of a report as viewed on the computerscreen.
Close – Exits the screen and returns the LCR Main Menu.
This chapter contains flowcharts that show how the CPU routes a number whenit is dialed. Where applicable, the associated Memory Blocks that should beprogrammed are shown.
DESCRIPTION ENTRYRoute Table Number Being Assigned 001~256
Trunk Group Number Being Assigned to the Route Table 01~32Route Advance Block 01~16Area Code Delete Delete
Do Not DeleteVacant
Extra Code Digits Add Table(Add or Do Not Add) Do Not Add
Vacant
Prefix Add/Check:a. If adding prefix 1 regardless Add of office codeb. If no prefix 1 is to be added Do Not Addc. If adding prefix 1 to number Check OCT dialed, based on office coded. No assignment Vacant
When Dialing Extra Code Digits, 01~16Which Extra Code Table?
Office Code Table Assignment for 01~64Service Area Check
Service Area Check:a. If no service area check is required Do Not Checkb. If service area check is required, Check based on office codec. No assignment Vacant
Table: International Operator Table being assigned. There are four tables, 1 ~ 4.
Data: Determines if a Trunk Group or Route Advance Block is used to route a call.
Number: Determines which Trunk Group or Route Advance Block number is used to route a call.
Del. Digit: Allows deleting up to 20 digits from the beginning of a number.
Pre-Digit: Determines if valid pre-digits are added back into a number being dialed. Valid Pre-Digits are defined in the Pre-Digit table.
Priority: Each Dial number has two priorities. If only one priority is used, it should be Priority 1. The priorities can be the same, for example both trunk groups, or different depending on the application.
Assigned: Sets value (in seconds) to determine how much time the caller has to pause between dialed digits after the first two digits of an operator call are dialed.