* 2.3 : CLAUSES FOR TRANSMISSION LINE SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT
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Recommendation Q.414
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2.3.1 SIGNAL SENDER
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2.3.1.1 Signalling frequency
The nominal value of the signalling frequency is 3825 Hz. Measured at
the sending point, the frequency variation from thef nominal value must
not exceed _ | Hz.
2.3.1.2 Send level
The send level of the signalling frequency, measured at the group
distribution frame or an equivalent point, must be -20 _ dBm0.
2.3.1.3 Leaks
The level of the signal frequency which may be transmitted to line as a
leak current (e.g. when static modulators are used), must be at least
25 dB below the level of the signalling tone.
2.3.1.4 Phase distribution of the signalling frequencies
As the signalling frequency is sent on any circuit in idle state, the
addition of these tones in moments of low traffic may give rise to the
following phenomena on certain transmission systems:
o high peak voltage on the line caused by the signalling tones and
involving the possibility of overloading the system;
o intelligible crosstalk due to third-order intermodulation;
o unwanted tones coming from second-order intermodulation products and
occurring within sound-programme circuits.
o The following special measures must be taken to avoid these effects:
One method recommended is to inject the signalling frequencies with
random 0 and ~~ radian phases in the channels. An equivalent method
is to use carrier frequencies of which the phases are ran- domly
distributed 0 and ~~ radians. With these methods the probability of
occurrence of 0 and ~~ radian phases should be 0.5
Other methods may be used provided they give comparable results.
2.3.1.5 Protection of the signalling channel at the sending end
This signalling channel must be protected at the sending end against
disturbance from the associated and the adjacent speech channel.
When a sinewave at 0 dBm0 level is applied to the audio-frequency input
of the associated channel, the level measured at the group distribution
frame or at an equivalent point must not exceed the levels shown in
Figure 6/Q.414.
When a sinewave of frequency f is applied to the audio-frequency input
of the adjacent channel it produces two signals that appear on the
frequency scale of Figure 6/Q.414 as having the frequencies
(4000 + f ) and (4000 - f ). The level of the (4000 + f ) signal,
measured at the group distribution frame or at an equivalent point,
shall not be higher than -33 dBm0 when the sinewave with frequency f is
applied to the audio-frequency input of the adjacent channel at a level
shown in Figure 6/Q.414 for the frequency of (4000 + f ). The level of
the (4000 - f ) signal, measured at the group distribution frame or at
an equivalent point,
[ For further details on the method of random distribution
[ of the phases of frequency 3825 Hz, see: Ekholm, O. and
[ Johannesson, N.O.: "Loading Effects with Continuous Tone
[ Signalling", English edition of TELE , No. 2, 1969. For
[ further details on a systematic method of phase
[ distribution, see: Rasch, J. and Kagelmann, H.: "On
[ Measures for Reducing Voltage Peaks and Distortion Noise
[ on Carrier Transmission Paths with Single Channel
[ Supervision", Nachrichtentechnische Zeitschrift (NTZ) , 22
[ (1969), No. 1, pp. 24-31.
shall not be higher than -33 dBm0 when the sinewave with frequency f is
applied to the audio-frequency input of the adjacent channel at any
level below the value shown in Figure 6/Q.414 for the frequency (4000 -
f).
FIGURE 6/Q.414, p.
When the Go path is looped to the Return path at the group distribution
frame or an equivalent point, the signal receiver must not change
condition when:
o the click generator shown in Figure 7/Q.414 is connected to the
associated speech channel or to the adjacent speech channel at the
very point where this channel is connected to the switching equipment;
o to take the most difficult circumstances possible, the channel level
adjusting devices are set to such values encountered in practice which
give rise to the worst disturbance;
o gain is introduced in the loop at the group distribution frame or at
the equivalent point, so that the receive level at the point in
question is +3 dBm0.
FIGURE 7/Q.414, p.
2.3.1.6 Response time
The response time of the signal sender is defined as the interval
between the instant when the change signalling condition command is
applied to the sender and the instant at which the envelope of the
signalling frequency, measured at the group distribution frame or at an
equivalent point, reaches half of its value in the steady state. For
each of the two possible changes of signalling condition the response
time must be less than 7 ms.
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Recommendation Q.415
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2.3.2 SIGNAL RECEIVER
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2.3.2.1 Recognition of the tone-on condition
The receiver must have assumed or assume the tone-on condition when at
the group distribution frame or at an equivalent point:
o the level of the received frequency has risen to -27 dBm0 or more;
o its frequency lies between 3825 _ 6 Hz.
The level of -27 dBm0 specified above does not preclude the use of
individual adjustments in the channel translating equipment to
compensate for constant level deviations.
2.3.2.2 Recognition of the tone-off condition
The receiver must have assumed or assume the tone-off condition when the
level of the test frequency, at the group distribution frame or at an
equivalent point, has dropped to the values shown in Figure 8/Q.415.
FIGURE 8/Q.415, p.
2.3.2.3 Protection against near-end disturbances
The signal receiver must not change state when any one of the following
disturbing signals is applied at the 4-wire output of the associated
speech channel looped at the group distribution frame or at an
equivalent point:
o A sinusoidal signal whose level as a function of the frequency is
shown in Figure 9/Q.415,
o A transient signal produced by the click generator (described in S
2.3.1.5 above) applied at the point where the channel is connected to
the switching equipment, all level adjusting devices being set to such
values encountered in practice which give rise to the worst
disturbance.
FIGURE 9/Q.415, p.
2.3.2.4 Overall response time of signal sender and receiver
When the modulation equipment is looped at the group distribution frame
or at an equivalent point, the overall response time is defined as the
interval between the instant when a change signalling condition command
is applied to the sender and the moment when the changed signalling
condition appears at the receiver output. For each of the two possible
changes of signalling condition, the overall response time must be less
than 30 ms.
2.3.2.5 Interference by carrier leaks
The requirements stated in SS 2.3.2.1, 2.3.2.3 and 2.3.2.4 above must be
fulfilled in the presence of carrier leaks.
It is assumed that:
o when the receive level of the signalling tone is at its nominal value
at the group distribution frame or an equivalent point, each carrier
leak is present at a level of - 26 dBm0;
o the level of the carrier leak varies proportionally with any
variations in the level of the signalling tone.
2.3.2.6 Interference by pilots
The specified signalling system is not intended to work in the presence
of those pilots specified by CCITT having a frequency differing by 140
Hz from the nearest multiple of 4 kHz (see Recommendation M.460).
On the other hand, the requirements stated in SS 2.3.2.1, 2.3.2.2,
2.3.2.3, 2.3.2.4 and 2.3.2.5 above must be met in the presence of any
other pilot recommended by the CCITT.
It is assumed that variations in level of the pilot and of the
signalling tones are correlated.
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Recommendation Q.416
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* 2.4 : INTERRUPTION CONTROL
2.4.1 General
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In System R2, removal of the tone corresponds to the sending of the seizing
and answer signals. Steps must be taken, therefore, to guard against unwanted
interruption of the signalling channels resulting in false signalling.
Special devices monitor a number of circuits and transmit an indication to
each individual equipment as soon as an interruption occurs. The whole
protection system against the effect of interruptions is designated by the
term interruption control.
In each case, the response time of the interruption control must be based
on the time required to recognize the signalling condition.
The interruption control systems in the two directions of transmission
operate independently of each other.
The interruption control specified uses the group pilot to detect
interruptions.
2.4.2 Mode of operation of interruption control
~~~~~
For each direction of transmission of a carrier circuit connection the
equipment for interruption control comprises:
o A group pilot generator at the outgoing end;
o A pilot receiver and a wiring system for signalling the interruption at
the incoming end.
In principle, the existing pilots of the carrier system will be used.
The receiver at one end supervises the pilot transmitted by the other end.
When a considerable fall in the level of the pilot is detected it is assumed
that an interruption has occurred on the signalling channels associated with
the carrier circuits. The interruption control equipment then reacts to
prevent the unwanted transmission of certain signals on those circuits which
have already been seized or to ensure that idle circuits are blocked.
Figure 10/Q.416 shows functionally an arrangement where the pilot receiver
controls the relay sets of interrupted circuits.
To ensure proper interruption control, it is essential that the individual
transmission or switching equipments should not react to any change of
signalling state due to a fault. The action initiated by the interruption
control must therefore be completed in less time than the sum of the response
time of the signalling receiver and the recognition time for the tone-off
condition caused by interruption of the signalling channel. Again, to prevent
the unwanted transfer of certain signals, interruption control, during
re-establishment of the pilot, must return to alarm off after an interval long
enough for the signalling equipment to revert to normal.
To operate independently for each direction of transmission the incoming
end interruption control supervises only the forward direction and, if
necessary, initiates an operation at the outgoing end via the line signalling
system. Conversely, interruption control at the outgoing end supervises the
backward direction of transmission only.
Blocking of a circuit at the outgoing end therefore takes place in two
different ways:
o Immediate blocking by intervention of interruption control at the
outgoing end;
o blocking on recognition in the backward direction of the tone-off
condition caused by interruption control intervention at the incoming
end.
When the transmission system is re-established, interruption control
reverts to normal and the signalling equipment must automatically revert to
normal operating.
Since the action to be taken on the individual circuits differs according
to their state at the time the fault occurs, the different possibilities are
dealt with in detail below.
Figure 10/Q.416, p.5
2.4.2.1 Mode of operation of interruption control at the incoming end
(transmission interrupted in the forward direction)
a) Circuit in idle state
Transition of interruption control to alarm brings about:
i) removal of the tone in the backward direction by locking
of the sending unit in the tone-off condition;
ii) locking of the receiving unit in its position, i.e. in
the tone-on condition.
The effect of operation i) is to block the circuit at the
outgoing end against possible seizing; operation ii) prevents
incorrect recognition of seizing of the incoming circuit.
Return of interruption control to normal ensures return to
the idle state of the circuits affected by the fault, by
switching sending units at the incoming end to the tone-on
condition.
b) Circuit seized prior to answered state
Transition of interruption control to alarm brings about:
i) locking of the sending unit in its position, i.e. in the
tone-on condition;
ii) locking of the receiving unit in its position, i.e. in
the tone-off condition;
iii) start of a time-out device which after a certain interval
clears the chain beyond the faulty circuit; this timing
arrangement may be the one specified in Recommendation
Q.118, S 4.3.3.
Operation i) prevents the transfer of an answer signal while
interruption control is in action. If the called subscriber
answers before the time out delay mentioned in iii) above has
elapsed, then the timer is stopped. For existing equipment
this requirement may not apply. If the called subscriber
clears while interruption control is active, the part of the
connection beyond the faulty circuit must be released
immediately.
Operation iii) prevents blocking of the called subscriber's
line if the fault persists; short breaks, on the other hand,
have no effect.
When the caller clears, operations i) and ii) block the
faulty circuit against any new seizure even when the backward
signalling channel is still intact; since the release-guard
signal has not been sent the outgoing circuit cannot return
to the idle state.
When interruption control reverts to normal before the called
subscriber has answered, the call may still mature normally,
provided the caller is holding.
If the called subscriber has answered during the time-out
delay and the interruption control reverts to normal with
both the calling and called subscribers holding, the answer
signal is sent immediately.
If at the moment when interruption control reverts to normal
the called subscriber has already cleared, operation ii)
ensures that in all cases the release-guard sequence takes
place as in S 2.2.2.6 a) above (either immediately if the
outgoing exchange has already sent the clear-forward signal
or when the caller clears). If, on the other hand, the
called subscriber is still holding and the outgoing exchange
is already sending the clear-forward signal when interruption
control reverts to normal the circuit returns to the idle
state at the outgoing end as described in S 2.2.2.6 b) above.
c) Circuit in answered state
Transition of interruption control to alarm brings about:
i) locking of the sending unit in its position, i.e. in the
tone-off condition;
ii) locking of the receiving unit in its position, i.e. in
the tone-off condition.
When the caller clears, operation i) blocks the faulty
circuit against any new seizure, even when the backward
signalling channel is still intact; since the release-guard
signal has not been sent, the outgoing circuit cannot return
to the idle state.
When the called subscriber clears, the part of the connection
beyond the faulty circuit (including the called subscriber's
line) must be released immediately.
When interruption control reverts to normal with both
subscribers still on the line, the connection is maintained.
When the caller has already cleared by the time the
interruption control reverts to normal, the release-guard
sequence is carried out as in Recommendation Q.412, S 2.2.2.6
b) or c).
d) Circuit in clear-back state
Transition of interruption control to alarm causes:
i) locking of the sending unit in its position, i.e. in the
tone-on condition;
ii) locking of the receiving unit in its position, i.e. in
the tone-off condition;
iii) immediate release of the part of the connection beyond the
faulty circuit (including the called subscriber's line).
When interruption control reverts to normal, the
release-guard signal is sent as in Recommendation Q.412, S
2.2.2.6 c) as soon as the clear-forward signal is recognized.
e) Circuit in release
When interruption control functions after a clear-forward
signal has been recognized at the incoming end, it causes:
i) locking of the sending unit in the tone-off | ondition; if
at the instant interruption control operates, the tone-on
condition exists in the backward direction, it will be
switched to the tone-off condition following recognition
of the clear-forward signal and locking in the tone-off
condition can take place as prescribed;
ii) locking of the receiving unit in its position, i.e. in
the tone-on condition.
The effect of operation i) is to guard the faulty circuit
from a new seizure at the outgoing exchange.
Operation ii) ensures the release of the part of the
connection beyond the faulty circuit (including the called
subscriber's line).
When interruption control reverts to normal the tone-on
condition is established in the backward direction and causes
the circuit at the outgoing exchange to return to the idle
state.
2.4.2.2 Mode of operation of interruption control at the outgoing end |
transmission in the backward direction interrupted)
a) Circuit in idle state
Transition of interruption control to alarm is immediately
followed by blocking of the outgoing circuit.
b) Circuit seized but not in answered state (including
clear-back)
i) Transition of interruption control to alarm causes locking
of the receiving unit in its position, i.e. the tone-on
condition. This operation prevents recognition of an
answer signal or return to the answered state should the
called subscriber have cleared.
ii) As soon as a clear-forward signal is sent on the part of
the connection preceding the faulty circuit, it must be
retransmitted; the tone must therefore be established in
the forward direction to ensure, assuming that the forward
signalling channel is left intact, that the part of the
connection beyond the faulty circuit is released.
iii) When interruption control reverts to normal, the tone may
already have been sent in the forward direction as a
clear-forward signal. If the forward signalling channel
has remained intact, recognition at the incoming end of
the tone-on condition will have caused generation of the
release-guard sequence which, because of the fault, will
not have been received at the outgoing end.
Exceptionally, therefore, return of the outgoing circuit
to the idle state must take place simply on recognition of
tone-on in the backward direction without necessarily
taking into account time-out T1.
c) Circuit in answered state
In this case transition of interruption control to alarm does
not cause immediate action. A clear-forward signal sent on
the part of the connection preceding the faulty circuit must
be repeated forward to ensure that, if the forward signalling
channel is left intact, the part beyond the faulty circuit is
cleared.
Once the interruption control reverts to normal the
connection is maintained provided the caller and the called
subscriber are still holding. On the other hand, by the time
the interruption con- trol reverts to normal the
clear-forward signal may already have been sent and the
situation will be the one described in S 2.4.2.2 b), iii).
d) Circuit in release
[See S 2.4.2.2 b), iii).]
2.4.3 Clauses on interruption control equipment
~~~~~
Adoption of thresholds with widely differing levels makes for economy in
the design of interruption control equipment. Against this must be set the
fact that the device cannot cope with the effects of certain slow drops in
level. However, the probability of these occurring in practice is very small.
2.4.3.1 Pilots
Interruption control uses the 84.08 kHz group pilot or by bilateral
agreement and, at the request of the receiving end country, the 104.08
kHz group pilot.
However, if the ends of the supergroup link coincide with the end of the
five group links it is carrying, the supergroup pilot may also be used.
2.4.3.2 Alarm-on threshold
Interruption control must pass to alarm-on | hen the pilot level,
measured at the group distribution frame or at an equivalent point,
drops to -29 dBm0.
2.4.3.3 Alarm-off threshold
Interruption control must revert to alarm-off | i.e. normal when the
pilot level, measured at the group distribution frame or at an
equivalent point, rises to -24 dBm0.
2.4.3.4 Response time for a drop in level
Interruption control must pass from normal to alarm-on within an
interval t v such that:
5 ms t v tr\ds m\di\dn
+ 13 ms
when the pilot level, measured at the group distribution frame or at an
equivalent point, suddenly drops from its nominal level to -33 dBm0.
In the above formula, tr\dsm\di\dnis the minimum response time of the
signalling receiver for a drop in level, taking into account a possible
variation of _ | dB in the signalling tone level from its nominal value,
the level being measured on the receiving side of the group distribution
frame or at an equivalent point.
If the value (40 _ 10) ms is exclusively applied, it is possible to use
the minimum value of 30 ms instead of 13 ms for the interruption control
device. The figure of 13 ms in the above formula is derived on the
assumption that the output of the interruption control equipment acts
upon the input of the device which regulates the recognition time for
the tone-on and tone-off conditions (20 _ 7 ms) , i.e. absence of a
direct current signal at this input for a period of up to 13 ms has no
relevance.
2.4.3.5 Response time for rise in level
Interruption control must revert from the alarm-on to normal in an
interval t ^ such that:
tr\ds m\da\dx - 13 ms t
^ 500 ms
when the pilot level, measured at the group distribution frame or at an
equivalent point, suddenly rises from its nominal level to -33 dBm0.
In the above formula, tr\dsm\da\dxis the maximum response time of the
signalling receiver for a rise in level, taking into account a possible
variation of _ | dB in the signalling tone level from its nominal value,
the level being measured on the receiving side of the group distribution
frame or at an equivalent point.
The figure of 13 ms in the above formula is derived on the assumption
that the output of the interruption control equipment acts upon the
input of the device which regulates the recognition time for tone-on and
tone-off condition (20 _ 7 ms) i.e. absence of a direct current signal
at this input for a period of up to 13 ms has no relevance.
2.4.3.6 Precautions against noise
An interruption may produce increased noise on the group link.
Interruption control must be capable of distinguishing between the pilot
itself and a high level noise simulating the pilot.
Interruption control must not revert to normal in the presence of white
noise having a spectral power density of not more than -47 dBm0 per Hz.
To facilitate the design of interruption control equipment operating
satisfactorily at high noise levels, the upper limit of 500 ms for t ^
has been specified.
SECTION 3
LINE SIGNALLING, DIGITAL VERSION
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Recommendation Q.421
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* 3.1 : DIGITAL LINE SIGNALLING CODE
3.1.1 General
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Primary PCM multiplexes (see Recommendations G.732 and G.734) economically
provide more than one signalling channel per speech circuit in each direction
of transmission. By making use of the increased signalling capacity,
simplification of the outgoing and incoming switching equipment can be
achieved since the timing conditions necessary for the System R2 line
signalling, analogue version, are not required. For this reason the digital
version of System R2 line signalling is recommended for use on PCM systems in
national and international public switched networks and is specified below.
Note - The continuous line signalling scheme specified for FDM systems may
also be used on PCM systems by utilizing one signalling channel only in
each direction. In this case relay sets designed for the continuous
line signalling system on FDM channels can be used provided that the
functions specified for the interruption control on FDM circuits (see
Recommendation Q.416) are performed by use of the local alarm facility
provided by PCM equipment. This method of line signalling on PCM
systems is not recommended for use on international circuits.
The digital version of System R2 line signalling uses two signalling
channels in each direction of transmission per speech circuit. These
signalling channels are referred to as afand bffor the forward direction (i.e.
the direction of call set-up) and aband bbfor the backward direction.
Under normal conditions:
o The afchannel identifies the operating condition of the outgoing
switching equipment and reflects the condition of the calling
subscriber's line.
o The bfchannel provides a means for indicating a failure in the forward
direction to the incoming switching equipment.
o The abchannel reflects the condition of the called subscriber's line (on
hook or off hook).
o The bbchannel indicates the idle or seized state of the incoming
switching equipment.
The line signals are transmitted link-by-link.
The digital version of System R2 line signalling also specifies a means for
appropriate action in the case of faulty transmission conditions on the PCM
multiplex, see Recommendation Q.424.
The signalling system is specified for one-way operation, but both-way
operation is also possible (see S 3.2.7 below).
3.1.2 Signalling code
~~~~~
Table 2/Q.421, shows the signalling code on the PCM line under normal
conditions.
H.T. [2/Q.421]
TABLE 2/Q.421
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Signalling code
State of the circuit Forward Backward a f
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Idle/Released 1 0 1 0
Seized 0 0 1 0
Seizure acknowledged 0 0 1 1
Answered 0 0 0 1
Clear-back 0 0 1 1
Clear-forward |
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1 |
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0 |
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0 |
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1
or
1 1
Blocked 1 0 1 1
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Table [2/Q.421], p.
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Recommendation Q.422
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* 3.2 : CLAUSES FOR EXCHANGE LINE SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT
3.2.1 Recognition of a change of signalling code
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3.2.1.1 Signalling channel transitions
The recognition time for a transition from 0 to 1 or vice versa on a
signalling channel is 20 _ 10 ms. This value presupposes the existence
of protection against the effects of faulty transmission conditions on
the PCM multiplex.
The recognition time is defined as the duration that the signals
representing 0 or 1 must have at the output of the terminal equipment of
a signalling channel in order to be recognized by the exchange
equipment.
3.2.1.2 Change of signalling code
Recognition of a change of signalling code is thus defined as either of
the following:
a) Recognition of a transition detected on one signalling channel with
no transition detected on the second signalling channel during the
recognition period.
b) Recognition of a transition detected on the second signalling channel
during the recognition period already being applied to the first
signalling channel. In this case, a change of signalling code is
recognized only when both recognition timing periods have elapsed.
3.2.2 Sent signal time tolerance
~~~~~
The time difference between application of transitions intended to be
simultaneous on two signalling channels in the same direction of transmission
must not exceed 2 ms.
3.2.3 States and procedures under normal conditions | see Table 2/Q.421)
~~~~~
In the forward direction bf= 0 is established permanently.
3.2.3.1 Idle state
In the idle state the outgoing end sends af= 1, bf= 0. At the incoming
end this results in sending ab = 1, bb= 0 in the backward direction,
provided that the switching equipment at the incoming end of the circuit
is idle.
3.2.3.2 Seizing procedure
i) Seizure
Seizing should occur only if ab = 1, bb = 0 is recognized.
The outgoing end changes af = 1 into af = 0. The code af =
0, bf = 0 must be maintained until the seizing
acknowledgement signal is recognized. In this way the
outgoing switching equipment will only be able to send the
clear-forward signal after recognition off the seizing
acknowledgement signal.
ii) Seizure acknowledgement
After having recognized the seizing signal, the incoming end
sends ab = 1, bb = 1 as an acknowledgement.
3.2.3.3 Answering
The off-hook condition of the called subscriber's line provokes the
incoming switching equipment to send ab = 0, bb = 1.
The answered state must be established on the preceding link immediately
after it is recognized: see also S 3.2.3.6 below.
3.2.3.4 Clear-back
The on-hook condition of the called subscriber's line provokes the
incoming switching equipment to send ab = 1, bb = 1. The clear-back
state must be established on the preceding link immediately after it is
recognized: see also S 3.2.3.6 below.
3.2.3.5 Clear-forward procedure
The cleared condition of the calling subscriber's line or the release of
the outgoing switching equipment will normally result in sending af = 1,
bf = 0. The outgoing switching equipment will not be restored to the
idle state until recognition of the code ab = 1, bb = 0: see also SS
3.2.3.2, 3.2.3.6 and Table 3/Q.422.
3.2.3.6 Release procedure
Recognition of the clear-forward signal in the incoming switching
equipment initiates the release of the succeeding link even though
answering or clearing by the called party has occurred. Upon complete
release of the incoming switching equipment, the code ab = 1, bb = 0 is
established on the circuit. This will cause the circuit to be restored
to the idle state and the outgoing switching equipment to become
available for another call.
3.2.3.7 Blocking and unblocking procedure
Blocking of an idle circuit to new calls at the outgoing end must occur
as soon as ab = 1 and bb = 1 is recognized: see also Tables 3/Q.422 and
4/Q.422.
The recognition of ab = 1, bb = 0 restores the circuit to the idle
state.
3.2.4 Actions appropriate to various signalling conditions
~~~~~
In addition to normal conditions described in Table 2/Q.421 other
conditions due to faults may be encountered. Tables 3/Q.422 and 4/Q.422
indicate the states appropriate to each signalling code recognized and the
actions to be taken at the outgoing and incoming end respectively of a circuit
operated with the digital version of System R2 line signalling.
3.2.4.1 Outgoing end
H.T. [3/Q.422]
TABLE 3/Q.422
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Received code
{
a b = 0, b b = 0 a b = 0, b b = 1 = 1, b b = 0 a b = 1, b b = 1
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Idle/Released a f = 1, b f = 0 Abnormal, see Note 1 Abnormal, see Note 1 Idle Blocked
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Seized a f = 0, b f = 0 Abnormal, see Note 2 Abnormal, see Note 2 Sed see Note 2 Seizure acknowledged
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Seizure acknowledged a f = 0, b f = 0 Abnormal, see Note 3 Answered Abmal, see Note 3 Seizure acknowledged
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Answered a f = 0, b f = 0 Abnormal, see Note 4 Answered Abmal, see Note 4 Clear-back
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Clear-back a f = 0, b f = 0 Abnormal, see Note 4 Answered Abmal, see Note 4 Clear-back
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Clear-forward a f = 1, b f = 0 Abnormal, see Note 1 Clear-forward leased = Idle Clear-forward
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Blocked a f = 1, b f = 0 Abnormal, see Note 1 Abnormal, see Note 1 Idle Blocked
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Note 1 - In these abnormal conditions the outgoing end must prevent a new
seizure of the circuit. A delayed alarm should also be given (see S
3.2.6).
Note 2 - Non-recognition of the seizing acknowledgement signal 100 ms-200 ms
after sending the seizing signal on a terrestrial link or 1-2 seconds
after sending the seizing signal on a satellite link results in an
alarm and either congestion information being sent backward or a
repeat attempt being made to set up the call. The outgoing end must
prevent a new seizure of the circuit. When the seizing
acknowledgement signal is recognized after the time-out period has
elapsed, the clear-forward signal must be sent.
Note 3 - Receipt of b b = 0 by the outgoing switching equipment for 1-2
seconds after recognition of the seizing acknowledgement signal and
prior to recognition of the answer signal, results in an alarm and
either congestion information being sent backward or a repeat attempt
being made to set up the call. The outgoing end must prevent new
seizures of the circuit. When b b reverts to 1 after the 1-2 seconds
timeout period has elapsed, the clear-forward signal must be sent.
Note 4 - In the case of recognition of b b = 0 whilst in the answered or
clear-back state, immediate action is not necessary. On receipt of
clearing from the preceding link, the clear-forward signal (a f = 1,
b f = 0) must not be sent until b b is restored to 1. A delayed
alarm should also be given. Tableau [3/Q.422] + Remarques, p.7
3.2.4.2 Incoming end
H.T. [4/Q.422]
TABLE 4/Q.422
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Received code
{
a f = 0, b f = 0 a f0, b f = 1 a f = 1, b f = 0 a f = 1, b f = 1
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Idle/Released a b = 1, b b = 0 Seized Faulsee Note 1 Idle Fault see Note 1
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Seizure acknowledged a b = 1, b b = 1 Seizure acknowledged FaulSee Note 2 Clear- forward Fault See Note 2
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Answered a b = 0, b b = 1 Answered Faulsee Note 3 Clear- forward Fault see Note 3
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Clear-back a b = 1, b b = 1 Clear-back Faulsee Note 4 Clear- forward Fault see Note 4
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Clear-forward {
a
b = 0, b
b = 1
or
a
b = 1, b
b = 1
} Abnormal seized see Note 7 Fault see Note 7 Clear- ward see Note 7 Fault see Note 7
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Blocked a b = 1, b b = 1 Abnormal seized see Note 5 Faulsee Note 6 Blocked Fault see Note 6
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Note 1 - When in the idle/released state b f changes to 1, b b must be changed
to 1.
Note 2 - In these cases a time-out device is started, which after a certain
interval clears the connection beyond the faulty circuit: this
timing arrangement may be the one specified in Recommendation Q.118,
Section 4.3.3. If the answer signal is recognized during the
time-out delay, the timer is stopped but the answer signal is not
sent on the preceding link until recognition of a f = 0, b f = 0. If
the clear-back signal is recognized while the fault persists, the
connection beyond the faulty circuit must be released immediately.
Additionally, when the incoming register has not started to send the
last backward signal, the rapid release procedure described in Note 5
may be used.
Note 3 - In these cases no action is taken until the clear-back signal is
recognized, at which stage the connection beyond the faulty circuit
is immediately released.
Note 4 - Under these conditions the succeeding link must be released
immediately.
Note 5 - In this case immediate action is not necessary. However, rapid
release of the circuit should occur if the incoming end simulates
answer by sending a b = 0, b b = 1.
Note 6 - Under these conditions no action is taken.
Note 7 - After clear-forward signal is recognized and until the code a b = 1,
b b = 0 is sent, all transitions in the forward direction shall be
ignored.
Tableau [4/Q.422] + Remarques, p.8
3.2.5 Abnormal conditions
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3.2.5.1 Special release arrangements
a) If an exchange where an outgoing R2 register is situated recognizes
ab = 0, bb = 1 (premature answer) before an address-complete signal
A-6 or a Group B signal is received, the connection must be released.
Congestion information is then sent backward or a repeat attempt is
made to set up the call.
b) In the cases of non-receipt of the answer signal, of delay in
clearing by the calling subscriber in automatic working and of
non-receipt of the clear-forward signal by the incoming exchange
after the clear-back signal has been sent, the provisions of
Recommendation Q.118 apply.
3.2.5.2 Safeguard against failures
The PCM equipment and the exchange line signalling equipment should be
designed in such a way that at least those faults which are most likely
to occur in this equipment or in the interconnecting cables, result in
blocking of the circuit at the outgoing end and in the ultimate clearing
of the connection beyond the incoming switching equipment. This can be
achieved, as far as possible, by ensuring that a = 1, b = 1 is sent on
line upon:
o removal of PCM or switching equipment by maintenance personnel;
o occurrences of abnormal conditions (e.g. open wire, low voltage) in
switching equipment.
3.2.6 Alarms for technical staff
~~~~~
According to Recommendation Q.117, an alarm must in principle be given to
the technical staff upon recognition of abnormal conditions.
Arrangements for these alarms are to be specified by the Administrations.
It is recommended that a delayed alarm be given at the outgoing end for the
procedure described under S 3.2.3.7 above (blocking) and for the following
reasons:
o when the abnormal conditions covered by Note 1 to Table 3/Q.422 are
applicable;
o when the seizing acknowledgement signal is not recognized within the time
specified in Note 2 to Table 3/Q.422 after sending the seizing signal;
o when, after recognition of the seizing acknowledgement signal and prior
to recognition of the answer signal, bb = 0 is received for 1-2 seconds;
o when the abnormal conditions covered by Note 4 to Table 3/Q.422 are
applicable.
It is also recommended that a delayed alarm be given under PCM failure
conditions specified in Recommendations G.732 and G.734.
3.2.7 Both-way working
~~~~~
System R2 is specified for one-way working, but in principle the line
signalling code detailed in Recommendation Q.421 is also suitable for use on
both-way circuits. Where Administrations have undertaken, by bilateral
agreement, to use both-way working, the clauses and additional specifications
for exchange signalling equipment detailed in SS 3.2.7.1 and 3.2.7.2 below,
must be observed.
3.2.7.1 Procedures under normal conditions
a) Double seizure
Double seizure is assumed if the outgoing equipment is in a seized
state and the signalling code ab = 0, bb = 0 is recognized instead of
ab = 1, bb = 1 (seizure acknowledgement). In such a situation the
connection must be released at both ends and congestion information
sent to the calling subscriber or a repeat attempt must be made. On
recognition of double seizure the line signalling equipment at both
ends must maintain the seized state for a minimum of 100 ms after
which the clear-forward signal af = 1, bf = 0 must be sent.
100 ms after sending the clear-forward signal and on recognition of
ab = 1, bb = 0 each end may assume the idle state.
The clear-forward state af = 1, bf = 0 must be maintained for at
least 100 ms to ensure that it is recognized at the other end.
In the sense of preventive action it is recommended that an opposite
order of circuit selection be used by each exchange of a both-way
circuit group to minimize double seizure.
b) Requirements for circuit release
When a both-way circuit is released, the end which acted as the
incoming end must maintain the signalling code ab = 1, bb = 0 for at
least 100 ms to ensure that the signal is recognized at the other end
after which the circuit becomes idle.
c) Blocking and unblocking procedure
When a both-way circuit is blocked manually in its idle state at one
end (e.g. end B) the blocking signal must be sent to the other end
(A). The circuit must then be kept blocked locally (at end A)
against all calls in the A to B traffic direction as long as the
blocked state persists in the B to A direction.
In order to avoid permanent blocking, end A should maintain the
signalling code a = 1, b = 0 in the direction A to B.
When the blocked state is removed, end B must send the clear-forward
signal and must maintain that state for at least 100 ms, before
assuming the idle state.
3.2.7.2 Special arrangement
The physical realization of signalling equipment terminating a bothway
circuit may allow that part of the equipment concerned with outgoing
calls to be removed without preventing the remaining equipment from
being used for incoming calls. In this case it is only necessary to
block the circuit locally against outgoing calls and a blocking signal
need not be sent to the other end.
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Recommendation Q.424
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* 3.3 : PROTECTION AGAINST THE EFFECTS OF FAULTY TRANSMISSION
Faulty transmission conditions in PCM systems can lead to degradation of
the speech channels and erroneous signalling. In the case of primary PCM
multiplex equipment operating at 2048 kbit/s failures due to loss of frame or
multi-frame alignment and/or failure of any other important function results
in both PCM terminals going into alarm condition in accordance with
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Recommendations G.732 and G.734.
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Thus both PCM terminals apply the state corresponding to state 1 on the PCM
line on each "receive" signalling channel at the interfaces with the switching
equipment, as indicated in Table 4 of Recommendation G.732. In this way, the
incoming switching equipment receives the equivalent of af = 1, bf = 1 on the
PCM line and the outgoing switching equipment receives the equivalent of ab =
1, bb = 1.
These characteristics are taken into account in the present specifications
(see S 3.2.4) so that:
o at the outgoing end (see Table 3/Q.422) a PCM fault results in a blocked
state, seizure acknowledged state or clear-back state. This means that
all circuits in the idle state of a faulty PCM multiplex will be blocked
against seizure and that seized circuits will go to or remain in the
seizure acknowledged or clear-back state;
o at the incoming end (see Table 4/Q.422) a PCM fault can be identified and
appropriate actions can be taken.
When the signalling equipment is a part of a digital exchange, it may
receive alarm indications in a form other than both signalling bits in state
one. The failure may be detected by the signalling equipment or an indication
be received from the PCM terminal according to Recommendation G.734.
When the signalling equipment recognizes a failure it must:
o block the detection of signalling transitions to avoid recognition of
erroneous signalling codes caused by the failure. This action must be
taken as soon as possible and at least within 3 ms as specified in
Recommendation G.734 for a PCM termi nal,
o react as specified in Tables 3/Q.422 and 4/Q.422 when a signalling code a
= 1, b = 1 is detected at the input of signalling equipment situated at
the analogue access of a PCM terminal equipment complying with
Recommendation G.732.
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Recommendation Q.430
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* 3.5 : CONVERSION BETWEEN ANALOGUE AND DIGITAL VERSIONS OF SYSTEM R2 LINE
SIGNALLING
This Recommendation is applicable to a conversion equipment placed on the
circuit between two switching exchanges each using one of the two versions
specified for System R2 line signalling. Owing to this particular use, all
the specifications for the two versions of the line signalling may not be
fully observed. Nevertheless, the diagrams which follow are based on the
principles of CCITT Recommendations Q.411, Q.412 and Q.416 for the analogue
version and on Recommendations Q.421, Q.422 and Q.424, for the digital
version. The only time conditions taken into account in this Recommendation
are those set out in the aforementioned Recommendations. The operation of the
interruption control device is also, wherever possible, that specified in
Recommendation Q.416. As stated in that Recommendation, the receiver is
blocked immediately whenever pilot tone off is detected: since this is a
routine operation, it has not been represented explicitly in the diagrams.
The conversion diagrams have been divided into four parts:
o for conversion between the analogue version at the incoming end and the
digital version at the outgoing end, into:
o incoming analogue,
o outgoing digital;
o for conversion between the digital version at the incoming end and the
analogue version at the outgoing end, into:
o incoming digital,
o outgoing analogue.
It should be noted, however, that this Recommendation can be simplified
with respect to alarm processing when the conversion equipment is connected
directly at the input or output of a switch- ing exchange; the processes
necessary for this application are shown on the diagrams with thickened lines.
1. Drawing conventions
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
- tone
tf = 1 tone on forward
tf = 0 tone off forward
tb = 1 tone on backward
tb = 0 tone off backward
When recognized
p = 1 pilot tone on
p = 0 pilot tone off
- signalling bits
The conventions are those of Recommendation Q.421.
2. Conversion incoming analogue version to outgoing digital version
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
* 2.1 : Incoming analogue
Figure CCITT-55980, p.
List of timers:
T2: Recommendation Q.412 (S 2.2.2.7)
T3: 2 to 3 mn Recommendation Q.118 (S 4.3.3)
In sheets 2 and 4 the diagram for group pilot supervision is given.
In sheets 3 and 5 the diagram for supergroup pilot supervision is given.
Sheet 1 is for group and supergroup pilot supervision.
FIGURE CCITT-60881 (feuillet 1), p.10
FIGURE CCITT-60891 (feuillet 2), p.11
FIGURE T1115760-88 (feuillet 3), p.
FIGURE CCITT-60901 (feuillet 4), p.12
FIGURE T1115770-88 (feuillet 5), p.
* 2.2 : Outgoing digital
Figure CCITT-55990, p.
List of timers:
T6: Recommendation Q.422 (S 3.2.4.1, Note 2 to Table 3)
Figure CCITT-60911 (Sheet 1 of 3), p.
Figure CCITT-60920 (Sheet 2 of 3), p.
Figure CCITT-60930 (Sheet 3 of 3), p.
3. Conversion incoming digital version to outgoing analogue version
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
* 3.1 : Incoming digital
Figure CCITT-56000, p.
List of timers:
T3: 2 to 3 mn Recommendation Q.118 (S 4.3.3)
Figure CCITT-60940 (Sheet 1 of 3), p.
Figure CCITT-60950 (Sheet 2 of 3), p.
Figure CCITT-60960 (Sheet 3 of 3), p.
* 3.2 : Outgoing analogue
Figure CCITT-50610, p.
List of timers:
T1: Recommendation Q.412 (S 2.2.2.7)
T5: 100 ms Recommendation Q.412 (S 2.2.2.1)
Automatic restoration of an abnormally blocked circuit
Recommendation Q.490 (S 6.6)
n: number of attempts made
T4: 30 s to 2 mn
T7: 2 to 3 s
Figure CCITT-60971 (Sheet 1 of 5), p.
Figure CCITT-60981 (Sheet 2 of 5), p.
Figure CCITT-60991 (Sheet 3 of 5), p.
Figure CCITT-70001 (Sheet 4 of 5), p.
Figure, p.
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