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Electra Elite IPK
SPE(M)-U( ) ETU
Hardware, Installation, and
Maintenance Manual
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Chapter 1
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SECTION 1
DESCRIPTION
The Single Point of Entry [SPE(M)-U( ) ETU] provides a single access point (remote
or direct) for configuring the system and/or individual cards. The SPE(M)-U( ) ETU
provides the same functionally as a MIF(M)-U( ) ETU with the Activation key
[KMM( )-U] installed, plus a modem unit. An Ethernet port is also provided to allow
programming over a network using TCP/IP.
The SPE(M)-U( ) ETU has six physical COM ports. Two go through the backplane to
COM1 (for PC Programming) and COM2 (for SMDR) on the side of the KSU just like
a MIF(M)-U( ) ETU. The other four COM ports (COM-A, COM-B, COM-C, and
COM-D) are accessible along the front of the card. These COM ports are used for
interfacing to other programmable cards such as a VMS, etc.
The SPE(M)-U( ) ETU provides three methods of communications to the Electra Elite
IPK or Electra Elite 48/192 systems.
K
Serial -- Using COM 1 on the KSU
K
Modem -- v.34 @ 33.6 Baud
K
Ethernet -- 10/100Mbps LAN/WAN Connection
The following table provides a comparison between the MIFM and the SPE ETUs.
Table 1-1 Comparison of ETUs
Feature
MIFM
SPE
Hardware Components
MIF(M)-U( ) ETU
SPE( )-U( ) ETU
KMM PAL chip
Socket Modem Unit
SAT Programming via serial
Yes
Yes
SAT Programming via Modem
Yes (Optional)
Yes (Standard)
Maximum Modem Speed
38.4 Kbps
38.4 Kbps
SAT Programming via Ethernet
Yes (Optional) with Elite
Yes
(Intra/Internet)
LAN PC Programming
Device
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Table 1-1 Comparison of ETUs (Continued)
Feature
MIFM
SPE
LCR Programming via Serial
Yes
Yes
LCR Programming via Modem
Yes
Yes
LCR Programming via Ethernet
No
Yes
SMDR over Serial
Yes
Yes
SMDR over Ethernet
No
Yes (simultaneously on
serial also)
SMDR record storage when
Approximately 100 call
Maximum 2000 records
printer not connected
records
in nonvolatile memory
Caller ID Storage
50 per station
50 per station in
nonvolatile memory
CoSession (VM) via KSU serial
No
Yes
port (no open box)
CoSession (VM) via Modem (not
No
Yes
on VM board)
CoSession (VM) via Ethernet
No
Yes
BRT/PRT/CCH remote debugging
No
Yes
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HARDWARE
2.1
SPE(M)-U( ) ETU Front View
Memory
Card
SW
ON
DCE DTE
4
SW
SW 1
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
3
COM D
DCE DTE
SW 2
CN
2
COM C
Mo
de
COM B
m
Fixed DCE
U
nit
COM A
Fixed DCE
CN
LIVE
1
STAT
J5
LAN
10/100
Note: The detail on this board may not appear exactly like the board.
Figure 1-1 SPE(M)-U10 ETU (Front View)
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De
MM
tec C
t
Id
MMC
le
LED 1
LED 3
Figure 1-2 SPE(M)-U10 ETU (Back View)
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2.3
Installation
Only one SPE(M)-U( ) ETU can be installed in the system. The SPE(M)-U( )
ETU can be installed in the following slots: AP, S1 or S2. When the modem is
used the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU must be installed in the S1 or S2 slot.
2.4
Switch Settings
Table 1-2 Switch Settings
Switch
Setting
Description
On
COM D acting as a DCE (Default)
SW 1
Off
COM D Acting as a DTE
On
COM C acting as a DCE (Default)
SW 2
Off
COM C Acting as a DTE
SW 3
NA
Reset the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU
On
Not Used
SW 4-1
Off
Not Used (Default)
On
Restores Card to Factory Defaults
SW 4-2
Off
Save Settings (Default)
On
Not Used
SW 4-3
Off
Not Used (Default)
On
Not Used
SW 4-4
Off
Not Used (Default)
On
Not Used
SW 4-5
Off
Not Used (Default)
On
Not Used
SW 4-6
Off
Not Used (Default)
On
Enables Debug through COM 1 of the KSU
SW 4-7
Off
Debug is disabled through COM 1 of KSU (Default)
On
MIFM Mode Only ( Emulates MIFM; SPE features are
SW 4-8
disabled)
Off
SPE Mode (Default)
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2.5
LED Indications
2.5.1
Ethernet LED Indication
Green
Yellow
ON
Link
100M bps
Detected
OFF
No Link
10M bps
Detected
FLASHING
Activity
N/A
2.5.2
Initial Boot Process
All LEDs, except for Live (DS3), will light solid during the boot up
process. Once the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU finishes the boot up process all
LEDs will go out momentarily. Live (DS3) LED will remain flashing.
2.5.3
Normal Run Time LEDs
K
Live LED
Off = Indicates problem
On = Indicates problem
Flashing = Normal
K
STAT LED
On = When SPE ETU initialization is completed and was
successful
Flashing = Error during Initialization.
K
LED 1
Off = SMDR Idle, No Flash ROM write occurring
On (Stays ON and does not go out) = Flash ROM write
Error
Flashing (momentarily ON) = Outputting SMDR Records
via COM 2 of KSU or TCP Connection / Writing to Flash
ROM
K
LED 3
Off = No SPE Application connection or LAN PC
Programming
On = SPE Application connected or LAN PC
Programming
Flashing = State not used
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2.5.4
Firmware Upload
The green LED on the Ethernet connector will light when data is
being transferred via the Ethernet port. When upload data is being
stored in nonvolatile memory, LED 3 will light momentarily.
2.6
Environmental Conditions
The following environmental conditions apply to the SPE(M)-U10 ETU.
Operating Temperature:
+32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
Operating Humidity:
0% to 90% (non-condensing)
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CONNECTORS
3.1
Ethernet Connector
A 10/100Mbps Ethernet connector is used by the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU to directly
allow the connection with System Administration Terminal (SAT), Least Cost
Routing (LCR), and SPE Application. The Ethernet connector can also be
used for Station Message Detail Recording over Ethernet (SMDRoE).
3.2
COM Ports
There are four physical COM ports on the front edge of the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU
-- COM A, COM B, COM C and COM D. COM A and COM B are configured
as DCE devices and cannot be changed. COM C and COM D are configured
as DCE devices at default and can be changed by dip switch SW 1 for COM D
and SW 2 for COM C for DTE devices when needed.
3.3
Memory Card
This will be used in the future.
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Programming the KSU for SPE(M)-U( )
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SECTION 1
INSTALLING THE SPE(M)-U( ) ETU
1.1
Programming Requirements
The SPE(M)-U( ) ETU is programmed as a MIF(M)-U( ) ETU. There is not an
SPE card-type in system programming.
Use the following memory blocks to program the system for the SPE(M)-U( )
ETU.

Not all memory blocks will apply; use the ones necessary to configure
the application.
MB 7-1 Card Interface Slot Assignment to assign the appropriate slot for
a MIF(M)-U( ) ETU.
MB 7-3-01 MIF (LCR) Assignment to assign the LCR functions to the
MIF(M)-U( ) ETU if using the LCR function.
MB 7-3-04 MIF (Caller ID) Assignment to assign the class functions to
the MIF(M)-U( ) ETU is using the Caller ID Scrolling feature.
MB 1-8-35 COM Port Baud Rate Setting Assignment to assign the
appropriate baud rate for COM 1 and COM 2 for PC Programming and
SMDR if needed.
MB 1-8-36 COM Port Parity/Stop Bit Setting Assignment to assign the
appropriate parity and stop bit for COM 1 and COM 2.
MB 1-8-38 Modem Number for Remote Programming Assignment,
assign the modem extension number for the built in modem when using
the internal modem of the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU.
MB 1-8-18 Site Name Assignment, assign a site name for PC
programming access if needed.
MB 1-8-17 PC Programming Password Assignment, assign a password
for PC programming access if needed.
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SPE(M)-U( ) ETU Configuration
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CONFIGURING SPE(M)-U( ) ETU
Set the DIP switch SW 4-8 to the desired settings on the SPE(M)-U ( ). Refer to 2.4
Switch Settings on page 1-5.
On = MIFM Mode Only
Off = SPE Mode (Default)
Place the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU Ethernet port in the Electra Elite IPK KSU in the
appropriate slot of the KSU. Refer to 2.3 Installation on page 1-5 for appropriate slots
that the SPE card can be installed in.
Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector on the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU. This
is the bottom most connector on the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU. Refer to Section 2 Hardware
on page 1-3. When installed for the first time, the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU, comes up with
factory-set default parameters as shown in Table 3-1 Factory Network Settings.
Table 3-1 Factory Network Settings
IP Address
192.168.1.100
Subnet Mask
255.255.255.0
Default Gateway
192.168.1.1
In this configuration, the Ethernet port cannot be used in any randomly given
environment, and its parameters must be redefined before the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU can
work in your environment. The required parameters can be set by using the web
browser and connecting to the default IP Address (192.168.1.100) in the browser
navigation address bar. Refer to Appendix A Web-Based Setup and Configuration on
page A-1 for a detailed description of this configuration utility.
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PC PARAMETERS
The initial configuration is performed using a PC (or laptop computer) connected to
the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU using a crossover Ethernet cable (one-to-one connection) or
connecting with a hub. Make sure that the PC has the networking parameters set as
shown in Table 3-2 Network Settings for the PC.
Table 3-2 Network Settings for the PC
IP Address
192.168.1.XXX
Subnet Mask
255.255.255.0
Boot up a client-enabled PC that is connected to the same network as the
SPE(M)-U( ) ETU.
Connect to the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU via your web browser using the default IP Address
192.168.1.100. Login to the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU with the following:
Login ID = admin
Password = password
Set the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Computer Name, and Default IP parameters in the
SPE(M)-U( ) ETU configuration tab. Select Submit and then perform a SPE(M)-U( )
ETU Reset. Refer to Appendix A Web-Based Setup and Configuration.
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SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
The SPE(M)-U( ) ETU is a hot, swappable ETU and can be removed from the Electra
Elite IPK KSU without powering down the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU or the Electra Elite IPK
system.
If the Electra Elite IPK KSU requires a system reset, the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU will come
back online.
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Appendix A
Web-Based Setup and Configuration
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This chapter describes all the necessary screens used during the configuration of the
SPE(M)-U( ) ETU.
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ACCESSING THE WEB-BASED SETUP
The SPE(M)-U( ) ETU is configured using an internet browser. It is recommended to
use Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher.
The Login page allows the user to enter their username and password for network
access.
Figure A-1 Web Browser Login Screen
1.
Start Internet Explorer from a PC that is connected to the same network
as the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU.
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The SPE(M)-U( ) ETUdefault IP Address is 192.168.1.100.
3.
Enter the default IP Address in the address link of your browser.
4.
When the login screen appears enter the Login ID and Password.
5.
Click OK.
K
Default User Name = admin
K
Default Password = password
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CARD CONFIGURATION SCREEN
The Card Configuration screen, also called the System screen, allows the user to set
the IP parameters for the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU and other parameters that commonly
apply to the operation of the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU.

Figure A-2 Card Configuration Screen
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IP Address: (Default value: 192.168.1.100)
This is the static IP address that is needed for the configuration. Currently, DHCP is
not supported.
Subnet Mask: (Default value: 255.255.255.0)
Enter the Subnet mask for the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU. This is the same one you have been
using on the subnet.
Default Gateway: (Default value: 192.168.1.1)
Enter the default gateway for the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU in this field.

When the IP Address, Subnet Mask, or Default Gateway is changed the SPE(M)-U10
ETU must be rebooted in order to make the changes become active.
SMDRoE Status: (Default Disabled)
This setting is used to allow or disallow SMDR over the Ethernet. The appropriate
programming is required from the main CPU side in order for the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU to
output SMDR records. For more detail information pertaining to SMDR, refer to the
Station Message Detail Recording (SMDR) section of the Features and Specification
Manual.
SMDRoE IP Address: (Default 0.0.0.0)
Enter the IP Address of the device that will be set to receive the SMDRoE records.
SMDRoE TCP Port: (Default 50563)
This is the TCP Port number used for transmitting the SMDRoE records over the
network. NEC recommends leaving this field at its default value, unless otherwise
specified by the network administrator.
SPE App TCP Port: (Default 52992)
This is the TCP Port number used for transporting the SPE Application over Ethernet
and SAT (System Administration Terminal). NEC recommends leaving this field at its
default value, unless otherwise specified by the network administrator.
TFTP Server IP Address: (Default 0.0.0.0)
This is the IP Address for the TFTP server. This is only used when the SPE(M)U-10
ETU is to have a firmware upgrade performed.
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File Name
This is the file name that the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU uses for the firmware upgrade.
Submit Button
This is used to submit the changes to the working memory of the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU.
When any of the above listed items are changed the Submit button must be used in
order for the changes to become active.
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SERIAL PORT CONFIGURATION SCREEN
The Serial Port Configuration screen is used to configure the individual COM ports on
the front of the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU to work with the appropriate connections that will be
made. This screen allows each of the four COM ports to be configured for the
appropriate speed, parity, data, and stop bits.

Figure A-3 Serial Port Configuration Window
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Serial data communication to the SPE ETU from a PC, the physical COM port (e.g.
COM1) that is normally used for Serial communication is superimposed on the
Transport medium (physical COM port) by a series of Virtual COM ports (COM 4, and
COM 50~54). The Virtual COM ports of the PC are mapped to physical COM ports on
the SPE card as follows;
K
COM4 CoSession (COM53)
K
COM4 WSC (COM54)
K
COM50 SPE Serial Port A
K
COM51 SPE Serial Port B
K
COM52 SPE Serial Port C
K
COM53 SPE Serial Port D
K
COM54 SAT/LCR

COM54 is used by SAT and LCR PC-based applications and COM4 is used by the WSC
PC-based application. Only one of these applications can be used at a time. SPE ETU
Serial Port D (COM53) must be used for the physical connection to the Voice Mail card
(CMS, FMS, VMS, CTI or VP).
Speed: (Default 115200K)
This is used to select the speed that each of the available serial ports will
communicate.
Parity: (Default None)
This is used to select the parity that each of the available serial ports will be set.
Data Bits: (Default 8)
This is used to select the data bits that each of the available serial ports will used to
communicate.
Stop Bits: (Default 1)
This is used to select the stop bits that each of the available serial ports will use when
communicating.

All settings can be made to each of the available COM ports before the Submit button is
selected. When the Submit button is selected the user is prompted to save the recently
changed data into nonvolatile memory. Refer to Figure A-4 The Configuration Save
Screen on page A-6 for example.
Use the Save button to immediately save the data into nonvolatile memory or you can
press the Continue button to continue the configuration without saving the recently
changed items to non volatile memory.
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If the ETU is reset all changes not saved into nonvolatile memory will be lost. Only the
items that were previously saved into nonvolatile memory will remain after card comes
back on line.
Figure A-4 The Configuration Save Screen
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STATUS SCREEN
The Status screen provides information about the firmware revision, mode of
operation and additional administrative functions.
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Figure A-5 The Status Screen
The Status screen provides access to three administrative functions:
K
Reset Card
K
Save System
K
Set Password
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RESET CARD
A reset is necessary when changing the operating modes and network parameters
(such as IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, etc.)
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Figure A-6 The Reset Card
Reset will immediately reboot the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU. All activity and items that have
not been saved to nonvolatile memory and connections to the card will be lost.
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SAVE SYSTEM PAGE
Save System page has two possibilities. One is when the configuration has been
changed the system data must be saved to nonvolatile memory in order for the
changes to become active. When there are items that need to be saved the Save
System page will indicate that items are waiting to be saved. The other is when there
are no items to be saved, the save system page will indicate that no items are
pending to be saved.
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When there are items pending for saving to nonvolatile memory the screen display is
as shown in Figure A-7 Items Pending for Saving.

Figure A-7 Items Pending for Saving
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When there are not any items pending for saving to nonvolatile memory, the screen
appears as in Figure A-8 No Items Pending to be Saved.
Figure A-8 No Items Pending to be Saved
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RESET PASSWORD PAGE
The Reset Password screen enables the "admin" user to change the current
password. You cannot change the user name from "admin", only the password can be
changed.
Figure A-9 Reset Password Screen
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This section explains how to operate the SPE Application software and to explain the
communication methods.
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INTRODUCTION
Before the existence of SPE, technicians were required to be on site to monitor or
configure a module within the KTS and only one module could be configured at a
time. With the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU, technicians can launch multiple applications on a
remote laptop and monitor or configure multiple modules concurrently in the KTS.
This is done through the creation of Virtual COM ports within the SPE application.
The SPE Application is required for any application to communicate with the SPE
module as it performs the necessary encapsulation (virtualization) of the data that is
sent out from a technician's laptop. This encapsulation uses a custom, serial-like
protocol (in the case of a serial connection), that is initiated and terminated between
the SPE Application and the SPE ETU module; no other application or module will
recognize the data.
The general concept is as follows for Serial communication to the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU in
the KTS:
1.
Select the physical COM port (e.g. COM1) that is normally used for serial
communication to the KTS. When this is done, the transport method is serial.
2.
Superimposed on the transport medium (physical COM port) is a series of
Virtual COM ports (COM 4, COM50~54).
3.
COM50~53 are mapped to COMA~D on the SPE module, so:
PC (Virtual)
SPE (Physical)
a.
COM50
COMA
b.
COM51
COMB
c.
COM52
COMC
d.
COM53
COMD
e.
COM54
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All four physical serial ports on the SPE can be connected and used
concurrently.
5.
COM4 and COM54 can be used by any of the PC-based applications, such as
SAT, LCR and WSC. Note that because of firmware limitations within the original
MIF(M)-U( ) ETU, only one of these applications can be run concurrently. The
SPE application only allows one of these buttons to be selected.
6.
Multiple applications can now be run over the virtual COM ports to communicate
to multiple modules in the KTS.
When using Ethernet or modem as the transport medium, only Step 1 changes. The
Virtual COM ports are still used to bridge the appropriate application conversation to
the appropriate module within the KTS and back. If a Virtual COM port is not selected
then the associated SPE serial port or PC Application will not be operational.
Certain assumptions are being made when using the SPE ETU module and
application within the context of the KTS.
1.
The laptop being used does NOT have more than three physical COM ports,
including the modem.
2.
Multiple users are NOT accessing the SPE concurrently using different transport
methods, e.g. one user using the Ethernet and another using Serial. Concurrent
access can result in the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU entering an unstable state since it is
not possible for the firmware to monitor the state of multiple instances of the
same application.
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PC REQUIREMENTS
K
Pentium Processor
K
Microsoft Windows 2000 or NT 4.0 (or higher) operating system
K
At least 10 MB of free hard disk space
K
Unused PC serial communication port
K
MNP Class 4 or V.42 bis modem (if remote programming is required)
K
Maximum of three physical COM ports
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COMMAND BAR
The SPE Application has three command bar buttons at the top of the screen.
Connect/Disconnect
Save
Open Load
Figure B-1 The Command Bar Buttons
These buttons correspond to the functions in the File and Communications groups.
The first button on the far left is the Open button which allows the user to open or load
the profile information of a particular site. These files (.spe) can be stored in any
specified Windows directory.
The middle button is the Save button which allows the user to save the profile
information into a designated file. This profile load and save feature, allows the user
to save off multiple site configurations and retrieve them at a later time, without having
to remember the configuration options for each location. This includes everything on
the Configuration screen, such as Virtual Serial Port Mapping selections, the
Connection Method, the IP address, and the Modem telephone number.
The far right button is the Connect/Disconnect button. This button is used to issue the
command, but also displays the status of the command.
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CONFIGURATION SCREEN
The SPE Application is rather simple and contains only three screens. When the
application is started, the initial screen that comes up is the Configuration screen.

Figure B-2 Configuration Screen
Virtual Serial Port Mapping. Select the Virtual COM ports that are needed in the
current loaded configuration. The mapping to the applications and/or physical
SPE serial ports is listed beside the respective Virtual COM port.
Profile Name. This name allows the user to give a descriptive name to the site file.
The actual file stored can be the same name or a different name.
Connection Method. Only one connection method mapping can be selected at any
one time: Serial, TCP/IP, or Modem. If the Serial method is chosen, then the
user needs to select the physical COM port on the laptop that will be
connected to the KTS chassis. If the TCP/IP method is chosen, then the
technician must enter the IP Address of the SPE module into the fields shown.
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The TCP port number defaults to 52992, but can be modified if needed. The
Find button allows one to verify whether or not the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU is
reachable and working. The Modem Method allows the user to enter the
telephone number of the SPE modem and to enter dialing properties, such as
area codes, outside line dialing, etc.
Connection Status. Once the Connection Method selection has been made and
the Connect command has been issued, the Connection Status field will
reflect the actual status of the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU connection. The following are
the possible status conditions and their meaning.
K
Disconnected indicates that no connection to the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU is present.
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Attempting Connection indicates that the SPE Application is attempting to
connect to the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU via the connection method chosen. The
indicator will display the Connection Method being attempted such as
"Serial:Attempting Connection".
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Connected:Serial indicates that the SPE Application is connected via the direct
Serial or COM port on the PC.
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Connected:Ethernet indicates that the SPE Application is connected to the
SPE(M)-U( ) ETU via an Ethernet port at the IP address indicated in the
Connection Method box.
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Modem:Connected at (indicated speed) indicates that the SPE Application is
connected to the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU via the modem. It also indicates the speed at
which it connected (i.e. "Modem:Connected at 33600")
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Modem:Call is Proceeding indicates that the PC modem is attempting to dial
into the SPE modem.
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Please wait...disconnecting... indicates that the SPE Application is in the
process of disconnecting either due to a disconnect command or an error
condition.
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Ethernet:Busy: Ethernet indicates that the SPE App is currently connected via
another SPE Application. The first "Ethernet" before the word "Busy" is the
connection being attempted by the user. The "Ethernet" after the word "Busy" is
what is actually connected and busy. The SPE Application will not allow a
connection if it detects another SPE Application or PC Application is connected.
The same holds true for a Serial connection (i.e. "Ethernet:Busy:Serial" or
"Serial:Busy:Ethernet").
Mapping Caveats
There is some complexity within the Virtual Serial Port Mapping section because
there are multiple instances of COM 4. The current mapping restrictions are as
follows:
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WSC (COM4) and Cosession (COM4) cannot be selected at the same time.
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WSC (COM4) and SAT/LCR (COM54) cannot be selected at the same time
because no more than one PC application is supported over the backplane at
any given time through the MIF(M)-U( ) ETU core firmware.
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If WSC (COM4) is selected, then the user will not be able to run either
Cosession or SAT/LCR.
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Cosession (COM4) and COM53 cannot be selected at the same time because a
Voice Mail module MUST be tied to COM53. So, if Cosession is chosen, it will be
using COM53.
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Cosession and SAT/LCR can be run concurrently.
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TERMINAL SCREEN
The second tab in the SPE Application is the Terminal screen. This screen provides
access to the Command Line Interface (CLI).

NEC highly recommends that changes not be made to this option.
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Figure B-3 The Terminal Screen
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TRAFFIC SCREEN
The third tab in the SPE Application is the Traffic screen. This screen presents some
debug messages in the event of an error condition.
Figure B-4 The Traffic Screen
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Configuration Examples and MISC
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SECTION 1
SAMPLE CONNECTION CONFIGURATION
This example shows how the MIF(M)-U( ) ETU can connect/monitor the applications
from one connection using the Ethernet Connection.

The Serial or Modem can be used for the same connection.
Assuming that the laptop has been configured to communicate with the SPE(M)-U( )
ETU via Ethernet, and the SPE ETU serial ports have been configured for the
appropriate baud rate, parity, and stop bits.

One SPE(M)-U( ) ETU is provided with each card, additional cables can be purchased
separately.
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Customer's LAN/WAN
Laptop PC
SPE Application
U
CoSession for Windows
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(COM4)
U
10 ET
4
(8)
(1)T
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S(8)
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)-U
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Hyper Terminal (COM 50)
ESI
PR
CC
D
VM
Hyper Terminal (COM 51)
SPE(M
SAT (COM 54)
One connection is
established to the SPE
ETU via the Ethernet.
COM Port 50 is used to monitor
the PRT card.
COM Port 51 is used to monitor the
CCH card.
COM Port 4 used to program the Voice Mail.
The cables used from the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU to the other
devices are special cables that will be provided with the SPE
ETU. (Only one cable is provided, additional cables can be
purchased separately.)
Figure C-1 Web Browser Login Screen

The SPE Application must be launched prior to the other applications and a connection
must be established. Once the applications are launched, proceed to connect as if the
PC was connected directly to the cards.
Some Application boards have stand-alone, independent serial ports that enable
users to make configuration changes, run diagnostic tests, etc. Details for the COM
ports on these boards are shown in Table C-1 Comparison of ETUs.
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Table C-1 Comparison of ETUs
Board
Connector
Type
Default Connection
Voice Mail (VMS, VMS+, VMP,
DB9M
DTE
38,400 N81
FMS, FMS+, CMS, CMS+)
ACD+
DB9M
DTE
38,400 N81
CTI
DB9M
DTE
38,400 N81
BSU, CCH, PRT, BRT
DB9M
DCE
38,400 N81
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CONFIGURING SAT TECHNICIAN OR END-USER TO COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY
TO SPE(M)-U10 VIA ETHERNET
This is an example of how to configure SAT to directly communicate with the SPE
card over the Ethernet. This example assumes that the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU has been
configured with the appropriate IP address information.
In order for SAT to communicate with the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU directly, the version of
SAT Technician or End-User must be version 2.51 or higher to properly support this
type of connection.
Figure C-2 SAT Version 2.51
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Configuring SAT to communicate with the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU via the direct Ethernet
Connection:
Open SAT from the Communications menu and select Connect.

Once the Connect option is selected, select the IP Connection in the dropdown list,
then select the New Site option.
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Figure C-3 Connect Drop List
This will allow you to choose between the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU and the LAN PC Pro
Device for configuration. Check the SPE ETU for configuration then click the Setup
button.

When selecting IP Connection, the SPE Application will not be used and one of the four
COM ports (COM A ~ COM D) can be used. In order to use the four COM ports, the
SPE Application must be running and Direct Connection selected.
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Figure C-4 Connect Dialog Box
After the Setup has been selected the screen in Figure C-5 SPE Device Configuration
will appear allowing you to configure the appropriate information to communicate
directly with the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU.
Figure C-5 SPE Device Configuration
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Site Name. This is the name of the site that you can remember the connection by.
The name that is placed here will be the name that will appear in the drop
down list after the configuration has been properly configured and saved.
New Device Settings. This section allows you to enter the appropriate IP Address
and TCP Port Number for the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU. (Refer to Section 2
Configuring SAT Technician or End-User to Communicate Directly to SPE(M)-
U10 via Ethernet on page C-3 for details on how to configure the SPE ETU for
the IP Address and the TCP Port Number).

The TCP Port Number is the same port number used for the SPE Application TCP Port
number.
Once the information has been entered the Ping button will be activated. The Ping
option allows you to send a Ping command to the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU to ensure that the
IP Address entered matches the SPE ETU and that it can be reached.
Use the Save button to save the configuration for later use.
Connect to an SPE(M)-U( ) ETU after the configuration has been saved.
From the Connect window, use the drop down list to select the site to be connected.

Figure C-6 Connect Dialog Box Selecting a Site
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Figure C-7 Connect Dialog Box Site Connection
After the site has been selected click the Connect button.
Once a connection has been established the Figure C-8 Screen Showing SAT is
Connected on page C-9 will indicate that SAT has successfully connected to the
SPE(M)-U( ) card.
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Figure C-8 Screen Showing SAT is Connected
Proceed to Downloading/Uploading the system data as if you were directly connected
to the system via Serial or Modem connection.
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RETURNING THE SPE(M)-U( ) ETU TO FACTORY DEFAULT CONFIGURATION
This section allows an SPE(M)-U( ) ETU to return to factory default settings.
Step 1.
Remove the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU from the system.
Step 2.
Set DIP switch SW 4-2 to the following:
SW4 2 to (ON = Restores card to factory defaults)
Step 3.
Reinsert the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU into the system. Once the LEDs have lit
according to the boot procedure, remove the SPE ETU from the system.
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LED Boot Procedure
All LEDs, except for Live (DS3), will light solid during the boot up process. Once the
SPE(M)-U( ) ETU finishes the boot up process all LEDs will go dark momentarily. The
Live (DS3) LED will still be flashing.
Step 4.
Remove the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU from the system, and return DIP switch
SW4-2 to the OFF Position.
Off = Save Settings (Default)
Step 5.
Reinsert the SPE(M)-U( ) ETU back into the system.
SECTION 4
SPE(M)-U( ) ETU CONFIGURATION -- CLI
This option is used for advanced technical personnel.
CAUTION: NEC highly recommends that changes not be made to this option.
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