Table of Contents

Voice
Module
Chapter
This chapter provides a general
overview and technical description of
the SONETLYNX voice module.

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INTRODUCTION
The voice module (Figure 14-1) is used to provide voice
(telephone) service to devices attached to the network.
The SONETLYNX voice module supports FXO, FXS and
4-wire E&M protocols. The voice module supports up to
8 channels through two-channel plug-in sub-modules that
mount directly onto the module.
This module is available in two configurations:

Operation in OC-1 networks only

Operation in either OC-3 or OC-1 networks

LED INDICATORS
LEDs on the voice module indicate whether the module is
in service, whether it has experienced a failure, how many
sub-modules are installed and whether it is transmitting or
receiving call data (see Figure 14-1).

Figure 14-1 Voice

Module

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SUB-MODULES
FXO, FXS and 4-wire E&M channels are configured by installing the appropriate submodule on the module. A single voice module can accommodate up to four sub-modules.
(Refer to Figure 14-2.) Sub-modules can be mixed to support any combination of
protocols on the modules, according to the customers requirements.

2-CHANNEL SUBMODULE
(FXO, FXS OR E&M)

2-CHANNEL SUBMODULE
(FXO, FXS OR E&M)

2-CHANNEL SUBMODULE
(FXO, FXS OR E&M)

2-CHANNEL SUBMODULE
(FXO, FXS OR E&M)

95701089

Figure 14-2 Voice Module with Sub-modules

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FXS Sub-module
The FXS sub-module provides 2 FXS channels to the voice module. Each FXS channel
can be mapped to another FXS channel or an FXO channel. FXS stands for Foreign
Exchange Station. Generally, FXS modules are attached to telephones.

FXO Sub-module
The FXO sub-module provides two FXO channels to the voice module. FXO modules
are used to connect to a PBX. FXO means Foreign Exchange Office.

4-Wire E&M
The E&M sub-module is typically used to create a tie line between PBXs. A tie line
allows two linked PBX systems to operate as a single phone system. A telephone
attached to a PBX at location A can connect to a telephone attached to a PBX at
location B, via an E&M connection between PBX A and PBX B. Calls between
PBX A and PBX B are handled as local calls, even if the locations are in distant
locations. See Figure 14-3.

CITY B

CENTRAL
OFFICE

PBX
A

CITY A

E&M

PBX
B

E&M
FIBER

SONET LYNX

SONET LYNX
95701192

Figure 14-3 Typical 4-wire E&M Application

SONETLYNX supports several types of E&M signaling by manipulating jumpers on the
E&M sub-module.

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FXS to FXS Connection

Connecting an FXS channel to another FXS channel with auto ringdown signaling creates
a hotline. When one phone goes off hook, the distant phone will ring. The two phones
directly linked will not be able to obtain dial tone.

FXS to FXO Connection

An FXS sub-module can be connected to an FXO module to gain access to a PBX.
Through the PBX, devices connected to the FXS module connect to PBX extensions or
obtain dial tone.

Table 14-1 Voice Module Connections

Module From

Module To

Signaling
Type

Application

FXS

FXS

Auto Ringdown

Hotline

FXS

FXO

Loop Start or
Ground Start

Foreign exchange services

E&M

E&M

E&M

Any analog E&M

application

Table 14-2 Voice Module Specifications

Physical
Channels
Compliance

Up to 8 per module (up to 2 per installed sub-module)

Bellcore specification TR-NWT-000057
Configuration Specifications

Bandwidth Required per Channel

Type of Channel

64 Kbps
Point-to-point
Broadcast

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PADDLEBOARDS
The voice module can use a variety of paddleboards, depending upon the types of submodules installed and the external equipment specifications. Three paddleboards are
currently available. Table 14-3 lists the paddleboard options.

Table 14-3 Voice Module Paddleboard Options

2-Wire or 4-wire
2-Wire
4-Wire
2-Wire

Type of Connection
One 50 pin connector (female)
Two 50 pin connectors (female)
Eight RJ-11 connectors (female)

Compatible Sub-modules
FXS, FXO
FXS, FXO, 4-wire E&M
FXS, FXO

The 50-pin connectors are designed to attach to a demarcation block, such as a patch panel,
where the telephone devices are actually terminated. The RJ-11 connectors, on the other
hand, connect the voice module directly to telephones. Each paddleboard contains a DB9 connection labeled TEST BUS that is not currently available for customer use (refer to
Figure 14-4, Figure 14-5 and Figure 14-6).

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Figure 14-4 2-Wire

Paddleboard

Figure 14-5 4-Wire

Paddleboard (E&M)

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Figure 14-6 FXS/FXO

Paddleboard