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Model 35A  Microconnect

 

INTRODUCTION

The Model 35A Microconnect is a multi-featured, microprocessor-based telephone interconnect designed for use with simplex, half-duplex and full-duplex radio networks. It gives mobile radio users an exceptionally reliable and flexible method of placing and receiving phone calls. System operators will benefit from the Model 35A�s flexibility; its user-programmable features make it a �customized� phone patch that adapts to any system�s specific needs.
Programming is done quickly and easily from any DTMF telephone or mobile radio. The Microconnect is designed for system operators who want complete control over their telephone interconnect system. Call lengths, access codes, and toll inhibits can all be tailored so phone connections never violate system regulations. If desired, an operator can allow trusted users to override calling restrictions with �Privileged User� access codes.
Simplex operators will find that the Microconnect significantly upgrades their system�s operation. While other telephone interconnects are either VOX or sampling units, the Model 35A incorporates both methods for optimal simplex applications.

GENERAL OPERATION

Mobile Access Codes
A mobile user places a telephone call by keying up and entering the proper DTMF mobile access code.These programmable codes can be up to 10 digits in length. �Normal User� access codes are subject to the programmable calling limitations. System managers or other privileged users may originate calls using special �Privileged User� access codes. These codes override any call restrictions such as Toll Inhibit or time limitations.
After entering an access code, a mobile releases the PTT button to verify access to the Microconnect. A valid
code causes the Microconnect to access the phone line, and the mobile will receive a dial tone. If the access code is invalid, it will be ignored. The Model 35A can also be set up to only accept a certain access code that is sent automatically from a microphone, not entered manually.
In the �No-DTMF Mobile Mode�, the Microconnect, equipped with an external tone decoder, will allow a mobile radio without a DTMF pad to gain access to autodial 9 simply by keying up and generating a tone.

Toll Inhibit
To ensure that mobile users abide by the system operator�s regulations, the Model 35A checks all outgoing calls for programmed call restrictions. If a forbidden entry is made, the call is aborted and the mobile hears an error tone. Toll Inhibit may be programmed to reject phone numbers with certain first or second digits (second-digit restrictions are useful for private branch exchange systems).
Up to four digits may be specified as invalid for the first or second digit. If desired, any combination of first and second digit restriction may be programmed.
Toll Inhibit may also be programmed to disallow phone numbers according to length (e.g.; seven-digit maximum for public telephone systems, four-digit maximum for PBX). The Microconnect can also disallow Normal User overdial (DTMF transmitted by a Normal User once a call has already been placed). This ensures that a Normal User cannot redial after receiving the �second� dial tone that appears under certain circumstances.

Simplex Sampling and VOX
The Model 35A Microconnect offers superb simplex operation since it uses a VOX detector as well as dial tone and conversation sampling. The owner can set up the Model 35A so it will always operate with VOX, but if the phone audio remains continuous for the �Into-Sampling Time�, the Microconnect will revert into sampling. All of the VOX and sampling features are user-programmable, so the Microconnect will adapt to fit the specific needs of any simplex system.

Simplex Digital Voice Delay
During simplex operation, no syllables will be lost by the finite response times of the system�s components. The digital voice delay option will key up the base station as soon as it receives an audio transmission, but it will delay the audio broadcast for up to 1.5 seconds to prevent the loss of the initial syllables.

Half-Duplex Privacy Mode
In the privacy mode, a mobile eavesdropping on a phone conversation will not be able to hear the conversing mobile�s audio transmissions. The Model 35A does this by not retransmitting the mobile�s audio portion at the radio site, and by sending masking tones during the mobile�s audio broadcast.

Telco Answer Modes
Phone-to-mobile callers may request access to a mobile by dialing the telephone number of the Microconnect. A caller will hear a programmed number of standard telephone rings. The processing of the call will depend on the answer mode. In the �Answer/Ringout� Mode, the Microconnect will answer a caller and send a programmed number of ringouts to the radio system.
An answered call is one that has been connected; a ringout is the simulated ringing heard by the mobiles (and callers) that indicates the presence of an incoming telephone call.
To prevent unwanted callers from accessing the radio system, the �Answer/Access/Ringout� Mode will request a Telco Access code before ringouts are sent to the mobiles.
An invalid code will disconnect a caller. The �No Answer/Ringout� Mode will send ringouts to the mobiles, but the caller will not be answered until a mobile responds.
The Microconnect can also answer an incoming call and give immediate access of the radio channel to the telephone caller.

The Model 35A (left) is fully enclosed in a low-profile aluminum chassis that can sit under a standard 2500 series telephone. Installation is facilitated by a modular phone jack for telephone connections.
Connections to the radio are made to a removable screw terminal strip; normal connections are PTT (push-to-talk), COR (carrier-operated relay), transmitter audio, and receiver audio; all adjustments are made on the rear panel.
The digital delay board (below), which enhances both simplex and half-duplex operation, fits securely inside the unit. All ICs on the board and in the Model 35A are socketed for easy replacement or servicing. All Zetron circuitry is thoroughly tested and backed by a full one-year warranty.

Features

  • For use with simplex, half-duplex, and fullduplex radio networks
  • Regenerated DTMF or pulse dialing
  • VOX & sampling combined for optimal simplex operation
  • Microprocessor-based; nonvolatile system parameters
  • Programmable mobile and telco access/disconnect codes
  • Programmable Toll Inhibit and Call Time Limit
  • �Privileged User� access codes override restrictions
  • Privacy Mode for half-duplex operation
  • Adjustable hybrid balance
  • Auxiliary control-relay accessible from phone or mobile
  • Digital Voice Delay option improves simplex operation
  • All programming by DTMF via telephone or mobile
  • One year parts and labor warranty

Specifications

 

RECEIVER

Audio Input 0.3 to 4.0 volts peak-to-peak
COR Modes Active High/Low; Adjustable Threshold; Internal Squelch; VOR

TRANSMITTER

Audio Output 0.1 to 3.0 volts peak-to-peak

TELEPHONE

Levels Standard end-to-end, adjustable
DTMF Standard tones: -40 dB referenced, nominal-maximum-input sensitivity

GENERAL

Connections Receive audio; PTT; transmit audio; auxiliary input; auxiliary relay output; power; ground; telephone line
Connector Type Detachable screw terminal strip; telephone line connected through standard modular phone jack
Transmit DPDT relay; 3 internal connections, 3 external connections
Power Input 12V DC; optional 120/240V AC
External Adjustments Five adjustments from rear panel: receiver input level (RX AUDIO);  squelch/COR level (SQUELCH);  transmitter output level (TX AUDIO);  hybrid balance (Balance C),  (Balance R)
Internal Adjustments Phone input level (PHONE IN); phone output level (PHONE OUT)
Auxiliary Input TTL levels; active-high or -low
Auxiliary Output DPDT relay. 3 internal connections, 3 external connections
Indicators Power (POWER); phone activity (PHONE); carrier detect (CARRIER); transmit (TRANSMIT); DTMF decode (DTMF)
Front Panel Switches DISCONNECT and CONNECT
Rear Panel Switches Receiver input level (RX HI/LO); receiver input flat/de-emphasized
(RX DE-EMP); COR modes (COR MODE A, COR MODE B,
COR MODE C), transmit audio output level (TX HI/ LO); auxiliary pull-up (AUX PUP), COR pull-up (COR PUP)
Rx Audio Processing Flat or de-emphasized
Size 10.5 x 8 x 2 in.
Weight 2.5 lb.
Temperature Range 0 to +65 degrees C.
32 to +149 degrees F.
WISCO International, Inc. - MIAMI, FL U.S.A.
Fax: (954) 370-3997 | E-mail: wiscointl@wiscointl.com

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