Application Interface (Api) - Panasonic DBS 576 Technical Manual

Chapter 6. Peripheral Equipment

Application Interface (API)

Guidelines
• The application interface (API) card enables data from a range of applications
• Control is provided by the RS-232C interface.
• Only one API card can be installed in a cabinet. The card must be installed in one
• Specific applications may have additional requirements. See the application
• The maintenance switch (SW1) on the API card can be set so that the card can be
• The API card performs a self test when the test mode switch (SW401) is ON.
• Setting the RAM HOLD switch (SW3) OFF deletes data from the API card
Preparing an RS-232C cable
• See Figure 6-11 for details of how to prepare a 25-pin D-SUB to 9-pin D-SUB
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such as voice mail and ACD to be sent to a PC.
of the optional card slots (OP1 or OP2) or in a flexible slot (FS1 to FS12).
documentation. For instance, the External Integrated Digital Voice Mail requires
that the API be installed in a Flexible Slot that has an availble Flexible Slot in the
next slot position for a DEC card used for the VM voice paths.
installed and removed while the main cabinet is operating. See "Maintenance
Switches" on page 5-1 for details.
memory. When this switch is ON, the backup battery ensures that the data is
retained in memory.
RS-232C cable if one is not supplied.
DBS 576 (USA), issued 6/2/98
Section 300-Installation
576-13-300