
Modem Disconnect on Loss of Carrier
Priority disconnection delay during a polling call is minimized if the polling
modem “Loss of Carrier” disconnect time is set to a minimum acceptable
duration. This duration is called the Modem Disconnect on Loss of Carrier and
is a programmable option on most modems. (Please refer to the manual
accompanying your modem for further information.)
Incoming Calls to the SLSS
When the SLSS is idle, Port 1 is not connected to the incoming Central Office line.
The SLSS answers all calls at the end of the first ring period, then looks for a
transfer code. If it gets a transfer code, the SLSS rings the appropriate port and
sends modem answer tone to the Polling Controller, acknowledging the transfer
code. The Polling Controller then connects the polling modem to the line so data
can be transferred. The SLSS then rings the designated port and when the local
modem answers, it connects the port to the Central Office line.
Interrupted Incoming Call at the SLSS
If a phone goes off-hook on Port 1 before an incoming call is connected to a port,
the SLSS connects Port 1 to the incoming call, and looks for a transfer code from
the Polling Controller.
After the SLSS receives the transfer code, it handles calls according to the assigned
priority access mode (No, Total, or Emergency Priority):
•
If the SLSS is programmed for No Priority, the call will be routed to the
appropriate port, and Port 1 will receive busy tone.
-or-
•
If in Total Priority Mode, the SLSS will disconnect the incoming call and
connect Port 1 to the Central Office line. In this mode, lower number ports
always have priority over higher numbered ports; Port 2 can interrupt an
incoming call on Port 3, and Port 3 can interrupt Port 4, etc.
-or-
•
If in Emergency Priority Mode, the SLSS sends dial tone to Port 1, and the
user dials one of the programmed emergency numbers. If the number
dialed is a valid emergency number, the SLSS will disconnect the incoming
call immediately and dials the emergency number as soon as it receives
dial tone from the network. The SLSS routes the call unless the caller is
denied access due to an invalid number, or 5 seconds elapsed since the last
digit was dialed.
Reference Manual
Chapter 5: Polling Controller and SLSS Operation/Features
40-400-00031, Rev. A
Page 29