Telstrat Argent - Manual (Page 5)

Argent Terminal Adaptor - User Guide
Version 1.1 Telstra Corporation Limited
Page 5/29 ACN 051 775 556
1 INTRODUCTION
This document is provided as a guide describing the procedures for installation, usage and
maintenance of Telstra’s Argent Terminal Adaptor (ATA).
It is highly recommended that a Telstra qualified technician install this product.
However, if you choose to install the ATA yourself, you will need knowledge of the
operation of Telstra’s Argent service and be familiar with the installation process of
digital terminal adaptors.
The ATA can be used as a normal Terminal Adaptor (TA) or modem, plus it has ports for
an Analogue phone connection (also called POTS -–Plain Old Telephone System). This
user guide describes these services which do not require a specialised knowledge for
installation. An understanding of PC and modem configuration will be an advantage.
Most operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, Unix and Linux are able to connect
to the Serial (V.24) port of the ATA like a modem. Braintree Communications developed
the ATA for Telstra’s Argent network. The ATA continues to improve and the latest user
guide and installation software can be downloaded from Braintree’s Internet Address at
www.braintree.com.au.
2 SCOPE
The instructions in this document should be followed when installing the Argent Terminal
Adaptor.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
1) You must ensure that OnRamp®2 D-Channel service has been installed, tested and is
operational prior to attempting Argent TA installation.
2) The ATA can share the S-bus of the OnRamp® 2 D-channel with other devices, but
only if they are configurable for point-to-multipoint operation.
3) Warranty will be void if the ATA is proved to have been incorrectly installed.
3 DESCRIPTION
3.1 Application
The ATA is an ISDN terminal adaptor that provides a network access for EFTPOS
terminals to communicate with the Financial Host Service Providers via Telstra
OnRamp® 2 D-Channel and Argent services.
It also provides data access for connection to an Internet Service provider (ISP) and
asynchronous data transfer using V.120. The POTS port allows an analogue phone that
would exist on the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to use the ISDN. The
ATA enables the POTS telephone to be able to take advantage of Telstra supplementary
services like Call Waiting, Call Forward, and others.