MAINTENANCE ROUTINES

OCB 283 system is designed with a good central defence which will take care of
almost all types of situations arising from units becoming faulty. Operating staff
are intimated about the unusual events taking place in the system by messages
output on various peripheral devices. Faulty units are diagnosed by the system
and appropriate action to restore the services are taken by the system. But in the
case of a fault which needs human intervention if the messages are ignored the
accumulated faults may cause to crash the total system. Hence the maintenance
routines are devised to keep the operating staff abreast with the status of the
various functions of the system and to correct faulty units.

Maintenance routines are to

1.Identify the faulty functions

2.Evaluate the system performance

3.Billing management

4.Backup

5.Preventive maintenance

The maintenance routines may be classified by functions as

1.Management

2.Operation

3.Preventive maintenance

The routines may have different frequencies viz. daily, weekly etc.

The events and faults should be recorded in appropriate log books.

MANAGEMENT

1. Human actions with out proper understanding of their consequences or deliberate

misuse may result in affecting functions of the system or revenue loss. The actions
must be classified and restricted to various levels of staff. Proper classification of
commands must be done according to the directives from directorate. The availability
of the classes must be restricted by protection by passwords.

2. System outputs are through logical files. Appropriate files should be assigned to
terminals. While assigning the files the volume of the output expected through each
file may be considered and number of files assigned to one terminal may be according
to the suggestions by the manufacturer of system. The files to be assigned are PFAU,
PFIM, PFID, PFSI, YJDB, DGNC, OPTR, OPEC, PTAX, OPMN, PSAD, ECSY,
ELSY, PSAM, YSYS etc.

3. Install TIPGS

4. Install WAM

5. Keep enough Mag tapes

6. Manage activities by calendar.

7. Verify calendar executions.

8. Entry log books for all diagnostics.

9. Preserve all printouts.

Management operations
Purpose Periodicity Operations Precautions Ref doc.
Monitoring alarms Daily Check alarm conditions in PGS by colour. Consult the Check alarms PGS user
messages. Find the faulty unit. in HOLD manual
Daily Create an EXEC file in Intelligent Terminal (TI). The file is NIL Operati
to contain the commands. Run the EXEC file and note the ng
Check operational results Sheets
status of units ESMIN;
Check UR status TELIN: AFUR= (Range of URs)
Check logic status TELINB: AFPIL= (Range of URs):
Check signalling AFRES=(Range of URs);
channel status FSMIN: TYR=RL:
Check peripheral TYR=RN;
and SMM status INFIN: DV=(Peripheral including BMs):
Check for PGs DV=STA;
Check for alarms ABFASE;
Check filter status ALAIL;
Check last 15 faults FEMIL: NIV=2+3;
Check LRI status ANOIL;
Check LR status ETTIL: AFLRI=(Range of LRIs);
GLRCT: AFGRX=(Range of GRX);
Check alarm ring CVAIN: CVA=1<4;
Check token ring AMXIL,DBG=H ‘2’;
Check log SRFIL,DBG=H ‘1’:: DD= , DF= ;
Check circuits CTETIL: NFSC= ,ED=YES,
STTUS=HS+DFAU
General information Daily Using OCHLA command manually or in calendar At busy hour
of traffic efficiency
Check spare PCBs Monthly Check the PCB in on appropriate unit in actual traffic Use antistatic
conditions. equipment
OPERATION
1. Transfer subscribers meter reading to magnetic tapes

2. Transfer detailed billing on magnetic tapes

3. Transfer observations and faults on magnetic tapes

4. Load and traffic measurement

Purpose Periodicity Operations Precautions Ref doc.

Save the subs meter reading Fortnightly Prepare GTLC tape as per the operating Prepare two copies Charging and
on magnetic tapes for documentation. magnetic tape
processing at billing centre. (TAXIL: OPT=TAMP followed by OPT=SV) management
Save the detailed billing Fortnightly Prepare GTDT tape as per operating Prepare 2 copies. One Charging and
data on magnetic tape for documentation day before week end is magnetic tape
processing at billing centre (FDTIL: OPT=SV) recomm- management
ended to avoid chance
of overflow.
Save alarms, faults, Fortnightly Prepare OPFA tape as per operating Prepare before overflow Alarm and
observations and logbook documentation of buffer occurs. magnetic tape
on magnetic tape. (OFAIL: OPT=SV) management
Load and traffic Daily Record NSSIN readout in register Fixed time
measurement Use OCHLA Busy hour
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

1. Systematic tests of circuits

2. Exchange data backup

3. System and data backup

4. Verification of TVDR

5. Preventive maintenance of the streamer

6. Preventive maintenance of the tape drive

7. Rectifier maintenance

8. Power supply maintenance

9. Battery maintenance

10.Airconditioner maintenance

11.Fire detection maintenance

Purpose Periodicity Operations Precautions Ref doc.

To test all circuits Daily Assign ECSY file Execution Circuit
periodically Insert command CIRACT in calendar of the test and
Check the results from the printout in command to calendar
ECSY file. Recheck the circuits reported take place at manage
faulty using CIRDEM and APDLA night ment
commands.

To identify faulty Daily Assign ELSY file Command Subs test

telephone lines Insert the command ESSY in calendar. ESSY to be and
Recheck the lines reported faulty by executed calendar
ESAB command. during night manage
hours ment
Make a backup of Weekly Follow operating instructions Make a Archive
exchange data on backup backup
magnetic tape, in before and and
order to restore the after the restore
disk in case of total mass
disk failure, after creations
loading streamers.
To make a backup Monthly Follow operating instructions. Use WAM System
of the system and in on-line dump on
data on the mode for line.
streamer, to restore backup.
disk in case of total
disk failure.
To verify TVDR Half year Verify visually the colour of VDRs.
cards on CSN
which could have
been damaged due
to any high voltage
on the subs line.
To keep the After every Follow instructions in operating
streamer in good 8 hours of documentation
condition use or once
in
3 months.
To keep the Weekly Clean the heads, rollers etc. with Do not wipe Preventi
magnetic drive in isopropyl alcohol or any cleaning liquid the heads ve mtce.
good functional recommended by manufacturer. of
state MTUs
Total preventive Annual To be done
maintenance by second
line
maintenance

FORMATS OF RECORDS TO BE MAINTAINED

1. DAILY TASKS

DATE:

TASKS NAME OF THE HOUR RESULTS, ACTION TAKEN,

OFFICER REMARKS

Visual inspection of PGS

Functional state of exchange

(using EXEC file)

Analysis of faults and

alarms

Observation of traffic
efficiency (OCHLA)

Systematic test of circuits

(Results and follow-up
actions)

Systematic test of
subscribers (Results and
follow-up actions)

Verification of temperature
of exchange room

Load and traffic

measurements
2. WEEKLY / FORTNIGHTLY /MONTHLY/HALF YEARLY / ANNUALY

FROM . ................... TO ................

TASKS NAME OF THE HOUR RESULTS, ACTION TAKEN,

OFFICER REMARKS

Transfer of subscribers meter

reading on magtape

Transfer of detailed billing

data to magnetic tape

Transfer of alarm, faults,

observations on magtapes

Exchange data backup

System data backup

Maintenance of magtape
drives

Verification of spare PCBs

Preventive maintenance of
streamers

Verification of TVDR
3. SMM LOG

Date And Time Nature Of Message on Message on Action Date and Remarks
Of Fault Fault WAM YSYS time of
restoration

4. PERIPHERAL LOG BOOKS (One for each terminal)

Date Type of Fault cleared and how Remarks

maintenance

5. Magtape list and register (Serial Number, Volume Name)

6. Magtape movement log (Serial number, Type of data, Data, Docket, Date of
return, Remarks)

7. Exchange operation log book. (Event wise)

Date and time of fault Source Fault Action taken PCB changed Down NSSIN
message, Alarm time
or Routine test)

8. EQUIPMENT HISTORY SHEET (Equipment -wise)

Date and time Observation Action Components Date and Down Remarks
taken replaced time of time
repair
9. ND - NE REGISTER

10. JUNCTION REGISTER

Junction No. AFCT PCM reference

11. JUNCTION FAULT REGISTER

Date NFSC AFCT Din Fault Source Particulars Date and Signature
and No. of case time
time No. MUX fault
cleared

12. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT RESULTS REGISTER

Results of OCHLA, NSSIN, OCIN etc. to be maintained by highlighting any specific

observation which could be detrimental to the grade of service.

13. PCB MOVEMENT REGISTER.

PCB Name Serial No. FRD No. Nature of Date sent Date received Repaired or
fault after repair replaced

14. PRINTOUTS TO BE PRESERVED

The following printouts are to be preserved

FSCIL, ACHIN, INFIL, INDIN (TRAD 1 to 4), FSMIN, LDIL, ASMIN, TELIN
(for AFGRX), FSCIN (for each NFSC), CTIN (for every PCM), NLIBR (for NE and
ND)
The maintenance routines are only guide lines and are to be adapted according to
circumstances. Deatiled billing archiving frequency depends on the type of traffic in the
exchange. Frequency of the subscriber line routine testing depends on the existing
external line plant. If more faults are observed the frequency is to be increased.
 OCB EXCHANGE
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

The installation procedures of the OCB-283 system are easier in comparison to its
predecessor E-10 B system. Therefore, the installation time required is also less. The
installation of the exchange equipments can be done.

With false floor or

Without false floor

depending on the specific site requirement. (This should be planned in advance and order
should be palced accordingly as some additional installation material are essential for
installation without false floor) The different racks are supplied with the cards plugged
inside and inter rack cables are provided readymade except few cables. Therefore one
should be careful while opening the racks packing and also their shifting to the site.

Prerequisites :- Following points should be checked before starting the actual physical
installation.
1. Preparation & readyness of room & site.
(a) Civil works completed a per plan
(b) False flooring provided. In case of without false floor whether
antisatic flooring is provided, if so its proper terminations to earth.
(c) Air-conditioning is available

2. All the tools are available.

3. All the material as per equipment list are received.
4. Availability of power plant and earth should also be ensured.
5. All cable trays for subscriber, PCM & Power cables & alarm cables are fitted.

DIMENSIONS FOR OCB – 283 EXCHANGE

• Rack Size in : 2200 Hz 950 Wx 690
D
 (mm)
• No of Rows (Suits) in a Switch Room : Not Fixed
• No of Racks per suite : Not Fixed
• but for practical convenience may be limited upto : 16
• Inter suite Gap : Min. 800 mm to 1000
mm : Max :- Variable
• Clearance from Sidewalls : 1500 mm
• Height of Ceiling Minimum : 3000 mm
• Approximate floor area for a 6k exchange : 44 sq m
• Sequence of lay out of racks in suites : No special sequence
or restriction (other than specific to site) except for

CA & DBM racks to be installed together preferably in middle of Suites of

exchange. XA Racks to be installed in continuity & in Identical location s in two
suites for the branches A & B.

OCB–283 RACKS - Front View

CA DBM UA
CB CC XA

SMC SMC SMC SMC

STS • SMC SMC SMX1 SMT-A

2200 MM SMMA SMC SMC SMX2 SMT-B

AL ANN PER SMA SMC SMX E SMT-A

SMMS SMA SMC SMX E SMT-B

1 SMC + STS+SMMA/B MTU 3 SMC + 2 SMA 5 SMCs Only SMX’s 1 SMC + 2 SM

UB UC UD CSN-BASIC CSN-EXTN.

SMC SMC SMC UCN CNL4

SMT-A SMA SMT-A CNL0 CNL5

SMT-B SMA SMT-B CNL1 CNL6

SMA SMA SMT-A CNL2 CNL7

SMA SMA SMT-B CNL3 CNL8

1 SMC + 2 SMT+2 SMA 1 SMC + 4 SMA 1 SMC + 2 SMT’s UCN+4 CNL (ICNE) 5CNL (ICNE)
 LAYOUT OF ROOM :- Layout of the exchange is one of the foremost
documents to refer. It gives the positions of various racks & equipments
& devices.

LAY OUT OF AN OCB-283

SWITCHING ROOM
EXAMPLE :- BOMBAY SION TELEPHONE EXCHANGE

SWITCH ROOM ALL DIMENSIONS IN MM

1500

TR07 UEI CSN CSN

021 020

800

I
TR06 DBM CA UC1 SDE1 CB1 XAIA XAZA R
P

TR05 CSN CSN UD1 UC2 XAIB XAZB

900011 010

TR04 CSN CSN CSN CSN CSN CSN CSN CSN

061 060 051 050 041 040 031 030

16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2
1

I
VDU VDU VDU VDU
R
OPERATION ROOM P
ACDB
Installation

CONFORMITY OF HARDWARE
T1

SWITCH ON POWER START UP OF CSNL

T2 T5

START UP OF PCWAM TI/PGS START OF STS, MPN

T3 T4

STARTUP OF STATIONS
T6

APPLICATION OF TRAFFIC
LOAD
T7

LOOPED BACK SMTs TEST

T8

BBUNIT APPLICATION COMPLETED

RUN CSNL TASK T5

- Carry out sheets T1-1 to 3 in parallel to CONFORMATY

- Carry out sheets T2-1 in parallel to switch on power

- Carry out sheets T3-2 to 3 in parallel to the START UP STATIONS

(B) TEST PHASE WITH DEFINITIVE OFFICE LIBRARY :

BBUMES

FINAL CONFIGURATION LOADING STARTUP CSNL CSND T10

BBUMES T9 GUIMES APPLICATION
CSN-EXPORT AAC012005000RJ

ALARMS TEST
T11

APPLICATION OF TRAFFIC LOAD

T12

SYSTEM STABILIZATION
T13

SITE DATA CHECK

T14

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

TESTS DEFENCE TRAFFIC
OBSERVATION
T15

SUBSCRIBER AND SWITCHING

FACILITIES
T16

INTERWORKING SIGNALLING TEST

T17

PREPARATION FPR ACCE[TANCE

T18

HANDOVER PREPARATION
T19

COMMISSIONING
T20
 HARDWARE PROGRAMMING

Hardware programming is done on all the stations of OCB-283 except CSNs for
the purpose of making the PHYSICAL ADDRESS of the MULTIPROCESSORS
STATION on the communication multiplexes. HARDWARE PROGRAMMING is done
on the TWO DIP switches on the Back plane of each shelf of the stations of OCB-283 as
follows:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
OFF OFF
LS MS LS MS LS MS
ON ON

APSM (LSB) DCOP TYOR APSM (MSB)

TYCP

DEFINITIONS OF SWITCH POINTS :

APSE : (STATIONS PHYSICAL ADDRES SON MULTIPLEX) :

It is indicated by DIP SWITCH2’s switches from 4 to 8 (5 MSBs) & DIP

SWITCH1’s switches 1 to 4 (4 LSBs) = 8 bit field. The value of these switches in binary
indicates the physical address of the station. The various stations can have the following
APSMs.
APSM = 1STS, = 2 SMMA = SMMB

APSM = 4 TO 63 SMCAPSM = 64 TO 95 SMX (COM switches)

AMSM = 96 TO 223 SMA APSM = 224 TO 479 SMTs

TYOR : (TYPE OF UNITS)

Type of units is indicated by switches 1 to 3 of DIP SWITCH 2.

TYOR = 0 -> SMM A,SMMB, SMTB

TYOR = 1 -> SMTA TYOR = 2 SMC or SMA

TYOR = 3 SMX TYOR = 7 Handler

DCOP : (COUPLER FIELD)

Coupler field DCOP is switch nos. 6 to 8 DIP SWITCH 1. It indicate the communication

multiplex.

DCOP = 0 MIS DCOP = 1 MAS 0 DCOP = 2 MAS 1 DOCP = 3 MAS

DCOP = 4 MAS 3 DCOP = 5 CCS#7 Link

TYCP : (COUPLER TYPE)

TYCP is a single switch no5 of DIP Switch.:

TYCP = 0 SECONDARY COUPLER TYCP = 1 MAIN COUPLER