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Operation/Reference Guide
CSG
SIP Communications Gateway
CSG-500, CSG-544, CSG-580
Last Updated: 10/10/2008
Control System Accessories
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AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer All products returned to AMX require a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. The RMA number is obtained from the AMX RMA Department. The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of each box. The RMA is valid for a 30-day period. After the 30-day period the RMA will be cancelled. Any shipments received not consistent with the RMA, or after the RMA is cancelled, will be refused. AMX is not responsible for products returned without a valid RMA n
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Safety Certification and Agency Approvals Safety Certification and Agency Approvals Safety US/CSA 60950 IEC 60950 AS/NZS 60950 EN 60950 Other A-Tick (Australia) CE Mark (European Union) 2002/95/EC Restrictions on Hazardous Substances (RoHS), 2005/747/EC lead free exemption (Annex C) Telecom FCC Part 68, ANSI/ITA-968-A, Including Amendment A1 and A2 AS/ACIF S002 AS/ACIF S003 PTC220 EMC FCC Part 15 Class A EN55022/CISPR22 Class A EN55025 IEC 61000 AS/NZS CISPR22 Class A iii CSG SI
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Safety Certification and Agency Approvals iv CSG SIP Communications Gateway
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Safety Certification and Agency Approvals ....................................................... iii Safety....................................................................................................................... iii Other ....................................................................................................................... iii Telecom ..............................................................................................
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Table of Contents Telephony Options ................................................................................................. 27 User Configuration ........................................................................................................ 27 Setting Codec Preferences............................................................................................ 29 Conferencing.......................................................................................................
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CSG SIP Communications Gateway CSG SIP Communications Gateway Overview The CSG SIP Communications Gateway is a stand alone Private Branch Exchange (PBX) which runs a version of Asterisk. It is suitable for the desktop, or mounting in a typical network closet or restricted access location. The CSG is ideal for small office environments or as an extension to a central CSG PBX. The CSG can function not only as a PBX, but also as VoIP ATA, or VoIP gateway. It has eight analog ports that can be co
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CSG SIP Communications Gateway CSG Specifications The following table lists the specifications for the CSG. CSG Specifications Dimensions (HWD): 1.74” x 11.45” x 5.44” (4.41 cm x 29.09 cm x 13.82 cm) Weight: 2.25 lbs (1.02 kg) Enclosure Metal with black matte finish Power Requirements Constant current draw: 2.6 A @ 12 VDC Memory � 8MB on board serial Flash memory � 64MB 16-bit parallel SDRAM Certifications FCC (Class A), CE, IEC60950, and RoHS Operating/Storage � Operating Temperature: 0° C (32
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Installation Installation Unpacking the Unit When you unpack your unit, carefully inspect it for any damage that may have occurred in shipment. If damage is suspected, file a claim with the carrier and contact your reseller from which the unit was purchased or AMX Technical Support. Keep the original shipping container to use for future shipment or proof of damage during shipment. Only qualified service personnel should install the unit. Users should not attempt to perform this function thems
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Installation FXS FXS FXO FXO Port/LED Correlation FIG. 1 CSG - Ports/LEDs The example shown is configured with four FXO and four FXS ports, model CSG-544. 4 CSG SIP Communications Gateway
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Installation Understanding the LEDs There are 14 LEDs on the front panel of the CSG. The eight LEDs corresponding to the analog ports on the rear panel, indicate the type of interface installed. The definition of each LED and its color representation is explained below. LED Definitions LED Color Description Power: � Blue (pulsing) On when the unit boots up after the bootload process has completed. The LED pulses at a rate which is proportional to the BlackFin processor load. Network: � Off
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Installation If you press the RST CFG button, you to lose all configuration settings. Pin Assignments The following tables describe the pin assignments for the different ports on the CSG. Console Port Pinouts Pin Description 1 Ground (Connect to DB9 pin 5) 2 Unused (Leave Open) 3 Primary RxD (To CSG) Connect to DB9 Pin 3 4 Unused 5 Tx (From CSG) Connect to DB9 Pin 2 6 CTS (To CSG) Connect to DB9 Pin 7 7 Open 8 RTS (From CSG) Connect to DB9 Pin 8 RJ11 Analog Port Connector Pinouts Pin Descripti
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Installation IP Phone and Network Ethernet Port Pinouts Pin Description 1 Rx Receive Negative 2 Rx Receive Positive 3 Tx Transmit Negative 4 Unused 5 Unused 6 Tx Transmit Positive 7 Unused 8 Unused Installing the Hardware 1. Connect an Ethernet cable connected to your network to the Network port on the back of the CSG. 2. Connect an Ethernet cable an IP Phone port. This will be used during the initial configuration of the CSG. 3. Connect the provided power supply to the unit’s DC connector. T
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Installation Mounting the CSG FIG. 3 illustrates the proper mounting installation options for wall mounting the unit: LEDs pointing UP LEDs pointing SIDEWAYS DO NOT point the LEDs DOWN FIG. 3 Acceptable Mounting Orientation options (wall mounting) Instructions for Wall Mounting 1. Select the area to mount the CSG unit (refer to FIG. 3). The unit should be mounted at or below eye level to properly view the LEDs. 2. Line up one of the surface mounting brackets with the two holes on one side of
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Installation There are indicators on both the bracket and the mounting clips to show which end is the “top” to ensure correct mounting orientation (see FIG. 4). The bracket has a notched side to indicate the top of the piece. The DIN mounting clips also have two holes drilled in the top portion of the clips that indicate the top of the clip. Notch indicates top of the bracket Drilled holes indicate top of the clip Bracket DIN Mounting Clips (2 per bracket) FIG. 4 AC-DIN-CS3 - Clip/Bracket
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Installation FIG. 5 illustrates the correct mounting orientation of the DIN Rail Mounting Bracket: This notch indicates the top of the bracket These two holes indicate the top of the mounting clips DIN Rail (35mm) Bracket (mounts to the CSG) DIN Mounting Clip attached to the bracket (2 clips per bracket) FIG. 5 AC-DIN-CS3 DIN Rail Mounting Bracket - mounted on a DIN rail FIG. 6 illustrates the correct mounting orientation of the DIN Rail Mounting Bracket and the orientation of the mounted de
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Installation You can also mount the CSG by attaching the mounting brackets to the bottom of the unit. FIG. 7 displays the CSG with mounting brackets attached to its underside. The bracket clamps attach to the DIN rail as shown in FIG. 5. FIG. 7 DIN Rail Mounting Brackets attached to bottom of CSG unit 11 CSG SIP Communications Gateway
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Installation 12 CSG SIP Communications Gateway
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Configuration Configuration The CSG comes pre-installed with a web-based configuration tool you can use to configure your unit. This chapter gives you all the information you need to configure your CSG. For troubleshooting purposes, advanced users may alter the CSG configuration files or perform Linux console commands through the Console port. Advanced configuration changes may also be made remotely using SSH if the unit is connected to a network. Server Setup The first step in using the CSG
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Configuration Subsequent Logons to the CSG The method described above will work to log onto the configuration tool of the CSG. In addition, you can log onto the CSG using the CSG's Network port once it has been enabled. In this case, open a web browser on a computer which is located on the same network as the CSG. In the address field of the web browser, enter the IP address of the CSG as defined during the initial installation. Bonjour (Zero-Configuration) Client You can also log on to the
