Product Overview

Orion's E1 Multiplexer the VCL-MX, 2Mbps E1 voice and data, drop-insert (add-drop) multiplexer provides full range of voice (POTS) and digital data services to subscribers located at different locations, requiring to interconnect and establish a voice and data network over an E1 link. The VCL-MX is available in 4 versions, each providing different features and voice / data interfaces.

The VCL-MX, E1, Drop-Insert Multiplexer provides voice telephony and digital data services which may include:

The Multiplexer may be used in Terminal or Drop-Insert configuration to provide

• Toll Quality Voice services
• Interconnect LAN (Campus Network)
• Provide LAN-WAN Interconnectivity
• Provide Leased Lines on DSL for SOHO Applications

The VCL-MX has an effective, CLI (text) based "Network Management System", which may be used for configuring the system, subsequent remote monitoring and management of the inter-connected systems in the network. Both Inband and Out-Of-Band configuration and monitoring options are available. An extensive set of alarms, for easy maintenance are provided in the system.

VCL-MX Version # 1 - Voice and Data Drop-Insert Multiplexer without In-band management interface

Available Interfaces
Voice Interfaces: FXO / FXS / E&M
Data Interfaces: RS232 / iDSL / G.703

VCL-MX Version # 2 - Voice and Data Drop-Insert Multiplexer with In-band Management Interface

Available Interfaces
Voice Interfaces: FXO / FXS / E&M
Data Interfaces: RS232 / iDSL / G.703

VCL-MX Version # 3 - Voice and Data Drop-Insert Multiplexer with In-band Management Interface and “n” X 64 Kbps data options:

Available Interfaces
Voice Interfaces: FXO / FXS / E&M
Data Interfaces: RS232 / iDSL / G.703
nX64 Interfaces: V.35 / V.36 / X.21 / RS530 / G.SHDSL / 10BaseT / Fractional E1

VCL-MX Version # 4 - Voice and Data Drop-Insert Multiplexer with In-band Management Interface and “n” X 64 Kbps data options (75 Ohms unbalance / 120 Ohms balance E1 Impedance)

Available Interfaces
Voice Interfaces: FXO / FXS / E&M
Data Interfaces: RS232 / iDSL / G.703
nX64 Interfaces: V.35 / V.36 / X.21 / RS530 / G.SHDSL / 10BaseT / Fractional E1

VCL-MX Version # 5 12 x E1 non-blocking cross-connect at 64Kbps (DS-0) level with FXO, FXS, E&M (2 Wire/4 Wire), FXS-FXS (Hot-line), V.11, RS232, G.703 @ 64 Kbps, Co-Directional, Magneto, Conference interface, V.35, V.36, X.21, RS530, 10BaseT - Ethernet interfaces with Remote Management. Available with redundant 1+1 power supply. Used in a Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multi point, Add-Drop (drop-insert), Tree and Star topology. Available with telnet and SNMP V2.

Available Interfaces
Voice Interfaces: FXO, FXS, E&M, Hotline, Magneto, Conference interfaces
Data Interfaces: V.11, RS232, iDSL / G.703 / n x 64 Interfaces: V.35 / V.36 / X.21 / RS530 / 10BaseT / Fractional E1, Analog I/O Card, Digital I/O Card, Universal Data Interface Card.

Features

• Voice and Digital Data services.
• Any combination ("mix-n-match") of Voice and Digital Data services deployed from a single VCL-MX "Smart Shelf".
• Drop and Insert (Add-Drop) applications.
• Digital Data option may be used for internet access or video conferencing application.
• Wireless applications including Cellular Networks.
• Digital Microwave Radio.
• SCADA applications.
• Frame Relay circuit termination.
• Powerful Network Management System for monitoring and network control.
• Compliance with all relevant ITU-T (CCITT) recommendations.
• 3U high, compact construction.

Highlights

• Field upgradable to provide voice, data or both services.
• Flexibility on use of transmission medium - copper, fiber, or wireless.
• Choice of Interfaces for Data Applications.
• RS232, PC Interface "Network Control And Management Software".
• In-band system configuration and management interface.
• Out-of-band system configuration and management interface through 10BaseT Terminal (Optional)
• Channel assignment independent of slot position in the subrack.
• Extensive set of alarms.
• User Selectable Internal or Loop-Timed clock options

Transmission Mediums

The VCL-MX offers an excellent flexibility on the choice of transmission medium over which it may be deployed. The transmission medium can be either of the following:

• Copper
• Optical Fiber
• Wireless

Application of VCL-MX

• Voice (POTS), digital data, or real-time video conferencing services (V.35, V.36, X.21, RS530, 10BaseT Router, 10 BaseT Ethernet Bridge) high-speed digital data interface options allows point-to-point network solutions for providing a video conferencing channel of up to 1984 Kbps).
• Junction Mux - for digital interconnection of analog exchanges.
• Drop & Insert applications.
• Wireless network applications.
• High-speed data ports for digital communication links providing Leased Lines access to Internet Service Provider (ISPs) with speeds ranging from 64Kbps up to 1984 Kbps digital data interface options.
• Micro-Cellular infrastructure applications for providing cell-switch connectivity.
• Wide area networking.
• Internet Access over POTS lines - All POTS interfaces operate @ 64Kbps and support V.34 (33.6Kbps) dial-up modems.

User Configurable Interface Cards

Related Links

• VCL-MX, E1 Drop Insert Multiplexer - Version 1
• VCL-MX, E1 Drop Insert Multiplexer - Version 2
• VCL-MX, E1 Drop Insert Multiplexer - Version 3
• VCL-MX, E1 Drop Insert Multiplexer - Version 4
• VCL-MX 12 E1 Voice and Data Multiplexer - Version 5
• VCL-MX, E1 Drop Insert Multiplexer - Product Brochure (PDF)
• VCL-MX Presentation (PPS)

Others Links

• Digital Access Cross Connect Switch (DACS)
• Groomers (Hi-Z Non-Instrusive Monitoring)
• APS (1+1) Automatic Protection Switch
• GSM Gateway / GSM Channel Banks
• E1, T1, E3, DS3, Ethernet Converters
• Optical Transmission
• Echo Cancellers
• Multiplexers
   

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