The SPRINT Abacus System Controller P/N 82-01600 is a rackmount system controller that manages and coordinates telephone traffic generation and switching within the SPRINT Abacus modular test platform. It distributes test parameters to connected Circuit Generator (CG) shelves, collects test data from connected devices, and provides DC power distribution across the system. An external PC running Abacus user interface software under Windows XP Professional commands the controller via serial connection, enabling simultaneous call generation and call switching operations.
Technical Specifications
• Form Factor: Rackmount system controller
• AC Input: Nominal 100 to 240 Vac, 50 to 60 Hz
• Power Consumption: Maximum 300 W (entire system)
• Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 40°C
• Control Interface: Serial port connection to external PC
• Software Platform: Abacus user interface software on Windows XP Professional
– Key Features
• Manages operations across modular, expandable test architecture
• Distributes test parameters to multiple CG shelves simultaneously
• Gathers and processes test data from connected subsystems
• Provides system-wide DC power distribution
• Integrates with Circuit Generator (CG) shelves and Power and Interface (PI) subsystems via common midplane
• Enables concurrent call generation and call switching functionality within a single platform
– Typical Applications
• Telephone traffic generation and validation testing
• Multi-shelf call switching performance analysis
• Modular test system expansion and reconfiguration
• Centralized parameter distribution and data collection across networked test shelves
– Compatibility & Integration
The controller connects to CG shelves and PI subsystems through a common midplane architecture. System operation requires an external PC with serial port connectivity running compatible Abacus user interface software under Windows XP Professional. The unit operates within standard rack environments at input voltages from 100 to 240 Vac, 50 to 60 Hz.
