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The LAB-XT Experimenter Board is perfect for those interested in telephony
and telephone projects. It is pre-assembled with the most popular
telephony functions. PicBasic Pro sample programs are included to help you
learn how each section of hardware operates. (Since the LAB-XT is designed with
a 20MHz clock, use with the standard PicBasic Compiler is not recommended.)
The LAB-XT is designed specifically
for experimenting with telephony devices. It includes the circuitry needed
to interface to a standard, loop-start telephone line, or POTS line.
The LAB-XT is meant to be used as a development tool
only. Although the circuitry is fully compatible, it is not certified by
any regulatory agency for connection to a telephone network. Development
should be performed using telephone line simulators for testing. Should
you decide to ignore this warning, MCUmart.com and microEngineering Labs, Inc. accept no
liability for fines or damages resulting from unauthorized connection to a
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Many projects are possible including telephone, digital answering machine, call
forwarder, callback device, caller ID terminal, telemarketing blocker, DTMF
remote control, DTMF digit grabber, call data recorder, and more.
LAB-XT Block diagram
The LAB-XT line interface is fully isolated with a transformer and opto-isolators. It
senses loop current and ring signal, and is equipped with a relay-switched load
that allows the MCU to switch the line off-hook and on-hook.
DTMF digits are received with a dedicated IC (MT8870), which the MCU can then query
for the dialed digit information. The LAB-XT can send and receive both
DTMF and pulse-dialed numbers.
An FSK device (NJM2211) receives caller id information and converts it to 1200 baud
serial which the MCU can read. PicBasic Pro sample programs are provided that show how
to interpret the received caller information string.
A 2x20 LCD module allows you to display user prompts and caller id. A
PC-mounted speaker is included, allowing audible ring tones. Red LEDs are
provided for status indication and debug purposes.
The 4x4 keypad matrix can be used for control and can be configured as a
standard telephone keypad. PicBasic Pro sample programs demonstrate keypad
dialing.
The built-on audio amp is capable of driving a headset (headset not
included). It also has
filtering to accommodate the PicBasic Pro DTMFOUT and FREQOUT commands.
This allows you to generate prompt tones, dial tone, busy signal, ringback,
special information tones and more.
A socket and peripheral circuitry is provided for the use of a Winbond/ISD
voice record and playback device. This allows you to build devices with
voice prompts and record audio from the telephone line. (The voice
record/playback device is not included. ISD4003 is recommended.)
Additional Features:
- RS232 interface for data I/O
- Socket for serial I2C EEPROM (memory not included)
- Reset button
- 5-volt regulator
- 40-pin ZIF socket for PICmicro MCU (MCU
not included)
- In-circuit programming connector
- Prototyping area for additional circuits
- Available assembled or as a bare PCB
- Full documentation including schematic
- PicBasic Pro sample programs included
- Size is 5.5" x 5.6"
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The assembled version includes:
- 40-pin ZIF socket for PICmicro MCU (MCU not included)
- 5-volt regulator
- 20MHz clock crystal
- Reset button
- 16 switch keypad
- LED indicators (2 dedicated, 1 shared, 1 power)
- 2 line by 20 character LCD module
- Speaker
- Dual RJ-11 modular connectors
- Headset interface and connector (headset not included)
- RS232 interface with 9-pin D connector
- FSK decoder for 1200 baud Caller ID (NJM2211)
- DTMF receiver (MT8870)
- Bi-directional audio amplifier
- Isolated telephone line interface
- Socket for voice recorder/player (device not included)
- Socket for I2C serial EEPROM (device not included)
- EPIC in-circuit programming connector
- Prototyping area for additional circuits
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