Patent ID: 6831930
Filing Date: 2004-12-14
Classification: H04M,H04Q

Abstract:
A telecommunications system comprising:a main distribution frame operatively coupled to signal lines of a telecommunication carrier an access panel having inputs and outputs, the access panel also including test ports for allowing a test device to be coupled to the access panel wherein the inputs and outputs of the access panel are operatively coupled together unless a test device is coupled to the test ports and in that case the inputs are disconnected from the outputs, the inputs of the access panel are operatively coupled to the main distribution frame; a splitter unit operatively coupled to the main distribution frame to receive mixed voice and data signals from the main distribution frame wherein the splitter unit has first outputs and second outputs and the splitter unit separates the voice signals from the mixed signals and outputs the voice signals at the first outputs; a voice switch operatively coupled to the first outputs of the splitter unit; and a multiplexer operatively coupled to the second outputs of the splitter unit, wherein whenever a test device is coupled to the test ports of the access panel, the test device has direct metallic access to the signal lines of the telecommunication carrier for testing.