Karel MS48 SMDR setup and CDR format

This page shows how to get call records out of the Karel MS48 into Advanced PBX Data Logger: the connection settings, the parser to select and the 8 fields the logger extracts for reports or a database. The settings apply to our logger; other call accounting software may expect a different configuration.

Quick facts

PKCR Card to PC

The data exchange protocol is using a baud rate of 4800 Bps, 8 data bits, 1 Stop bit and no parity.

RS232 card to PC

For this use a baud rate of 2400 bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and EVEN parity.

Settings from the manufacturer's documentation

Taken from smdr pinout. Values are those stated in the documentation; confirm them against your firmware release.

Configuring a COM port

The COM port number should match the number in your system. You can check the correct port number in Devices Manager → Ports.

1. Add a new configuration with the RS232 data source (if you didn't it before).

2. Select the COM port and configure the communication settings for your PBX corresponding to your PBX settings.

Selecting the correct parser for Karel MS48

Karel MS48

Karel MS48

Data items

Sample record

As delivered by the system; phone numbers, names and public addresses are masked.

18/02/07 21:00:33 21:04:50 04:17  111  111 02 012xxxxx
18/02/07 21:00:33 21:04:50 04:17  111  111 02 012xxxxx
18/02/07 21:04:07 21:05:30 01:23  114  114 03 097xxxxxx

Reports and a database

Once records arrive, the logger writes them to a text file or to any ODBC database in real time, or hands them to the PBX Reports utility for manual, scheduled and e-mailed reports with a built-in web server. See exporting call log data to a database for the database setup.

Related Karel systems

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