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LG GDK-100 SMDR setup and CDR format

This page shows how to get call records out of the LG GDK-100 into Advanced PBX Data Logger: the connection settings, the parser to select and the 13 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

ItemLG GDK-100
InterfaceSerial. The SMDR or printer port of the PBX is connected to a COM port; speed, data bits, parity and flow control must match the PBX.
Parser to selectLG GDK-100
Fields extracted13
Other LG systemsLG and GoldStar SMDR formats: GHX, Starex, CS-1000

Pinout and wiring

PBX (9 pin)PC (9 pin)PC (25 pin)
2 (TXD)2 (RXD)3 (RXD)
3 (RXD)3 (TXD)2 (TXD)
5 (GND)5 (GND)7 (GND)

If the switch #2 on the MPB board is OFF then you should use a cable with the CTS wiret. Default COM port parameters: 8-N-1
To outputs call records you need to use the PGM62 program.
PROG BUTTON 2 - output on/off.
PROG. BUTTON 4 - output of incoming calls on/off.
PROG. BUTTON 6 - COM port baud rate

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).

RS232 Interface

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

RS232 or COM port settings for LG GDK-100
Port flow control settings LG GDK-100

Selecting the correct parser for LG GDK-100

Parser Selection For PBX Data Logger

LG GDK-100

LG GDK-100

Data items

DescriptionData typeColumn name
Caller phonestringCALLER_PHONE
StationstringFLAG2
ExternalstringEXT
Call durationdatetimeCALL_DURATION
Call duration (s)integerCALL_DURATION_S
Call timedatetimeCALL_TIME
Call typestringCALL_TYPE
DirectionstringDIRECTION
PhonestringDIALED_PHONE
ActstringFLAG3
CountstringFLAG4
CostfloatCOST
Account codestringACC

Sample record

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

8201  102 02    00:10 11/02/05 12:52 I RING 00:05
8202  110 02    02:22 11/02/05 12:52 t                   ** 
8202  111 02    00:25 11/02/05 12:52 t                   ** 

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 LG systems

LG Ericsson IPECS MFIM50A
LG CS-1000
LG GDK-162
LG GHX-1232
LG and GoldStar SMDR formats: GHX, Starex, CS-1000
All supported PBX systems

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