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PCR-360 supports importing of Call Detail Records (CDR). The Import utility allows the administrator to map out the format for the CDR files that are imported into PCR-360 and make changes as required Required to the CDR import without any assistance from PCR. Typically monthly CDR imports include any sort of phone switch or communication manager (Avaya, Cisco, SL-1, SL-100, 5ESS, NEC, Nortel, etc) or data from carriers like Verizon, ATT, and Sprint, etc.
The Call Details grid is a summary of all CDR processed into the system. For ease of use Filters, Perspectives, and the Archive features are strongly encouraged given the volume of records that can appear on this Grid.
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Due to the large quantity of data typically associated with Call Details, there is an automatic Data Archiving function that runs on the Call Details records. When there is an Archives available, it shows up to the User in a drop-down selection on the grid:
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Within the Archive Selector, a User finds a list of the archived data. This list should look like the following image:
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Call Details are Archived after the Calls are 3 months old in the CALL_DETAILS table. The Archived items are stored with a format of two number year and two number month like so: CALL_DETAILS_YYMM. To view an archived grid simply select the Year/Month of Details that is required by clicking its check markcheckmark, and click anywhere else in the application. The Archive loads and be possible to view.
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On occasion, it might be necessary to manually enter Call Details into PCR-360. This usually happens with a small number of records, where an automatic process would be unnecessary. This is handled with the button.
- Click the
button. - The 'Add New Call Details' form opens.
- Enter the required Required information
- Click the
button.
The information entered is displayed in the Call Details Grid.
Edit
The button ONLY effects affects records that have been manually entered. The following is an example of the 'Manage Call Details' form that loads when it is possible to modify the Call Details.
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The Call Detail Errors grid is available for displaying that any exceptions that occurred during a Call Details import. These Exceptions include:
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The majority of records are Imported into PCR-360 from the switches after the initial set up setup has been completed. The raw data from the Import can be viewed by clicking the button. The The raw information in this file can be viewed in aggregate or on a line-by-line basis.
View Import File
A User can view the raw data of the Import File by clicking the 
button. If the record was manually entered the User gets a message that reflects that it's a manually entered record. Otherwise, the User is able to view the record's raw data.
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Call Details Additional
PCR-360 supports a set a of configurable additional columns/field fields that can be added onto to the CALL_DETAILS table. These fields can be used to store any information that is needed for business or reporting purposes. Defining these additional fields is done in the application Configuration Options. Contact PCR for assistance defining these fields.
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- Raw - Call successfully processed from Import File, but has not yet been Rated.
- Duplicate - Same Call Start Time, Duration, Origination Number, and Destination Number as a previous Call. Duplicates do not appear on the Bill.
- Error - An error occurred during the Import File processing. This will re-try each night.
- Unrecoverable Error - An error that cannot be fixed, so it will not try again each night.
- Rated - Call has been successfully Rated, but has not yet Billed.
- Rated Unbillable - Successfully Rated, but Rate specified 'Do not bill', so this will not appear on the Bill. This is not an error.
- Rating Error - An error during Rating. This will re-try each night.
- Billed - Once Billed, a Call cannot be deleted or re-processed.
- Billing Error - Indicates an error during Billing.
When the Call Status is any type of error, then the details of that error will appear in the Error column on the Call Details Grid.