27 Tariff Codes

Use the Tariff Codes tab on the ACS Resources screen to add new tariff codes for your customer. Tariff codes are used to return charging information to the switch. This information can be sent either in an SCI or an FCI operation.

The component type (SCI or FCI) will determine how the tariff code is delivered to the service switching point (SSP).

If the component type is set to:

  • SCI, then the tariff code will be sent to the switch in an INAP Send Charging Information operation

  • FCI, then the tariff code will be sent to the switch in an INAP Furnish Charging Information operation

Tariff codes are used by the Set Tariff Code node to send charging information to the switch.

Adding Tariff Codes

Follow these steps to add a new tariff code for your customer.

  1. On the Tariff Codes tab, click New.Result: The New Tariff Code screen is displayed.

  2. In the Tariff Name field, enter a name for the new tariff code.

  3. In the Tariff Code field, enter a code for the new tariff code.

  4. Select whether the tariff code should be marked to be sent in an SCI component or FCI component.

    Note: The tariff code is a hexadecimal code that is usually provided by the switch manufacturer. The tariff code can only be added by the system administrator or ACS Level 6 users.

  5. Click Save.

    Result: The details are saved and the screen returns to the Tariff Codes tab.

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Editing Tariff Codes

Follow these steps to edit an existing tariff code.

  1. On the Tariff Codes tab, select the tariff code to edit.

  2. Click Edit.

    Result: The Edit Tariff Code screen is displayed.

  3. Change the details as required.

  4. Click Save.

    Result: The changes are saved to the database.

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Deleting Tariff Codes

Follow these steps to delete an existing tariff code.

  1. On the Tariff Codes tab, select the tariff code to delete.

  2. Click Delete.

    Result: The Confirm Delete prompt is displayed.

  3. Click OK.

    Result: The tariff code is removed from the database.