Considering that automatic transmission and signalling testing of international circuits is extremely desirable, Administrations using or intending to use System R1 are encouraged to provide for this type of testing.
ITU-T Q.330-1989 history
1989ITU-T Q.330-1989 Automatic Transmission and Signallimg Testing - Specifications of Signalling Systems R1 and R2 (Study Group XI) 1 pp