AT&T Release 2.0 - Manual

Contents 6 Connecting Data Equipment 6-1 ■ Data Stations 6-2 ■ Modem Pools 6-23 7 Initializing and Testing the System 7-1 ■ Initializing the System 7-1 ■ Setting the Time and Date 7-9 ■ Testing the System 7-10 ■ Installing the Control Unit Housing 7-32 8 Installing Applications 8-1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■...

Contents A System Numbering Forms A-1 ■ Form 2a, System Numbering—Station Jacks A-2 ■ Form 2b, System Numbering—Digital Adjuncts A-4 ■ Form 2c, System Numbering—Trunk Jacks A-5 ■ Form 2d, System Numbering—Special Renumbers A-6 B Unit Load Calculation Worksheet B-1 ■ Unit Load Worksheet B-2 C Orderin...

Figures 2 Installing the Control Unit Figure 2-1. AC Grounding Requirements Figure 2-2. Measuring the AC Outlet Voltages Figure 2-3. Central Office and AC Grounds Figure 2-4. Installing 146A and 147A Protectors Figure 2-5. Marking the Basic Carrier Screw Holes Figure 2-6. Installing the Housing Clip...

Figures Figure 3-25. Using the D-Impact Tool to Seat the C o n d u c t o r s Figure 3-26. Routing the Wires through the Wire Troughs and D-Rings Figure 3-27. SYSTIMAX Hardware Kit (See also Figure 3-22) Figure 3-28. Attaching the SYSTIMAX Template to the Wall Figure 3-29. Using the SYSTIMAX Template...

Figures Figure 4-5. R J 1 1 a n d R J 1 4 I n t e r f a c e s 4-11 Figure 4-6. Connecting the ESF T1 CSU (Rear Panel) 4-26 Figure 4-7. ESF T1 CSU Front Panel 4-30 Figure 4-8. 551 T1 CSU 4-33 Figure 4-9. Connecting the T1 Lines to the CSU 4-37 Figure 4-10. Signal Monitor Unit 4-38 Figure 4-11. Insert...

Figures Figure 6-7. Video Conferencing Connections 6-20 Figure 6-8. Modem Pool Configurations 6-26 7 Initializing and Testing the System Figure 7-1. Ground-Start Button 7-29 Figure 7-2. Installing the Control Unit Housing 7-32 8 Installing Applications Figure 8-1. Connecting the CAT 8-9 A System Num...

Tables 2 Installing the Control Unit Table 2-1. Environmental Requirements 2-3 Table 2-2. AC Power Requirements 2-8 Table 2-3. Heavy Lightning Protection 2-16 Table 2-4. Setting the 400EM Module DIP Switches 2-55 Table 2-5. Sample DIP Switches for the 400EM Module 2-55 3 Installing Telephones and Ad...

Tables Table 4-11. Table 4-12. Table 4-13. Table 4-14. Table 4-15. Table 4-16. Table 4-17. Table 4-18. Table 4-19. Table 4-20. Table 4-21. Table 4-22. Table 4-23. Table 4-24. Table 4-25. Table 4-26. Table 4-27. Switch Settings in Hybrid/PBX Mode: Network and Equipment are ESF Framed Using B8ZS Line ...

Tables 6 Connecting Data Equipment Table 6-1. Data Station Configurations 6-4 Table 6-2. Data Module Settings 6-23 Table 6-3. 7500B Option Settings for Digital-to-Analog Modem Pool 6-30 Table 6-4. Modem Option Settings for Modem Pools 6-31 Table 6-5. 7500B Option Settings for Analog-to-Digital Modem...

CUSTOMER WARNING This manual is designed for use by qualified service technicians only. Technician qualification includes completion of an AT&T hands-on instructor-led course covering installation andmaintenance for this product. Installation or maintenance of thisproduct by anyone other than a ...

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Use only AT&T-manufactured MERLIN LEGEND™ Communications System circuit modules, carrier assemblies, and power units in theMERLIN LEGEND Communications System (511A) control unit. Use only AT&T-recommended/approved MERLIN LEGENDCommunications System accessories. If equi...

Customer Support Information Support Telephone Number In the U.S.A. only, AT&T provides a toll-free customer Helpline (1-800-628-2888) 24 hours a day. Call the Helpline, or your authorized dealer, if you need assistance when installing, programming, or using your system. Outside the U.S.A., if y...

Customer Support Information FCC Notification and Repair Information This equipment is registered with the FCC in accordance with Part 68 of its rules. In compliance with those rules, you are advised of the following: ■ Means of Connection. Connection of this equipment to the telephone network shall...

Customer Support Information ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all, areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devicesthat may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company to determine the...

Customer Support Information b. This equipment returns answer supervision on all DID calls forwarded back to the Public Switched Telephone Network. Permissible exceptions are when: ( 1 ) a call is unanswered (2) a busy tone is received (3) a reorder tone is received Allowing this equipment to be ope...

Customer Support Information Renseignements sur la notification du ministère des Communications du Canada etla réparation AVIS: L'étiquette du ministère des Communications du Canada identifie le matériel homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme à certaines normes deprotection...

Customer Support Information MERLIN LEGEND D.O.C.Location Label Placement Ministère des Communications du Canada emplacement de l'étiquette xxii Customer Support Information

Customer Support Information Security of Your System—Preventing Toll Fraud As a customer of a new telephone system, you should be aware that there exists an increasing problem of telephone toll fraud. Telephone toll fraud can occur in many forms, despite the numerous efforts of telephone companies a...

Customer Support Information To minimize the risk of unauthorized access to your communications system: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Use a nonpublished Remote Access number. Assign authorization codes randomly to users on a need-to-have basis, keeping a log of ALL authorized users and assigning one code to one...

Customer Support Information responsibility to take appropriate steps to implement the features properly, evaluate and administer the various restriction levels, protect and carefully distribute access c o d e s . Under applicable tariffs, you will be responsible for payment of toll charges. AT&...

Customer Support Information can accumulate quickly. It is your responsibility to take appropriate steps to implement the features properly, evaluate and administer the various restriction levels, and protect and carefully distribute access codes. Under applicable tariffs, you will be responsible fo...

About This Book The Installation guide contains information on installing and upgrading theMERLIN LEGEND TM Communications System. Intended Audience This book is intended for qualified technicians who install and upgrade thesystem. Conventions The following typographical conventions are used in this...

About This Book ■ Constant width type is used for information on telephone display screens or on a PC screen. Select Sys Program. ■ Bold constant width type indicates exactly as shown. Type install; dial #55. ■ Keys on the PC are shown in boxes. Press [F7] . nformation that you enter ■ When two keys...

About This Book Related Documents The books listed below comprise the entire MERLIN LEGEND Communications System family of documentation. These documents are listed by their abbreviated titles. For example, MERLIN LEGEND, Release 2.0 Communications System Installation is referred ‘to as installation...

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Introduction to Installation 1 Installation of the MERLIN LEGEND Communications System, involves thefollowing: ■ installing the control unit ■ installing the telephones ■ connecting the system wiring ■ installing optional equipment Optional equipment, such as a data module, printer, and various adju...

Introduction to Installation Overview of the Installation Process The following is a comprehensive list of everything that the system could include. When installing your customer’s system, try to adhere to this order as much as possible. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Install the control unit (required)...

Introduction to Installation Tools and Equipment A list of required tools and equipment is provided just before each procedurethroughout this guide. System Forms Throughout this guide, the installation procedures refer to system forms. These forms indicate information that is specific to your custom...

Introduction to Installation Upgrading the Communications System If you are upgrading to Release 2.0 from Release 1.0, 1.1, or from the MERLIN® II Communications System, see Chapter 7 for the upgrade procedure. NOTE: You cannot upgrade the system software from the MERLIN II Communications System. Yo...

Installing the Control Unit 2 If you have not read Chapter 1, do so before continuing with any instructions in this chapter. Overview Installing the control unit involves the following, which this chapter describesin detail: 1. Installing the backboard 2. Meeting the power and grounding requirements...

Installing the Control Unit 9. Connecting the control unit to AC power 10. Powering up the system 11. Powering down the system Be sure to follow these procedures in the order specified. Preparation The control unit must be installed on a backboard, which may already be installed. If so, skip to the ...

Installing the Control Unit Radio transmitters (AM or FM), television stations, induction heaters, motors (with commutators) of 0.25 horsepower (200 watts) or greater, and similarequipment are leading causes of interference. Small tools with universal motors are generally not a problem when they ope...

Installing the Control Unit Backboard Requirements The backboard should be wide enough to accommodate additional carriers ifsystem growth is anticipated. In addition to the basic carrier, two expansioncarriers can be added. To accommodate the maximum control unit size, make sure the backboardmeets t...

Installing the Control Unit NOTE: The combined pullout force of the backboard should be at least 650 pounds (295 kilograms). Power and Grounding Proper power and grounding are essential for correct and safe functioning of the system. Use ■ ■ ■ ■ this section to verify that all power and grounding re...

Installing the Control Unit ■ The AC power requirements indicated in the next section, “AC Outlet Tests” must be met. CAUTION: The AC outlet for the control unit cannot be switch-controlled. Plugging the control unit into such an outiet invites accidentaldisconnection of the system. The AC outlet mu...

Installing the Control Unit If the AC outlet tests reveal any of the following conditions, they must becorrected before you install the system: ■ open ground ■ hot and neutral ■ o p e n h o t ■ open neutral ■ hot and ground reversed reversed WARNING: Hazardous voltages are present during the followi...

Installing the Control Unit 110 - 125 V o l t s N e u t r a l P h a s e( H O T ) G r o u n d L e s s t h a n2 . 5 V o l t s 110 - 125 V o l t s Figure 2-2. ■ ■ ■ Measuring the AC Outlet Voltages Phase to ground should be 110 to 125 VAC. Neutral to ground should be less than 1 VAC. Phase to neutral s...

Installing the Control Unit Grounding Requirements Proper grounding of the installation site safeguards system functioning by protecting the system from the following: ■ lightning ■ power surges ■ power crosses on central office trunks ■ electrostatic discharge (ESD) When installing the control unit...

Installing the Control Unit ToCentralOfficeorServingFacility CO Lines C O D2R Cords CO DIW or 25-Pair Cable Line NetworkInterface Wiring Field Protector Coupled BondingConductor (optional) PowerSupply Commercial Power A C Ground Plug Outlet W i r e B Power Service Single -PointGroundB a r W GND (Gre...

Installing the Control Unit WARNING: Improper ground can cause equipment failures, service outages, and electrical shock. Verify that the AC power uses an approved ground for its primary ground, that all voltage-limiting devices aregrounded to an approved ground, and that the ground is one of the ap...

Installing the Control Unit ■ concrete-encased ground—must be an electrode, consisting of one of the following: — at least 20 ft (6.1 m) of one or more steel reinforcing rods, eachbeing at least ½-inch (1.27 cm) in diameter — 20 ft (6.1 m) of bare copper conductor not smaller than #4 AWG, encased in...

Installing the Control Unit CAUTION: Check these requirements with a simple, visual inspection; if you cannot verify that the central office grounding requirements are met,contact the central office. Do not connect the centrai office trunks until you are ceflain that these requirements are met. Heav...

Installing the Control Unit Table 2-3. Heavy Lightning Protection If you have this number ofcentral office trunks . . . Connect these protectors 1-4 147A 5-8 147A and a 146A 9-12 147A and two 146As 13-16 147A and three 146As 17-20 Two 147As and three 146As See the note below. 21-24 Two 147As and fou...

Installing the Control Unit Unit Loads A unit load is a measure of power (1.9 watts) used to determine the electrical load that the following components have on each carrier’s power supply: ■ telephones and adjuncts Only the telephones and adjuncts that connect to the analog and digital ports on the...

Installing the Control Unit ■ the carrier has a total of more than 45 MLX-20L telephones or 34- button analog multiline telephones installed Unit Loads for Key or Behind Switch Mode In a Key or Behind Switch system with four or fewer modules, no calculation is needed. The power supply (model 391A1) ...

Installing the Control Unit Installing the Basic Carrier Begin this procedure only if you have met all of the requirements discussed earlier in this chapter. NOTE: If you are upgrading a system, the basic carrier (and possibly one or two expansion carriers) is already installed. Do not remove any of...

Installing the Control Unit 2. Remove the carrier from the backboard and drill a pilot hole in the center of each of the four screw-hole marks. 3. Anchor the screws approximately halfway into the backboard. 4. Place the housing clips around the molding for the screws on the back of the carrier. See ...

Installing the Control Unit Upgrading the Control Unit When upgrading, do the following: 1. Remove the control unit housing: a. Disconnect AC power from each auxiliary power unit at the wall outlet. b. Disconnect AC power from each carrier by disconnecting the power cord at the wall outlet. c. If th...

Installing the Control Unit MERLIN II Communications System MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Figure 2-7. Removing the Control Unit Housing 2. Do not remove any of the existing carriers. 3. Power down the system as described later in this chapter, under “Powering Down the System.” Upgrading the Co...

lnstalling the Control Unit . 4. See the Control Unit Diagram on Form 1, System Planning. If you will be adding an expansion carrier, remove the rightmost module from the control unit and put it aside. CAUTION: If you remove the cords from the module, make sure they are labeled first. 5. If housing ...

Installing the Control Unit Installing Expansion Carriers If one or more expansion carriers is indicated for the system, follow this procedure to mount each one (see Figure 2-8). 1. If you are adding an expansion carrier to an existing system, see the previous section before continuing. 2. Locate th...

Installing the Control Unit Installing the Power Supply WARNING: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Do not attach any cables or power cords to the power supply until it is installed in the carrier. Do not power up the control unit until all of the modules and power equipment are installed. Once they are installed, follow ...

Installing the Control Unit Installing the power supply can involve as many as four steps, depending on the system configuration. The following procedure includes steps that require detailed explanation. The detailed procedures for those steps immediately follow this high-level procedure. 1. Make su...

Installing the Control Unit Step 2a: Installing a Ring Generator If a ring generator (the 129B frequency generator) is indicated on the Control Unit Diagram it must be installed in the power supply before installing thepower supply into the carrier. NOTE: ■ ■ This procedure is part of a larger proce...

Installing the Control Unit P 2 P 1 WIREC L I P RING GENERATOR P 2 0 2 P101 WIRE MANAGER:MAKE SURE THEMODIFICATION LABELIS ATTACHED WHENFINISHED: "EQUIPPED WITH129B FREQ GEN" Figure 2-9. Installing a Ring Generator in the Power Supply e. Carefully turn the module over on its right side and t...

Installing the Control Unit NOTE: n. o. Take time to ensure that the on/off faceplate on the front of the power supply housing is aligned and inside the top cover. Carefully, taking time to make sure the on/off faceplate stays aligned,turn the module over and replace the five screws on the housing. ...

Installing the Control Unit P 2 Steps a through e:Open the power supply S t e p i :Remove the four screws(one in each corner ofthe ring generator) Step f:Detach cablefrom wire clip P 1 WIRECLIP Step f:Detach cablefrom wire clip RING GENERATOR Grip here P 2 0 2 P101 Grip here S t e p h :Disconnect th...

Installing the Control Unit Step 3: lnstalling a Copper Shield Each expansion carrier requires a power supply. The added power supply can cause excessive noise in the module occupying the next slot. To eliminate this noise, install a copper foil shield to the power supply as indicated in this proced...

Installing the Control Unit Step 4: Installing the Power Supply into the Carrier a. Lower the module hook onto the rod. b. Make sure the connector on the module mates properly with the connector on the carrier. c. Push the module into the carrier until it locks into place. CAUTION: Do not connect th...

Installing the Control Unit Step 1: Modifying the Processor for Key Mode CAUTION: ■ This procedure is part of a larger procedure for installing the processor. If you have not already read the beginning of this section, “Installing the Processor,” do so before continuing. ■ This procedure must be per...

Installing the Control Unit H D R 4S H U N T H D R 3 Do not touch H D R 3 Figure 2-12. Modifying the Processor Board for Key Mode d. e. f. g. on the exposed portion of the processor board, find the header marked HDR4; it is in the upper-left area. A shunt is attached to one of the pins on the HDR4 h...

Installing the Control Unit Step 2a: Installing the Feature Module This procedure is part of a larger procedure for installing the processor. If you have not already read the beginning of this section, “Installing the Processor,” do so before continuing. Upgrades: If you are upgrading an existing sy...

Installing the Control Unit Figure 2-13. Installing the Feature Module in the Processor 2-44 Installing the Processor

Installing the Control Unit . Step 2b: Replacing the Feature Module It may become necessary at some point to replace the feature module because of upgrades or malfunctions. CAUTION: Make sure that you have a backup of the system programmingbefore replacing the feature module. (When the feature modul...

Installing the Control Unit e. Check the HDR4 header on the processor circuit board for proper mode operation (see “Step 1: Modifying the Processor for Key Mode” earlier in this chapter). f. Align the connectors on the new feature module with the connectors in the processor (see Figure 2-13). g. Fir...

Installing the Control Unit Figure 2-14. Installing the Processor into the Carrier c. Make sure that the connector on the module mates properly with the connector on the carrier as you swing the processor down into place. Installing the Processor 2 - 4 7

Installing the Control Unit d. Push firmly until the processor snaps into place. The processor should be securely attached to the carrier and locked in place by the locking tab on the bottom-rear of the processor. CAUTION: To avoid damage, do not force the module. If the module does not insert easil...

Installing the Control Unit A u x i l i a r y P o w e r U n i t A U X J 2 D C P O W E R O U T P U T A u x i l i a r y P o w e r I n p u t A C I n p u t C o n t r o l U n i t A C P o w e r C o r d A C O u t l e t Figure 2-15. Installing an Auxiliary Power Unit a. Make sure that the switch on the powe...

Installing the Control Unit Step 4b: Replacing an Auxiliary Power Unit See Figure 2-15 throughout this procedure. a. b. c. d. e. f. 9. Make sure that the switch on the power supply is turned off. Unplug both the power supply and the auxiliary unit from the outlet. Disconnect the cord from the jack l...

Installing the Control Unit Step 5: Providing the Proper Grounding As discussed earlier under “Power and Grounding,” the power supply on each carrier (basic and expansion) must be grounded. WARNING: Grounding circuit continuity is vital for safe operation. There is a risk of electric shock if the sy...

Installing the Control Unit Installing the Modules CAUTION: To prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD), avoid touching leads, connectors, pins, and other components. Use a properly grounded wrist strap. Guidelines for Installing Modules By installing the modules as indicated on the Control...

Installing the Control Unit S w i t c h e s 1 through 5 c o n t r o l Port 4 ( E & M u n p r o t e c t e d ) S w i t c h e s 6 t h r o u g h 1 0 c o n t r o l Port 3 ( E & M p r o t e c t e d ) S w i t c h e s 1 through 5 c o n t r o l Port 2 ( E & M s i m p l e x ) S w i t c h e s 6 t h...

Installing the Control Unit Table 2-4. Setting the 400EM Module DIP Switches E&M Signaling Type Ports (As numbered in Figure 2-15) DIP Switch Position 1S (Default) 5 Simplex Mode 1 C Protected E&M Mode Unprotected - E&M Mode ON 1 OFF NA 2 ON OFF NA 2 4 3 OFF OFF OFF ON 4 OFF ON 5 OFF OFF...

Installing the Control Unit Procedure See the Control Unit Diagram on the back of System Form 1, System Planning,to determine the order of modules. Once you have installed the power supply and the processor in the basiccarrier, use the remaining slots for the modules as follows: ■ Basic carrier: slo...

Installing the Control Unit PFT Jack T r u n kJ a c k s P F T Telephone Figure 2-17. Trunk and Telephone Jacks on Each Module a. Label each trunk jack on the modules sequentially, 1 through 80. Begin with the module in slot 1, numbering from bottom to top oneach module and working from left to right...

Installing the Control Unit b. Label each telephone jack sequentially, 1 through 144. Begin with the module in slot 1, numbering from bottom to top on each module and working from left to right across the carrier. CAUTION: The 008 OPT module is assigned 12 Logical IDs, and the last four numbers are ...

lnstalling the Control Unit Replacing Modules Modules can be removed and inserted (separately or at the same time) without affecting normal call processing. Leave the system power on. CAUTION: ■ This section does not apply to the processor or power supply. ■ Although the system is designed for modul...

Installing the Control Unit Powering Up the System CAUTION: Only when the system is completely installed, follow the procedure in this section to power up the system. Failure to comply with this procedure can result in shock hazard or damage to the equipment. 1. 2. 3. 4. For each power supply and au...

Installing the Control Unit Powering Down the System During installation you may need to power down the system for troubleshooting or adding new equipment to the carrier. CAUTION: Follow these steps in the exact sequence. 1. Turn off the power supply on the basic carrier. 2. Turn off the power suppl...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts Installing the Multi-Function Module The Multi-Function Module (MFM) is an optional adapter for connecting tip/ring (T/R) or supplemental alert devices to any MLX telephone. If you are installing an MFM, do it before you install the MLX telephone. The MFM provides ...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts Before installing the MFM, consider the following: ■ The KS22911-L2 power supply must be connected to an electrical outlet within 50 ft (15 m) of cord length of the MLX telephone. ■ If you are connecting an MFM and two DSSS to the telephone, a 329A power unit is re...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK: Follow all warnings and cautions. Follow these steps to install and replace an MFM and change its pin settings. 1. Remove the telephone. 2. Remove the user card tray from the bottom of the desk stand on the desk stand and the module cover....

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts c. Lower the cover to the right and press firmly to lock the tabs in place. Both tabs must be secure. d. Replace and tighten the screw you removed earlier. 7. Replace the desk stand NOTE: If you are wall mounting an MLX-10 or MLX-10D telephone, do notreplace the de...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts O u t l e t Wall Jack D 6 A P P o w e rSupply 400B2 Adapter D 8 W Figure 3-6. Powering up the Telephone after Installing the MFM c. Plug the power supply into a 117-VAC outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch. Installing the Multi-Function Module 3-11

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts d. Insert the plug end of the 400B or 400B2 adapter into the wall jack. 9. Test the MFM for T/R operation by using the directions in “Test the MLX Telephones with an MFM” later in this chapter. 10. Attach any adjuncts as described in the next section. Installing Ad...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts General Purpose Adapter (GPA) A GPA permits the attachment of a tip/ring (T/R) device such as a single-linetelephone, modem, or answering machine to an analog multiline telephone.The device must be touch-tone, not rotary. NOTE: The GPA is intended for answer-only s...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts ■ Automatic. This setting is used in one of two ways: — with a device, such as an answering machine or amodem, to answer calls. An Auto Answer+All button is needed so that calls can be answered automatically. — to make and receive calls on the telephone while using...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts Headsets For MLX telephones, the headset base unit plugs into the telephone handset jack, which means that the headset will be used in place of the handset. For analog telephones, you can connect the headset in one of the following w a y s : ■ Connect the headset b...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts Modems Connect the modem to one of the following, as described earlier in thissection: ■ single-line telephone ■ MLX telephone with an MFM When connected to the TEL/OTHER jack on the MLX telephone, data calls made from the modem are independent of the associated ML...

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Installing Telephones and Adjuncts Supplemental Alerts Alerting devices notify people working in noisy areas of incoming, transferred, and inside calls. Connect a supplemental alert device to one of the following, as describedearlier ■ ■ ■ in this section: single-line telephone MLX telephone with an...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts Supplemental Alert Adapter CONTROL TELEPHONE UNIT A L E R T E R O N O F F Figure 3-13. Installing the Supplemental Alert Adapter 3-28 Installing Adjuncts

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts Installing the Direct Station Selector The DSS is an optional piece of telephone equipment. One or two DSSs can be connected to an MLX-28D or MLX-20L telephone. NOTE: Connect the DSS(s) before you install the MLX telephones. Before installing the DSS, consider the ...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts DSS Installation Procedure NOTE: If you are connecting two DSSs to the telephone, unpack the second DSS now. 1. Adjust the angle of the DSS. For instructions on removing the telephone stand, see Figure 3-2 earlier in this chapter. The DSS is packed fully assembled ...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts b. Route the D8AC cord from the IN jack of the second DSS (DSS2) through the cord channel of the first DSS (DSS1). c. Plug this D8AC cord into the jack labeled OUT on DSS1. D 8 W D 8 A C L I N E D S S MLX Telephone DSS 1 D8W D 8 A C LINE IN DSS OUT MLX Telephone DS...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts Assembling the MLX Telephone If you are installing an MLX telephone, you need to assemble it prior to connecting it to the control unit. For all other telephones, skip to the nextsection, “Connecting the Telephones to the Control Unit.” Before installing an MLX tel...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts MLX telephones are packed fully assembled with the desk stand in thelow position. The angle of any MLX desk telephone can be adjusted to the high position. If you are wall mounting an MLX-10 or MLX-10Dtelephone, you must first remove the desk stand. To remove the d...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts 4. Label the extension identification card. a. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole on the side of the plastic cover while holding your finger on the opposite edge.Use the paper clip to push and lift the cover. See Figure 3-15. Figure 3-15. Removing the E...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts 6. Replace the extension identification card and plastic cover by inserting one end into the slot and bending the cover to snap the other end into place. See Figure 3-19. Figure 3-19. Replacing the Extension Label ■ If you are mounting an MLX-10 or MLX-10D wall tel...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts D8W Mounting Plate 630B Figure 3-20. Routing the Cord through the Backplate e. Insert the two short screws provided with the Phonemount into the mounting plate. Be sure to thread the upper screw through the jack guard. See Figure 3-21. Assembling the MLX Telephone ...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts NOTE: ■ ■ ■ ■ If an MLX telephone or analog multiline telephone is in a different building from the control unit, and is within 1000 ft (305 m) of the control unit, connect the telephone to the control unit using two in-range out-of-building (IROB) protectors. Make...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts 4-Pair Patch Cord DIW Cable Cable Tie Figure 3-22. Hardware for Connecting up to 24 Telephones (also included in SYSTIMAX Hardware Kit; see also Figure 3-27) 3-46 Connecting the Telephones to the Control Unit

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts Tools See Figure 3-23. AT-8762 D Impact Tool 110 Impact Tool 788J1 788 K1 Retainer Tool Spudger Modular Plug Pressor Figure 3-23. Tools for Connecting up to 24 Telephones Connecting the Telephones to the Control Unit 3-47

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts c. Punch down the telephone wires to the termination block. i . Route the telephone wires underneath the termination block and through the fanning slots. ii. Insert the conductors into the designated 110 connecting blocks already on the termination block. Follow th...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts 9. Route the wires through the wire troughs and D-rings. See Figure 3-26. Figure 3-26. Routing the Wires through the Wire Troughs and D-Rings 3-52 Connecting the Telephones to the Control Unit

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts SYSTIMAX SYSTIMAX is a wiring kit that contains all the hardware needed to build a cross-connect field between the control unit and the telephone jack. CAUTION: To avoid coupling power supply noise onto system wiring, allow at least 3 inches (7.62 cm) of clearance ...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts 70” above floor Figure 3-28. Attaching the SYSTIMAX Template to the Wall 3-56 Connecting the Telephones to the Control Unit

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts Green 1 Yellow 2 Beige 3 Green 1 Yellow 2 Beige 3 Pink 4 Grey 5 White 6 Pink 4 Grey 5 W h i t e 6 Figure 3-29. Using the SYSTIMAX Template to Place the Hardware Connecting the Telephones to the Control Unit 3-57

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts 4. Drill two diagonally opposite holes for each piece of hardware. You can drill right through the template. See Figure 3-30. There is a 1/16-inch (1.6-mm) space between the outline of each piece of hardware; keep this space as you mount the hardware. Figure 3-30. ...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts Figure 3-31. Using the 788J1 Tool to Seat and Trim the Conductors f. Reverse the blade edge on the 788J1 impact tool and use the tool to seat the connecting blocks on each index strip. See Figure 3-32. Make sure the slate strip on each connecting blockis facing dow...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts Figure 3-32. Using the Reversed Blade Edge on the 788J1 Impact Tool Connecting the Telephones to the Control Unit 3-61

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts Figure 3-33. Connecting Termination Blocks to Field-Terminated Blocks Wire a Telephone for Two Voice-Pairs If an analog telephone requires either the Voice Announce to Busy feature or the Simultaneous Voice and Data feature, use a bridging adapter to assigntwo adja...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts . Terminate Cable at a Telephone Outlet There are many kinds of telephone outlets, which are fundamentally all thesame. Some are surface-mounted, affixed directly onto a wall surface, and others are flush-mounted, where the jacks are located inside a wall housed in...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts Termination Clips Figure 3-35. Pressing the Wires Over the Slots in the Outlet 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Use diagonal pliers to clip off the ends of the conductors. Press the clips back on over the wires. Strip off the protective paper from the adhesive strips and press ...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts Label the System Wiring If done correctly, labeling can provide valuable information about the locationof wire or cable within the building and save hours of frustrating work. Thereare five types of labels used for identification: ■ Cable labels are white adhesive-...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts Table 3-2. Insert Labels Color What It Identifies Special Features Light blue DIW cable originating The fourth pair of the at telephone outlets in DIW cable to MLX offices or other telephones is reserved locations for supplying power to one DSS at an operator conso...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts Table 3-2. - Continued Color Yellow Orange What It Identifies Auxiliary circuits arranged in 3-pairmodularity Connections from transmission electronics equipment,such as multiplexer or concentrators Special Features For auxiliary circuits that are not arranged in 3...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts Checking Poorly Labeled Wiring If you do not understand the labeling system used or a label is missing or damaged, use a tone device and a telephone handset to match like cables. Hardware ■ ■ ■ ■ Tools ■ tone device telephone handset telephone cord with an 8-pin mo...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts 8 . 9 . 10. 11. 12. Using the diagonal pliers or wire strippers, cutoff the other end of the patch cord and expose the pairs. Do not cut off too much of the cordbecause you’ll need the length to test the top rows of the cross-connect field. The handset also has two...

Installing Telephones and Adjuncts Figure 3-36. Removing the Connecting Block Connecting the Telephones to the Control Unit 3-73

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface 4 To connect the control unit to the network interface side, the method of connection depends on the type of network interface that is installed. While there are many ways to connect the network interface to the control unit, themethods in this ch...

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface CAUTION: W i r i n g ■ The telephone company is responsible for providing appropriate protection for central office trunks. Do not connect the central office trunks until you are certain that they are properly protected. See the section, “Central ...

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface RJ21X Interface The RJ21X network interface has a female 50-pin (25-pair) amphenolconnector. See Figure 4-1: 66-Type Block (RJ21-type) 25-Line Interface 26 Line 1 1 27 Line 2 2 Line Top Ring Phone Number 1 26 1 555-3827 2 27 2 555-3828 3 28 3 555-...

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface Building the Wiring Field Build the wiring field between the network interface and the control unit by using 110AB1-100JP12 terminal blocks with modular jacks and associatedh a r d w a r e . RJ21X Wiring Field Hardware ■ 10AB1-100JP12 termination ...

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface RJ21X Wiring Field Tools ■ D-impact tool ■ s p u d g e r ■ hand tools See Figure 4-3: AT-8762 D Impact Tool 110 Impact Tool 788J1 788 K1 Retainer Tool Spudger Modular Plug Presser Figure 4-3. RJ21X Wiring Field Tools 4 - 8 Wiring

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface RJ21X Wiring Field Procedure Follow this procedure to connect the RJ21X network interface to the controlu n i t : 1 . 2 . 3 . 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Drill two diagonally opposite holes into the backboard for each piece of hardware. Keep a 1/16-inch (1.6 m...

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface RJ11 and RJ14 Network Interface Hardware ■ D 2 R c o r d s CAUTION: Incorrect wiring can damage the ports and cause them to stopfunctioning. Make sure you use the proper cords. For all GS/LS modules, do the following: — Use a D2R cable from an RJ1...

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface RJ2GX Interface The RJ2GX interface is a 25-pair amphenol connector that interfaces up toeight tie trunks. You construct the cross-connect field in the same way as for the RJ21X interface (see “RJ21X Interface” earlier in this chapter). RJ21X and ...

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface Testing Trunks Before connecting the central office trunks to the control unit, verify that a dial is being received and that you can dial out on every trunk. CAUTION: Do not use analog multiline telephones or MLX telephones for testing. They do n...

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface Test Ground-Stat Trunks To perform this test, you need a single-line telephone with a ground key or aground-start button. NOTE: If a single-line telephone with a ground key (or ground-start button) is not available, ground one side of a trunk. 1. ...

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface Labeling Trunks You can have up to 80 central office trunk jacks on the communications system (1 to 80). Follow this procedure to label each D2R or D8W cord, network interface jack, and control unit module jack. Procedure: Labeling Trunks 1. Revie...

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface Installing the Channel Service Unit The channel service unit (CSU) provides the interface between the 100D module and the DS1 facilities. NOTE: Before the CSU can be installed, the local telephone company must becontacted for information such as s...

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface Step 1: Setting the CSU DIP Switches Set the CSU DIP switches as indicated on Form 3b, Incoming Trunks—DS1Connectivity (100D Module). The seven 8-position DIP switches on the rear panel of the CSU are set for operating features and diagnostic test...

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface 10-5 2 up up Bit-Error Rate Threshold Option DIP switch SW2 can be set to alarm at bit-error rate (BER) threshold levels between 10-4 and 10-9 or can be disabled. Table 4-9 shows the settings for SW2 for the various thresholds. Table 4-9. SW2 BER ...

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface Table 4-12. Switch Settings in Hybrid/PBX Mode: Network and Equipment are D4 Framed Position Switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 down down down up up down up up 6 up up up up down up up up Set the Power Option Switch Open the top panel of the ESF T1 CSU and ...

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface Set the Artificial Transmit Line Option Open the top panel of the ESF T1 CSU and set the Line Build-Out (LBO) switch to the proper option, which depends on the distance from the CSU to the first line repeater (see Table 4-14). Table 4-13. Artifici...

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface Step 3: Connecting the ESF T1 CSU Follow this procedure to connect the ESF T1 CSU to the 100D module and theDS1 network (see Figure 4-6): D C POWER TERMINAL A C POWER CONNECTION DC F U S E BLOCK DATA PORT 11 9 NET DTE 18 39 | SW7 | SW6 | SW5 | SW4...

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface b. Connect the other end of the cord to the 100D module. c. Connect the network interface cord to the CSU in one of the following ways: ■ directly to pins 8,10, 26, and 28 on the wire-wrap connector (see Table 4-15) ■ with a special cable adapter ...

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface Table 4-15. Wire-Wrap Connector Pin Assignments Pin No. 1 S i g n a l shield ground 2 shield ground 3 5 transmit data to the DTE (ring) receive data from the DTE (tip) 8 receive data from the network (tip) 10 19 20 21 23 26 28 transmit data to the...

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface Step 4: Plugging the CSU into an AC Outlet When Steps 1, 2, and 3 are finished, plug the CSU power cord into a 117-VAC o u t l e t . ESF T1 CSU Front Panel The ESF T1 CSU front panel consists of LEDs, controls, and test jacks (see Figure 4-7). DTE...

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface Table 4-18. CSU Front Panel LEDs L E D C o l o r LOCAL POWER Yellow Network Side: FAR END LOOPED R e d CRITICAL PWR Yellow P U L S E S Green FRAME LOSS R e d CRC ERROR Red B P V R e d NEAR END LOOPED Yellow A L A R M R e d System Side: LOOPED Yell...

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface Installing the 551 T1 CSU involves the following: 1. Setting the CSU DIP switches 2. Mounting the CSU in a relay rack or on a shelf as a stand-alone unit 3. Connecting the CSU to the network interface 4. Inserting the signal monitor unit 5. Insert...

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface Signal Monitor Unit Switch Settings There are four option switches in the signal monitor unit (see Figure 4-10).These switches govern the operation of the following options: ■ ■ ■ ■ ONES causes the unit to transmit an ALL ONES keep-alive signal to...

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface Office Repeater Switch Settings Table 4-22 and Table 4-23 show the power settings for the office repeater. See Figure mode and artificial line-option 4-11 for the location of the option- setting screws. Table 4-22. Office Repeater Power Mode Optio...

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface Step 3: Connecting the CSU to the Network Interface The terminal block (TB1) on the back of the CSU is the connecting point for T1service lines, fault wires, and Ioopback wires. Also, if a local power supply is used, the TB1 is the termination spo...

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface c. Connect the DC Ioopback pair (if provided by the local telephone company) to terminals 11 and 12. d. If the CSU is to be locally powered, connect the power supply leads to terminals 14 and 15. Step 4: Inserting the Signal Monitor Unit After set...

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface Step 5: Inserting the Office Repeater Plug the office repeater into the left slot of the 551 T1 CSU (see Figure 4-11): Screws foroption settings Figure 4-11. Inserting the Office Repeater into the 551 Tl CSU The front panel has the following: ■ si...

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface The transmit path in the office repeater has an adjustable artificial line; this allows the transmit level to be adjusted to 0, 7.5, or 15 dB to meet the required -15 or -22.5 dB section loss. The receive path contains a fixed 7.5 dB artificial li...

Connecting the Control Unit to the Network Interface Table 4-27. TB1 Pin Assignments Pin No. Designation Signal 1 T1 Transmit 2 R1 Transmit 4 T Receive 5 R Receive Step 7: Plugging the CSU into an Outlet Depending on the type of line provided by the local telephone company, the CSU can be supplied w...

Installing the PC, CAT, or Printer 5 Once you have completed all installation procedures as described in the previous chapters, you can connect an Station Management Detail Record (SMDR) or Call Accounting Terminal (CAT) printer and a personal computer(PC), or a CAT and CAT printer, to the system. C...

Installing the PC, CAT, or Printer SPM Jack 3 5 5 A F Adapter DSW EIA-232-D Figure 5-1. Connecting the PC (Within 50 Feet) Connecting a PC (50 Feet or More) Use the hardware and procedures described in this section to connect a PC to the control unit when the distance is 50ft (15 m) or more. See Fig...

Installing the PC, CAT, or Printer Connecting a CAT to the Control Unit The CAT is a stand-alone unit that connects to the SMDR jack of the control unit and provides cost-accounting information. The CAT links the control unit to the CAT Printer. The connection of the CAT to the control unit depends ...

Installing the PC, CAT, or Printer CAUTION: To prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD), avoid touching leads, connectors, pins, and other components. Use a properly grounded wrist strap. Connecting a CAT and Printer on the Same AC Outlet If the printer is an AT&T CAT serial printer and...

Installing the PC, CAT, or Printer Procedure: Connecting a CAT and Printer on the Same AC Outlet 1. Plug the short end of the Z200A EMI cord into the SMDR jack on the control unit (the upper jack). 2. Plug the other end of the Z200A EMI cord into the SMDR jack on the back of the CAT. 3. Plug one end...

Installing the PC, CAT, or Printer Hardware ■ 248B adapters ■ 355AF, 355A adapters ■ 400B2 power adapters ■ D8W cords ■ D6AP power cords ■ D8AM modular crossover cable ■ M7U null modem cable ■ Z3A2, Z3A4 ADUs ■ 2012D transformer ■ Z200A EMI filter Procedure: Connecting a CAT Printer on a Different A...

Installing the PC, CAT, or Printer 248B Adapter 2012D Transformer Transformerwith 248B Adapter D6AP Cord Figure 5-5. Connecting the 248B Adapter and the 2012D Transformer 5-20 Connecting a Printer to the Control Unit

Installing the PC, CAT, or Printer Setting Printer Options and DIP Switches Use the information in this section to determine the correct printer setting for the printer. ■ For the AT&T 572 printer, set the options on the printer according to Table 5-1. (See the user’s guide supplied with the pri...

Installing the PC, CAT, or Printer Table 5-1. - Continued N o . 16 17 18 22 31 32 3 3 34 3 5 81 82 83 84 85 91 92 93 9 4 9 5 9 6 F u n c t i o n P.E. AUTO CR ZERO AUTO LF 1" SKIP CHAR. SET (GO,GL) CHAR. SET (G1 ,GR) CHAR. SET (G2) CHAR. SET (G3) OFF-"LINE" STATE DSR RTS TIMING CD C T S O...

Installing the PC, CAT, or Printer Table 5-3. AT&T CAT Printer DIP Switch Settings Switch 1 Switch 2 Control Switch DIP 1-On DIP 2-On DIP 3-On DIP 4-On DIP 5-On DIP 6-On DIP 7-On DIP 8-On DIP 1-On DIP 2-On DIP 3-Off DIP 4-Off DIP 5-On DIP 6-On DIP 7-On DIP 8-Off DIP 1-Off DIP 2-Off DIP 3-Off DIP...

Connecting Data Equipment 6 This chapter explains how to set up data stations and modem pools. A data station is a data terminal that sends and receives data (and voice if the stationincludes a telephone). If the system includes both analog and digital data stations that need to communicate with eac...

Connecting Data Equipment Data Stations A data station is a combination of equipment, possibly including a telephone, PC, printer, or fax machine. If the data station sends and receives analog data, it requires a modem to convert the signal from digital to analog or from analog to digital. If, howev...

Connection Data Equipment Digital Data Stations Depending on the customer’s needs, the system supports the following types of digital stations: ■ Digital data and digital voice (digital data terminal and MLX telephone) ■ Digital data only (simultaneous voice and data is not permitted) NOTE: ■ ■ ■ PR...

Connecting Data Equipment Data Station Equipment Configurations Table 6-1 shows the equipment configuration for each type of data station. Table 6-1. Data Station Configurations Type of Module and Telephone GPA Modem or Data Terminal Data Station Jack Type (for voice) or Data Module Equipment MFM An...

Connecting Data Equipment Analog Data and Analog Voice Stations 408, 408 GS/LS or 008 Module Two adjacentATL station jacks D8W cord STATION B R - 2 4 1 - B 1 Bridging Adapter E V E N O D D D8W cord LINE jack D8AC cord OTHER jack VT jack AC Outlet G P A Data Terminal Analog Multiline TEL/EQUIP jack T...

Connecting Data Equipment Analog Data-Only Stations 088 OPT Module 012 Module B a s i cs t a t i o nj a c k A C O u t l e t D 3 B Uc o r d LINE jack E I A - 2 3 2 - D M o d e m S E R I A Lc o n n e c t o r AC Outlet Figure 6-3. Analog Data Only Equipment Configuration 1. Connect the data terminal to...

Connecting Data Equipment Analog Data and Digital Voice Stations 008 MLX or 408 GS/LS-MLX M o d u l e D8W cord AC outlet MLX station jack LINE jack TEL/OTHERj a c k M L X T e l e p h o n e w i t h M F M D4BU cord Data Terminal E I A - 2 3 2 - D M o d e m SERIAL connector LINE jack Figure 6-4. Analog...

Connecting Data Equipment Digital Data and Digital Voice Stations 008 MLX or 408 GS/LS-MLX M o d u l e MLX s t a t i o n j a c k D8W cord LINE jack P H O N E j a c k PORT 1 Data Module D8W cord D a t a EIA-232-D LINE jack POWER T e r m i n a l SERIALconnector M L X T e l e p h o n e WP90110-L7 Power...

Connecting Data Equipment Digital Data-Only Stations 008 MLX or 4 0 8 G S / L S - M L X M o d u l e M L X s t a t i o n j a c k D 8 W c o r d 4 4 0 A 4T e r m i n a t i n gResistor Adapter LINE jack PORT 1 Data Module D a t a EIA-232-D P O W E R T e r m i n a l S E R I A Lconnector W P 9 0 1 1 0 - L...

Connecting Data Equipment Video Conferencing Connections 008 MLX or 408 GS/LS-MLX M o d u l e 100D Module DS1 trunk jack D 8 W c o r d Two MLX C S U station jacks L I N E j a c k D8W cord PRI interface Two 440A4TerminatingResistorAdapters 4ESS S w i t c h o r 5ESS S w i t c h MLX Telephones D 8 W c ...

Connecting Data Equipment 5. Connect each data module to the video conferencing data station: a. Using the DB25 cords, connect the PORT 2 jacks on each data module to the dialing ports in the video codec’s automatic calling unit. See the documentation packaged with the videocodec for details. b. Usi...

Connecting Data Equipment Table 6-2. Data Module Settings Data Module 56 Kbps 64 Kbps Settings Auto-dial off off Busy out off off Datarest on off D T R follow follow Duplex full full Mode cs c s Speed 56,000 64,000 CSU DIP Switch Settings. If the customer’s system is running at 56 kbps, set the CSU ...

Connecting Data Equipment The physical connections for both digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital pairsare the same. It is the option settings on the modem and data module and the system programming (done in SPM) that distinguish one type of modem pool from another. NOTE: Since an MLX telephone is...

Connecting Data Equipment Modem Pool Hardware Requirements ■ Modem (one per data module) Most modems can be connected to the system. If a modem is used in a modem pool, use a 2224G modem. The modem option settings inthis section are specifically for this modem. ■ 7500B data module (one per modem) ■ ...

Connecting Data Equipment Setting Up a Modem Pool This section provides one procedure, which applies to all types of modem pools. Depending on the type of modem pool that you are installing, some steps vary. These differences are noted throughout the procedure. 1. Connect each data module to an MLX ...

Connecting Data Equipment Option Settings Hardware and software options must be set on the modems and data modules that are to be used in a modem pool. The option settings differ, depending on whether the modem pool is digital-to-analog or analog-to- digital. If the modem or data module is rack-moun...

Connecting Data Equipment Table 6-3. 7500B Option Settings for Digital-to-Analog Modem Pool P o s i t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 N u m b e r D i s p l a y L 1 : 3 3 3 0 0 0 b 0 0 1 0 1 1 D i s p l a y L 2 : 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 b = blank, L = Line # Digital-to-Analog Modem Opt...

Connecting Data Equipment 8. Set switch 1, bit 2 to the left. This stores the switch settings in the modem’s memory, The modem option settings should now be set as shown in Table 6-4. Table 6-4. Modem Option Settings for Modem Pools Switch Bit Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 L L L R R R L L 2 L R L L L L L...

Connecting Data Equipment 9. Enter command mode, set the options, and save the options into protected memory to prevent loss of settings in case of a power failure: a . b . c . d . e . f . Type AT and press [ENTER] to enter the local mode. Type AT&D2 and press [ENTER] . Option set: A data call w...

Initializing and Testing theSystem 7 When you have finished installation, you are ready to initialize the system as described in this chapter. Initializing the System Use one of the following methods to initialize a Release 2.0 system: ■ Restore from a 2.0 system programming diskette. ■ Upgrade from...

Initializing and Testing the System Programming Guides ■ Programming Summary for quick-reference procedures Document Number 555-620-144 ■ System Programming for detailed procedures Document Number 555-620-111 ■ System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) for detailed SPM procedures Document Number 555-...

Initializing and Testing the System Upgrading the Communications System WARNING: The following procedures are to be used by qualified technicians or service personnel only. Intallation or maintenance of thisproduct by anyone other than qualified personnel may damage or impair the product; your limit...

Initializing and Testing the System Table 7-1. Compatibility of SPM Versions during Upgrade Upgrade to 1.1 Upgrade to 2.0 Backup Convert Restore Backup Convert Restore S P M 1.13 n / a 1.16 2 . x x 2 . x x 2 . x x 1.16 2 . x x 2 . x x F e a t u r e 1 . 0 n / a 1 . 1 1.0 n / a 2 . 0 M o d u l e 1 . 1...

Initializing and Testing the System Upgrade Procedure This section provides a high-level procedure to make the following upgrades: ■ from Release 1.0 to Release 1.1 ■ from Release 1.0 to Release 2.0 ■ from Release 1.1 to Release 2.0 The procedure varies slightly, depending on the release from which ...

Initializing and Testing the System 5. Convert the backup file (only when upgrading to Release 2.0). This procedure converts the backup file created in Step 2 to theRelease 2.0 format. 6. Restore the system programming, The system is forced idle and cannot be used during this procedure.Complete inst...

Initializing and Testing the System 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 . Perform a frigid start: This step ensures that all system programming is returned to defaultv a l u e s . To upgrade to Release 1.1, Use the System Erase function on the SPM Maintenance menu (Maintenance → Slot → 00 → Demand Test → System Erase). T...

Initializing and Testing the System Testing the System Once the system has been installed and initialized, it is ready for systemacceptance testing. Perform the basic functionality tests in this section to test the trunks, telephones, and features. Troubleshooting Failed Tests If any equipment is no...

Initializing and Testing the System Testing the MLX Telephones with a Display While the MLX telephone with a display is in the test mode, follow these steps to test the display buttons: 1. Press the labeled display buttons ( Home, Menu, Inspct, and More ). The display should spell out these button l...

Initializing and Testing the System Testing the Telephones for Intercom Dial Tone Follow these steps to test for intercom dial tone: 1 . 2 . 3 . Press ICOM or SA (depending on the mode of operation). The redLED next to this button should go on. Press Speaker. The green LED next to ICOM or SA should ...

Initializing and Testing the System Testing the Ground-Start and Loop-Start Trunks (Hybrid/PBX Systems Only) Follow these steps to test the GS and LS outgoing and incoming trunks at a telephone: 1. 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . Dial ✱ 03 followed by the trunk ID number - (01 — 80). You should hear a dial tone...

Initializing and Testing the System Testing the DID Trunks Follow these steps to test the DID trunks: 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . Work with the central office to check all the DID trunks or have someone call from the outside to check each DID trunk. When the first trunk rings, answer it. Instruct the caller...

Initializing and Testing the System Testing Incoming Automatic-Start Tie Trunks Perform this test for automatic-start tie trunks that are two-way or incoming only. If you are testing two-way automatic-start tie trunks, perform theoutgoing test as well. 1 . 2. 3. 4. At the far-end tie-trunk site, hav...

Initializing and Testing the System 3 . 4 . 5 . NOTE: In Hybrid/PBX systems with pooled tie trunks, press SA and dial the pool dial-out code. Dial the tie-trunk number of the station where someone is waiting for your call. You hear ringing. When the person answers, verify that you have good two-way ...

Initializing and Testing the System ARS and SMDR Tests If ARS patterns have been translated, you can test the routing by placing toll calls and checking the trunk indicated on the SMDR printout. NOTE: Make sure that you make each toll call for at least 40 seconds, or less,depending on the minimum SM...

lnitializing and Testing the System Group Calling Test Follow these steps to test the Group Calling feature: 1. Make sure that each group member is logged into the group by having each member dial #44. 2. At any telephone, pickup the handset and dial the trunk that is programmed to ring for a callin...

Initializing and Testing the System . 8. Test telephones that have been programmed for Night Service with Outward Restriction. a. Pickup a handset on a restricted telephone and verify that outside calls are not allowed. b. Using the password, make an outside call. i . Hang up the handset. ii. Press ...

Initializing and Testing the System 3. Verify that the ready tone is being transmitted. 4. Test the transmission in both directions: Make a recording and play it back. 5. Hang up. Testing the Paging Interface NOTE: If you are testing ZoneMate 9 paging equipment (used with PagePac 20), get an acknowl...

Initializing and Testing the System 3. At the called station, press Hold. The line button’s green LED should flash, 4. Verify that music is heard at the calling telephone. 5. Hang up. NOTE: If you use equipment that rebroadcasts music or other copyrighted materials, you may be required to obtain a c...

Initializing and Testing the System Testing the Touch-Tone Receivers The 400 and 400 GS/LS modules each have four touch-tone receivers (TTRs). The 008 OPT, 800 DID module, and 012 basic telephone modules each provide two TTRs. Follow these steps to test the TTRs: 1. At a touch-tone single-line telep...

Initializing and Testing the System Installing the Control Unit Housing Once you complete system acceptance testing successfully and areconfident that the system is completely installed, install the control unithousing. Figure 7-2. Installing the Control Unit Housing 7-32 Installing the Control Unit...

Installing Applications ■ CAS Plus V3 — Business ■ CAS/H LEGEND — Hospitality — Call Management System (CMS) for the MERLIN LEGEND Communications System — InnManager™ Guest Management System — System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) for the MERLIN LEGEND Communications System — DOS ■ UNIX-based pro...

Installing Applications Considerations Applications that use mode codes must be connected to integrated VMI ports. Applications (such as MERLIN Attendant) that do not use mode codesconnect to generic VMI ports. The tip/ring ports on 012 basic telephone modules are programmed to be either “generic VM...

Installing Applications Automated Document Delivery S y s t e m The Automated Document Delivery System (ADDS) is a computer-basedsystem for faxing documents. ADDS stores the documents in a database and automatically faxes them on request 24 hours a day. - Using a touch-tone telephone, a caller acces...

Installing Applications ■ To request and receive information, a caller must have a touch-tone telephone and a Group 3 fax machine. ■ For backup of stored data, one of the following is required: — AT&T 705 MT Multi-tasking Terminal — AT&T 6386/SX WGS (or compatible) with ProComm Plus software...

Installing Applications Installation Procedure For detailed installation instructions, see the “CAS Documentation” sectionlater in this chapter for the appropriate document title. Highlights of these instructions are as follows: 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . Connect the hardware as described in Chapter 5 under “C...

Installing Applications Call Accounting Terminal The Call Accounting Terminal (CAT) Plus is a stand-alone application that provides accurate and flexible call accounting at a low cost. Two versions of this product are offered, CAT Plus—Hospitality for hotels and health carefacilities and CAT Plus—Bu...

Installing Applications SMDR Jack 355 AF ADAPTER C a l l Accounting SMDR Jack Terminal EIA-232-D Figure 8-1. Connecting the CAT Call Accounting Terminal 8-9

Installing Applications The CAT Plus must be placed within the distances noted below: ■ control unit — 14 ft (4.27 m)—direct connection — 1000 ft (305 m)—using building wiring ■ serial printer—50 ft (15 m) ■ power supply—grounded walloutlet—4ft (122 cm) NOTE: Do not use an outlet that is controlled ...

Installing Applications Call Management System The Call Management System (CMS) for the MERLIN LEGEND Communications System is a DOS-based software application that simulates the actions of a system operator by answering calls and distributing them to individual telephones. For additional informatio...

Installing Applications CMS Documentation ■ ■ ■ ■ Call Management System (CMS) for the MERLIN LEGEND™Communications System Installation and System Programming Guide Call Management System for MERLIN LEGEND™ CommunicationsSystem User’s Quick Reference Call Management System for MERLIN LEGEND™ Communi...

Installing Applications Hardware Requirements The platform for CONVERSANT Intro is the Master Controller Ill (Tower), The Master Controller III is a desktop 20 MHz, 486-SX PC with six available EISA bus slots (with the tape drive installed). It has 8 MB of RAM. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 500 MB fixed disk drive 25...

Installing Applications ■ 80 or 132 column printer (AT&T Call Accounting System Printer or AT&T Applications Printers are recommended) ■ D8W cord and 355AF adapter connecting the SMDR port on the communications system to the COM1 serial porton the PC ■ Remote Maintenance Device (modem), 25-w...

Installing Applications Integrated Solution III Integrated Solution II (IS-III) is a complete package of UNIX-based voice processing and call analysis software that helps to manage telephone usage and costs. IS-III offers a single interface and can include any of the followingsoftware: ■ Call Accoun...

Installing Applications Installation Procedure For detailed installation instructions, see the “IS-III Documentation” section later in this chapter for the appropriate document title. Highlights of these instructions are as follows: 1. Set up the equipment and identify the hardware for IS-III. 2. Co...

Installing Applications Installation Procedure See the documentation indicated below for installation procedures. MERLIN Attendant Documentation MERLIN Attendant Installer’s Guide MERLIN MAIL Voice Messaging System The MERLIN MAIL Voice Messaging System provides the following integrated call managem...

Installing Applications MERLIN MAIL VMS Documentation MERLIN MAIL Voice Messaging System for the MERLIN LEGEND™ Communications System Installation, System Programming, and Maintenance MERLIN PFC The MERLIN PFC (Phone-Fax-Copier) Telephone is a BIS-34D 34-button display telephone with a built-in fax ...

Installing Applications Hybrid/PBX and Key Modes ■ The dedicated fax line for incoming fax calls from the central office must be connected to a line port on the control unit, and the linecannot be assigned to any pool. ■ If DID is used, a DID number must be assigned to the fax station. ■ If a dedica...

Installing Applications System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) for the MERLIN LEGEND Communications System is a DOS-based software application that allows theuse of a PC for programming and maintaining the-system. SPM performs the same functions as an MLX-2...

Installing Applications Hardware Requirements ■ an approved PC or other DOS compatible PC with the following: — at least 512K of RAM — a double-sided floppy diskette drive (either 5.25-inch or3.5-inch) — a serial port assigned to COM1 or COM2. The serial port canuse either a DB-9 or DB-25 connector....

System Numbering Forms Form 2a, System Numbering— Station Jacks Form 2a, System Numbering — Station Jacks Renumber System ❑ 2-Digit ✦ ❑ Selected Extension Numbers ❑ 3-Digit ❑ Set Up Space 2-Dig. 3-Dig. AUDIX Mod.Type Log. Jack Type Ext. Set UpS p a c e Renumber O l d Wire No. Person, Location, V o i...

System Numbering Forms Form 2b, System Numbering—Digital Adjuncts Form 2b, System Numbering — Digital Adjuncts (Make additional copies of this form as needed.) Maximum: 127 Adjuncts M F M M L X Factory-Set Telephone Person, Location, Logical ID Extension No. Renumber to S A A T/R 7500B Ext. No. Func...

System Numbering Forms Form 2c, System Numbering—Trunk Jacks Form 2c, System Numbering — Trunk Jacks Music-on-Hold, Trunk No. Source Maintenance Alarm, Trunk No. Loudspeaker Page, Trunk No(s). Loop-Start Reliable Disconnect* ❑ No ✦ ❑ Y e s Module Type and Slot N o . JackType (LS,GS,DID, Tie, ets. Po...

System Numbering Forms Form 2d, System Numbering— Special Renumbers Form 24 System Numbering — Special Renumbers Pools* Group Calling (Form 2c) Factory Set Renumber (Form 6e) Factory-Set Renumber Description Group ID N u m b e r t o Label N u m b e r t o 7 0 8 9 0 8 9 1 8 9 2 8 9 3 8 9 4 8 9 5 8 9 6...

Unit Load Calculation Worksheet B If you determine that you need to recalculate the unit load for any carrier, use the instructions on the following worksheet. NOTE: ■ You should have a separate copy of the worksheet for each carrier. ■ See “Unit Loads” in Chapter 1 for information on recalculating ...

Unit Load Calculation Worksheet Unit Load Worksheet 1. Number of modules in carrier (excluding power supply and processor): ■ If fewer than 5, auxiliary power is not required. ■ If 5 or 6, continue to Step 2. 2. Key or Behind Switch mode only: Indicate configuration of lines; then go to Step 5. 3. H...

Unit Load Calculation Worksheet 5. Calculate the estimated unit loads. Module Qty x Unit Load = Total 008 1 2 . 0 1 3 . 5 008 MLX 008 OPT 012 1 0 0 D 8 . 0 8 . 4 0 . 0 0 . 0 8 . 0 0 . 0 400 400 EM 400 GS/LS/TTR 408 408 GS/LS 1 2 . 0 1 2 . 0 1 3 . 5 408 GS/LS-MLX 800 800 GS/LS 0 . 0 0 . 0 8 . 0 800 D...

Unit Load Calculation Worksheet 6. Calculate the actual carrier unit load. Qty x U n i t L o a d = T o t a l Equipment Hybrid/PBXor Modified Square Network Access Lines* DIDDS1GS/LST i e 1 . 00 . 00 . 01 . 4 1 . 00 . 00 . 01 . 4 T e l e p h o n e s MLX-10MLX-10DMLX-28DMLX-20LBIS-10BIS-22BIS-22DBIS-3...

Unit Load Calculation Worksheet Qty x Unit Load = Total E q u i p m e n t Hybrid/PBXor Modified Square Optional Equipment †Direct Station Selector ‡General Purpose AdapterHands-Free UnitHeadset Adapter 0.70.80.80.8 0 . 91 . 01 . 01 . 0 Total Actual Unit Load † The MFM has its own wall power unit loc...

Unit Load Calculation Worksheet 7. Try to exchange modules between carriers to reduce the unit loads to 54. (Remember that the 100D, 400, 400 GS/LS/TTR, 800, and 800 GS/LS moduleshave unit loads of 0.0.) Repeat Steps 1 through 6 to recalculate unit loads for the new configuration. ■ If the exchange ...

Unit Load Calculation Worksheet 8. Calculate the unit load for slots 5 and 6 of the carrier. Qty x Unit Load = Total Hybrid/PBXor Modified Equipment Square Network Access Lines* D S 1GS/LST i e 0 . 00 . 01 . 4 0 . 00 . 01 . 4 Telephones M L X - 1 0MLX-10DMLX-28DM L X - 2 0 LB I S - 1 0B I S - 2 2B I...

Unit Load Calculation Worksheet Qty x Unit Load = Total E q u i p m e n t Hybris/PBXor Modified Square Optional Equipment †Direct Station Selector ‡General Purpose AdapterHands-Free UnitHeadset Adapter 0 . 70 . 80 . 80 . 8 0 . 91 . 01 . 01 . 0 Total Unit Load for Slots 5 and 6 † The MFM has its own ...

Unit Load Calculation Worksheet 9. Try to exchange modules between carriers to reduce the unit loads for slots 5 and 6 through 27. (Remember that the 100D, 400, 400 GS/LS/TTR, 800, and800 GS/LS modules have unit loads of 0.0.) Repeat Steps 1 through 8 torecalculate unit loads for new configuration. ...

Ordering Codes C This appendix contains all the codes that you will need to order any piece of equipment that the system supports. Ordering Codes C-1

Ordering Codes Ordering Codes (continued) Component PEC Comcode System Adjuncts and Adapters (continued) AT&T Door Phone Speaker 53240 406269860 PagePac 20 Talkmate 53501 403307994 PagePac 50 5322-051 403305444 PagePac 200 5322-201 403305469 PagePac VS 5322-700 403307192 200 WATT AMPLICENTER 521...

Index A B AC tests 2-8power requirements 2-8 Adjuncts installing 1-4, 3-12 unsupported 3-29 Alerts, supplemental 3-2 connecting 3-27 Analog data and analog voice equipment configuration 6-6 Analog data and digital voice equipment configuration 6-11 Analog data-only equipment configuration 6-9 Analog...