Spirit Communications System ConnecT/R Owner's Manual

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SPIRIT

Communications System

ConnecT/R

Owner's Manual

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Page 1 ® SPIRIT Communications System ConnecT/R Owner’s Manual...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Step 5—Test the Equipment Using the Telephone Device Answering Calls Placing Calls Paging Interactions with SPIRIT Features Troubleshooting Appendix A—Wiring Requirements Appendix B—Warranty While reasonable efforts were made to ensure that the information in this document was complete and accurate at the time of printing, AT&T assumes no responsibility for any errors. Changes or corrections to the information contained in this document may be incorporated into future re-issues.
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce risk of injury from fire or electric shock, always follow basic safety precautions when using this product. The safety symbol (exclamation point inside a triangle) on the ConnecT/R alerts you to the important operat- ing and maintenance instructions below. Read and understand all instructions in this Owner's Manual.
Page 4: Save These Instructions
product. Opening the product may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. During thunderstorms, avoid using tele- phones except cordless models. There may be a slight chance of electric shock from lightning. Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak.
Page 5: Introduction
* SPIRIT is a registered trademark of AT&T. Figure 1. SPIRIT ConnecT/R The ConnecT/R allows you to add telephone devices to your SPIRIT System in a way that gives you much more flexibility than before. Although it has always been possible to connect answering machines, facsimile machines, mo- dems, or standard telephones via the "line...
Page 6 Although you can have a SPIRIT Telephone connected to the SPIRIT ConnecT/R, it isn't necessary. In fact, many business uses, such as telephones in hotel lobbies or facsimile ma- chines with built-in telephones, will not have a SPIRIT Telephone attached to the ConnecT/R.
Page 7 308 or 1224 Controller SPIRIT Telephone (6 or 24 buttons) ConnecT/R Data Terminal Facsimile Machine Autodialer Standard Telephone Credit Card Reader Answer/ Cordless Record Computer Modem Telephone Machine Figure 2. SPIRIT ConnecT/R Applications...
Page 8: Installation
1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 2. Never install telephone jacks in wet loca- Controller STATION JACK Figure 3. SPIRIT ConnecT/R with Attached SPIRIT Telephone and Telephone Device Power Outlet ConnecT/R 4-Wire Cords Directly connected by a cord from one unit to the other, or connected via a wiring run.
Page 9: Step 1-Set The Mode Switch
Controller STATION JACK Figure 4. SPIRIT ConnecT/R without Attached SPIRIT Telephone Step 1 — If you attach a SPIRIT Telephone and a telephone device, set MODE for call access priority. NOTES: If you attach more than one telephone device to the ConnecT/R, this setting applies to them equally.
Page 10 Telephone Answer/record machine Facsimile machine Modem Telephone with autodialing capability or Provide more memory than available from SPIRIT stand-alone dialer Credit card reader Autodial modem * The recording of calls is governed by federal, state, and local laws. It is your responsibility to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Page 11 SPIRIT Telephone is hung up. NOTE In modes 2 and 4, if the SPIRIT telephone is connected to the call and you try to use the telephone device, you won’t hear anything because the telephone device won’t...
Page 12: Step 2-Set The Admin Switch
The difference is that rotary devices are re- stricted at the port (along with the attached SPIRIT Telephone, according to the way the port was customized) and touch-tone devices are restricted by setting ADMIN on the back of the ConnecT/R.
Page 13: Step 3-Mount The Connect/R
Use the following table to choose the setting appropriate for your needs. ADMIN Restrictions Setting None. (Allows unrestricted calling.) Prohibits dialing 0 or 1 as the first digit. Prohibits dialing 0 or 1 as the first or second digit. Prohibits dialing outside calls. (Allows making intercom calls only.) Step 3 —...
Page 14: Step 4-Connect The Connect/R
Any cord you may have that is connecting a SPIRIT Telephone to the controller is also 4-wire cord. 1. Disconnect the SPIRIT Telephone. If one is already installed, disconnect it from the wall jack or the STATION jack on the controller, whichever is closest to where you want to locate the ConnecT/R.
Page 15 SPIRIT Telephone and connect the other end into the SPIRIT SET jack on the back of the ConnecT/R. You can do this either by plugging it into the SPIRIT SET jack on the...
Page 16 (If it is any closer to the controller, you may hear a hum on your SPIRIT System.) NOTE: Use only a UL Listed wall plug-in power transformer that has Class 2...
Page 17: Step 5-Test The Equipment
Be sure the port on the controller is – administered to ring for lines that are available. You can check the SPIRIT Telephone in the same way. If you have any problems, see the Troubleshoot- ing section of this manual for more information.
Page 18: Using The Telephone Device
That is, if an intercom or external call would cause a SPIRIT Telephone attached to the port to ring, the telephone device will also ring under the same circumstances.
Page 19: Paging
Paging To use the SPIRIT paging features, lift the receiver or its equivalent and dial [ # ] [ # ] if the device is touch tone or 1 1 if it is rotary. Then...
Page 20: Interactions With Spirit Features
Interactions with SPIRIT System Features The following charts describe how the telephone device will interact with specific SPIRIT features. Features Auto Callback (1224/2448 If attached SPIRIT Telephone uses the feature, models only) Automatic Line Selection Bridging and Privacy Call Forwarding Intercom None.
Page 21 ConnecT/R and if HFAI is on, telephone device will not ring on intercom calls. If SPIRIT Telephone places a call on hold and telephone device goes off-hook, device may connect pick up a call placed on to next idle (available) line, depending on how you set MODE and whether SPIRIT Telephone is on- or off-hook.
Page 22 SPIRIT Telephone (if one is attached) will flash on and off as an alert. To turn this Alert feature off, press [ 1 ] [ # ] on the SPIRIT Telephone without lifting the receiver. To reactivate the Alert feature,...
Page 23: Troubleshooting
Outside call doesn't ring Intercom call doesn't ring Rings, but nobody there * Check with the person in your organization responsible for the SPIRIT System. Remember that the way your SPIRIT System was customized may influence how a particular device operates. Call the AT&T Helpline at 1-800-628-2888 if you need assistance.
Page 24 Won't dial out ] and [ # ] don't work on intercom ConnecT/R is very warm to the touch * Check with the person in your organization responsible for the SPIRIT System. What to Check Someone else picked up the held call...
Page 25 Cordless Telephone Doesn't ring Can't return to OFF mode Calls are noisy or have static * Check with the person in your organization responsible for the SPIRIT System. What to Check SPIRIT customized ringing and line-use options* Receiver out of range...
Page 26 Won't shut off when SPIRIT answered Answers on Held Call Reminder Doesn't answer calls when SPIRIT Telephone in use * Check with the person in your organization responsible for the SPIRIT System. What to Check This is common; there is nothing wrong.
Page 27 Data distortion or interruption Doesn't answer Answers on Held Call Reminder * Check with the person in your organization responsible for the SPIRIT System. What to Check This can occur if the calling party hangs up without leaving a message and the answer/...
Page 28 Won't dial out Data distortion or interruption Doesn't answer Answers on Held Call Reminder * Check with the person in your organization responsible for the SPIRIT System. What to Check SPIRIT customized line-use option* ADMIN switch setting MODE switch setting...
Page 29: Appendix A-Wiring Requirements
SPIRIT System) are exceeded, the ConnecT/R may not work properly. The total wiring length from the controller to the SPIRIT Telephone cannot exceed a total of 1000 feet of 24-gauge DIW (twisted-pair copper) wire or 22-gauge D station wire, plus 25 feet of 4-wire line cord.
Page 30: Appendix B-Warranty
Appendix B — Limited Product Warranty and Limitation of Liability AT&T warrants that the product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. If the product becomes defective and such defect is reported to AT&T within the one-year warranty period, AT&T will repair or replace the product, at its option, without charge.
Page 31 Mount the ConnecT/R 9 Set ADMIN switch 8 Set MODE 5 Test the equipment 13 Two telephone devices 12 Interactions with SPIRIT Features 16 Intercom call 15 Line auxiliary jack 1 MODE setting 5 1224/2448 models 15 Outside call 14...
Page 32 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre- quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this Owner's Manual, may cause harmful interfer- ence to radio communications.