Using A Data Communication Device With The I-Ata; Turning Off Tones That Can Interfere With Data Transmissions; Programming Answering Machines Or Modems To Answer Calls Automatically; Using The I-Ata With Modems And Fax Machines - Northern Telecom Compact ICS 4.0 Manual

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Using a data communication device with the I-ATA

The internal analog terminal adapter (I-ATA) can connect a
data communication device such as a fax machine, modem or
answering machine to the Compact ICS. In some cases, these
devices require additional programming to work properly.

Turning off tones that can interfere with data transmissions

The tones used for Held Line Reminder, Call Waiting, and
Ring Again can disrupt the operation of a device or the
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transmission of data. Lift the handset and enter
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Enter
Programming answering machines or modems to answer
calls automatically
The device connected to the Compact ICS using the I-ATA
can ring for an external line, or be set up to ring when Ringing
Service (Night Service) is turned on. Contact your installer or
customer service representative to have these features
programmed for your system.

Using the I-ATA with modems and fax machines

The I-ATA is designed to be compatible with commercial fax
and and modem equipment. The Compact ICS has been shown
to support data transmission rates of up to and including 28.8
kilobits per second (Kbps).
The maximum data transmission rate is subject to the quality
of the end-to-end channel and cannot be guaranteed.
Compact ICS 4.0 System Coordinator Guide
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Allows you to make a voice announcement or begin a
conversation through the speaker of a Norstar
telephone without making the telephone ring.
to turn these tones off for the device.
<plus the intercom number>
to turn the tones back on.
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