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However, information is subject to change. COMPATIBILITY The AT&T Door Phone Controller is recommended for use with any AT&T business telephone system. It is also intended to be used with the AT&T Door Phone Speaker. WARRANTY INFORMATION AT&T provides a limited warranty to this product.
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AT&T Door Phone Controller Compatibility Chart Dedicated Trunk Mode Loop Start (Section 4) System Switches Home Use (single line service) PARTNER see Note 11 PARTNER PLUS see Note 11 Spirit 308/616, see Note 4 1224/2448 Merlin 206/410/820 See Notes 4,5...
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AT&T Door Phone Controller and generate their own ring cadence to the telephone sets. When using the AT&T Door Phone Controller in any con- figuration with a Merlin System, the pound key must be pressed twice (##) for each pound (#) sent to the unit when dialing from a multi-button set.
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Application Notes (for Compatibility Chart) continued Tip/Ring telephone sets connected to the Merlin System through a BTMI cannot use Port Saver/ Trunk Saver op- eration. The BTMI wiII not transmit the required hook-flash signal. System 75 requires a pound (#) to be dialed at the end of every dial string.
AT&T Door Phone Controller Location Installation Connecting Door Speaker, Door Switch to the AT&T Door Phone Connecting Power Operation and Controls Information Connecting the AT&T Door Phone Controller to Your Telephone Equipment Installation for Home/Residential Overview DIP Switch Selections Installation Option Selection Operation –...
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Installation for Telephone Systems With Available Dedicated Trunk Port Overview DIP Switch Selections Installation Option Selection Operation – Basic Door Answer Function Installation for Telephone Systems With Available Station Port Overview DIP Switch Selections Installation Option Selection Operation Installation for Telephone Systems Without Available Dedicated Trunk or Overview DIP Switch Selections...
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DIP Switch Settings Option Selection Mode Definitions Specifications Using the AT&T Door Phone Controller With an Answering Machine AT&T Auxiliary Alert Option FCC Regulations and Warranty...
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Figures Introduction 1-1. Front View of the AT&T Door Phone Controller and Control Panel Installation Procedures Door Phone Controller Back Panel Connections 2-1. 2-2. Typical AT&T Door Phone Controller Installation 2-3. Mounting AT&T Door Phone Controller to Wall 2-4. Connections for AT&T Door Phone Speaker, Door Button and Door Ajar Devices 2-5.
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5-1. DIP Switch Configuration for Telephone System with Dedicated Station Access, Station Mode 5-2. Connecting the AT&T Door Phone Controller to a Telephone System with Dedicated Analog Station Port Installation-No Dedicated Trunk/Station Port DIP Switch Setting for PBX With Shared Trunk Port 6-1.
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Tables Installation-Home/Residential 3-1. AT&T Door Phone Controller Option Selection Information Installation-Dedicated Trunk Port 4-1. AT&T Door Phone Controller Option Selection Information Installation-Dedicated Station Port 5-1. AT&T Door Phone Controller Option Selection Information Installation-No Dedicated Trunk/Station Port AT&T Door Phone Controller Option Selection 6-1.
Section 1 (this section) provides basic information on what the AT&T Door Phone Controller is and what are its features. Also included is a GIossary of Terms, a necessity for persons not familiar with telephone equipment operation and installation.
Operating the unit is simple: when the push button on the door speaker is pressed, the AT&T Door Phone Controller unit signals a telephone station(s) and can activate an auxiliary alerting device (such as a door bell, chime, or tone generator) within the home or building.
Terms You Should Know AuxiliaryAlert —A door speaker’s push button can activate a bell/chime within the building. Cadence —Telephone Ringing cycle, i.e., 2 second ringing, 4 second no ringing. C.O. line —Central Office telephone line carrier into building. EKTS (Electronic Key Telephone System) —Small business telephone communications system.
Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: Read and understand all instructions. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
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Installation Procedures WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK – EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED. Your AT&T equipment requires a properly grounded three-prong power receptacle for safe operation. Have the receptacle checked by a qualified electrician before connecting this equipment. Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power transformer.
General Information C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, because improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
Two 6-conductor modular-to-modular 6 foot long cables Terminal strip connector Instruction Manual (this manual) The AT&T Door Phone Controller back panel (see Figure 2-1) has two RJ11 modular connectors and one 14-contact “hard wire” terminal strip. These connections provide: Auxiliary Alert Contacts (2) – output to optional door bell/chime device.
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Door Ajar Switch Contacts (2) – input from door ajar device. Door Bell Button Contacts (2) – input from door bell/chime button. Shield Contact (1) – used for shielding audio speaker wires. Speaker Contacts (2) – provides audio connection to door speaker(s).
RJ11 CONNECTORS Figure 2-1. Door Phone Controller Back Panel Connections Prior To Installation Installation Procedures AT&T DOOR PHONE CONTROLLER BACK PANEL 14-POSITION TERMINAL STRIP (REMOVABLE) NOTE: Consider the following items before installation: Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
Phone Controller unit must be DIP switch selected to Option Selection mode. For this reason you may want to install the AT&T Door Phone Controller unit in a secure area which has access only by authorized personnel. If you are installing the unit in a business environment (currently have PBX/EKTS), you may wish to install the unit along with the telephone equipment.
Also unplug the terminal strip and modular phone connectors on the back panel. The AT&T Door Phone Controller can be placed on a flat table or shelf, or mounted to a wall. The AT&T Door Phone Controller is shipped with a keyhole mounting template and mounting screws.
2-12 Installation Procedures When the AT&T Door Phone Controller is securely mounted to the wall, then all cables and wires can be connected to the terminal strip and then plugged into the back panel. Figure 2-3. Mounting AT&T Door Phone Controller to...
Connecting Door Speaker, Door Button, and Door Ajar Switch to the AT&T Door Phone Controller Polarity of wires is not important. Total wire length should not exceed 1500 feet. Door Ajar switch should be closed when door is closed. If a...
IF DOOR AJAR DEVICE IS NOT USED Figure 2-4. Connections for AT&T Door Phone Speaker, Door Button and Door Ajar Devices 2-14 Installation Procedures AT&T DOOR PHONE CONTROLLER BACK PANEL SHIELDED, TWISTED PAIR, 24 AWG. APPROX. 1500 FT. MAXIMUM LENGTH DOOR AJAR SWITCH...
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Once an electric door strike plate has been installed, it can be controlled by the AT&T Door Phone Controller unit, either from entering the appropriate digits from a touch tone phone or from the Remote Open switch (push button).
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Do not include strike plate wires within the same cable as others wires connecting to the AT&T Door Phone Controller. Figure 2-6. Connections for Electric Door Strike Plate (optional) 2-16 Installation Procedures Have the electric door strike pIate device installed as in- structed by the manufacturers installation manual.
When the Door Phone Controller has been mounted to a wall or placed on a shelf and all cables and wires have been connected to the back panel, plug the transformer into a 120 VAC outlet.
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Figure 2-7. Connections for Auxiliary Alert Device (optional) 2-18 Installation Procedures AT&T DOOR PHONE CONTROLLER BACK PANEL DOOR BELL/CHIME (AUXILIARY ALERT DEVICE) WITH POWER SOURCE...
Alternate Condition —If the door is ever opened and the Door Ajar Call-back time-out has elapsed, the Door Phone Controller will call back the phone/chime for the duration of the ring/chime duration and then repeat after the Door Ajar Call-back time-out has elapsed again.
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When the AT&T Door Phone Controller is powered on and functioning normally, the LED (Figure 1-1) should continually blink 2.5 times a second. If there is a malfunction the LED will blink faster than 4 times a second (see Troubleshooting section) or go out completely.
Then proceed with the necessary installation and option selection requirements. NOTE: If you are installing the AT&T Door Phone Controller into a typical Home/Residential environment (no PBX) refer to Section 3 now.
AT&T Door Phone Controller until after the DIP switches have been properly set. When using the Door Phone Controller with a small business or residential telephone equipment (no PBX installed), the DIP switches must be set as shown in Figure 3-1 (all OFF).
NOTE: The Forced Disconnect Timeout option does not apply when DIP switch position 8 is ON. Figure 3-1 Home/Residential DIP Switch Settings Connect the Door Phone Controller using the information in Section 2. Refer to Figure 3-2. ON for I —...
TO DOOR AJAR SWITCH TO REMOTE DOOR OPEN SWITCH OPTIONAL TO DOOR STRIKE PLATE DEVICE TO C.O. TO AUXILIARY ALERT DEVICE (DOOR BELL/CHIME) (Outside Line) TO TELEPHONES Figure 3-2. Connecting AT&T Door Phone Controller to Standard Telephone Equipment Installation — Home/Residential...
The final step of the installation procedure is selecting options for your AT&T Door Phone Controller. The selection of these options must be done while in the Option Selection Mode. This mode lets you control such things as:...
Table 3-1. AT&T Door Phone Controller Option Selection Information Mode Option/ Options Verify Delay Before To Select Option Door Ajar To Verify Call-back Ring/Chime To Select Option Cadence To Verify Ring/Chime To Select Option Duration To Verify Door Unlock To Select Option...
OFF position. When a visitor presses the door speaker push button, the AT&T Door Phone Controller will signal the telephone equipment inside your home or building to ring, and activate a door-bell/chime device (optional). Any additional presses on the...
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If you forget to hook-flash back to the original call, the AT&T Door Phone Controller will call you back. Installation — Home/Residential As an alternative response when the telephone or door bell/chime is heard, the person inside the building can press the door-unlock push button, which will stop the ringing and will open the door.
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Telephone Line In Use With Door When Incoming Call Arrives If there is a call in progress between the door speaker and a person inside the building and a C.O. call comes in, the person inside the building (not the door speaker) will hear a call waiting tone.
Dedicated Trunk port. To customize the AT&T Door Phone Controller to your specific installation and option requirements, you must properly set the 8-position DIP switch located on the AT&T Door Phone Controller front Panel (see Figure 4-1).
. . The DOOR (Port Saver Mode) LOOP START To customize the AT&T Door Phone Controller use the information supplied in Section 2 and the diagram in Figure 4-2a. For ground start installations, also see Figure 4-2b. phone connectors on the back panel.
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NOT USED NOTE: For Ground Start installations see Figure 4-2b. Figure 4-2a. Connecting Door Phone Controller to Standard Telephone Equipment Installation - Dedicated Trunk Port TO DOOR SPEAKER TO DOOR BELL BUTTON TO DOOR AJAR SWITCH TO REMOTE DOOR OPEN SWITCH...
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TO AT&T DOOR PHONE CONTROLLER J1 CONNECTORS NOTE: For Ground Start installations: Connect the green wire to Tip and the red wire to Ring. Figure 4-2b. Ground Start Installations TO “SHIELD” TERMINAL (12) ON AT&T DOOR PHO NE CONTROLLER TRUNK PORT TO C.O.
Installation - Dedicated Trunk Port The final step of the installation procedure is selecting options for your AT&T Door Phone Controller. The selection of these options must be done while in the Option Selection Mode. This mode lets you control such things as:...
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STATION LINE and/or the AT&T DOOR PHONE CONTROLLER! Select Option Selection Mode by setting position 8 of the AT&T Door Phone Controller DIP switch to the ON position (see Figure 1-1). Once the DIP switch has been set, you must make con- nection to the door speaker by accessing the trunk connected to the AT&T Door Phone Controller.
Operation – Basic Door Answer Function Table 4-1. AT&T Door Phone Controller Option Selection Information Mode Option/ Options Verify Delay Before To Select Option Door Ajar To Verify Call-back Ring/Chime To Select Option Cadence To Verify Ring/Chime To Select Option...
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Answering a Call From the Door Speaker Calling the Door Speaker When a visitor presses the door speaker push button, the AT&T Door Phone Controller will signal the telephone equipment inside your building to ring and activate a door-bell/chime (optional). Any additional presses on the door...
Dedicated Analog Station Port. To customize the AT&T Door Phone Controller to your specific installation and option requirements, you must properly set the 8-position DIP switch located on the AT&T Door Phone Controller front panel (see Figure 5-1).
R I N G D O W N M O D E To customize the AT&T Door Phone Controller for this type of installation, you must properly configure the 8-position DIP switch located on the Door Phone Controller front panel (see Figure 1-1).
NOT USED Figure 5-2. Connecting the AT&T Door Phone Controller to a Telephone System with Dedicated Analog Station Port Installation - Dedicated Station Port Install the AT&T Door Phone Controller using the information in Section 2. Refer to Figure 5-2.
The final step of the installation procedure is selecting options for your AT&T Door Phone Controller. The selection of these options must be done while in the Option Selection Mode. This mode lets you control...
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Use Table 5-1 to make each option selection. To exit option selection mode, press “##3” on the telephone keypad. You will hear 2 beeps. Hang up the phone. 5. Set position 8 of the AT&T Door Phone Controller DIP switch back to the OFF position.
Table 5-1. AT&T Door Phone Controller Option Selection Information Mode Option/ Options Verify To Select Option Delay Before Door Ajar Call-back To Verify To Select Option Ring/Chime Cadence To Verify To Select Option Ring/Chime Duration To Verify To Select Option...
When a visitor presses the door speaker push button, the AT&T Door Phone Controller will activate a door-bell/chime (optional), go off-hook, and dial the pre-selected stored phone the door...
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Any additional presses on the door speaker push button will be ignored while the Door Phone Controller is off-hook. When a person answers the ringing telephone, the Door Phone Controller will establish two-way communications with the door speaker.
Trunk/Port share mode. To customize the AT&T Door Phone Controller to your specific installation and option requirements, you must properly set the 8-position DIP switch located on the AT&T Door Phone Controller front panel (see Figure 1-1).
Install the AT&T Door Phone Controller using the information in Section 2. Refer to Figure 6-2. To customize the AT&T Door Phone Controller for this type of installation, you must properly set the 8-position DIP switch located on the AT&T Door Phone Controller front panel (see Figure 1-1).
TO C.O. (TELEPHONE LINE) Figure 6-2. Connecting the AT&T Door Phone Controller to a Telephone System With Shared Trunk Port Installation - No Dedicated Trunk/Station Port AT&T DOOR PHONE CONTROLLER BACK PANEL TERMINAL BLOCK "HARD WIRE" CONNECTOR TO DOOR SPEAKER...
The final step of the installation procedure is selecting options for your AT&T Door Phone Controller. The selection of these options must be done while in the Option Selection Mode. This mode lets you control such things as:...
Installation - No Dedicated Trunk/Station Port Refer to the following instructions for Port Saver Mode or Trunk Saver Mode installation. Follow the steps below to set the AT&T Door Phone Controller for Port Saver Mode. CAUTION: Never connect an AT&T DOOR PHONE...
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Time-out option does not apply when setting options (unless 2 minutes elapse without a Touch-Tone selection). Follow the steps below to set the AT&T Door Phone Controller for Trunk Saver Mode. CAUTION: Never connect an AT&T DOOR PHONE CONTROLLER with the DIP Switches optioned for TRUNK access to a STATION LINE! Doing so may cause damage to the STATION LINE and/or the AT&T DOOR PHONE...
Table 6-1. AT&T Door Phone Controller Option Selection Information Mode Option/ Options Verify Delay Before To Select Option Door Ajar To Verify Call-back Ring/Chime To Select Option Cadence To Verify Ring/Chime To Select Option Duration To Verify Door Unlock To Select Option...
Answering a Call From the Door Speaker When a visitor presses the door speaker push button, the AT&T Door Phone Controller will signal the telephone equipment inside your building to ring, and activate an auxiliary alert (door-bell/chime) (optional). Any additional presses on the...
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The other party will be placed on hold. At this point, normal AT&T Door Phone Controller functions can take place. When the door phone functions have been completed, i.e., door has been remotely opened, hook-flashing...
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AT&T Door Phone Controller. At this point the caller will hear a dial tone from the Door Phone Controller. Dialing a “9”, or waiting 4 seconds, will switch the caller to the C.O. and the regular phone number is dialed.
Dial tone heard from the speaker Cannot hear your own voice in telephone ear piece Station mode seizes line then disconnects before AT&T Door Phone Controller is accessed Cannot access AT&T Door Phone Controller in trunk saver mode Getting door-ajar callback...
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PBX does not relay the hook- flash. Door Unlock option disabled Wrong Door Code. Check all wiring from AT&T Door Phone Controller to electric strike plate device (see manufacturer’s instructions). Check all wiring from AT&T Door Phone Controller to electric...
Table 7-1. Troubleshooting Procedures (Continued) Trouble Cannot open door remotely using either Remote Door Open Button or the Door Code Selected options are not operating as expected Maintenance Troubleshooting and Maintenance Possible Cause Improper wiring to existing door strike device. May be caused by improper connection and use of NO (Normally-Open), NC (Normally Closed), and C...
8-position DIP switch at the front of the unit (see Figure 1-1). Positions 1 through 5 are used to set up the way the AT&T Door Phone Controller will interface with your telephone equipment. Position 8 is used to access Option Selection Mode.
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ON, any user can activate Option Selection Mode by keying in “##3” on a touch-tone telephone set which connects directly to the AT&T Door Phone Controller. When this switch is OFF, Option Selection Mode cannot be activated. Normal...
2 seconds and then be silent for 4 seconds, or ring for 1 second and then be silent for 5 seconds. This option provides a maximum duration of telephone ringing cycles (in seconds) before the AT&T Door Phone Controller will disconnect. This option determines what your door unlock combination will be.
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This option is used in what is called “Ringdown Mode” to auto-dial a particular extension or outside-line phone number. The AT&T Door Phone Controller has two memory locations for holding user stored telephone numbers. Phone numbers can be for telephones within the same building or off-premises.
All user accessible connectors and controls have electrostatic discharge protection. The AT&T Door Phone Controller is powered by an UL listed wall mount transformer with a strain relieved cord. It functions over an input power range of 96 VAC to 129 VAC.
Back Panel Dimensions and Weight Specifications Your AT&T Door Phone Controller provides a ring generator signal which can ring devices that respond to either 20 Hz or 60 Hz frequencies. The ringer will automatically adapt to a 50 Hz line by ringing at 25 Hz.
This Appendix provides two methods for configuring an answering machine to the AT&T Door Phone Controller. The first method diagrams how to connect the AT&T Door Phone Controller with an answering machine so that only regular telephone calls are answered by the answering machine (see Figure A-1).
TYPICAL ANSWERING MACHINE TO TEL. LINE JACK TO PHONE C.O. Figure D-1. Installation Method Used For Answering Only Telephone Calls AT&T DOOR PHONE CONTROLLER (SHARED TRUNK MODE) TO J2 CONNECTOR CONNECTOR PHONE C.O. Figure D-2 Installation Method Used For Answering Both Door and Telephone Calls Using With an Answering Machine AT&T DOOR PHONE CONTROLLER...
INFORMATION HOW IT WORKS INSTALLATION The following instructions utilize the WP91683 L1 Power Supply for the AT&T Door Phone Controller external alert feature. The WP91683 L1 Power Supply is the interface 48VDC to operate external alert features for the Phone Controller such as bells, horns, lamps, strobes, and chimes.
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A) Connect one end of the wire to the AT&T Door Phone Controller as follows: Connect the black and yellow leads to the Aux. Alert terminals of the Door Phone Controller. B) Connect the other end of the wire to the 103A connecting block. Connect the leads as follows:...
2 PAIR DIW OR EQUIVALENT 22-26 AWG. AT&T AUXILIARY ALERT DEVICE 48VDC EXTERNAL ALERT SIGNAL Figure E-1. Connections For Auxiliary Alert Device CONNECTOR BLACK YELLOW DW4A CORD (OR EQUIVALENT) POWER CONTROL COMCODE 405712928 AT&T DOOR PHONE CONTROLLER BACK PANEL 103A CONECTOR BLOCK JACK DW4A CORD...
FCC (PART 15) Radio Frequency Interference FCC (PART 68) The AT&T Door Phone Controller generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
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FCC Regulations and Warranty 1. Connection and Use with Nationwide Telephone Network The FCC requires that you connect your telephone equipment to the nationwide telephone network through a modular telephone outlet or jack. The modular telephone outlet or jack to which the equipment must be connected is a USOC RJ11C.
Warranty Information Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability AT&T warrants to you that the product will be free from defects in material and workmanship when title passes to you. If you notify AT&T that the product has failed to operate as warranted within one year of the date title passes to you, AT&T will, at its option, repair or replace the component or components of the product that failed to operate as warranted.
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FCC Regulations and Warranty This limited warranty applies only to the product purchased directly from AT&T or purchased directly from an authorized AT&T dealer. This limited warranty does not apply to products purchased or operated outside the United States. You may be required to provide AT&T with proof of purchase before AT&T will perform any warranty repair or provide any warranty replacements.
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Door Phone Controller — Option Selection AT&T To Select Options: (1) Set DIP switch location 8 to the ON position. (2) Dial door speaker phone number or extension. (3) Dial ##3. (4) Program any or all of the following functions, in any order:...
The Door Phone Controller’s operating modes are selected on the 8-position DIP switch at the front of the unit. Positions 1 through 5 are used to set up the way the Door Phone Controller will interface with your telephone equipment. Position 8 is used to access Option Selec- tion Mode.
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