CIB 3063 General Purpose Adapter The General Purpose Adapter (Figure 1) allows you to connect most types of telephone and data devices to your communications system. The adapter is compatible with all models of the MERLIN® Communica- tions System and supports the following touch-tone equipment: modems, facsimile machines, automatic dialers, basic and cordless tele- phones, and transaction telephones.
Installing the General Purpose Adapter CHOOSING A LOCATION 1 Choose a location for your General Purpose Adapter not more than four feet from your voice terminal. If the adapter is more than four feet from your voice terminal, you will have to order a longer (14-foot) modular cord.
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Wall Mounting plate General purpose adapter Mounting screw Anchors Screws locations (if required) FIGURE 2 Wall Mount installation Holding the mounting plate level, place it against the mounting loca- tion on the wall. Using a pencil or a sharp object, mark the two mounting screw loca- tions (Figure 2).
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FIGURE 3 Installing Anchors C Align the screw holes in the mounting plate with the anchors. D Insert one of the screws provided (Figure 2) into the upper hole in the mounting plate and partially thread it into the anchor. Insert the remaining screw into the lower screw hole and partially thread it into the anchor.
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Mounting plate Strips of tape FIGURE 4 Affixing the Double-Sided Tape Locate the second strip of tape and remove the protective paper liner from one side. Affix the tape’s sticky side to the center of the right edge of the mounting plate (Figure 4).
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Modular cord Modular cord Voice terminal Basic telephone (Telephone or data device) FIGURE 5 General Purpose Adapter Installation 2 Plus the other end of the modular cord into the jack labeled Other on the bottom of your voice terminal. Plug the modular cord from the telephone or data device into the jack labeled Tel.
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Switch Compatible Position MERLIN systems Use this switch position to: All models Join a call already in progress on Join your voice terminal using a device such as a telephone or recording machine. Basic All models Originate calls with your telephone or data device.
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Programming Automatic Operation Programming procedures are necessary only if you have selected the automatic option. AUTOMATIC ANSWERING EQUIPMENT If you have an automatic answering device (e.g., modem or answering machine) or an industry standard, line-powered alert connected to your voice terminal, program an Auto Answer-Outside or Auto Answer-All but- ton so you can set your answering equipment or line-powered alert to go on automatically when you receive ringing calls.
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To deactivate simultaneous voice and data service: Slide the T/P switch to the P position. (The green light next to the button goes on.) Touch the Message button. (The green light next to the button goes off.) Slide the T/P switch to the center position. NOTE: Be sure to deactivate simultaneous voice and data service when removing the General Purpose Adapter from your voice terminal.
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