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AUGUST 2003
FX165A
Phone Line Manager 208B
Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX
CUSTOMER
FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746
SUPPORT
Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
INFORMATION
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com

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  • Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX CUSTOMER FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 SUPPORT Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 INFORMATION Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    …………………………………………………………………………………. 4.2 Answering incoming calls ………………………………………………………………………………. 4.3 Placing outbound calls ...………………………………………………………………………………… 4.4 Receiving a computer call ………………………………………………………………………………. 5. Operational descriptions for the Phone Line Manager 208B 5.1 Inbound call processing …………………………………………………………………………………. 5.2 Outbound line seeking …………………………………………………………………………………… 5.3 LED’s ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5.4 Busy tones …………………………………………………………………………………………………...
  • Page 3: Federal Communications Commission And Canadian Department Of Communications Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    FCC STATEMENT FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION and CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against...
  • Page 4 referido a personal de servicio calificado. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilación.
  • Page 5: Fcc Requirements For Telephone-Line Equipment

    FCC STATEMENT FCC REQUIREMENTS FOR TELEPHONE-LINE EQUIPMENT The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established rules which permit this device to be directly connected to the telephone network with standardized jacks. This equipment should not be used on party lines or coin lines. If this device is malfunctioning, it may also be causing harm to the telephone network;...
  • Page 6: Certification Notice For Equipment Used In Canada

    CERTIFICATION NOTICE FOR EQUIPMENT USED IN CANADA The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications-network protective, operation, and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1 Introducing the Phone Line Manager 208B The Phone Line Manager 208B is a phone line management system designed to route incoming phone calls to 1 of 8 destinations (typically 2 phones, fax machine(s) and computer modems). It is also capable of transferring calls to any of the following devices: •...
  • Page 8: Set Up

    1.4 Set-up The Phone Line Manager 208B is a 1 or 2 telephone line device (depending on your installation) that can be installed on any type system that consists of one or more lines, with one or more phones. The Phone Line Manager 208B has one operating mode (automatic) and can be connected at the DEMARC.
  • Page 9: Installation

    Phone Line Manager 208B to reduce tangling. NOTE Do not place the Phone Line Manager 208B in close proximity to any peripheral equipment (approximately 2 to 3 feet away from all electronic equipment). 2.2 Ports on the Phone Line Manager 208B...
  • Page 10: Connecting The Telephone Line Cords

    Port 8). If you are not using a fax, connect a single line to either Line 1 or Line 2. If you are using two lines and are going to connect a fax to the Phone Line Manager 208B, connect the line that you want to receive fax calls on to Line 2;...
  • Page 11: Installation On A Telephone System

    The diagram shows telephone devices connected to the Phone Line Manager 208B for the telephone system; follow the same procedures for a mini-telephone system. For the Phone Line Manager 208B to operate properly, it must be “in front” of the telephone system.
  • Page 12: Automatic Operation

    Line 1 will be automatically transferred to Port 1 and the call on Line 2 will be automatically transferred to Port 2. The Phone Line Manager 208B will ring Ports 1 and 2 a maximum of 20 times each. If either port device does not answer within 20 rings, the call will be disconnected.
  • Page 13: Answering Incoming Calls

    Unlike a fax call, most computer calls do not produce identifying tones; they remain silent until another modem answers the call. To receive a computer call to any of the Phone Line Manager 208B ports, instruct the caller to use one of the following methods.
  • Page 14: Led's

    - In the event of an electrical power failure, the Phone Line Manager 208B has been designed to provide connections to Ports 1 and 2. With no power applied to the Phone Line Manager 208B, Line 1 is connected to Port 1 and Line 2 is connected to Port 2 thus permitting devices connected to these ports access to a telephone line.
  • Page 15 © Copyright 2003. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive · Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 · 724-746-5500 · Fax 725-746-0746...

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