Analog Terminal Adapter - Nortel Meridian 1 Manual

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Analog Terminal Adapter

Functional description
553-3001-215 Standard 12.00 January 2002
The Analog Terminal Adapter (ATA) allows the use of an off-the-shelf
analog device (FAX, Modem, Telephone) to operate simultaneously with a
Meridian Digital Telephone. The Analog Terminal Adapter board fits into the
footstand space of the Meridian Digital Telephone.
The Analog Terminal Adapter is compatible with the M2000 Series Meridian
Digital Telephone set. It is mounted in the redesigned footstand of the M2000
Series Meridian Digital Telephone. The M2000 Series Meridian Digital
Telephone's (M2006/8 and M22/2616) footstand is modified to
accommodate the ATA. The ATA requires a separate ac adapter which
provides a 24 volt ac external power source. The ATA does not draw power
from the M2000 Series Meridian Digital Telephone.
The Analog Terminal Adapter (ATA) provides a RJ11 connection for analog
equipment to operate on the same line as the M2000 Series Meridian Digital
Telephone set. The Analog Terminal Adapter allows data to be transmitted
and received using the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). The
ATA supports an analog device link to the desktop or laptop computer users
(with modems) in the digital telephone environment. Currently, it is
necessary to install a separate analog phone line to be able to interface with
the PSTN.
The ATA can be used for the following analog devices:
• FAX machine
• modem
• analog (500/2500-type) telephone
ATA operating parameters
The ATA data parameters are stored locally although the configuration is set
in the system. Data parameters must be set in the system after installing the
ATA in the telephone. If the parameters are set before the telephone is
installed, the configuration information will be lost.