Lucent Technologies does not warrant that this product is immune from or will prevent unauthorized use of common-carrier telecommunication services or facilities accessed through or connected to it.
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Consultation charges may apply. For all other systems, follow the procedure you normally use to obtain support for your communications system. Outside the continental U.S., contact your Lucent Technologies Representative or local Authorized Dealer. ii Issue 2 February 1999 Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions 503-801-180...
Refer to the documentation provided with your communications system for more information. CAUTION: This equipment is for installation on Lucent Technologies PARTNER, PARTNER Plus, PARTNER II, PARTNER Advanced Communications System, MERLIN, MERLIN Plus, MERLIN II, MERLIN LEGEND, System 25, System 75, System 85, and DEFINITY communications systems only.
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Important Safety Instructions Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as “explosive environments.” Only “Explosive Atmosphere Telephones” may be used in such hazardous environments. Unplug this product from wall outlets and telephone jacks before cleaning. Clean • exposed parts with a soft, damp cloth.
Important Safety Instructions Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Install this product in a protected location where no one can step on or trip over • power cords and telephone line cords. Do not place objects on the cords that may cause damage or abrasion.
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Understanding Carriers The outlet can also be tested using a voltmeter by taking the measurements as shown: 120 Volts Neutral Phase Less than 1 volt volts If the outlet does not meet the electrical specifications for grounded outlets, your Multi-Line Digital Wireless (MDW) telephone may not operate properly.
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Understanding Carriers Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions As the following illustration shows, the 117A4 does have an additional LED located on the right side of the carrier, the CONTROL/EXPANSION LED, used for determining whether the cabling was installed correctly. Radio RANS Radio Module...
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Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Understanding Carriers The following chart explains the label that identifies the jacks and LEDs on the 117A4 carrier. Label Explanation Designates the modular jack that accepts the modular plug and cable from the preceding carrier to the left. If the jack is in use, this carrier is an “Expansion”...
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Understanding Carriers Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions The label at the top of the right side of the carrier is provided to help you interpret the LED lights. The first three lines on this label refer to LEDs on the control carrier; the next three lines refer to the LEDs on each of the expansion carriers;...
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Understanding Carriers Positioning Your Carrier(s) Each carrier holds up to six radio modules. Each radio module and its corresponding handset operates within a single zone of coverage. Approximately Approximately 500 to 900 feet in a 500 to 900 feet in a typical office building;...
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Understanding Carriers Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions While still holding " , press O. The handset beeps twice, and the display shows the handset settings, indicating you are in Local Mode. (While in Local Mode, the MDW telephone can still receive notification of incoming calls.) Press “W”...
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Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Understanding Carriers Close-Up Test POWER RADIO PASS 5 to 10 feet (1.5 to 3.1 m) Signal Strength = 9 to 10 Radio Voice Quality = 9 to 10 Module *Edge-of-Usable-Range Test Signal Strength = 3 Voice Quality = 7 to 8 *At High Power—Power Level = 8 General Positioning...
Installing a Single Carrier Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Install carrier(s) within 15 feet (5 m) of either side of, and within 6 to 8 feet (1.8 • to 2.4 m) above, a properly grounded 3-prong electrical outlet that is not controlled by an on/off switch.
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Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Installing a Single Carrier Check to make sure the carrier’s power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet before continuing. Remove the plastic cap covering each radio module’s card edge before installing the radio modules in the carrier. Starting from the leftmost slot (#1), insert each radio module into the carrier by hooking it onto the radio module mounting rod.
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Installing a Single Carrier Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions When the card edge is fully seated, a snap lock on the bottom of the radio module will engage. Insert a telephone line cord into the bottom of each radio module. Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions 503-801-180 Issue 2 February 1999 13...
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Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Installing a Single Carrier Slide the telephone line cords through the rear exit slots on the bottom of the carrier. Cords originating from Modules 1 and 6 can share exit slots with cords from Modules 2 and 5 respectively. Insert the free end of the telephone line cord into the appropriate extension jack or terminal/station connector on your communications system switch/control unit (refer to your communications system manual for the proper location).
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Installing a Single Carrier Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Insert the carrier’s AC adapter cord into the left side of the carrier. Place the carrier on its feet towards the back of the shelf or desk, making sure it is in a stable position.
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Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Installing a Single Carrier Insert the carrier’s power cord into the AC adapter, then plug the power cord into a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet that is not controlled by an on/off switch. If appropriate, you can wall-mount the AC adapter using its attached wall- mounting bracket.
Installing a Single Carrier Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Installing a Single Carrier on a Wall • Install high on wall, leaving 6–12 inches (15.2–30.5 cm) between antennas and ceiling Never install or remove a radio module from a carrier that is plugged into a •...
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Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Installing a Single Carrier Remove the plastic cap covering each radio module’s card edge before inserting the radio modules into the carrier. Starting from the leftmost slot (#1), insert each radio module into the carrier by hooking it onto the radio module mounting rod.
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Installing a Single Carrier Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions When the card edge is fully seated, a snap lock on the bottom of the radio module will engage. Insert a telephone line cord into the bottom of each radio module. Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions 503-801-180 Issue 2 February 1999 19...
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Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Installing a Single Carrier Slide the telephone line cords through the cable manager slot on the left front of the carrier. Insert the free end of each telephone line cord into the appropriate extension jack or terminal/station connector on your communications system switch/control unit (refer to your communications system manual for the proper location).
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Installing a Single Carrier Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Plug the carrier’s AC adapter cord into the left side of the carrier. Insert the carrier’s power cord into the AC adapter, then plug the power cord into a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet that is not controlled by an on/off switch. If appropriate, you can wall-mount the AC adapter using its attached wall- mounting bracket.
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Installing a Single Carrier Single Carrier Installation Self Test A single carrier must always function as a control carrier. Wait a few seconds, then check the LED(s) on the right side of the Model 117A4 carrier. Compare the OUT OF SYNC and CONTROL/EXPANSION LEDs against the top three lines on the “SYNC and CONTROL/EXP LED Codes”...
Installing Multiple Carriers Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Verify the POWER and PASS LEDs on each radio module are lit. If a radio module’s PASS LED does not light, power down the carrier and the module, wait 15 seconds, and repower the module and then the carrier. Note: The RADIO LED also may light upon installation;...
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Installing Multiple Carriers Mounting and Cabling Multiple Carriers Be sure you have determined the optimal placement for your carrier using the Performance/Range test and the positioning guidelines described in “Positioning Your Carrier(s).” If you are installing with 117A3 carriers, see your MDW telephone Installation and Use manual for the proper Power and Control/Expansion DIP switch settings.
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Installing Multiple Carriers Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Using the expansion cable provided with each carrier, you can link up to five carriers. From From From From Expansion Expansion Expansion I O N I O N C A U T C A U T Control Carrier I O N...
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Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Installing Multiple Carriers Insert the free end of the expansion cable into the IN jack of the expansion carrier immediately to the right of the control carrier. Note: Although installing an expansion cable into the wrong IN or OUT jack will not harm either carrier, doing so causes all handsets to work improperly and the OUT OF SYNC LED to light.
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Installing Multiple Carriers Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Insert each carrier’s power cord into its AC adapter. If appropriate, you can wall-mount each AC adapter using its attached wall- mounting bracket. Plug each carrier’s power cord into one of the following power sources that is not controlled by an on/off switch.
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Installing Multiple Carriers Power the carriers as follows: If the carriers are plugged into... Then... One surge suppressor strip Power the strip Result: All carriers will turn on simultaneously. Wall outlets Plug in the power for the Carriers in this order: RANS RANS RANS...
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Installing Multiple Carriers Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions OUT OF SYNC (red) OUT OF SYNC (red) OUT OF SYNC (red) OUT OF SYNC (red) OUT OF SYNC (red) CONTROL/ (green) CONTROL/ (green) (DIP switch CONTROL/ (green) CONTROL/ (green) EXPANSION EXPANSION in Slot 4 set to EXPANSION EXPANSION...
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Installing Multiple Carriers Installing a Single Radio Module in Each Carrier Power down the carriers. Remove the plastic cap covering each radio module’s card edge before inserting the radio modules into the carriers. Working from left to right, insert a radio module into the first slot (Slot 1) of each carrier;...
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Installing Multiple Carriers Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions When the card edge is fully seated, a snap lock on the bottom of the radio module will engage. Insert a telephone line cord into the bottom of each radio module. Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions 503-801-180 Issue 2 February 1999 31...
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Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Installing Multiple Carriers Slide the telephone line cords through the cable manager slot on the left front of each carrier. Insert the free end of the telephone line cord into the appropriate extension jack or terminal/station connector on your communications system switch/control unit (refer to your communications system manual for the proper location).
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Installing Multiple Carriers Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Power the carriers as follows: If the carriers are plugged into... Then... One surge suppressor strip Power the strip Result: All carriers will turn on simultaneously. Wall outlets Plug in the power for the Carriers in this order: RANS RANS RANS...
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Installing Multiple Carriers Installation Self Test with a Single Radio Module in Each Carrier Wait a few seconds after powering the carriers, then verify that the carriers’ OUT OF SYNC LEDs are not lit. The following illustration shows the correct LED lights for a five-carrier installation with one radio module installed in each carrier.
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Installing Multiple Carriers Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions At this stage of your installation, the LEDs displayed should match the first or fourth lines of the SYNC and CONTROL/EXP LED Codes label. If an OUT OF SYNC LED is lit, power down, wait at least 15 seconds, and then repower the carriers in order from left to right, as described in Step 8 in “Installing a Single Radio Module in Each Carrier.”...
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Installing Multiple Carriers The PASS and POWER LEDs on all radio modules should be lit and green. If a radio module’s PASS LED is not lit: Power down the carriers. Unplug from the wall outlet the power cord/AC adapter of the radio module that did not light.
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Installing Multiple Carriers Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Beginning with the first empty slot and working from left to right, insert a radio module into each slot of the control carrier. Hook each radio module onto a mounting rod. Slowly swing the radio module’s card edge into the card edge connector on the back of the carrier.
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Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Installing Multiple Carriers Insert a telephone line cord into the bottom of each radio module. Slide the telephone line cords through the cable manager slot on the left front of the carrier. 38 Issue 2 February 1999 Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions 503-801-180...
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Installing Multiple Carriers Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Insert the free end of each telephone line cord into the appropriate extension jack or terminal/station connector on your communications system switch/control unit (refer to your communications system manual for the proper location). MUSIC HOLD PAGE...
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Installing Multiple Carriers Installation Self Test for Remaining Radio Modules Wait a few seconds after powering the carriers, then verify that the carriers’ OUT OF SYNC LEDs are not lit. Y N C O F S O U T T R O C O N...
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Installing Multiple Carriers Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions If an OUT OF SYNC LED is lit, power down, wait at least 15 seconds, and then repower the carriers in order from left to right, as described in Step 9 in “Installing the Remaining Radio Modules.”...
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This appendix contains information about the Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada. FCC Part 15 Rules The Lucent Technologies MDW telephone products have been tested and have been found to comply with FCC Part 15 Rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial or residential installation.
Specifications General 117A4 Carrier Model: Dimensions Carrier 14.0"(L) x 2.5"(H) x 9.0"(W) 3.00 lbs and Weights: 35.56 x 6.35 x 22.86 cm 1.36 kgs Carrier w/6 RMs 14.0"(L) x 2.5"(H) x 9.0"(W) 12.00 lbs 35.56 x 6.35 x 22.86 cm 5.44 kgs Power Supply 5.13"(L) x 1.6"(H) x 1.6"(W)
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