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SR Series Selective Ring Processor Online Operating Instructions www.multi-link.net...
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REAR 3) Device Ports 2) Power Indicator Light 1) Barge-In Protection Switch 5) 12 Volt AC Power Input 4) Telephone Line Connector Port FRONT REAR 3) Power Indicator Light 2) Device Port Select Switch 1) Barge-In Protection Switch 6) 12 Volt AC Power Input 5) Telephone Line Connector 4) Device Ports...
Should you need technical assistance, please call our Technical Support department at 800-535-4651. Thank you for selecting Multi-Link for your communications management needs. A Word About the “Distinctive Ring Service” Your local telephone company has provided you with an inexpensive “Distinctive Ring”...
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How The SR Cal1 Processor Works The SR Call Processor counts the number of bursts in the ring pattern of the telephone number called. It then directs the call to one of the numbered device ports at the rear of the unit. The device ports are output jacks that connect your phone devices (phones, MODEMs, FAX, answering and dictation machines) to the SR Call Processor.
Features and Applications There are many applications for your SR Call Processor in the home or small business. To optimize the phone configuration that is best for you, it is important to understand the features available from your SR Call Processor. FEATURES Exclusion Feature - Both SR models have an exclusion feature which allows you to control line accessibility between your phone devices.
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APPLICATIONS The advantage of call routing is to allow you the capability of upgrading or modifying your communications network as your needs change. Here are a few applications you may consider. In The Home - With your SR Call Processor, you can now assign any phone device in your home its own individual telephone number.
Safety Instructions Read These Instructions !!! When using your SR Series Call Processor, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2.
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11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 12.
Installation Your SR Call Processor, when properly installed and configured, can link together a variety of telephones and data communication products, including FAX machines, MODEMs, credit authorization terminals and answering machines. Proper Installation Is Important! You probably won’t be able to plug your SR in just anwhere and get the desired results.
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Do I need barge-in protection? If you use a data device (FAX, MODEM, etc), you should place the “BARGE-IN” switch in the “ON” position.For your SR to properly provide barge-in protection, any telephone or other device that could interrupt the call or data transfer must be connected THROUGH the SR.
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If necessary, after following these instructions, you may need to rearrange the number assignments by rearranging the DEVICE port connections on your SR. Multi-Link, Inc. SR Series...
Single Line Installation A. Simple Plug-In (one jack, e x t e n s i o n s ) Ring Supervision: Barge-in Protection: Install, Ease/Expense To Telephone Co. Central Office This installation will only work if you have only one jack with no extension jacks!!! If you are fortunate enough to have this configuration in your home or business, take your best friend out to dinner!
B. Wiring Modifications Ring Supervision: Barge-in Protection: Install, Ease/Expense Materials Needed: 2 modular wall jacks, 1 line cord, station wire (perhaps). If possible, this is the best way to install your SR when you have extension telephones. Contact an installer if you need additional help. 1) Choose a suitable location for your SR.
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3) If you disconnect the incoming line from a jack, label the existing jack “TELEPHONES”. If you did not, install a jack, label it “TELEPHONES”, and connect the two wires going toward your phone equipment to the RED and GREEN terminals of this new jack. 4) Mount a modular jack* at the location of your SR and connect the telephone company incoming line to the RED and GREEN terminals.
C. Installation with Adapters: (only for use in homes where only one line is used, and each jack has four wires attached) Ring Supervision: Barge-in Protection: Install, Ease/Expense Materials Needed: 1 two-line splitter for each existing wall jack, 1 line cord. To Telephone Co.
4) Connect the “DEVICE 1” jack of your SR to the “LINE 2” side of the 2- line adapter with a line cord. 5) Connect your data devices and/or other telephones to the DEVICE 2 (or 3) jacks on your SR. These devices or phones will be rung by your additional telephone number(s).
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Partial Supervision To Telephone Co. Central Office In reality, this installation is fast, easy, and works great if you don’t need barge-in protection and if you don' t care if your other phones ring all the time. The best application is adding a FAX, MODEM, or answering machine on the second number.
Central Office If total ring supervision is required for more than one phone, and barge-in protection is not needed, buying additional SR Call Processors may be less expensive than changing your wiring, especially if your site is wired in a user-unfriendly way, or if your extensions are in other buildings.
Multiple Line Installation Before a Key System Ring Supervision: Barge-in Protection: Install, Ease/Expense You can only install your SR on the CO* side of the KSU. You cannot install it on the station or extension side. 1) Disconnect the desired line from the KSU. 2) Mount the SR in a convenient location near the KSU.
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4) If necessary, install an RJ-11 on the KSU side of this line. Connect the “DEVICE 1” jack to this RJ-11 with a line cord. 5) If necessary, run additional station wiring to the data devices and install modular jacks on each end. Connect the proper DEVICE jack on the SR to the close jack, and connect the data device to the far jack.
Commonly Asked Questions How does the SR Series Call Processor work? The SR Series Call Processor recognizes the ring pattern of incoming calls by counting the number of bursts in the pattern. Your original phone number has one long burst, your 2nd and 3rd numbers have 2 and 3 bursts, respectively.
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Why does my SR Call Processor repeatedly click-click when I pick up the line? If you cannot get a dial tone, and only hear a click- click every two seconds or so, the SR does not have a good connection to the phone company.
Appendix Recommended Parts and Materials Many electronics supply houses carry most of the parts and materials you may need to modify your site wiring for installation of your SR Series Processors. One of the most convenient of these is Radio Shack. Below is a list of materials which are recommended in the event that you need to modify your wiring.
Technical Specifications Dimensions: 5” W Weight: 11.2 ozs. Shipping Weight: 2 Ibs Input Power Requirements At AC Transformer: 110-125 Volts AC only, 60HZ At Power Jack on both SR models: 12-15 Volts AC only CO Interface: REN 0.9 B Input Ring detection: 40-150 Volts AC, 15-68 HZ DEVICE Interface: Battery: Nominal - 48 Volt DC to devices 1, 2 and 3 Off-hook detection: 6 - 150 ma...
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If you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact Multi-Link, Inc. for information on obtaining service or repairs. The telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning.
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