Analog Terminal Adapter Installation and Reference Guide
This installation and reference card describes how to install and use the Analog Terminal Adapter (ATA) (NTMN68xx)
with your M3900 Series Digital Telephone.
The ATA allows an off-the-shelf analog device (FAX, modem, or analog [500/2500-type] telephone) to work
simultaneously with your M3902, M3903, M3904, or M3905 Series Digital Telephone.
Note: The ATA is not supported on the M3901 telephone.
Install the Accessory Connection Module (ACM) (NTMN71AA) into your M3900 Series
Connecting the
Digital Telephone before you install your ATA. The ACM provides connection capabilities
analog device
between the M3902, M3903, M3904, and M3905 telephones and the ATA.
A wall transformer is required to connect the ATA to the electrical outlet. Contact your
Nortel distributor for the recommended wall transformer.
To install the ATA:
1. Insert the ATA accessory cartridge into the ACM. The latch must be at the top.
2. Connect the commercial device you have selected to use—either your FAX machine,
3. Plug the wall transformer into an electrical outlet. Use only the transformer designed for
4. Connect the adapter plug, attached to your transformer, into the wall jack.
5. Connect the six-conductor line cord from the telephone to the adapter jack attached to
6. Refer to the manufacturer's documentation for complete installation and configuration
Note: The ATA supports connections to Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) services only.
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modem, or analog (500/2500-type) telephone—to the connection on your ATA
cartridge interface.
the ATA.
the wall transformer. Refer to the Accessory Connection Module Installation Guide for
further information.
instructions for your external analog device (FAX, modem, or analog [500/2500-type]
telephone).
Features such as Message Waiting, Switchhook Flash/Link, Transfer, Conference,
and CLASS type services are not supported on the attached device.
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