SuperLine 5030 POTS Splitter Installation Instructions Document Number 5030-A2-GN11-00 September 1999 What Does the POTS Splitter Do? The POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) splitter and SuperLinet IAD are components in the SuperLine system. This system provides multiple phone lines and optional Ethernet service over traditional twisted-pair copper telephone wiring.
Preparation Verify that the local loop POTS service is connected to the POTS/SuperLine network at the punchdown block or NID. For information about the SuperLine Integrated Access Device (IAD), which is the customer premises equipment that will be connected to the SuperLine jack, refer to: Document Number 6500-A2-GN10 Package Checklist...
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Mounting the POTS Splitter Housing The POTS splitter can be placed: On the outside of the building near the NID or punchdown block, or Inside the building. When mounted outside, the POTS splitter must be installed at or above the height of the NID, and should be a minimum of three feet above ground.
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Preparing the POTS Splitter " Procedure 1. Unscrew the closure screw and open the housing by pressing on the lever on the right above the closure screw. 2. Remove the rubber grommet at the base of the POTS splitter. 3. Make a small diagonal cut in the rubber grommet to feed the wiring through.
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Installing the POTS Splitter Wiring The local loop ends at the punchdown block or NID. Wiring must be connected from the customer premises side of the punchdown block or NID to the SuperLine jack. Typically the punchdown block is installed in commercial locations and the NID is installed in residential locations.
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Telephone Network Interface Device (NID) Customer Premises (Green) Ring (Red) Existing POTS Wiring to Telephone 3. Disconnect the POTS wiring to the telephone from the T1/R1 connectors on the customer premises side. 4. Feed the disconnected POTS wiring through the POTS splitter rubber grommet access opening created at the base of the POTS splitter.
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Reconnecting to the Local Loop " Procedure 1. Feed new jumper wiring through the POTS splitter rubber grommet. Remove the insulation at the end of the wiring. 2. On the left side labeled LINE, attach red to terminal screw P1 and green to terminal screw P2.
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3. Locate the T1/R1 connectors on the customer premises side of the punchdown block or NID where the existing POTS wiring was removed in Step 3 on page 6. Attach the jumper pair from P1/P2 labeled LINE in the POTS splitter to the T1/R1 connectors.
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SuperLine Access Wiring " Procedure 1. Attach new wiring to the T1/R1 connectors that will go to the SuperLine jack from the punchdown block or NID. 2. Tighten the T1/R1 terminal screws with a flat-blade screwdriver. 3. At the RJ11 jack for SuperLine, attach the new wiring to the T1/R1 position. POTS Splitter Punchdown Block or NID...
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5030 POTS Splitter Technical Specifications Item Height x Width x Depth Weight Approvals FCC Part 68 Safety Certifications Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) Physical Environment Operating temperature Storage temperature Relative humidity Shock and vibration Interface Connectors Technical Specifications subject to change without notification.
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the manual. 2. This product is intended to be connected to Listed/Certified telephone wiring with a minimum of 24 AWG (.5 mm) behind a Listed/Certified primary protector. 3.
If the Model 5030 Telephone Line Filter causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible.
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