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AT&T MERLIN 410 Installation Manual

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AT&T
MERLIN
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
INSTALLATION GUIDE:
MODELS 206 AND 410
®

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  • Page 1 AT&T MERLIN ® COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM INSTALLATION GUIDE: MODELS 206 AND 410...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents P a g e Introduction Getting Started Installing the Control Unit Position the Control Unit Set the Control Unit Switches Connect the Control Unit to the AC Outlet Prepare the Network Interface Test the Outside Lines Connect the Control Unit to the Network Interface Voice Terminal Wiring Jack Field Connection Direct Connection...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction ® This installation guide tells you how to install and test your MERLIN com- munications system, Model 206 or 410. It leads you step by step through system installation, from a pre-installation checklist to system tests. You should per- form the steps in the order in which they are presented because many of the earlier steps prepare the system for later steps.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started This guide assumes the tasks on the following list have been completed. Review the list carefully. If you have not completed the tasks on the list, do so now. Make sure the necessary wiring is in place. You must have a network interface that links your MERLIN system to the local telephone company’s lines.
  • Page 5 Become familiar with your MERLIN system. Check the items in your shipment against your copy of the order form. Review the figure of a simple MERLIN system configuration, opposite Make sure the items and quantities agree. Save the instructions packed page, and note how components are related to one another.
  • Page 6 Control unit AC outlet Modular jumper cord Jack field Line cord Network interface Voice terminal Modular voice terminal cord Modular wall jack Building wiring...

  • Page 7: Installing The Control Unit

    Installing the Control Unit Installation procedures are basically the same for both Model 206 and Model 410. The instructions point out only those differences between the models that affect installation. POSITION THE CONTROL UNIT If you plan to wall mount your control unit, follow the instructions in the booklet 5 feet, maximum titled CIB 3029 (for Model 206) or CIB 3030 (for Model 410) in your Control Unit Installation Kit.

  • Page 8: Connect The Control Unit To The Ac Outlet

    CONNECT THE CONTROL UNIT TO THE AC OUTLET The outlet should not be switch-controlled. Plugging your control unit into a switch-controlled outlet invites accidental disconnection of the system. Warning light Power light Find the power cord attached to the control unit and plug it into the ac outlet.

  • Page 9: Prepare The Network Interface

    PREPARE THE NETWORK INTERFACE Your local telephone company should have installed a network interface with 1-line jacks (RJ11-type) or 2-line jacks (RJ14-type) for connecting your MERLIN system to your outside telephone lines. The drawing, right, shows the two types of network interface and the 2-line adapter (267C) for the 2-line network inter- face jack.

  • Page 10: Test The Outside Lines

    TEST THE OUTSIDE LINES This step is optional, but if you have a basic Touch-Tone or rotary telephone with a modular plug, you should test your outside line connections now. It can save time and frustration later. NOTE: A MERLIN system voice terminal will not work for this test. Take a basic Touch-Tone or rotary telephone with a modular plug to the Network interface network interface.

  • Page 11: Connect The Control Unit To The Network Interface

    CONNECT THE CONTROL UNIT TO THE NETWORK INTERFACE Now do this: When you are assigning outside lines to the outside line jacks on the control unit, keep in mind that the MERLIN system automatically selects lines in Decide which outside line number to assign to each outside line jack alphabetical order for your outgoing calls unless you have a Feature Package in the control unit.
  • Page 12 Model 206 control unit Model 410 control unit Outside line jacks Line cord labels Network interface...

  • Page 13: Voice Terminal Wiring

    Voice Terminal Wiring JACK FIELD CONNECTION The intercom number for each voice terminal in your MERLIN system is the same as the number of the voice terminal jack on the control unit to which that To connect the control unit to the jack field, do this: voice terminal is connected.

  • Page 15: Direct Connection

    DIRECT CONNECTION To connect your voice terminal locations directly to the control unit, do this: In the system directory, fill in the voice terminal location you have selected for each intercom number. Beginning with the pair of labels marked 0 for Model 206 or 10 for Model 410, label each cord at both ends with matching labels.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Voice Terminals

    Connecting the Voice Terminals Each voice terminal has the following components: Voice terminal body Handset Voice terminal Coiled handset cord Modular voice terminal cord LINE Desk stand and/or wall mount Handset PREPARE THE VOICE TERMINALS Prepare the voice terminals as follows: Assemble each voice terminal and attach the desk stand or wall mount following the instructions that come with the components.

  • Page 17: Connect Each Voice Terminal To The System

    CONNECT EACH VOICE TERMINAL TO THE SYSTEM Place the voice terminal in its designated location. Plug the voice terminal into the system in one of the following ways: Do This If You Have the connection re- Go on to step 3. You Jack field connection a direct connection have already con-...
  • Page 18 Slide the T/P switch to T and hold it there. All the red and green lights on the voice terminal begin to flash, and a tone sounds. If the lights do not flash: T h e n Do This the green power light go to B.

  • Page 19: Test Each Voice Terminal For Dial Tone

    TEST EACH VOICE TERMINAL FOR A DIAL TONE Lift the handset. The green light goes on next to the shining red light, and you hear a dial tone. Press one or more of the dial pad buttons. The dial tone stops. If your system does not respond as described, make a note of it and refer to the Troubleshooting Table, page 26, after you’ve completed the installation.

  • Page 20: Installing Accessories

    Installing Accessories Once you have installed your MERLIN system, you may want to add ac- cessories to enhance your system’s capabilities. CARTRIDGES Cartridges provide the software and interfaces that make it possible for you to use many of the MERLIN system features and accessories. Without any car- tridges, you will have Standard Features, which include Automatic Line Selec- tion, Push-Button Dialing, Hold, and Intercom.

  • Page 21: Other Accessories

    OTHER ACCESSORIES You can enhance your system by adding accessory equipment. Accessories such as Extra Alert horns, Loudspeaker Paging, and Power Failure Transfer telephones require additional cartridges. General Purpose Adapters for your voice terminals allow you to connect modems, autodialers, cordless phones, and other extension phones.

  • Page 22: System Tests

    System Tests Now that your system equipment is in place, you need to test it to make sure it’s operating properly. The following tests will help you determine if you have installed your system correctly and if all your system components are working. If these tests reveal any problems, see the Troubleshooting Table, page 26.

  • Page 23: Place An Intercom Call

    PLACE AN INTERCOM CALL Make this test call from one voice terminal to another voice terminal in your system. Have someone available to answer the intercom call. From a voice terminal, touch the fifth button down in the leftmost row of buttons (Intercom-Ring) without lifting the handset.

  • Page 24: What's Next

    What’s Next? Now that your MERLIN system is installed, you need to program it to meet your business needs. If you have standard features, refer to the Standard Features User’s Guide: Models 206, 410 and 820. If you have a Feature Package, refer to the administration manual that comes with the Feature Package to learn how to customize the system to meet your business needs.

  • Page 25: System Changes

    System Changes Assemble each new voice terminal, and connect it to the system ac- Your MERLIN communications system is designed so that you can make cording to the instructions in “Connecting the Voice Terminals,” page 15. system changes quickly and easily. You can increase your system’s capacity simply by adding outside lines and voice terminals to a maximum of 2 lines and Record the addition in your system directory.

  • Page 26: Upgrading From Model 206 To Model 410

    UPGRADING FROM MODEL 206 TO MODEL 410 Plug your original line cords into the control unit line jacks that match If your needs expand beyond the capacity of your Model 206 system, you can the cords’ labels. easily install a Model 410 system in its place. You can reuse the cartridges, voice terminals and accessories that came with your Model 206.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Refer to the following table if you have trouble with your MERLIN system. Identify the symptom in the “Trouble” column of the table, and perform the recom- mended steps to isolate and correct the problem. If you are unable to identify a particular problem, perform the general test on page 29 before calling your equip- ment supplier for help.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE (CONTINUED) Possible Cause Do this Trouble Then Faulty network inter- 5. Replace the network inter- the trouble still appears on the You have difficulty your outside telephone lines are placing outside calls face line adapter face line adapter with another basic telephone faulty.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE (CONTINUED) Then Do this Possible Cause Trouble the problem is caused by your con- the trouble still occurs Go to the control unit and Control unit There is trouble with trol unit. Call your equipment sup- locate the intercom jacks for voice terminal lights, plier for assistance.

  • Page 30: General Test

    TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE (CONTINUED) Then Trouble Possible Cause Do this 3. Test the outlet by plugging in the appliance doesn’t work the outlet is faulty or controlled by a All voice terminals Faulty power outlet wall switch. have no lights and an appliance such as a lamp or a radio.

  • Page 31: Appendix A: Interference Information

    Appendix B: FCC Registration Appendix A: Interference and Repair Information Information This equipment is registered with the FCC in accordance with part 68 of its According to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules, you need to Rules. In compliance with the Rules, you are to be advised of the following: know that: Means of Connection: Connection of this equipment to the telephone net- This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy...

  • Page 32: Index

    Index AC Outlet, 4, 5, 6, 7 Installing the Control Unit, 6 - 11 Ringer Equivalence Number (REN), 4, 30 Accessories, 19, 20 Rotary (Pulse) Service, 6, 24 Inserting a Cartridge, 19 Autodialer, 20 Intercom, 18, 19, 22 Standard Features, 19 Extra Alert, 19, 20 Intercom Number Labels, 18 Automatic Line Selection, 19...
  • Page 33 AT&T MERLIN is a registered trademark of AT&T © Copyright 1986 AT&T. Printed in U.S.A. 518-600-000 IS July 1986 Issue 5...

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