Power Requirements; Standard 9.00 April - Nortel Meridian 1 Description

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Power requirements

553-3001-108 Standard 9.00 April 2000

Shock hazards
The telephone is not intended for direct connection to the public switched
network or other exposed plant networks, because the exposed pins on the
handset cradle (where the handset sits) creates a possible outlet for harmful
voltage. The M2616CT is designed to be used with a Meridian PBX. Before
installing the M2616CT refer to M2616CT Cordless Telephone User Guide.
Proper installation and charging procedures for the M2616CT battery pack
are required to reduce risk of fire or injury to persons.
If the battery is cracked or damaged discard the battery. A damaged battery
can leak electrolytes which are toxic if swallowed, are corrosive and can
cause damage to the eyes and skin.
Do not short circuit the battery. Exercise care in handling batteries in order
not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and
keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
Both the M2616CT telephone and the M2018 telephone are loop powered.
Loop power uses +15 V and –15 V sources and assumes 3500 feet maximum
loop length of 24 AWG (0.5 mm) wire and a minimum of 13.5 V at the
telephone terminals. The RF deck which power the handset requires a wall
transformer (Class 2 power supply Output rated at 7.5vdc).
The M2616CT handset uses rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium batteries. Both
700 mAh and 1000 mAh battery with or without vibrate alerter are available.
Battery charge time for the 700 mAh battery takes approximately 2.25 hours
when attached to the handset and provides approximately 4 hours continuous
talk time if the handset backlight is turned on. If the handset backlight is
turned off, up to five hours of continuous talk tome is provided, depending on
usage. Up to 72 hours standby battery time is provided when the handset is
off of the base unit.
The 1000 mAh battery takes up to 2.5 hours to charge when attached t the
handset and provided approximately 5.5 hours continuous talk time if the
handset backlight is turned on. If the handset backlight is turned off, up to 7
hours of continuous talk time is provided, depending on usage. Up to 86 hours
standby battery time is provided when the handset is off the base unit.