Installing The Cs8500-T; Ports On The Cs8500-T - Command Communications ComSwitch 8500-t Operator's Manual

The CS8500-t has over 30 programmable features that allow the user to customize its operation. In
addition, the CS8500-t is compatible with:
1. Call Waiting
2. Distinctive Ring
3. Caller ID
4. Voice Mail (when used in conjunction with Distinctive Ring). See Voice Mail and Distinctive
Ring setup

Installing the CS8500-t

The CS8500-t is a single line device that can be installed on any type of modular or non-modular system
that consists of one or more lines, with one or more phones. A modular system consists of phone cords
that can be connected and disconnected from a telephone device. A non-modular system consists of cables
that are hard-wired to the telephone device and cannot be disconnected from the equipment. A telephone
installer may be required to install the CS8500-t on a non-modular system.
NOTE: Many offices have a KSU or PBX phone system. The CS8500-t works with either of these
systems. Simply follow the appropriate installation instructions provided in "Installation on a KSU/PBX
Installation."

Ports on the CS8500-t

The rear panel of the CS8500-t includes five
(5) modular ports and a power input port, as
shown:
1. Connect the provided (2-wire) modular line cord from a standard telephone (wall) jack to this port.
2. Connect your single line telephone answering machine or integrated phone/answering machine to
the ANS. MACHINE port. The CS8500-t will transfer all voice calls to the ANS. MACHINE and
PHONE ports simultaneously.
3. Depending on the installation, a single line phone, an integrated phone/answering machine,
multiple phones, or a telephone system (KSU or PBX) can be connected to this port. The CS8500-t
will transfer all voice calls to the ANS. MACHINE and PHONE ports simultaneously.
4. Connect your fax machine to the FAX port.
5. Connect your TTY/TDD device to the TTY/TDD port to enable the CS8500-t to transfer a
TTY/TDD call with the appropriate tones or transfer codes.
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