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CIB 3128 Basic Telephone And Modem Interface 2 The Basic Telephone and Modem Interface 2 (BTMI-2) allows you to connect most types of on-premises telephones, including Touch-Tone and rotary telephones, and data devices to your MERLIN® Communica- tions System. The BTMI-2 (Figure 1) can be used to connect modems...
To set the MODE switch for call waiting, slide the switch to VOICE (the left position). Call waiting may be used in any telephone set installation described in this document unless you have connected a data device, such as a modem, to the BTMI-2. To place and answer calls, refer to the section of this document titled “User Instructions for the BTMI-2.”...
BEFORE CONNECTING THE BTMI-2 The BTMI-2 comes with a 7-foot, 4-pair (D8W) modular cord to connect the BTMI-2 to your communications system. Based on the type of con- nection you choose, you may need any of the following additional equip- ment: 2-Pair modular (D4CH or D4BU) line cords 267A2 Line bridging adapter...
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CONNECTING ONE TELEPHONE OR DATA DEVICE For this installation you will need a 4-pair modular cord (provided) and a 2-pair modular cord (not provided). Plug one end of the 4-pair modular cord into the jack labeled LINE on the BTMI-2 (Figure 2). Connect the other end of this cord to one of your system’s voice ter- minal jacks using any of the following methods: >...
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Control unit Tel. Line jack device jack 4-Pair 2-Pair modular cord modular cord FIGURE 2 Connecting One Telephone or Data Device to the BTMI-2 iss 2, cib3128-5...
CONNECTING TWO TELEPHONES OR DATA DEVICES For this installation you will need a 4-pair modular cord (provided), two 2-pair modular cords (not provided) and a 267A2 line bridging adapter (not provided). Plug one end of the 4-pair modular cord into the jack labeled LINE on the BTMI-2 (Figure 3).
Plug one of these 2-pair modular cords into the jack labeled TEL. DEVICE on the BTMI-2. Plug the other 2-pair modular cord into the line jack on your second telephone or data device. Set the MODE switch to VOICE or DATA. NOTE: Do not use the MODE switch setting, VOICE, if you have connected a data device, such as a modem, to the BTMI-2.
CONNECTING A TIMER AND TRANSFORMER FOR TIMED OPERA- TION For this installation you need a timer and a transformer (not provided). Refer to the information under “Compatible Transformers for the BTMI-2” for a description of compatible transformers. Plug the timer into a 117-volt outlet (Figure 5). Set the timer for the desired on/off times as indicated in the manufacturer’s instructions.
CONNECTING TWO MERLIN COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS You can connect two MERLIN Communications Systems using the BTMI-2. There are two possible installations. If you connect two systems using one BTMI-2, one system has full direct access to outside lines administered to the BTMI-2’s station jack and intercom numbers of the second system.
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Plug the other end into the jack labeled TEL. DEVICE on the BTMI-2. Set the MODE switch to DATA. System B System A control unit control unit Tel. Line jack device jack To line jack To voice terminal jack 2-Pair 4-Pair modular cord modular cord...
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Placing Intercom Calls to System B from System A (Limited Access) Touch Intercom from any station on System A. Lift the handset and dial the intercom number that the BTMI-2 is con- nected to on your communications system. The associated line on System B rings. NOTE: The attendant or the person answering must transfer your call to the appropriate person.
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FIGURE 7 Connecting Two Communications Systems Using Two BTMI-2s System A and System B now have full direct access to each other’s intercom numbers and outside lines. Placing Intercom and Outside Calls From Either System (Full Direct Access on Both Systems) Touch the line button associated with the BTMI-2.
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Administration and Programming for the BTMI-2 This section describes administration and programming for basic tele- phones connected to a BTMI-2. ADMINISTRATION You use the same procedures for administering basic telephones con- nected to a BTMI-2 that you use for administering standard voice termi- nals.
ASSIGNING FEATURES Use the following guidelines to help you assign lines or line pools and features to basic telephones connected to the BTMI-2. To assign lines or line pools, refer to the information in the manual listed for your system under “Line Assignments.” NOTE: If you have a MERLIN II System with Feature Module 2 and a square system configuration and would like to use Direct Inward Sys- tem Access (DISA), the DISA lines must be administered to the...
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When you are finished programming, leave Centralized Programming or disconnect the voice terminal. If you have not programmed with Centralized Programming, connect the BTMI-2 to the station jack on which the programming was done and connect the basic telephone to the BTMI-2. Feature Programming Chart Programming Code Feature...
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User Instructions for the BTMI-2 This section provides instructions on how to access special MERLIN sys- tem features using a basic Touch-Tone telephone through the BTMI-2. Keep this document by your basic telephone and refer to it if you need help.
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A basic Touch-Tone telephone connected to the BTMI-2 has special features of the MERLIN communications system available to it. Con- sult your system administrator to see which of the following features are administered or programmed for your basic telephone: > Using Last Number Redial Using Saved Number Redial >...
PLACING AND ANSWERING CALLS Placing Intercom Calls Lift the handset. Listen for the intercom dial tone. Dial the intercom number. Placing Outside Calls Lift the handset. Listen for the intercom dial tone. Dial 9 for an outside line dial tone.† Dial the outside number.
USING MERLIN SYSTEM FEATURES Consult your system administrator to see which of the following features have been administered or programmed for your basic Touch-Tone tele- phone. Using Last Number Redial To redial the last number you called: Lift the handset. Listen for the intercom dial tone.
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If you hear a call waiting tone and want to place the first call on hold while you answer the second call: To handle a call waiting call: Dial #58. The first call is placed on hold. Hang up the handset. The phone rings for the second call.
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System Speed Dialing Lift the handset. Dial 9 for the outside line dial tone.† Dial the System Speed Dial code. Getting Messages If the basic telephone connected to the BTMI-2 has a message lamp, it can be turned on from the attendant console when a message is waiting. If the message light is on: 1 Call the attendant for your message.
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