3Com RELEASE 2 installation manual Contents

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Contents

Introduction	1

Step 1: Installing the Control Unit	3
FCC Regulations	3
Prepare the Network Interface	3
Test the Outside Lines	5
Mounting the Control Unit	6
Insert the Modules	12
Connect the Control Unit to the AC Outlet	15
Connect the Outside Lines to the Control Unit	16

Step 2: Wiring the Voice Terminals	19
Preparation Considerations	19
Voice Terminal Wiring Procedure	21

Step 3: Connecting the Voice Terminals	22
Prepare the Voice Terminals	22
Connect Each Voice Terminal to the System	24
Testing Each Voice Terminal	24
Auxiliary Line Telephone	29

Step 4: Testing the System	30
Test the Voice Terminal Jacks for a Dial Tone	30
Place an Outside Call	32
Place an Intercom Call	33
Test Each Line Number	34
Speakerphone Performance Tips	34

Step 5: Adding Accessories	35
Accessory Equipment	35

Step 6: Changing the System	42
Adding an Outside Line	42
Adding a Voice Terminal	42
Moving a Voice Terminal	43

Jack Field Wiring Supplement	44

Constructing and Connecting the Jack Field	45
Extending the Network Interface to the Jack Field	50

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Contents Merlin Plus 1988 AT&T Issue All Rights Reserved August Contents Appendix C Grounding Requirements Shows a typical Merlin Plus system IntroductionTypical Merlin Plus system overview FCC Regulations Prepare the Network Interface Installing the Control UnitNetwork Do This Interface Has Testing outside lines for a dial tone Have a dial tone Mounting the Control UnitDiagram of the control unit location Removing Control Unit Covers EquipmentControl unit rear view Installing the Control Unit Mounting the control unit on the wall Control unit modules Inserting a second line module Inserting a Line ModuleInserting a Voice Terminal Module Connect the Control Unit to the AC Outlet Control unit attached to power sourceThen System Configuration Form Control unit connected to labeled outside lines Preparation Considerations Wiring the Voice TerminalsIntercom 19 and Printed Reports Connecting voice terminal wiring through a jack field Terminals Connecting the Voice TerminalsPreparing the voice terminal desk stand or wall mount Testing the Voice Terminals Preparing For TestingAdjusting the Speakerphone volume If the lights do not flash Do This Then Identify Each Voice Terminal Verify Intercom NumberVerifying and labeling the intercom number Telephone Auxiliary LineTest the Voice Terminal Jacks for a Dial Tone Testing the SystemPlugging in a voice terminal to test jacks for dial tone Placing an outside call Placing an intercom call Performance Tips SpeakerphoneAdding Accessories Adding AccessoriesMerlin Plus system data collector and printer Merlin Plus system Basic Telephone Modem Interface Merlin Plus system Music-on-Hold jack Merlin Plus system alerters Merlin Plus system voice terminal power supply kit Accessories that Extend Telephone RangeAn ln-Range, Out-of-Building protector Changing the System Adding a VoiceTerminal Moving a voice terminal jack field connection Moving a Voice TerminalComplete wiring installation Jack Field Wiring SupplementJack Field Construction Recommendations Moving Voice Terminals Attached to a Jack Field ExampleJack Field Wiring Supplement Well-positioned control unit Constructing a Jack FieldJack Field Wiring Supplement Running the cables Terminating the Wiring Runs in Modular Wall JacksExtending the Network Interface to the Jack Field Add Jacks to the Jack Field Connect the Outside Lines to the Jack FieldLabel the Jacks and the Jack Panel Box Jack Field Wiring Supplement FCC Registration and Repair Information Typical Merlin Plus system connectivity Appendix a System Connectivity OverviewAppendix B Quick Reference Installation Requirements WiringEnvironment Proper ac outlet measurements Mounting the Control Unit AC Outlet CheckMounting the control unit on the wall Connecting the Control Unit Voice Terminal WiringCO Line Wiring Grounding Requirements Power onAppendix C Grounding Requirements Before YOU TurnAppendix C Grounding Requirements Appendix C Grounding Requirements Typical Merlin Plus system grounding plan Appendix D Wiring Reference Tables Table D-1 Wiring Parts Cross ReferenceTable D-2 4-Pair Wiring for the Merlin Plus System Table D-3 CO Line Wiring, 6-Position Jack, Single-Pair Table D-4 CO Line Wiring, 6-Position Jack, Two-PairTable D-5 CO Line Wiring, 6-Position Jack, Multipair Typical Merlin Plus system wiring installation Qty Table D-6 Material List for 8 Telephones and 3 Lines FigureAppendix E Direct Connection Wiring Voice terminal wiring, direct connection Appendix E Direct Connection Wiring Appendix E Direct Connection Wiring Index Index2Index 518-600-008