Installation
Installing the Base
Installation
Installing the Base
Connecting the Base
To connect the base to the DS1000/2000 system (Figure 2: Installing the Base):
Be sure to review Guidelines for Placing the Base, Figure 3: Correct Installation Methods, and Figure 4: Incorrect Installation Methods prior to connecting the base unit to the system.
1.Install a modular jack within 6 feet of the base and within 6 feet of an available standard (NEMA
2.Run a single pair of 24 AWG station cable from the
3.Terminate the station cable WHT/BLU - BLU/WHT leads to the RED and GRN lugs on the modular jack.
4.Back at the main equipment location, run one pair of
5.Install bridging clips as required.
6.Plug one end of a modular line cord into the base LINE IN jack; plug the other end of the line cord into the modular jack.
■The DS1000/2000 900 Mhz Cordless Telephone
To connect the AC Adaptor to the base:
1.Run the AC adaptor cord under the strain relief on the back of the base as shown.
2.Plug the AC adaptor into AC outlet.
3.Be sure the base antenna is in the vertical position.
Checking the Base LEDs
Normal Operation
■The Power LED is on.
■The Cordless and Desk LEDs are off. Troubleshooting
■If the Power LED is off, the base power supply is not properly connected.
■If the Desk LED is flashing, the base is not correctly connected to a digital station circuit in the main equipment.
Guidelines for Placing the Base
•For best results, the base unit should be placed in
•Cordless telephone range and reception can vary from site to site. Some of the things that may adversely affect range and reception are:
-Placing the base against or close to a wall (particularly if the wall has metal studs).
-Positioning the base close to a device that emits Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), such as a TV, radio, computer, fluorescent light, fax machine, or printer.
-Installing the base close to other 900 Mhz devices, such as Symbol or Telex
-Installing the base above a ceiling that uses
-Installing the base behind a door which can be closed, tinted windows, or
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