AT&T Release 2.0 manual Connecting a CAT to the Control Unit

Installing the PC, CAT, or Printer

Connecting a CAT to the Control Unit

The CAT is a stand-alone unit that connects to the SMDR jack of the control unit and provides cost-accounting information. The CAT links the control unit to the CAT Printer. The connection of the CAT to the control unit depends on the distance and whether the CAT and control unit share the same AC outlet.

The CAT and the CAT printer are connected at the same time. For more information, see the “Call Accounting Terminal” section in Chapter 8.

■If the CAT is grounded to the same AC outlet as the control unit and the CAT unit is within 14 ft (4.27 m) and the printer is within 50 ft (15 m) of the control unit, skip to the section, “Connecting a CAT and Printer on the Same AC Outlet.”

■If the CAT is either not grounded to the same AC outlet as the control unit or more than 14 ft (4.27 m) from the control unit, skip to the section, “Connecting a CAT and Printer on a Different AC Outlet.”

CAUTION:

To prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD), avoid touching leads, connectors, pins, and other components. Use a properly grounded wrist strap.

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