Multi-Tech Systems BL-Series manual Safety Warnings, Installation Procedure

Chapter 2 - Installation and Connection

2.2Installation

The installation of the modem consists of making the physical connections necessary to render the modem functional with your computer. This includes making the proper serial, phone line, and power connections. Unless otherwise noted, these instructions apply to all models of the BL series.

2.2.1Safety Warnings

1Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

2Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

3Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

4Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

5Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.

6Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

7Ports which are connecting to other apparatus are defined as SELV. To ensure conformity with EN 41003, ensure that these ports are only connected to the same type on other apparatus.

2.2.2Installation Procedure

The following procedures will guide you through the physical connections required to make your modem operational. Software loading is covered later in this guide.

Note: There are two procedures in this section. The first details cabling for domestic (BL) and international (BLI) models. The second details cabling for BABT (BLK) models only. Please follow the procedure that matches your model.

2.2.3Cabling Procedure (MT1432BL/BLI, MT1932BL/BLI, and MT2834BL/BLI)

Step Procedure

1Verify that the settings for DIP-Switch #5 and DIP-Switch #10 match those of your system configuration.

The 16-position DIP-Switch (numbered 1-16) is accessible through a cut-out on the right side (as the LEDs are facing you) of the modem chassis. For a full description of all DIP-Switch Settings, refer to Chapter 9.

DIP-Switch	Condition	Effect
#5	UP*	Selects Answer mode
	DOWN	Selects Originate mode
#10	UP*	Selects Dial-Up operation
	DOWN	Selects Lease Line operation

* indicates Factory Default setting

2Verify that the ON/OFF switch at the rear of the modem to the OFF (Down) position.

3Connect the modem to either a dial-up line or lease-line.

To connect the modem to a dial-up phone line, attach the RJ-11 telephone cord (provided with your unit) to the PSTN connector on the modem and to a dial-up wall jack. Refer to Figure 2-2.

To connect the modem to a leased line, attach the RJ-11 telephone cord (provided with your unit) to the LEASE connector on the modem and to a leased line wall-jack. Refer to Figure 2-2.

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