Nortel Networks BCM200 Installing optional telephony equipment, Installing an auxiliary ringer

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Chapter 12

Installing optional telephony equipment

Use the procedures described in this chapter to connect the optional ringer, page, and music telephony equipment to the media services card (MSC) connectors. Locate and use the MSC connectors on the front of the BCM base function tray.

This section describes the following main topics:

•“Installing an auxiliary ringer” on page 173

•“Activating auxiliary ringer programming” on page 174

•“Connecting the external paging system” on page 174

•“Connecting an external music source” on page 175

Installing an auxiliary ringer

An auxiliary ringer is a customer-supplied piece of hardware that provides external ringing capability to telephones on the BCM system.

To install an auxiliary ringer

1Use the installation instructions that came with the ringer hardware to install the auxiliary ringer.

2Connect the ringer generator miniature jack to the auxiliary ringer output on the MSC. Refer to Figure 86.

3Select the appropriate option for your system:

•If you are adding more auxiliary equipment, proceed to “Connecting the external paging system” on page 174 or “Connecting an external music source” on page 175.

•If you are finished adding auxiliary equipment, proceed to “Next step” on page 176.

Figure 86 Auxiliary ringer jack

Ring - Auxiliary relay output MSC faceplate

Auxiliary ringer

Tip - Auxiliary relay output

Sleeve - Ground

Warning: The auxiliary ringer must not be connected to exposed plant.

The ringer must not draw more than 50 mA from a 40 V DC source.

BCM200/400 4.0 Installation and Maintenance Guide