Nortel Networks BCM50 manual Connecting the auxiliary equipment, Connecting an auxiliary ringer

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4Select the appropriate option to secure the RJ-21 connector to the MBM:

•If you are using a straight RJ-21 connector, use the two supplied screws on the sides of the connector to secure it.

•If you are using a right-angle RJ-21 connector, use the supplied screw on the left side of the connector to secure the left side of the connector. To secure the right side of the connector, use the supplied cable tie to fasten the 25-pair cable to the anchor on the MBM.

5Connect the other end of the cable to the local connecting blocks.

6If you are connecting extensions to a DSM32, repeat steps 2 to 5 for the second RJ-21 connector.

7Select the appropriate option for your system:

•If your BCM50 system has another expansion unit, repeat this procedure if you are adding more extensions or proceed to “Connecting telephone lines to the expansion units” on page 105 if you are adding telephone lines.

•If your BCM50 system does not have another expansion unit, proceed to “Connecting the auxiliary equipment”.

Refer to the following sections for information on wiring the station MBMs:

•“4x16 wiring charts” on page 221

•“DSM16 and DSM32 wiring charts” on page 225

•“ASM8, ASM8+, and GASM wiring chart” on page 227

Connecting the auxiliary equipment

The main unit has connections for an auxiliary ringer, an external paging system, and a music source.

This auxiliary equipment can also be connected through the auxiliary terminal block on the wiring field card (WFC) or the patch panel. Refer to “To connect the cables to the wiring field card (optional)” on page 111 or “To connect the cables to the patch panel (optional)” on page 111.

Refer to the following sections for information on connecting auxiliary equipment:

•“Connecting an auxiliary ringer”

•“Connecting an external paging system” on page 108

•“Connecting an external music source” on page 109

Connecting an auxiliary ringer

An auxiliary ringer is a customer-supplied piece of hardware that provides external ringing capability to telephones on the BCM50 system.

BCM50 Installation and Maintenance Guide