AT&T PagePac Plus Installation And Use Manual

AT&T

PagePac® Plus System
Zone Expansion Unit

Installation and Use

Contents

General Information - 2
Before You Start - 3
Installation Steps - 4
Connecting Speakers - 6
Power Up System - 9
Troubleshooting - 10
Controls and Indicators,

Terminals and Connectors - 10
Specifications - 11

Copyright © 1994 Harris Dracon
All Rights Reserved
Written/Printed in U.S.A.

AT&T463-248-203
0II722590-002
Issue 3, Oct. 1994

Notice

Every effort was made to ensure that the information in this
guide was complete and accurate at the time of printing.
However, information is subject to change.

Trademarks

PAGEPAC, PAGEPAC PLUS and AMPLICENTER are
trademarks of Harris Corporation. Centrex is a registered
trademark of AT&T.

Ordering and Reference Information

The order number for this book is 463-248-202. To order copies
of this book, call:

1-800-432-6600 in the U.S. and
1-800-255-1242 in Canada.

For related product information, refer to the PagePac Plus

System Installation and Configuration Guide, and the
AmpliCenter Installation and Use Guide.

Important Safety Information

Always follow these basic safety precautions when installing and
using the system:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. DO NOT block or cover the ventilation slots and openings.
They prevent the product from overheating. DO NOT place the
product in a separate enclosure or cabinet, unless proper
ventilation is provided.

4. Never spill liquid on the product or drop objects into the
ventilation slots and openings. Doing so may result in serious
damage to the components.

5. Repair or service must be performed by a factory authorized
repair facility or AT&T technician.

6. The product is provided with a UL-CSA approved, 3-wire
ground type plug. This is a safety feature. DO NOT defeat the
safety purpose of the grounding type plug. DO NOT staple or
otherwise attach the AC power supply cord to building surfaces.

7. DO NOT use the product near water or in a wet or damp
place (such as a wet basement).

8. DO NOT use extension cords. The product must be installed
within 6 feet of a grounded outlet receptacle.

9. DO NOT install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

10. DO NOT install telephone jacks in a wet location unless the
jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

11. Never touch uninsulated wires or terminals, unless the line
has been disconnected at the paging or controller interface.

12. Use caution when installing or modifying paging or control
lines.

Support Telephone Numbers

AT&T provides a toll-free customer Helpline 24 hours a day.
In the U.S., call the AT&T NTSC Group at 1-800-552-3293 or

the AT&T Helpline at 1-800-628-2888 if you need assistance
when installing, programming, or using your system. For service
or technical assistance in Canada, call one of the following
Technical Assistance Centers:

Eastern Canada and Ottawa:
Ontario:
Central and Western Canada:

Domestic and International Approvals

UL813, C.S.A.- 22.2 No. 225-M90

1-800-363-1882
1-800-387-4268
1-800-663-9817

2

Before You Start

Before installing your system, read and understand the safety instructions
that follow. Be sure you have all the necessary parts, tools, and test
equipment, listed below.

1

Read Important Product and Safety Information on
Page 2.

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Check Shipping Container Contents

Zone Expansion Unit
Mounting hardware (screws and brackets)
Cable, 8-pin Molex
This Installation and Use guide

INSTALLATION GUIDE

AT&T

PagePac Plus
Zone Expansion Unit
Installation and Use

8-PIN MOLEX CABLE

ZONE EXPANSION UNIT

MOUNTING BRACKETS

Figure 1. Zone Expansion Unit Components

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Have Required Tools

The following tools are required for the installation of the system
hardware and cabling.

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Phillips screwdriver (small and large)

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Standard blade screwdriver (small and large)

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Wire strippers (24 AWG - 12 AWG)

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Telephone test set (optional, for troubleshooting)

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Tone out circuit tester (optional, for troubleshooting)
Portable 70V speaker (use cabling pulled for ceiling speakers)

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(optional, for troubleshooting)

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Volt-Ohm Meter (optional, for troubleshooting)

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4 wood screws, if mounting on wall

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Installation Steps

NOTE: When installing the
Zone Expansion Unit, leave at
least four inches space above
and below for proper ventilation.

Install the paging equipment in
a ventilated room where there
is easy access to speaker
cabling (preferably in the
telephone equipment room).

1

Mount the Zone Expansion Unit(s) (Z.E.U.) to either a
wall, cabinet or a rack (below the Controller).

SIDE VIEW

Figure 2. Wall Mounted Hardware

FRONT DETAIL

REAR DETAIL

ZONE
WIRING

POWER STRIP

Figure 3. Rack Mounted Hardware

TYPICAL

COMBINATION

PAN HEAD

PILOT POINT

# 12 - 24 (TYPICAL)

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