AT&T PARTNER II Release 3.1 Installation Manual
AT&T
PARTNER
Communications System
Release 3.1
®
II
Installation
Copyright © 1993 AT&T
All Rights Reserved
Printed in U.S.A.
AT&T 518-455-318
Issue 1
October 1993
Notice
Every effort was made to ensure that the information in this book was complete and accurate at the
time of printing. However, information is subject to change.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules. For additional FCC information, see Appendix C of the PARTNER
Communications System Programming and Use guide.
Canadian Emissions Requirements
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications. For additional DOC information, see Appendix C of the PARTNER II
Communications System Programming and Use guide.
Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites
applicable aux appareils numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage
radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada. Vous trouverez des
renseignements complémitaires à la annexe C de PARTNER II Communications System
Programming and Use manuel.
Security
As a customer of new telecommunications equipment, you should be aware of the significant and
growing problem of theft of long distance services by third parties, known commonly as “toll fraud.”
It is particularly important that you understand and take appropriate steps to deal with this crime
because under applicable tariffs, you will be responsible for payment of associated toll charges.
AT&T cannot be responsible for such charges and will not make any allowance or give any credit
resulting from toll fraud.
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Toll fraud can occur despite thhe preventive efforts of network providers and equipment
manufacturers. Toll fraud is a potential risk for every customer with telecommunications equipment
having one or more of the following features: (1) remote access, (2) automated attendant, (3) voice
mail, (4) remote administration and maintenance, and (5) call forwarding (remote). This is not a
product or design defect, but a risk associated with equipment having one or more of the features
described above. If your new telecommunications equipment possesses any of these features,
please consult the relevant portion of your documentation for further details and specific procedures
to reduce the risk of toll fraud or contact your AT&T dealer for further details.
Trademarks
Call Assistant, PARTNER MAIL, and PARTNER MAIL VS are trademarks of AT&T. Magic on Hold,
MLS-34D, MLS-18D, MLS-12D, MLS-12, MLS-6, PagePac, PARTNER, and SYSTIMAX are registered
trademarks of AT&T.
Warranty
AT&T provides a limited warranty to this product. See Appendix B of the PARTNER II
Communications System Programming and Use guide.
Ordering Information
The order number for this book is 518-455-318. To order additional books, call 1 800 432-6600 in the
continental U.S. and 1 800 255-1242 in Canada. For information about ordering other system
reference materials, replacement parts, accessories, and other compatible equipment, see “Product
Ordering Information” in Appendix B of the PARTNER II Communications System Programming and
Use guide.
Support Telephone Number
In the continental U.S., AT&T provides a toll-free customer helpline 24 hours a day. Call the
AT&T Helpline at
1 800 628-2888
if you need assistance when installing your system.
Outside the continental U.S., contact your local AT&T Authorized Dealer.
Installing the Hardware
Contents
Important Safety Instructions
■ Additional Safety Instructions for Installation Personnel
Overview
An Example System Setup
Required Parts
Installation Guidelines
■ Telephones and Devices
■
Combination Extensions
Using a Direct Connection
Using a Bridging Adapter
Installation Procedures
■ Installing the Control Unit and Modules
■ Connecting Lines and Extensions
■ Connecting Caller ID Display Devices
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Assembling System Phones
Desk Mounting
Wall Mounting
■ Connecting and Testing Telephones
■ Connecting Paging, Music-On-Hold,
and Call Reporting (SMDR) Devices
■ Connecting MLS-CA24 Intercom Autodialers
One Autodialer
Two Autodialers
Equipment Upgrades
■ Adding New Modules
■ Replacing System Modules
Specifications
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Important Safety Instructions
The following list provides basic safety precautions that should always be
followed when using your telephone equipment:
1.
Read and understand all instructions.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
2.
Unplug all telephone connections before cleaning. DO NOT use liquid
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cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
This product should be serviced by (or taken to) a qualified repair center
4.
when service or repair work is required.
DO NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement location
5.
DO NOT place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
6.
Never push objects of any kind into slots or openings as they may touch
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dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire
or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Avoid using this telephone during an electrical storm. There may be a remote
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risk of electric shock from lightning.
DO NOT use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
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10. The product is provided with a three-wire grounding 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.
CAUTION:
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
unless proper ventilation is provided.
Additional Safety Instructions for
Installation Personnel
1. DO NOT install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
2. DO NOT install telephone jacks in a wet location unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.
3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone
line has been disconnected at the network interface.
4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
5. The control unit must be securely wall mounted.
CAUTION:
If any wiring from the extension jacks leaves the building premises, you must
install AT&T IROB protectors (see “Requirements for Out-of-Building
Extensions” on page 23).
CAUTION:
Use only AT&T-manufactured PARTNER modules in the PARTNER II
Communications System.
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CAUTION:
Environmental and electrical conditions must meet the specifications as listed
on pages 22 and 23.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Installing the Hardware
Overview
This guide explains how to install the PARTNER® II Communications System.
It begins with an example system setup, then shows the components you need
to install the system and gives general guidelines to consider before installation.
Next, it provides step-by-step instructions for connecting and testing the
components for initial installation and upgrades. Finally, it lists important system
specifications. Make sure that your installation meets all electrical and
environmental requirements.
If your company already has modular jacks for all outside lines and extensions,
you may be able to use the existing wiring to install the system hardware and
connect telephones to the system yourself. To have an AT&T service technician
install and customize your system or change existing wiring, call 1 800 247-7000
(in the continental U.S. only) or call your AT&T Authorized Dealer.
After installation, refer to the PARTNER
Programming and Use guide for programming instructions.
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Communications System
Overview
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An Example System Setup
The next page shows a control unit with two 206 modules and
three 400 modules, giving the system a capacity of 16 outside lines and 12 extensions. Although your system may
differ, this example will give you an idea of the types of equip-
ment you can connect to it. System phones and standard
devices are connected to ten extensions. The circled
numbers in the figure refer to the following list, which gives a
brief description of the system’s hardware components.
Control Unit
The control unit shows both the primary and the expansion
carriers, including these components:
Backplanes. The backplanes channel power to the
system and connect the system modules.
206 Modules. Each 206 module has jacks for two lines
and six extensions.
400 Modules. Each 400 module provides four more line
jacks but no extensions. Notice that the 400 modules are
installed to the right of the 206 modules.
Grounding Screw. Attaches #12 AWG or #14 AWG
solid copper wire to an approved earth ground.
Primary Processor Module. The primary processor
module contains the software that provides the system’s
features. It also has PAGE, SMDR, and MUSIC ON
HOLD jacks. (See 5 below.)
Expansion Processor Module.
processor module extends the primary processor
module’s software intelligence to the modules in the
expansion carrier.
The expansion
Extensions
Various devices—including system phones and industrystandard devices—can be connected to the modular wall
jacks. The modular wall jacks connect to the extension jacks
in the control unit by way of the building’s inside wiring.
Extension 10: These devices are connected:
MLS-34D® Display Phone. Typically, the
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receptionist on programming extension 10 has an
MLS-34D display phone like the one shown here. The
display shows the time, dialed numbers, the duration
of calls, and programming messages.
An MLS-34D, MLS-18D®, or MLS-12D® is required
for system programming at extension 10 or 11, or
both. You can use an MLS-18D only if there are no
MLS-34D phones in the system. Similarly, you can
use an MLS-12D only if there are no MLS-34D or
MLS-18D phones in the system.
Call Assistant™ Intercom Autodialer. An Intercom
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Autodialer is connected to the phone, for dialing
extensions and transferring calls to them with one
touch and for seeing which extensions are busy.
Standard Touch-Tone Phone. During a power
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failure, the MLS-34D phone on extension 10 will not
work, but the receptionist can use the standard phone
to place and receive calls on line 1.
Extension 11: MLS-34D Display Phone. Another
MLS-34D is connected to programming extension 11.
This means you can program the system from this
extension while the receptionist at extension 10 is free to
handle calls.
Extension 12: MLS-12D Display Phone. This display
phone can handle 10 outside lines.
PAGE. A loudspeaker paging system plugs directly into
this modular jack. The system is compatible with any
AT&T paging system, including the AT&T PagePac6®
shown here.
SMDR. A call reporting (or SMDR—Station Message
Detail Recording) device connects directly to this jack.
AT&T’s Call Accounting Terminal is shown here.
MUSIC ON HOLD. AT&T’s Magic on Hold® is
connected to this jack to provide customized music and
messages for callers on hold. Other types of audio
equipment* (including a CD player, cassette player, or
stereo receiver) can be connected using an audio cord
with an RCA phono plug (not supplied).
Line Jacks. The top two jacks on each 206 module, and
all four jacks on each 400 module, connect to outside
telephone lines.
Extension Jacks. The bottom six jacks on each 206
module connect inside wiring for telephones and other
telecommunications equipment.
Network Interface Jacks. These jacks provide access
to telephone lines from the local telephone company.
Each outside line was connected to the system by
plugging one end of the line cord into one of these jacks,
and the other end into a line jack on a 206 or 400 module.
Expansion Cable. The expansion cable connects the
primary processor module to the expansion processor
module.
* If you use equipment that rebroadcasts music or other copy-
righted materials, you may be required to obtain a license from
a third party such as ASCAP or BMI. The Magic on Hold system
does not require such a license.
Extension 13: Bell. A loud bell is connected directly to
this extension jack. Any line programmed to ring on
extension 13 activates the loud bell—to alert users of an
incoming call in a large area, such as a warehouse.
Extension 14: MLS-12® Phone. This phone is similar
to the MLS-12D phone (see ext. 12), but it has no display.
Extension 15: Doorphone. A doorphone is installed at
the building entrance. When someone at the entrance
presses the button on the doorphone, the designated
extensions in the office signal automatically. (Any
number of extensions can be designated as doorphone
alert extensions.)
Extension 16: Standard Phone. A standard touch-tone
phone (such as you might have in your home) is
connected directly to the extension jack.
Extension 17: MLC-6 Cordless Phone. An AT&T
MLC-6 cordless phone is connected to this extension. It
works like the corded MLS-6® system phone.
Extension 18: Fax Machine and Standard Phone. A
fax machine and standard phone share this extension.
This lets you have the use of another phone when the fax
machine is idle. (You can use a system phone at
another extension to monitor fax machine activity—see
“Fax Management Feature” under “Using Fax Machines”
in Chapter 4 of the PARTNER
II
Communications System
Programming and Use guide.)
Extension 19: MLS-18D Phone and Answering
Machine. An MLS-18D phone and an answering
machine are connected to this extension.
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An Example System Setup
CONTROL
UNIT
Primary Carrier
Expansion Carrier
EXTENSIONS
Extension 10
Extension 11
Extension 12
Extension 14
Extension 15
Extension 17
Extension 18
Extension 19
Extension 13
Extension 16
An Example System Setup 3
Required Parts
You will have up to four types of system component packages; Figure 1 shows
the contents of each package in the area marked by a dashed line. Check your
packages to be sure you have the parts shown here (if not, call for support as
instructed on the inside front cover).
Primary Carrier
Cover
Primary
Processor
Module
AC Power Cord
Expansion Carrier
Cover
Figure 1. Required Parts
Expansion
Processor Module
AC Power
Cord
Expansion Cable
You will need to obtain four #12 screws of the appropriate type for the wall and
weight of the carrier (a carrier with four 206 modules and a processor module
weighs approximately 27.5 pounds or 12.3 kilograms.) You also need a length
of #12 AWG or #14 AWG solid copper wire (not to exceed 25 feet) for grounding.
Backplane
Backplane
MLS-34D
Programming
Overlay
206/E/206EC Module
7-foot
206E/206EC
Module
Telephone
Line Cords
MLS-18D/MLS-12D
Programming
Overlay
400E/400EC Module
400E/400EC
Module
Quick Reference
Cards
7-foot
Telephone
Line Cords
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Required Parts
In addition, if you need modular telephone cords for connecting the extension
jacks on the control unit to the modular connecting blocks for extensions in the
equipment room, short telephone cords for wall mounting MLS-model phones,
or a 355A/355AF adapter and D8W telephone cord for connecting a call
reporting device, order them before installation. Refer to “Product Ordering
Information” in Appendix B of the PARTNER II Communications System
Programming and Use guide for ordering instructions.
The 206EC and 400EC modules support the Caller ID feature. These modules
are required to provide Caller ID information on system display phones. You
must subscribe to Caller ID service from your local telephone company (if it is
available), and connect any lines associated with this service to the line jacks on
the 206EC and/or 400EC modules. Hereafter, references to 206 modules
include 206E, 206EC, and all 206 modules used with previous releases of the
product. Similarly, references to 400 modules include 400E, 400EC, and all 400
modules used with previous releases of the product.
NOTE:
A system display phone—either an MLS-34D, MLS-18D, or MLS-12D—is
required for system programming at extension 10 and/or 11. (Make sure that
the programming phone is as large as the largest phone in the system, because
an MLS-12D or MLS-18D cannot program an MLS-34D. Similarly, an MLS-12D
cannot program an MLS-18D.)
Installation Guidelines
Telephones and Devices
You can connect the following telephones and devices to the system:
MLS- and MLC-Model System Phones. System phones require at least
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two-pair wiring and are compatible with AT&T 4-pair SYSTIMAX® wiring.
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Call Assistant Intercom Autodialers with Busy Indication
(MLS-CA24). You can connect up to two Intercom Autodialers to the
system phone at extensions 10 and 11 (maximum four per system). The
Intercom Autodialer has its own power supply, which must be plugged
into an AC outlet.
Industry-Standard Devices. Industry-standard devices (including
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standard phones) require one-pair mounting cords; AT&T D2R mounting
cords are recommended.
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Standard Phones. Connect standard touch-tone or rotary dial
phones to the system for:
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Power Failure Operation. During a power failure, system phones
will not work because they require power to operate. However, if
you connect standard phones to extensions 10, 16, 22, 28, 34,
40, 46, and 52, users can place and answer outside calls on lines
1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, and 15, respectively. You can connect a
standard phone either alone or combined with a system phone. (If
you combine a standard phone and a system phone on one
extension, you may want to turn off the standard phone’s ringer
during normal use.)
Hotlines. A hotline extension should have a standard phone,
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rather than a system phone, but can ring any type of phone. A
hotline phone can also be set up to ring the paging system, so
announcements can be made over the loudspeaker. Do not
connect a Hotline phone to extension 10, 16, 22, 28, 34, 40, 46, or
52, to keep them available for power failure use.
Installation Guidelines
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