Avaya Analog Terminal Adapter User Manual

Analog Terminal Adapter Installation and Reference Guide

This installation and reference card describes how to install and use the Analog Terminal Adapter (ATA) (NTMN68xx)
with your

The ATA allows an off-the-shelf analog device (FAX, modem, or analog [500/2500-type] telephone) to work
simultaneously with your

Note: The ATA is not supported on the

3900 Series Digital Telephone.

3902, 3903, 3904, or 3905 Series Digital Telephone.

3901 telephone.

Connecting the
analog device

Install the Accessory Connection Module (ACM) (NTMN71AA) into your 3900 Series
Digital Telephone before you install your ATA. The ACM provides connection capabilities
between the
A wall transformer is required to connect the ATA to the electrical outlet. Contact your
distributor for the recommended wall transformer.

To install the ATA:

1. Insert the ATA accessory cartridge into the ACM. The latch must be at the top.

2. Connect the commercial device you have selected to use—either your FAX machine,
modem, or analog (500/2500-type) telephone—to the connection on your ATA
cartridge interface.

3. Plug the wall transformer into an electrical outlet. Use only the transformer designed for
the ATA.

4. Connect the adapter plug, attached to your transformer, into the wall jack.

5. Connect the six-conductor line cord from the telephone to the adapter jack attached to
the wall transformer. Refer to the Accessory Connection Module Installation Guide for
further information.

6. Refer to the manufacturer’s documentation for complete installation and configuration
instructions for your external analog device (FAX, modem, or analog [500/2500-type]
telephone).

Note: The ATA supports connections to Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) services only.

3902, 3903, 3904, and 3905 telephones and the ATA.

Avaya

Features such as Message Waiting, Switchhook Flash/Link, Transfer, Conference,
and CLASS type services are not supported on the attached device.

N0023538 1 of 3 Standard 2.00

Table 1:
ATA compatibility

Analog Terminal Adapter Installation and Reference Guide

Meridian External
Alerter Recording
Interface (MEARI)

Analog Terminal
Adapter (ATA)

Note: Full Duplex Handsfree (FDHF) cartridge and ATA can be interchanged but cannot be used simultaneously.

Status
light indicator

System
administration

Yes Yes No Yes

A red LED status light located on the ATA indicates the status of the ATA.

• Flashing red indicates that the ATA is operating normally. For more troubleshooting
guidelines, refer to the user documentation that came with your analog device.

• Solid red indicates that the ATA is not operating normally. Contact your system
administrator.

• Red light off indicates that there is no power going to the ATA or the unit is not
operating correctly. Check the power connections to the ATA. If problems continue,
contact your system administrator.

Flexible voice and data capabilities allow you to have continuous use of both the
3900 Series Digital Telephone and the attached analog device. Your system administrator
configures the flexible voice and data capabilities for your telephone on the system
equipment. Contact your system administrator for more information about flexible voice and
data capability.

Computer
Tel ep hon y
Integration
Adapter (CTIA)

Full Duplex
Handsfree (FDHF)

Personal Directory
PC Utility

Power
failure

Configuring the
Meridian 1 for use
with an ATA in LD 11

Standard 2.00 2 of 3 N0023538

When there is a power failure to the ATA, the analog device does not store or keep
information (for example, outgoing FAX from your FAX machine). You must send the
information again when power returns.

Prompt Response Description

REQ NEW

CHG

CLS aaaa Class of Service options where: aaaa,

Input new data.
Change current data.

= (FLXD) FLXA, required if ATA equipped.
= (VCE), DTA - voice, data terminal, required if

ATA equipped.