NatComm AUTO-CONNECT User Manual

AUTO - CONNECT

LINE SHARER

AUTO-CONNECT

USER GUIDE

For Technical Assistance

Please Phone: [phone]

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INSTALLATION DIAGRAM

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DESCRIPTION

Auto-Connect is a multi-functional Line Sharer which is designed to

allow TWO separate telephone devices to share a single telephone line.
Under normal circumstances, only ONE device will answer incoming
calls. BOTH attached devices will be able to make out going calls.

Auto-Connect provides an EXCLUSION FACILITY for the two devices
attached to it. This means that if one device is in operation, the other
device will not be able to access the telephone line (‘Barge-In’).

Four Micro Dip Switches are located on the underside of the unit and are
used to your set your Auto-Connect to perform special functions:

1) RING DELAY FUNCTION (refer to page 5)

Auto-Connect provides a facility where an incoming call can be directed
to the ACCESSORY DEVICE after a user selectable number of rings (4,
6 or 8 rings), if the call is not answered by the PRIMARY DEVICE.

2) EFT-POS FUNCTION (refer to page 6)

Auto-Connect provides a facility which will allow an EFT-POS device to
be shared on an existing telephone line.

3) PABX PHONE SYSTEM FUNCTION (refer to page 6)

Auto-Connect can be used to connect an Answering Machine, Fax
Machine, Modem, EFT-POS, Payphone, Automatic Dialler or ANY other
telephone device to ANY PABX, Commander or Multi Line Telephone
System.

4) MULTIPLE NUMBER FUNCTION (refer to page 7)

Auto-Connect has the ability to operate with the new Telstra Multiple
Number service, where a second telephone number, associated with a
different incoming ring can be used on the same telephone line. Auto­Connect can be set to analyse the FIRST RING of all incoming calls
and then switch the incoming call to the PRIMARY DEVICE PORT if the
call is for your Normal Number or to the ACCESSORY DEVICE port if the
call is for your Multiple Number.

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INSTALLATION

1. UNPLUG all equipment from the telephone socket to be used.

2. REMOVE the telephone line cords that are fitted to the DEVICES

which need to be connected to your AUTO-CONNECT (ie unplug the
telephone cables connected to your devices where the new style
modular plug connects to your device).

3. TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION

CONNECT the modular end of one of the cables which you have
removed, to the TELEPHONE LINE port of the AUTO-CONNECT. Then
CONNECT the other end, with the large old style male Telstra plug,
direct to your telephone line socket.

4. PRIMARY DEVICE CONNECTION

(Primary Receiving Device or Primary Number Device)
Using one of the supplied Modular - Modular line cords, CONNECT the
device which you require to RECEIVE all incoming calls to the
PRIMARY DEVICE port of the AUTO-CONNECT.
If you are connecting a Fax or modem device, please ensure that it is
set to the AUTO-ANSWER mode, and is set to ANSWER in the
FEWEST POSSIBLE RINGS.

5. ACCESSORY DEVICE CONNECTION

(Alternative Receiving Device or Multiple Number Device)
Using the remaining supplied Modular - Modular line cord, CONNECT
the OTHER device to the ACCESSORY DEVICE port of the AUTO­CONNECT.

6. SET DIP SWITCHES TO DESIRED SETTINGS

If operation is required with the Ring Delay (page 5), EFT-POS (page

6) or MULTIPLE NUMBER (page 7) options, please set the Dip
Switches, located on the underside of the unit to the positions
required.

If NO options are required, set all switches to the OFF position.

7. POWER ADAPTOR CONNECTION

CONNECT the supplied Power Supply and switch it ON.

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RING DELAY OPTION

Auto-Connect has a facility where an incoming call can be directed to

the ACCESSORY DEVICE after a user selectable number of rings (4, 6
or 8 rings), if the call is not answered by the PRIMARY DEVICE.

This feature is ideal for sites wishing to operate a Fax Machine and a
Fax/Modem on the same line, where both devices can send and where
either device can answer.

Please Note - You must ensure that BOTH devices are set to the AUTO­ANSWER mode, and also set to ANSWER in the FEWEST POSSIBLE
RINGS.

Similarly, this option is ideal for AFTER HOURS OPERATION with sites
wishing to attach a telephone device (such as an Answering Machine,
Fax, Modem or Security System) to a normal voice line, so that if the call
is unanswered after a user preset number of rings (4, 6 or 8 rings), the
attached telephone device will be allowed to answer the call.

Dip Switches 3 and 4, located on the underside of the unit are used to
set this feature.

If the Ring Delay facility is not required for your application, then you
should set Dip Switches 3 and 4 to the OFF position.

If the Ring Delay facility is required for your application, please refer to
the following table.

Note - The Ring Delay facility can also be used in conjunction with the
EFT-POS or MULTIPLE NUMBER options.

Ring Delay Switch Settings

Ring Delay Required Switch 3 Switch 4

4 Rings ON ON
6 Rings ON OFF
8 Rings OFF ON

No Switch OFF OFF

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EFT -POS OPERATION

Auto-Connect has a special facility which will allow an EFT-POS device to

be shared with any other device on an existing telephone line.
An EXCLUSION FACILITY is provided to ensure that the two attached

devices can not interfere with each other. This means that if one device is in
operation, the other device will not be able to access the telephone line
(‘Barge-In’).

The other device can be a Fax Machine, Modem or any other telephone
device using a dedicated line. The other device can also be one or more
telephones using an ordinary voice telephone line. In this situation, Barge­In protection can only be provided when all telephones are connected direct
to the Primary Port of the unit. Technical installation may be required. Please
refer to the following table.

EFT-POS OPERATION Dip Switch 1
EFT-POS fitted Set to ON

EFT-POS not fitted Set to OFF

PABX SYSTEM OPERATION

Auto-Connect

can be used to connect an Answering Machine, Fax Ma-

chine, Modem, EFT-POS, Payphone, Automatic Dialler or

ANY other
telephone device to ANY PABX, Commander or Multi Line Telephone
System.

This is done by connecting the Auto-Connect direct to an incoming
telephone line, prior to the system controller. A Telephone Technician will
connect the incoming line direct to the TELEPHONE LINE Port and then
connect the PRIMARY DEVICE port direct to the Primary Receiving Device.
The ACCESSORY DEVICE port will then be connected to the other device
(usually a Dial Out device only).

An EXCLUSION FACILITY is provided to ensure that the two attached
devices can not interfere with each other. This means that if one device is in
operation, the other device will not be able to access the telephone line
(‘Barge-In’). Technical installation is required. Please call [phone] for
further details.

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MULTIPLE NUMBER SWITCHING

Auto-Connect has the ability to operate with the new Telstra Multiple

Number service, where a second telephone number can be used on the
same telephone line. It will analyse the FIRST INCOMING RING for all
calls and connect the incoming call only to those telephones that are
required to RING. BARGE-IN protection is provided, to ensure that a
conversation taking place on one number (for example your business
number), cannot be interrupted by any telephone that is connected to
the other number (for example your personal number).

When your EXISTING TELEPHONE NUMBER is called, Auto-Connect
will connect this call direct to the telephone(s) that are connected to the
PRIMARY DEVICE port of the Line Sharer. These telephones will RING
as normal, following a delay of 1 RING, which the Line Sharer uses to
determine the number called.

When your NEW MULTIPLE NUMBER is called, your telephone exchange
will immediately generate a NEW RING PATTERN down your line, which
is different to your normal ring pattern. This new DISTINCTIVE RING
pattern will be detected during the first incoming ring, at which point it
will connect the incoming call to the telephone(s) that are connected to
the ACCESSORY DEVICE port of the Line Sharer. These telephones will
then RING (with a slightly different pattern), following a delay of 1 RING,
which the Line Sharer uses to determine the number called.

Regardless of the number that has been called, the operation of the Line
Sharer is TRANSPARENT. Your caller will simply hear the NORMAL
RING PATTERN until the call has been answered. All telephone equipment
used on the EXISTING NUMBER (such as a Cordless Telephone,
Answering Machine, Fax Machine, Modem or other device) will not be
affected by the installation of the Line Sharer or the use of the alternative
NEW NUMBER. They will continue to operate as normal.

MULTIPLE NUMBER OPERATION Dip Switch 2

Multiple Number Required Set to ON
Multiple Number Not Required Set to OFF

The Ring Delay option can also be used, if required, by setting Dip
Switches 3 & 4 (see page 5).

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SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions (all in mm) : 106 (W) x 106 (D) x 43 (H)
Weight : 200g
Power Supply : 230V AC to 12V AC/500mA
Power Consumption : Idle - 0.5 Watts

Voice Call - 0.75 Watts
Ringer Equivalence : 0.3 REN
T elephone Connectors : RJ 11 6 pin (2 centre)
Power Connector : 2.5mm barrel connector
ACMA COMPLIANCE : Supplier Number N782

WARRANTY

This device is guaranteed against defects from workmanship for a period
of two years (24 months) from the date of purchase.

In the event of failure, you should return the product, along with proof of
purchase date, and a written statement about the nature of the problem.

The obligation is solely to repair or replace the product. The warrantor
is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages due to such
defects.

This Warranty shall not apply to any unit which has been subject to
alteration, modification, abuse, negligence, accident, external voltage/
lightning surge or used in any manner contrary to these instructions.

The user is responsible for freight costs to the repair point. The warrantor
will be responsible for freight costs in returning this unit back to the
user.

Damage caused to this device or attached equipment, by lightning strikes
or over voltage surge is not covered under this warranty.

CASE SEALED AT FACTORY

OPENING THE CASE VOIDS THE WARRANTY