TransTalk® 9000 Digital Wireless System Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions 503-801-180 Comcode 108406158 February 1999 Issue 2
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Contents Copyright and legal notices i Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions 1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Basic Safety Precautions for Installation and Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Additional Safety Instructions for Installation Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 AC Outlet Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Understanding Carriers. . . . . . . . . .
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Important Safety Instructions This book contains instructions related to safety labels on the product: ! WARNING: WARNING indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause severe or fatal personal injury if the hazard is not avoided. ! CAUTION: CAUTION indicates the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor personal injury or property damage if not avoided.
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Important Safety Instructions Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as “explosive environments.” Only “Explosive Atmosphere Telephones” may be used in such hazardous environments. • Unplug this product from wall outlets and telephone jacks before cleaning. Clean exposed parts with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Important Safety Instructions Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions • Install this product in a protected location where no one can step on or trip over power cords and telephone line cords. Do not place objects on the cords that may cause damage or abrasion. • Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it. Do not overload wall outlets as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Understanding Carriers The outlet can also be tested using a voltmeter by taking the measurements as shown: 120 Volts Neutral Less than 1 volt Phase G 120 volts If the outlet does not meet the electrical specifications for grounded outlets, your Multi-Line Digital Wireless (MDW) telephone may not operate properly. ! CAUTION: If there is no current to the outlet or the voltages are not correct, the problem should be corrected by a qualified electrician.
Understanding Carriers Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions As the following illustration shows, the 117A4 does have an additional LED located on the right side of the carrier, the CONTROL/EXPANSION LED, used for determining whether the cabling was installed correctly.
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Understanding Carriers The following chart explains the label that identifies the jacks and LEDs on the 117A4 carrier. 6 Issue 2 February 1999 Label Explanation IN Designates the modular jack that accepts the modular plug and cable from the preceding carrier to the left. If the jack is in use, this carrier is an “Expansion” carrier.
Understanding Carriers Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions The label at the top of the right side of the carrier is provided to help you interpret the LED lights. The first three lines on this label refer to LEDs on the control carrier; the next three lines refer to the LEDs on each of the expansion carriers; and the last two lines apply to all carriers.
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Understanding Carriers Positioning Your Carrier(s) Each carrier holds up to six radio modules. Each radio module and its corresponding handset operates within a single zone of coverage. Approximately 500 to 900 feet in a typical office building; up to 1200 feet in an unobstructed environment POWER RADIO PASS Single Radio Module, Single Carrier, or Multiple Carriers The range of your handset(s) depends on your particular operating environment.
Understanding Carriers Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions 3 While still holding " , press O. The handset beeps twice, and the display shows the handset settings, indicating you are in Local Mode. (While in Local Mode, the MDW telephone can still receive notification of incoming calls.) 4 Press “W” (9) to enter Wireless Test Mode.. Note: In a multiple TransTalk installation, put all of the handests in Wireless Test Mode at the same time.
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Understanding Carriers Close-Up Test 5 to 10 feet (1.5 to 3.1 m) Signal Strength = 9 to 10 Voice Quality = 9 to 10 POWER RADIO PASS Radio Module *Edge-of-Usable-Range Test Signal Strength = 3 Voice Quality = 7 to 8 *At High Power—Power Level = 8 General Positioning Rules 10 Issue 2 February 1999 Failure to observe the following rules regarding location and use will result in poor performance of your MDW telephone.
Installing a Single Carrier Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions • Install carrier(s) within 15 feet (5 m) of either side of, and within 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 m) above, a properly grounded 3-prong electrical outlet that is not controlled by an on/off switch. • Choose a location where handset users will not approach the carrier(s) within a radius of 6 feet (1.8 m) for 1 or 2 carriers or 10 feet (3 m) for 3 carriers. • When installing multiple carriers: ~ Install multiple carriers 1 foot (0.
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions 12 Issue 2 February 1999 Installing a Single Carrier 2 Check to make sure the carrier’s power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet before continuing. 3 Remove the plastic cap covering each radio module’s card edge before installing the radio modules in the carrier. 4 Starting from the leftmost slot (#1), insert each radio module into the carrier by hooking it onto the radio module mounting rod.
Installing a Single Carrier Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions 5 When the card edge is fully seated, a snap lock on the bottom of the radio module will engage. 6 Insert a telephone line cord into the bottom of each radio module.
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Installing a Single Carrier 7 Slide the telephone line cords through the rear exit slots on the bottom of the carrier. Cords originating from Modules 1 and 6 can share exit slots with cords from Modules 2 and 5 respectively. 8 Insert the free end of the telephone line cord into the appropriate extension jack or terminal/station connector on your communications system switch/control unit (refer to your communications system manual for the proper location).
Installing a Single Carrier Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions 9 Insert the carrier’s AC adapter cord into the left side of the carrier. 1 2 3 4 5 10 Place the carrier on its feet towards the back of the shelf or desk, making sure it is in a stable position. Be sure the telephone line cords come out the rear exit slots in the back of the unit. Arrange the power cord and telephone line cords beneath the shelf or desk so no one can step on them or trip over them.
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Installing a Single Carrier 11 Insert the carrier’s power cord into the AC adapter, then plug the power cord into a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet that is not controlled by an on/off switch. If appropriate, you can wall-mount the AC adapter using its attached wallmounting bracket. ! CAUTION: Never connect or disconnect telephone line cords, or insert or remove radio modules, while the carrier is plugged into the wall outlet.
Installing a Single Carrier Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Installing a Single Carrier on a Wall • Install high on wall, leaving 6–12 inches (15.2–30.5 cm) between antennas and ceiling • Never install or remove a radio module from a carrier that is plugged into a wall outlet (hot insertion) 1 Be sure you have determined the optimal placement for your carrier using the Performance/Range test and the positioning guidelines described in “Positioning Your Carrier(s).
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions 18 Issue 2 February 1999 Installing a Single Carrier 4 Remove the plastic cap covering each radio module’s card edge before inserting the radio modules into the carrier. 5 Starting from the leftmost slot (#1), insert each radio module into the carrier by hooking it onto the radio module mounting rod. Slowly swing the radio module's card edge into the card edge connector on the back of the carrier.
Installing a Single Carrier Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions 6 When the card edge is fully seated, a snap lock on the bottom of the radio module will engage. 7 Insert a telephone line cord into the bottom of each radio module.
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Installing a Single Carrier 8 Slide the telephone line cords through the cable manager slot on the left front of the carrier. 9 Insert the free end of each telephone line cord into the appropriate extension jack or terminal/station connector on your communications system switch/control unit (refer to your communications system manual for the proper location).
Installing a Single Carrier Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions 10 Plug the carrier’s AC adapter cord into the left side of the carrier. 1 2 3 4 5 11 Insert the carrier’s power cord into the AC adapter, then plug the power cord into a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet that is not controlled by an on/off switch. If appropriate, you can wall-mount the AC adapter using its attached wallmounting bracket.
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Installing a Single Carrier Single Carrier Installation Self Test 1 A single carrier must always function as a control carrier. Wait a few seconds, then check the LED(s) on the right side of the Model 117A4 carrier. Compare the OUT OF SYNC and CONTROL/EXPANSION LEDs against the top three lines on the “SYNC and CONTROL/EXP LED Codes” label. 2 If the OUT OF SYNC LED is lit, power down, wait at least 15 seconds, and then repower the carrier.
Installing Multiple Carriers Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions 4 Verify the POWER and PASS LEDs on each radio module are lit. If a radio module’s PASS LED does not light, power down the carrier and the module, wait 15 seconds, and repower the module and then the carrier. R WE PO O I D RA S S PA dio Ra ule d Mo WER PO DIO RA SS PA Note: The RADIO LED also may light upon installation; however, since the RADIO LED has no significance during installation, ignore its operation.
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Installing Multiple Carriers Mounting and Cabling Multiple Carriers Be sure you have determined the optimal placement for your carrier using the Performance/Range test and the positioning guidelines described in “Positioning Your Carrier(s).” If you are installing with 117A3 carriers, see your MDW telephone Installation and Use manual for the proper Power and Control/Expansion DIP switch settings.
Installing Multiple Carriers Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Using the expansion cable provided with each carrier, you can link up to five carriers.
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions 6 Installing Multiple Carriers Insert the free end of the expansion cable into the IN jack of the expansion carrier immediately to the right of the control carrier. Note: Although installing an expansion cable into the wrong IN or OUT jack will not harm either carrier, doing so causes all handsets to work improperly and the OUT OF SYNC LED to light.
Installing Multiple Carriers Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions 9 Insert each carrier’s power cord into its AC adapter. If appropriate, you can wall-mount each AC adapter using its attached wallmounting bracket. 10 Plug each carrier’s power cord into one of the following power sources that is not controlled by an on/off switch. ~ Surge-suppressor strip. ~ Properly grounded 3-prong wall outlets. (See “Wall outlets” in the following chart for the order in which to power up the carriers.
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Installing Multiple Carriers Power the carriers as follows: If the carriers are plugged into... Then... One surge suppressor strip Power the strip Result: All carriers will turn on simultaneously.
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Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Installing Multiple Carriers Installing a Single Radio Module in Each Carrier 1 Power down the carriers. 2 Remove the plastic cap covering each radio module’s card edge before inserting the radio modules into the carriers. 3 Working from left to right, insert a radio module into the first slot (Slot 1) of each carrier; hook each radio module onto the mounting rod.
Installing Multiple Carriers Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions 4 When the card edge is fully seated, a snap lock on the bottom of the radio module will engage. 5 Insert a telephone line cord into the bottom of each radio module.
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Installing Multiple Carriers 6 Slide the telephone line cords through the cable manager slot on the left front of each carrier. 7 Insert the free end of the telephone line cord into the appropriate extension jack or terminal/station connector on your communications system switch/control unit (refer to your communications system manual for the proper location).
Installing Multiple Carriers Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions 8 If the carriers are plugged into... Power the carriers as follows: Then... One surge suppressor strip Power the strip Result: All carriers will turn on simultaneously.
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Installing Multiple Carriers Installation Self Test with a Single Radio Module in Each Carrier 1 Wait a few seconds after powering the carriers, then verify that the carriers’ OUT OF SYNC LEDs are not lit. 2 The following illustration shows the correct LED lights for a five-carrier installation with one radio module installed in each carrier.
Installing Multiple Carriers Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions 3 At this stage of your installation, the LEDs displayed should match the first or fourth lines of the SYNC and CONTROL/EXP LED Codes label. 4 If an OUT OF SYNC LED is lit, power down, wait at least 15 seconds, and then repower the carriers in order from left to right, as described in Step 8 in “Installing a Single Radio Module in Each Carrier.
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions 5 Installing Multiple Carriers The PASS and POWER LEDs on all radio modules should be lit and green. If a radio module’s PASS LED is not lit: a Power down the carriers. b Unplug from the wall outlet the power cord/AC adapter of the radio module that did not light. c Wait 15 seconds. d Plug in the radio module’s power cord again. e Repower the carriers again, following the proper left-to-right order.
Installing Multiple Carriers Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions 3 Beginning with the first empty slot and working from left to right, insert a radio module into each slot of the control carrier. Hook each radio module onto a mounting rod. Slowly swing the radio module’s card edge into the card edge connector on the back of the carrier. Note: Slot 6 of a Model 117A3 control carrier must always contain a radio module to pass the synchronization signal to the next carrier.
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions 38 Issue 2 February 1999 Installing Multiple Carriers 6 Insert a telephone line cord into the bottom of each radio module. 7 Slide the telephone line cords through the cable manager slot on the left front of the carrier.
Installing Multiple Carriers Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions 8 Insert the free end of each telephone line cord into the appropriate extension jack or terminal/station connector on your communications system switch/control unit (refer to your communications system manual for the proper location).
Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions Installing Multiple Carriers Installation Self Test for Remaining Radio Modules 1 Wait a few seconds after powering the carriers, then verify that the carriers’ OUT OF SYNC LEDs are not lit.
Installing Multiple Carriers Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions 3 If an OUT OF SYNC LED is lit, power down, wait at least 15 seconds, and then repower the carriers in order from left to right, as described in Step 9 in “Installing the Remaining Radio Modules.” If the LED is still lit, call Customer Support as described on the inside front cover of this book.
A Warranty and Repair Information Lucent Technologies Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability Lucent Technologies warrants to you, the customer, that your wireless telephone system will be in good working order on the date Lucent Technologies or its Authorized Dealer delivers or installs the system, whichever is later (“Warranty Date”).
A Warranty and Repair Information Repair Information Limitation of Liability Except as provided below, the liability of Lucent Technologies and its affiliates and suppliers for any claims, losses, damages, or expenses from any cause whatsoever (including acts or omissions of third parties), regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, shall not exceed the lesser of: (1) the direct damages proven; or (2) the repair cost, replacement cost, license fee, annual rental charge, or
B Regulatory Information This appendix contains information about the Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada. FCC Part 15 Rules The Lucent Technologies MDW telephone products have been tested and have been found to comply with FCC Part 15 Rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial or residential installation.
C Specifications General Model: 117A4 Carrier Dimensions and Weights: Carrier 14.0"(L) x 2.5"(H) x 9.0"(W) 35.56 x 6.35 x 22.86 cm 3.00 lbs 1.36 kgs Carrier w/6 RMs 14.0"(L) x 2.5"(H) x 9.0"(W) 35.56 x 6.35 x 22.86 cm 12.00 lbs 5.44 kgs Power Supply 5.13"(L) x 1.6"(H) x 1.6"(W) 13.03 x 4.06 x 4.06 cm 1.70 lbs 0.77 kgs Operating Temperature Temperature range: 4.
