ATT Merlin Identifier Installation Administration Manual

Installing the MERLIN Identifier System
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Using the modular cords with RJ11 plugs, bridge each
Central Office line to the MERLIN Controller by plugging
one end into the MERLIN Identifier Control Unit jacks
labeled “TO PBX” and the other end into the MERLIN
Controller jacks labeled “LINES” (see Figure 3).
Disconnect the station line cords from the MERLIN
Controller jacks labeled “STATlONS” and plug them into
the corresponding MERLIN Identifier Control Unit jacks
labeled “TO STATIONS” (see Figure...

Installing the MERLIN Identifier System
STEP 4:
Mount the MERLIN
Identifier Display Units
MERLIN Identifier Display units can be mounted directly on a wall
or to the MERLIN telephone. Refer to Figure 5 as you follow the
instructions to mount the MERLIN Identifier Display units.
Figure 5.
Mounting the MERLIN Identifier Display Units
STEP 4:Mount the MERLIN Identifier Display Units15 

Installing the MERLIN Identifier System
Wall Mounting
To mount the MERLIN Identifier Display unit to the wall, follow the
instructions below:
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4.Position the wall mounting bracket on the wall near the
MERLIN telephone and an AC power outlet, and mark
points for the pilot holes.
Remove the wall mounting bracket, drill pilot holes, and
install the plastic screw anchors.
Reposition the wall mounting bracket over screw anchors
and drive the #6 x 1/2-inch self-tapping screws through the
mounting holes...

Installing the MERLIN Identifier System
STEP 5:
Wire the MERLIN
Identifier Display Units
Refer to Figure 6 as you follow the instructions to connect the
MERLIN Identifier Display unit to the MERLIN telephone and to
a PC.
Figure 6.
Wiring the MERLIN Identifier Display Units
STEP 5:Wire the MERLIN Identifier Display Units17 

Installing the MERLIN Identifier System
Connecting the Display to a
MERLIN Telephone
Follow the instructions below to wire MERLIN Identifier Display
units to MERLIN telephones:
Remove the station cord from the back of the MERLIN
telephone and plug it into the MERLIN Identifier Display
jack labeled “LINE.”
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Plug one end of the 18 inch, modular cord with RJ45 plugs
into the MERLIN Identifier Display jack labeled “TEL” and
the other end into the jack on the back of the MERLIN
telephone.
Plug the...

Installing the MERLIN Identifier System
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Connect one end of the modular cord into the MERLIN
Identifier Display jack labeled “RS232” and the other end to
the jack in the RJ11-to-DB9 adapter.
Connect the DB9 adapter to the PC’s serial port, either
COM1 or COM2.
Start the PC and either the contact management software
application or the asynchronous communications software.
If you use the contact management software
application, follow the manufacturer’s instructions to
set up and operate the...

Installing the MERLIN Identifier System
Figure 7.
Connecting Administrative Components
Connecting the Administrative
Keyboard and Display
To connect the Administrative Keyboard and Display to the
MERLIN Identifier Control Unit:
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2.Plug the Administrative Keyboard cord to the MERLIN
Identifier Control Unit port labeled “Keyboard.” Use the
supplied adapter cable if your keyboard cord ends with a
5-pin DIN connector.
If no shelf or desk space is available for the Administrative
Keyboard, mount the...

Installing the MERLIN Identifier System
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8.Follow the instructions under “STEP 4” to mount the MERLIN
Identifier Display to be used as the Administrative Display.
Plug one end of the modular cord into the Administration
Display jack labeled “LINE” and the other end into the
MERLIN Identifier Control Unit jack labeled “Admin
Display.”
Slide the Administrative Mode switch to the “Keybd/Display”
position.
Plug the transformer power cord into the MERLIN Identifier
Administration Display port...

Installing the MERLIN Identifier System
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5.Connect one of the following RJ45 adapters to the
Administrative PC’s serial port:
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nFor a 9-pin COM port, connect the RJ45-to-DB9
adapter labeled “Serial Port PC.”
For a 25-pin COM port, connect the RJ45-to-DB25
adapter labeled “Serial Port PC.”
Do one of the following:
If the Administrative PC is in the same room as the
MERLIN Identifier Control Unit, connect a modular
cord with RJ45 plugs directly between the “Serial
Port Controller” adapter and...

Installing the MERLIN Identifier System
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8.Set up the Administrative PC’s communications software as
a direct connection with the following parameters:
Port:   COM1 or COM2 to match physical connection
Speed:   1200 bps
Data length:   8 bits
Stop Bits:   1 bit
Parity:   none
Duplex:   full
Plug the 9 volt 1 ampere transformer power cord into the
MERLIN Identifier Control Unit port labeled “9V-DC” and
the transformer into an AC power outlet.
The MERLIN Identifier Control Unit power LED should light...