ATT Merlin Identifier Installation Administration Manual

							Installing the MERLIN Identifier System
2.
3.
4.
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 4).
Figure 4.
Rerouting the Station Lines
Using the modular cords with RJ45 plugs, bridge each
station line to the MERLIN Controller by plugging one end
into the MERLIN Identifier Control Unit jacks labeled
“FROM PBX” and the other end into the MERLIN Controller
jacks labeled “STATIONS” (see Figure 4).
14STEP 3:Wire the MERLIN Identifier Control Unit 
						

							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:
1.
2.
3.
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 and into the anchors.
Align the slots on the back of the MERLIN Identifer Display
with the three prongs on the wall mounting bracket, and
snap the MERLIN Identifier Display into place.
Telephone Mounting
To mount the MERLIN Identifier Display unit to a MERLIN
telephone, follow the manufacturer’s instructions included with the
telephone mounting bracket.
16STEP 4:Mount the MERLIN Identifier Display Units 
						

							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.”
1.
2.
3.
1.
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 9 volt 200 milliampere transformer power cord into
the MERLIN Identifier Display port labeled “9V-DC” and the
transformer into an AC power outlet.
The MERLIN Identifier Display should display the following
to show that it is powered on:
MERLIN IDENTIFIER
Connecting the Display to a PC
A PC running a purchased, Windows™-based contact
management software application or asynchronous
communications software can be used to capture Caller ID
information from a MERLIN Identifier Display. The MERLIN
Identifier Displays come with a modular cord and an RJ11-to-DB9
adapter. If your PC’s serial port requires a DB25 connection, you
must purchase a DB9-to-DB25 adapter.
To connect a PC to a MERLIN Identifier Display, refer to Figure 6
and follow the steps below:
Unplug the the MERLIN Identifier Display power cord and
switch off the PC.
18STEP 5:Wire the MERLIN Identifier Display Units 
						

							Installing the MERLIN Identifier System
2.
3.
4.
5.
n
n
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 software.
If you use your own communications software, set up
the PC’s communications software as a direct
connection with the parameters as given under
“Connecting the Administrative PC” in “STEP 6,” and
start the communications program capture feature.
Reconnect the MERLIN Identifier Display power cord.
STEP 6:Connecting
Administrative Components
You can administer the MERLIN Identifier system from either an
Administrative Display using a PC Keyboard or from an
Administrative PC running asynchronous communications
software. Refer to Figure 7 as you follow the instructions to
connect your administrative components.
WARNING:
To prevent damage to the MERLIN Identifier Control Unit and
equipment you connect to it, remove their power cords before
connecting them.
STEP 6:
Connecting Administrative Components19 
						

							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:
1.
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 keyboard wall mounting brackets on
the wall near the MERLIN Identifier Control Unit using the
#6 x 1/2-inch self-tapping screws (supplied) and plastic
wall anchors.
20STEP 6:
Connecting Administrative Components 
						

							Installing the MERLIN Identifier System
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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 labeled “9V-DC” and the
transformer into an AC power outlet.
The MERLIN Identifier Control Unit power LED should light
and the 
ENTER PASSWORD prompt should display on the
Administrative Display screen.
Switch on the power to the MERLIN Identifier Control Unit.
Install the MERLIN Identifier Control Unit cover by sliding it
into position from the top.
Connecting the Administrative PC
The Administrative PC can be situated in the same room as the
MERLIN Identifier Control Unit or located in another room. If you
want to locate the Administrative PC in another room, you will
need to install a jack near the MERLIN Identifier Control Unit and
another jack near the Administrative PC, and run an inside wire
between the two jacks before using the procedure that follows.
To connect an Administrative PC to the MERLIN Identifier Control
Unit:
1.
labeled “RS232 Admin.”
Connect the RJ45-to-DB9 adapter labeled “Serial Port
Controller” to the MERLIN Identifier Control Unit port
STEP 6:Connecting Administrative Components
21 
						

							Installing the MERLIN Identifier System
2.
3.
4.
5.Connect one of the following RJ45 adapters to the
Administrative PC’s serial port:
n
n
n
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 the “Serial Port PC”
adapter.
If the Administrative PC is in a separate room,
connect a modular cord with RJ45 plugs directly
between the “Serial Port Controller” adapter on the
MERLIN Identifier Control Unit and its designated
wall jack. Then connect a modular cord with RJ45
plugs directly between the “Serial Port PC” adapter
on the Administrative PC’s serial port and its
designated wall jack.
Slide the MERLIN Identifier Control Unit Administrative Mode
switch to the “RS232 Admin” position.
Start the Administrative PC and the communications
software.
22STEP 6:Connecting Administrative Components 
						

							Installing the MERLIN Identifier System
6.
7.
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
and the 
ENTER PASSWORD prompt should display on the
Administrative PC screen.
Install the MERLIN Identifier Control Unit cover by sliding
into position from the top.
Connecting a Serial Printer
Depending on your MERLIN Identifier system requirements, you
may also want to connect a serial printer to the MERLIN Identifier
Control Unit to collect Caller ID information.
The serial printer can be situated in the same room as the
MERLIN Identifier Control Unit, or located in another room. If you
want to locate the serial printer in another room, you will need to
install a jack near the MERLIN Identifier Control Unit and another
jack near the serial printer, and run an inside wire between the
two jacks before using the procedure that follows.
To connect the serial printer to the MERLIN Identifier Control Unit,
refer to Figure 7 and follow the steps below:
1.
Unplug the the MERLIN Identifier Control Unit power cord
and the printer’s or PC’s power cord.
STEP 6:Connecting Administrative Components23