ATT Mls6 Phone Manual

							Specifications
Table 1-1 System Specifications
CapacitiesSystem
206 Module
Extension Jack(with two 206 modules)l    2 outside linesl    Maximum 2 devices per exten-l    4 outside linesl    6 extensionssion jack, total REN not tol    12 extensionsexceed 2* (2 devices require
AT&T 267F2 bridging adapter)
Dimensionsl    Single 206 Module
11(D) x 17(H) x 1,5(W) or 4.3cm x 6.6cm x .58cm
l    Two Modules and Connector
11(D) x 17(H) x 5(W) or 4.3cm x 6.6cm x 1.9cm (assembled)
Weightsl    206 Module
4.5 lbs or 9.9 kgs
(approx.)l    Module Connector
1.5 lbs or 3.3 kgs
l    PARTNER 6-Button (model MLS-6) Phone1.8 lbs or 4.0 kgsl    PARTNER 12-Button (model MLS-12) Phone2.0 lbs or 4.4 kgs
Switch Fabricl    Full digital, nonblocking
Electricall    1 amp per 206 modulel    Dissipation of power (30 watts per 206 module during
Specificationsl    100 watts per 206 modulenormal operation)l    4-day memory backup (96 hours)l    342 BTUs/hour at peak. 103 BTUs/hour at normal per
206 module
Extension Jackl    Ringing voltage: +5VDC, -140 VDC peak to peak; Trapezoidal wave shaping
Specificationsl    46-volt talk batteryl    Ringing frequency: 20 Hz
Environmentall    Mount on a wall or sturdy, level surface at least 2 feet (.61 meters) from floor. For proper
Requirementsventilation, wall mounting is required for 2-module systems (strongly recommended for 1-
module systems)
l    Locate within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of an electrical outlet not controlled by a switch and within
5 feet (1.5 meters) of the network interface jacks, when using the supplied 7-foot (2.13-meter)
cords.l    Operating temperature 32° to + 104°F (0° to +40°C), not in direct sunlight
l    Humidity 15%–90%, noncondensingl    Locate in an area free of excess moisture, corrosive gases, dust, and chemicalsl    For proper ventilation and easy replacement of modules, provide at least 1 foot (0.3 meters)
clearance at the top, bottom, and back; 2 feet (0.6 meters) at the front.
Electricall    90–130 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 3-prong outlet separate ground, separately fused at 15 amps
Requirementsl    Outlet must not be controlled by an on/off switch
l    Grounding to comply with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 1459:A.  An insulated grounding conductor that is not smaller in size and equivalent in insulation material and thickness to the
grounded and ungrounded branch circuit supply conductors, except that it is green with or without one or more yel-
low stripes, is to be installed as part of the circuit that supplies the product or system.
B.   Connect the grounding conductor to ground at the service equipment.
C.   The attachment-plug receptacles in the vicinity of the product or system are all to be of a grounding type, and the
grounding conductors serving these receptacles are to be connected to earth ground at the service equipment.
Wiringl    MLS-model phones: AT&T SYSTIMAX™ or at least 2-pair (4-wire) star (“home run” not “loop”)
l    Other standard telecommunications equipment (single-line phones, fax machines, answering
machines, etc.): 1-pair (2-wire) mounting cords (AT&T D2R mounting cords recommended)
l    Bridging adapter: AT&T 267F2l    Range: 1,000 feet (305 meters) for MLS phones; 3,000 feet (915 meters) for standard dev-ices
Local Phonel    FCC registration number: AS5 USA-61630-KF-El    Jack type: RJ11Cl    REN (outside line jack): 0-9A per line jackCompanyl    Loop start lines
Informationl    REN (PARTNER telephone): 0 (zero)
*The two devices combined on an extension jack can be a PARTNER phone with a standard device, or two standard devices; DO NOT connect
two PARTNER phones to the same extension jack. If a device lists two RENs, use the higher number when adding up RENs.
System Overview  1-5 
						

							Quick Start
To get started quickly, refer to the figure below for the important steps you must
follow to install and set up the system. Refer to the pages listed to find the addi-
tional information you need.
Check the
System Wiring
page 2-1
Install the
System Modules
page 2-4
Install PARTNER
Telephones
page 2-9
Install Other
Equipment
page 2-12
Change system settings if the system:
n
nhas rotary lines, p. 2-12
is connected to a PBX or Centrex system,
appendix A
n
nGive Quick Reference Cards to users with PARTNER telephones.
Give copies of chapter 5 to users with standard telephones.
Figure 1-2 Getting Started Quickly
1-6  System Overview 
						

							Installing the Hardware
2
Contents
Before You Start
nCheck for Outside Lines
nCheck for Inside Wiring
If There Is Wiring
If There Is No Wiring
nPreparing for a Power Failure
Installing System Modules
Connecting Equipment
nPARTNER Telephones
nConnecting Standard Single-Line Equipment
nCombining Two Devices on One Extension
Replacing Modules
2-1
2-1
2-2
2-2
2-3
2-3
2-4
2-9
2-9
2-12
2-13
2-14
2-i 
						

							Before You Start
Before installing your PARTNER system, you must make sure the system wiring
is ready. This wiring includes both the outside Iines from the local telephone
company and the inside wiring for connecting extensions to the 206 modules
(also called system modules).
You should also plan ahead for using the system during power outages. This
section discusses these two topics.
IMPORTANT: If you have any problems with the wiring or installation, call
the AT&T Helpline at 1 800 628-2888 or a qualified telephone installer for
assistance.
Check for Outside Lines
Make sure the local telephone company has installed the outside lines for the
PARTNER system. Each outside Iine must be connected through an RJ11
network interface jack. These jacks look Iike ordinary wall jacks, but should be
labeled with the telephone number for each outside line (see figure 2-1). If the
network interface jacks are not present, call your local phone company. If two
numbers are assigned to one jack, have the phone company split the lines so
that each line has its own RJ11 jack.
The network interface jacks must be within 5 feet of the system module(s). If
they are not, arrange to have either the local phone company move them or a
qualified telephone installer do the wiring, which requires special expertise and
tools. To arrange for AT&T service, call 1 800 247-7000.
206 (System) Modules
5 feet(maximum)555-1346
555-1347Network
Interface
Jacks —
Outside Lines
555-1346
from Phone Company
(one line per jack)
555-1349
Figure 2-1 Network Interface Jacks
Installing the Hardware  
2-1 
						

							Check for Inside Wiring
Inside wiring (also called “building wiring”) enables you to connect phones and
other equipment to the 206 modules. If the building is already wired, the follow-
ing section tells you whether or not the wiring will work. If the building is not
wired, you can have it professionally wired or wire it yourself, as described on
the next page.
If There Is Wiring
IMPORTANT: Ordinary home
telephone wiring is loop and will
not work.
Inside wiring consists of wiring runs—one for each extension. A typical wiring
run starts with a wall jack near the system module(s). Then the wiring itself runs
inside the wall to the extension location where it ends in another wall jack. Since
the wiring is hidden, all you see are the wall jacks at both ends (see figure 2-2).
Near the system module(s) there should be a series of jacks, one for each
extension. Each jack is the start of a separate wiring run and should be Iabeled
with either the extension or wiring run number. The wall jacks placed
throughout the building (the ends of the wiring runs) should also be labeled with
the extension or wiring run number.
The PARTNER system works with many types of existing wiring. It requires at
least 2-pair (4-wire) wiring in a “home run” or star (not Ioop) configuration. If
you don’t know whether or not the existing wiring is acceptable, test it as follows
(see figure 2-2):
À
Á
Â
Ã
ÄPlug a 206 module into an electrical outlet not controlled by a switch.
Plug one end of a phone cord into an extension jack on the 206 module.
Plug the other end into a wiring run jack.
Plug a PARTNER phone into the wall jack at the end of that wiring run.
Press [ Intercom ] and lift the handset. If you hear a dial tone, the wiring is
acceptable. If you don’t hear a dial tone, read the next section.
PARTNER Phone
Ä
Á
Power
Cord
Ã
ÂSystem (206) Module
(hidden wiring
in wiring run)
Ext. 10Wall Jack10   11   12   13   14   15ÀWiring Run Jacks(one per extension)
Figure 2-2 Testing Inside Wiring
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							If There Is No WiringIf there is no inside wiring, or the existing wiring is not acceptable, you can
install your own wiring. The type of wiring you use depends on how far the
extension is from the system module(s). For extensions that are within
n
n
n14 feet: use the telephone cords included with the system.
75 feet: use the Extension Wiring Kit (see appendix C to order one kit per
extension).
1,000 feet: use DlW 4 twisted-pair wire or call AT&T at 1 800 247-7000.
IMPORTANT: If you need to run the wire inside walls, through ceilings, or
under carpets, consult a qualified telephone installer to ensure that the installa-
tion meets local building codes.
Rather than install your own wiring, you can have a qualified telephone installer
do the work. To arrange for AT&T installation, call 1 800 247-7000.
Preparing for a Power Failure
During an electrical outage, your system will lose power. To provide uninter-
rupted phone service when the system has no power, the first outside line on
each 206 module automatically connects to the first extension on that module.
That is, on the first module, line 1 connects to extension 10; on the second
module, line 3 connects to extension 16 (see figure 2-3). (To easily identify
these jacks, they are both labeled “PFT for Power Failure Transfer.) However,
bacause PARTNER phones require electricity, you must use a standard touch-
tone or rotary phone to make and receive calls during a power failure. A rotary-
Iine system requires rotary phones for use during a power failure.
To prepare for a power failure, AT&T recommends:
n
If you combine a standard phone
and PARTNER phone on onen
extension, you may want to lower
the ringer volume of the standard
phone during normal use.
Store standard phones close to extensions 10 and/or 16. During a power
failure, replace the PARTNER phone with the standard phone.
Or, connect a standard phone to these extensions at all times. On extension
10 combine a PARTNER phone and standard phone. On extension 16 con-
nect the standard phone alone or combine it with a PARTNER phone. Use
only an AT&T 267F2 bridging adapter to combine the two phones (two
adapters are included with each 206 module).
Lines
1 and 3
PARTNER
12-Button
Wall
Phone
Jack
Standard
Telephone267F2
Bridging
Adapter
Automatic connections
during power outage
Ext. 16
Standard
Telephone Ext. 10
Figure 2-3 Power Failure Setup
Installing the Hardware  
2-3 
						

							Installing System Modules
n
n
nIf your PARTNER system has only one mudule, you can install it on a wall or on a flat sturdy surface above the floor
(such as on a table or desk). Wall mounting is recommended. Complete step 1 below and continue as directed.
If your PARTNER system has two modules, you must install it on a wall. Two #12 screws—for mounting the system
on a wooden surface—are included with the system. If you are mounting on wallboard, metal, or masonry, use the
proper fasteners for the wall type and weight of the system (approximately  11 Ibs.). Purchase them at any hardware
store. You will also need a screwdriver to mount the system. Complete step 1 below and continue as directed.
For testing the system, you will need a standard single-line touch-tone of rotary phone.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the system or installation location, the environmental and electrical condi-
tions must meet the specifications on page 1-6.
CAUTION:  Do not connect the AC power cord until the system is fuIIy installed.
Mount the First Module
1Attach the 4 rubber feet to the
mounting tracks on the bottom side of the
module.
If you are wall mounting
the system, go to step 2.
Go to step 4.2
If the system has only one
module, go to step 10.
If the system has two
modules, go to step 5.
3
4Insert the screws into the screwholes at the top and bottom of the mod-
ule. Tighten until the rubber feet are snug
against the wall. There will be a 3/8 gap
between the wall and the rest of the
module. Do not overtighten—the modulewill warp and fail to operate.
If the system has only
one module and you are
installing it on a table,
place the module flat on
the surface with the
rubber feet down. Themodule should not slide
easily.
Lines
Extensions
Label the line and extension jacksas shown.
Hold the 206 module in place on
the wall with the line and extension jacks
facing left. Leave at least 1 foot clearance
at the top, bottom, and back, and at least
2 feat at the front. This allows you to
access the jacks and slide a second
module onto the first, and ensures
adequate ventilation.
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							Add the Second Module
(for 2-module systems only)
nA system with two modules must be wall-mounted.
TabFront ViewSide View
Mounting
Tracks
Tab
57Remove the plastic protector fromSlide the second module onto theAttach the module connector to
the connectorr on the right side of thefirst module. Make sure the upper andthe top right side of the two modules.
mounted 206 module. Grasp the tabs onlower pairs of mounting tracks interlock,the ends of the protector and lift. If thatAlign the connector carefully and thenpush firmly until the connector snaps into
6
module has no plastic protector, checkthe other module and remove the
protector.as shown in the side view above.
place.
Lines
Go to step 10.
Extensions
89Fasten the connector to the
modules using the two screws included
with the connector (the third screw is a
spare).as shown.Label the line and extension jacks
Installing the Hardware  2-5 
						

							Connect Incoming Telephone Lines
nBefore connecting the telephone company lines, test for dial tone at the network interface jack (step 10).
These jacks are the lines from the local telephone company.
NetworkInterface
Jacks
To test the incoming telephone1011
line, connect a standard touch-tone or
rotary phone to the first network
interface jack. Lift the handset and
listen for dial tone.
Repeat for each network interface jack.
Go to step 14.
1213Route the cords through the
hook below the jacks. Leave 2 feet of
slack to keep the cords from pulling
loose when removing modules.
If you do not hear a dial tone on oneor more of the incoming lines,
contact your local phone company
and ask a representative to check
the service.
Connect the free end of each line
cord to a network interface jack.Connect the outside line cords to
the line jacks on the module(s). Start
with the jack labeled 1. Continue in
numerical order.
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							Test the System
nTesting the system includes testing the modules and incoming lines through the modules.
1-Module
System
2-Module
System
Connect the AC power cord to
the 206 module on a system with one Make sure the circuit breakers onPlug the other end of the powereach 206 module are pressed down. In
the down position, the top of the circuitcord into a grounded wall outlet. The
module, or to the module connector on
breaker is flush with the top of theoutlet must not be controlled by a
a system with two modules. Pressswitch.
module.firmly until it clicks as it locks intoplace.The green light below the line jackson each module should come on. If
14
1516
After a successful test,disconnect the AC power
cord. Go to step 18.
Line Buttons
17To test the incoming lines, plug a
PARTNER phone into extension 10.Press the line button for each outside
line and listen for dial tone. lf your
system has two modules, repeat for
extension 16.not, see chapter 7, “Troubleshoot-
ing.” (p. 7-1).
If you do not hear a dial tone for
one or more lines and you have a
1-module system, call the AT&T
Helpline at 1 800 628-2888.
2-module system, unplug the
power cord and repeat steps 6 and
7 (p. 2-5) to ensure that the
modules and connector are
properly installed. Test again. If itstill does not work, call the AT&T
Helpline at 1 800 628-2888.
Installing the Hardware  2-7