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Location requirements
Œclean, dry, and well-ventilated to allow free airflow 
Œminimum clearance of 150 mm (5 in.) above and 100 mm (4 in.) below 
the ICS
Œthe gap between the ICS and the wall should be left completely clear 
to allow proper heat dissipation
Œtemperature between 0°C and 50°C (32°F and 122°F)
Œhumidity between 5% and 95%, non-condensing
Œminimum distance of 4 m (13 ft) from equipment such as 
photocopiers,...

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Internal wiring requirements
Norstar loop
Œone, two or three twisted-pair cable(s) per telephone
Œdc loop resistance of less than 64 Ω
Œcable length (0.5 mm or 24 AWG) less than 300 m (975 ft)
Œuse of a station auxiliary power supply (SAPS) for loops 300 m (975 
ft) to 1200 m (3900 ft). The SAPS must be a Class 2 power source that 
is approved by an appropriate National Test Body.
Œno bridge taps
ISDN S reference point (S Loop)...

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Spacing requirements   
19 mm thick (3/4 in)
Power cord length 1.5 m (5 ft) min. 100 mm (4 in)
between bottom and 
floor or other object that
might block air flow
Mount well above the floor
to prevent water damage
min.
150 mm (5 in)
435 mm
(17-1/4 in)
238 mm
(9-3/8 in)
min. 150 mm
(6 in.) between ICS
and cables 

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Upgrading your system         
Only qualified persons should service the 
system.
The installation and service of this unit is to be 
performed only by service personnel having 
appropriate training and experience necessary to 
be aware of hazards to which they are exposed in 
performing a task and of measures to minimize 
the danger to themselves or other persons.
Electrical shock hazards from the 
telecommunication network and AC mains are 
possible with this...

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Upgrading a restricted Feature Cartridge
You can upgrade your restricted feature cartridge by entering a series of 
Software Keys you obtain from Nortel Networks. This will add an 
additional eight ports for Norstar telephones. Refer Software Keys on page 
255 for more information.
Upgrading from 16 telephones to 24 telephones
The third slot in the ICS is used for an 8-port Expansion Cartridge, with or 
without clocking. Installing a...

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7. Replace the cover.  
Upgrading to Compact ICS 6.1
When you upgrade from a previous Compact ICS version to 6.1:
1. Verify your system programming, and update the Programming 
Record.
2. Disconnect all central office and station line connections from the ICS.
3. Remove power from your system.
4. Remove the Compact ICS Feature Cartridge.
5. Insert the Compact ICS 6.1 Feature Cartridge according to the 
Installation chapter.
    
6....

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Upgrading Expansion Cartridge for BRI Card 
installation
The ICS must be equipped with an Expansion Cartridge with Clocking or 
a Clocking Cartridge to support BRI Cards.
The Expansion Cartridge with Clocking adds eight telephone ports in 
addition to clocking.
1. Disconnect all central office and station line connections from the ICS.
2. Remove power from your system.
3. Remove the Expansion Cartridge (without clocking).
4. Insert...

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Installation
Only qualified persons should service the 
system.
The installation and service of this unit is to be 
performed only by service personnel having 
appropriate training and experience necessary to 
be aware of hazards to which they are exposed in 
performing a task and of measures to minimize 
the danger to themselves or other persons.
Electrical shock hazards from the 
telecommunication network and AC mains are 
possible with this equipment. To...

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Installation checklist
åtest all ISDN network connections, if any
åmount the Integrated Communications System (ICS) 
åinstall the Feature Cartridge
åinstall the Trunk Cartridge and BRI Cards (as required)
åinstall the appropriate expansion or clocking cartridge
Note: You must use the Expansion Cartridge with Clocking or Clocking 
Cartridge to support BRI Cards
åcomplete the wiring, but do not connect the central office and station 
line...