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Inserting a cartridge 
Close clips simultaneously.
It is important to center and close the two clips on the 
cartridge simultaneously. The cartridge may become 
misaligned in its slot or with its connector. If improperly 
inserted, the connector will be damaged.
PCB is electrostatic-sensitive.
Do not touch the printed circuit board on a cartridge. 
This is an electrostatic-sensitive device. 

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1. Install trunk cartridges in the ICS beginning with Slot 4 
then Slot 3.
2. Install trunk cartridges in the trunk modules beginning 
with Slot 1 then Slot 2 and then Slot 3. 
For easier wiring, install similar type Trunk Cartridges 
together in the same Trunk Module.
If you install an E&M or a DID or BRI Trunk Cartridge in the 
left-most slot (slot 1) of a TM, emergency telephones cannot 
be supported for that Trunk Module....

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Shorting straps on a BRI-ST card
Ensure that the shorting straps are installed on both the receive 
and transmit jumpers for the loop. Refer to the illustration 
above. 
The jumpers are numbered top to bottom, but the loops 
associated with each pair of jumpers does not follow the same 
top-to-bottom sequence. Refer to the table on the next page.
J8
J7
J6
no shorting
strap termination
removed termination
installed 

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Receive and transmit jumper loop connections
Connecting expansion modules
If your system includes fiber Trunk Modules, fiber Station 
Modules, Data Modules or Analog Station Modules, you need 
to connect the modules to the Expansion Cartridge by means 
of fiber cables.
Order of connection 
In order to keep the default port and  telephone numbering:
Connect Trunk Modules to the Expansion Cartridge 
beginning at the top and working...

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ASM cable connections
The cable trough can accommodate two fibre cable spools. 
Either slot may be used.
The ASM has three connectors, two fibre cable links and a 
25-pair pin connector. Refer to the wiring section for the 
pinout for the 25-pair pin connector.
  

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Connecting more than one ASM
You can connect additional ASMs. 
1. Connect jack 1 on the second ASM to jack 2 on the first 
ASM. 
2. Connect jack 1 on the third ASM to the next available fibre 
cable link on the on the ICS. 
3. The fourth module is connected to the third and so on. 
4. Each fibre cable link can support two ASMs. 
Connecting multiple modules
After the modules are mounted and connected, feed the 
cables through the cable...

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Two-port Expansion Cartridge
Tips - On a midi system, ports 3 and 4 can be used for 
Trunk Modules or Station Modules. In this case, connect Trunk 
Modules beginning at the top (port 4). Connect Station 
Modules beginning at the bottom (port 3).
On a maxi system, ports 3 through 8 can be used for Trunk 
Modules or Station Modules. In this case, Trunk Modules 
should be connected beginning at the top (port 8) and working 
down....

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Six-port Expansion Cartridge
SM3SM4SM5 SM6 ICS (modules 1 and 2)TM8SM7ICS (modules 1 and 2) TM8 SM3 SM4 SM5 SM6 SM7 

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Twelve-port Expansion Cartridge 
TM8 TM7 SM6 SM5
ICS (modules 1 and 2)
Base Stations
SM4 SM3
SM14 SM13SM12 SM11SM10 SM9
To Ac
outlet
SM3 SM4 SM5 SM6
ICS (modules 1 and 2 TM8 TM7
Base stations
To  A C  
outlet
SM14 SM13 SM12 SM11 SM10 SM9 

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Installing fiber cables
Installing fiber cables.
Fiber cables are durable, but can be damaged. 
Damaged cables can affect the transmitted signals.
To avoid damaging the cables, observe the following:
Coil excess fiber cable on the spool provided for the 
installation.
Secure the fiber cable spool in the ICS cable trough.
Ensure that bends in the cable are no tighter than 
100 mm. (4 in.) in diameter.
When using cable ties,...