Tone Commander 524 Installation Instructions

Console Installation
Preliminary Testing
At this time, you should have completed the following:


Mounted the CPU and blocks


Installed the cables from the CPU to the blocks


Connected Tip and Ring from each line to the block


Connected Tip and Ring from each monitored station to the block


Installed the console cables and jacks


Assembled and connected the console(s)
It is a good idea to briefly test the operation of the 524 before proceeding with installation or programming.
1. Plug the CPU into a...

B.The console should emit two triple beeps, then briefly display 524 OK.
If these indications are not observed, check both voice/data and power cabling.
2. Repeat step 1 at attendant position #2, if the system is so equipped.
C.O. Line Testing
Perform the following tests on each telco/PABX line. Repeat at attendant position #2, if the system is so
equipped.
Line Access and Imbalance Testing
1. Press the key representing the line to be tested.
The associated line lamp (telephone symbol) should flicker...

Ring Trip and Imbalance Testing
1. Dial the number of the line to be tested from another station.
The associated line lamp will flash slowly.
or
The associated line lamp will flash quickly, if the line has been optioned for ring delay.
2. Press the line key to answer the call.
The line lamp changes from flashing to flickering.
3. Listen for audible hum or excessive noise.
PA S S– Such noise or hum is not present.
FAILURE– Such noise or hum is present.
IMPORTANT– Upon detection of audible hum or excessive...

SWITCH FUNCTION
1OFF – Autodial Program unlocked
ON – Autodial Program locked
2OFF – Configuration Program unlocked
ON – Configuration Program locked
3OFF – Name Program unlocked
ON – Name Program locked
4not used
5must be OFF!
6, 7not used
8OFF – retain new programming
ON – restore defaults
(when power is cycled off & on)
Table5–CPUOption Switches
Optional Equipment Installation
The following options require system programming for proper operation. Refer to the Configuration
Programmingsection.
Music On...

Block Connections
Paging
Tone Commanders PA-24 Paging/Chime module interfaces the 524 console to a paging system. The
module includes a night ringing chime, and switching for background music control. Power is derived from
the 524 CPU.
Paging can be connected to any spare line key on the 524. Refer to the PA-24 Paging/Chime Module
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1. Connect a twisted wire pair toMH+andMH-
on the right side of...

Configuration Programming
Various network interface and operation parameters are programmable by the installer, allowing
compatibility with a wide variety of central offices and PABXs. The system is pre-programmed at the
factory; many installations will require few changes to these values. Programming is retained in the CPUs
memory when power is disconnected.
Systems with two attendant positions require programming at both consoles for recall rings and line privacy.
The programming procedures for ring...

Using Configuration Programming Mode
The configuration programming mode must be entered prior to attempting any of the following
programming procedures.Enter this mode only when the console is idle, i.e., no calls are in progress or on
hold and the time of day is displayed.
The Configuration Program Lock Switch (switch #2) inside the CPU must beOFF(unlocked) before
proceeding (see page 23).
Toenterconfiguration programming mode:

Press HOLD.

Press TRANSFER.

Press RELEASE.

Press dial pad keyC(2).
The...

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Figure 11– 524 Console Keys 

Programming System-Wide Features
Timing Parameters

Press HOLD, then TRANSFER, then RELEASE, thenC(2) on the dial pad to enter configuration
programming mode.
CONFIGURE PROG will be displayed.

Press a DSS key to select the feature to be programmed.
The display will show the item name and the current value.
The station status lamp will light steadily.

Press a key on the dial pad if you want to change the value.
The new value will be shown in the display.

Press a DSS key to select another feature.
or...

Timing values listed in the following tables are nominal, and may differ slightly from the actual values.
Shaded values are factory defaults.
Abandoned Ring Time
Dial Pad Key Available Values
2 2 sec
3 3 sec
4 4 sec
5 5 sec
6 6 sec
7 7 sec
8 8 sec
9 9 sec
0 10 sec
Table 6
Recall Rings
Dial Pad Key Available Values
1 1 ring
2 2 rings
3 3 rings
4 4 rings
5 5 rings
6 6 rings
7 7 rings
8 8 rings
9 9 rings
0 no recall
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DSS key to...