Algo 4100 AuxBox User manual

Algo 4100 AuxBox
Event Monitoring & Alerting Interface for
Nortel TDM Digital Telephones
User Guide
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Document Information
Document #DC4100UG-08; 10-July-2007
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................ 4
Popular applications ............................................................................ 5
Features................................................................................................ 6
4100 AuxBox Package Contents........................................................... 6
Hardware Description............................................................................ 7
Front Panel Description....................................................................... 8
Back Panel Description........................................................................ 9
Installation ............................................................................................ 10
Telephone Connection........................................................................ 10
Mounting ............................................................................................ 11
Telephone Voice Recording................................................................ 11
Setting Option Switches ....................................................................... 12
Setting Relay Options ......................................................................... 14
Application Examples .......................................................................... 15
Loud Ringing & Message Waiting ..................................................... 15
Set Paging and In-Use Notification.................................................... 16
Strobe Light Ringing & In-Use Notification....................................... 17
Desktop Call Recording ..................................................................... 18
Custom AuxBox Firmware Programming ......................................... 19
Specifications ........................................................................................ 20
Warranty and Repair........................................................................... 22
Contact Information ............................................................................ 23
Sales ................................................................................................... 23
Optional Enhancement Products ........................................................ 24
User Guide 3

Introduction
The 4100 AuxBox monitors activity of a Nortel TDM digital
telephone and provides an easy-to-use interface for event
notification, alerting, paging, and recording.
Simple to install at any point between the telephone server and a
telephone (e.g. in the equipment room, or at the desktop), the 4100
provides dry contact closure and relay outputs for any two of the
following events:
•telephone in-use (off-hook) indication
•message waiting, or
•ring status
In addition, the 4100 provides an audio output for:
•voice recording, and
•loudspeaker paging
Figure 1– Typical Connection to Telephone System
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Popular applications
•Visual in-use notification, valuable for indicating to co-
workers when a headset user is on an active call
•Quiet location visual ring indication in theaters, hospitals,
and libraries
•Automatic headset switching based on in-use state for
radio dispatchers
•Visual ring indication in night clubs or other loud
locations
•Highly visible message waiting notification for important
voicemail
•ACD queue threshold alerts (requires custom firmware –
see page 19)
An analog audio output from the 4100 AuxBox can also be used
for call recording (without need for a PC), intercom loud paging,
or optional receive-only audio channel for radio station interviews.
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Features
•Works with any digital telephone for Norstar, Business
Communication Manager (BCM), Meridian 1, or
Communication Server 1000 (CS 1000)
•Connects to digital wire pair at the telephone location or in
equipment room
•Cannot affect the telephone operation – completely
passive
•Provides two relay outputs for operating external alerters
•Provides analog audio output
•USB port provided for user programmability or future
firmware upgrades
4100 AuxBox Package Contents
•4100 Digital AuxBox
•User Guide
•Telephone Line Cord
•Relay Cord
•Power Supply
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Hardware Description
The 4100 AuxBox is an electronic interface module that monitors
a digital telephone line and provides outputs for event notification
and call recording.
All settings for the 4100 AuxBox are made through the front panel
Option Switches. Connections to external devices such as alerters
or an analog recorder, are made on the back panel. The power
input as well as the connections to the telephone equipment are
also on the back panel.
In addition to the front panel Option Switches, the 4100 AuxBox
provides a number of indication lights to communicate the status
of the telephone system being monitored (see page 8).
Two dry contact closures are available on the rear of the 4100
AuxBox through 2.5mm (3/16") micro jacks labelled RELAY 1
and RELAY 2.
For voice recording, the 3.5mm (1/8") jack on the rear of the
AuxBox provides an analog audio output.
One micro jack cord is supplied with the 4100 AuxBox. This cord
may be used to directly connect into the "Remote" record-
activation of a tape recorder, or cut in half and used to connect
both relays to peripheral equipment wiring.
Two RJ12 telephone jacks are provided on the rear of the 4100
AuxBox for connection to the telephone system.
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Front Panel Description
POWER
Light indicates device is powered.
TDM
Winking once indicates connection to
M1/Succession; Winking twice indicates
connection to BCM / Norstar
RELAY 1
Relay 1 is activated when light is on.
RELAY 2
Relay 2 is activated when light is on.
RING
Telephone is ringing when light is on
IN-USE
Telephone is in-use (on handset, headset, or
hands-free) when light is on
MSG WAIT
Message waiting indication has been detected on
the telephone when light is on
PAGE
Voice call or page is in progress when light is on
SW1
Refer to page 12 for an explanation of Option
Switch settings and functions.
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Back Panel Description
USB
Connect to USB port of PC (optional);
Provides connectivity for custom
programming and firmware upgrades. Contact
Algo for more information.
POWER (24VDC 0.2A)
Connect power adapter supplied with the unit
RELAY 1 / RELAY 2
2.5mm mono jack supplying dry contact
closure outputs
AUDIO
3.5mm mono jack providing analog audio
output
RJ12 JACKS
Connect digital telephone in series using line
in / line out configuration OR connect either
jack to wire pair carrying digital signal
User Guide 9

Installation
Telephone Connection
Two RJ12 telephone jacks are provided on the rear of the 4100
AuxBox. To connect to the telephone cable pair:
1. Disconnect your telephone line cord from the wall jack
and connect to either one of the RJ12 telephone jacks on
the 4100 AuxBox. Using the supplied telephone line cord,
connect the second RJ12 telephone jack on the AuxBox to
your telephone wall jack.
2. Ensure that your digital telephone is operational. This may
take a few minutes depending on your telephone system.
OR -
1. The 4100 may be installed in a bridging configuration
using either RJ12 jack. Maximum recommended cord
length is 15 feet.
The TDM light on the front panel will show whether the telephone
connection was successful. This light will be winking twice for
Norstar / BCM, or once for Meridian 1 or Succession. Allow
approximately eight seconds for this to begin.
Lift the telephone handset (or go off-hook with the speakerphone
or headset) to turn on the “In-Use” light on the front panel of the
4100 AuxBox. This indicates that the unit is working properly.
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