Amtel Direct-Line DL701 User manual

Direct-Line 700 Series
Keyboard
User Manual
2.1

Congratulations and thank you for choosing the Amtel
Direct-Line™ system as your means of intra-office com-
munication and message delivery.
Over the years, Amtel products have proven to be an in-
valuable and integral part in the overall efficiency of a
business. Using our state-of-the-art Amtel Direct-Line
system ensures that communications are handled easily
and efficiently.
Since 1978, Amtel Systems Corporation has remained the
leader in visual text communication intercom systems by
focusing on customer needs and being responsive to the
ever changing communications technology. We maintain
the highest quality in the manufacture of our products.
With the benefits of the Amtel Direct-Line system, cou-
pled with our quality customer service, Amtel dealers, and
reliable factory support, you can feel confident and proud
to own an Amtel Direct-Line system.
We welcome your comments and suggestions, and we
look forward to serving you.
AMTEL SYSTEMS CORPORATION
Eaglepointe Industrial Center
55 Pottstown Pike, Suite 800
Chester Springs, PA 19425
(800) 999-8903
© Copyright 1999 Amtel Systems Corporation
No portion of this manual may be reproduced or copied without the express consent
of Amtel Systems Corporation.

Introduction
Using This Manual
The subject of this guide is communication — easy, quick, clear communication.
This manual provides step by step procedures to use your Amtel Keyboard unit. It is
divided into sections; each section describes using functions at individual units.
Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Alerts
Section 3: Messages
Section 4: Reminders
Section 5: Timer Functions
Section 6: Personal Preferences
Section 7: Optional Features
Section 8: Editing
Section 9: Problem Solving and Error Messages
Format
The text for this manual is formatted in the following manner:
•BOLD CAPITALIZED words denote buttons and keys on the units.
•A box with text in this form represents the display screen of a unit along with
the associated text
TEXT SHOWN DURING PROCEDURE
•CAUTION NOTES will be in dash-line boxes.
CAUTION: regard with particular care
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A Word from Amtel
Please READ
This one page introduction is the beginning of a long-term partnership. A word about
alerts and messages. And — almost forgot — reminders.
Amtel communicates with words. We make a distinction between the words that com-
prise alerts, messages and reminders in order to describe and make use of the different
applications provided by our software.
An alert is a communiqué designed to firmly get your attention. Upon receipt the unit
beeps; the alert is displayed and stored in the electronic storage bin. It will persist until
such time that you recognize its existence with a reply, or it will time out and be
stored. An alert is used to announce a telephone call, a visitor, etc.
Amessage, in contrast to an alert, is stored for later review and action. Upon receipt,
the message is briefly displayed on the screen, date and time stamped and stored in the
electronic recall storage bin. Think of it as an electronic “while you were out” mes-
sage slip.
Areminder is a communiqué that you can prepare during a period of calm and then
have appear at another time to prompt your attention, as well as that of others, to is-
sues that might otherwise have been forgotten. You may use reminders for meetings,
scheduled routine maintenance, appointments, etc.
Your Amtel provides you with audible signals to gain your attention when the forego-
ing appear. You can control the intensity and frequency of the sounds to meet your re-
quirements.
Our quick guides and manuals provide you with all the requisite information needed
to make your Amtel partnership productive and pleasurable.
INFORMATION IS BETTER AS TEXT
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This Powerful Amtel Communication System
The Amtel Direct-Line system is a powerful tool for controlling and routing incoming
calls, handling visitors, and keeping everyone in your office fully informed on a
need-to-know basis.
In order to accomplish essential tasks, interruptions must be kept to a minimum. It is
important to have the ability to screen calls and move messages around the office
without interrupting or distracting others.
The Amtel Direct-Line system provides a channel of communication with which you
can send alerts, messages, and reminders quietly and in a timely manner to persons
while they remain free to continue a meeting or telephone conversation. In this way,
information that may even affect a current conversation can be delivered confiden-
tially, without interruption. Staff can now decide if a communication merits an inter-
ruption.
When You You Can Do This...
SEND
ALERTS
•Announce a telephone call or visitor.
•Eliminate “telephone tag.”
•Page someone.
•Keep everyone informed quickly and easily.
•Communicate with someone who is on the telephone or behind closed
doors in a meeting with minimal interruption.
SEND
MESSAGES
•Eliminate hand-written messages.
•Store messages for later review.
•Print outgoing messages to produce a “To Do” list, or keep a phone log.
SEND
REMINDERS
•Remind anyone of appointments, meetings or returning phone calls.
•Remind yourself of important dates/events (birthdays or
anniversaries).
USE THE
TIMERS
•Time a phone conversation or consultation – print the time as hard
copy to a companion printer.
•Time procedures by counting from a user-defined time to Ø.
ACTIVATE
A STATUS
•The Amtel can inform others while you are away from your desk
about where you are and when you will return, when an alert is
received at your unit.
•Incoming alerts to your unit are automatically answered with
information as to your whereabouts and/or time of return.
SET A
PASSWORD
•Protect remote recall of messages or programming of your unit by
setting an individual password.
•Protect some of the programming of units by setting a setup password.
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700 Series — New Features
The 700 series offers many improvements over the earlier series of the Amtel Direct-Line
systems. These improvements include:
ALERT STORAGE Store 50 alerts instead of 6.
ALERT RENOTICE SCROLLING allows multiple alerts to be displayed in a
scrolling fashion
GROUP ADDRESSING
Using a pre-programmed distribution list of
Amtel users, information can now be sent
automatically to this select group of other Amtels
on the network, using a group address.
EMERGENCY ALERT
When activated, this function will send a
continuous pre-programmed alert for help, until
the alert is canceled.
INDIVIDUAL PASSWORD Now prevent unauthorized recall of messages or
unauthorized programming.
SETUP PASSWORD Protect addresses and network communication
settings from being changed.
TEXT FRAGMENTS
(for a panel and wallmount unit) used to
construct phrases and/or modify a phrase before
sending as an alert, message, or response
EVENT TIMER counts down from a pre-set time to zero
EXPANDED USER DIRECTORY increased from 10 to 20 addresses
We are always gathering suggestions, tips, and other helpful hints about our Amtel
system, and would like to share them with you. Send us a note, telling us how you use
Amtels in your office, and we’ll send you an occasional Direct-Line Newsletter that
will inspire a few “Aha!” insights into the power and enjoyment of good communica-
tions.
The Direct-Line Newsletter
Amtel Systems Corporation
Eaglepointe Industrial Center
55 Pottstown Pike, Suite 800
Chester Springs, PA 19425
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Unit Overview
The Amtel Direct-Line system configuration may be designed using a combination of
our four models: keyboard, panel, wallmount, and printer. Each unit is a powerful
tool for controlling incoming calls, handling visitors and keeping everyone informed.
Every system must have at least one keyboard unit for programming functions, and it
features a full-size keyboard for ease of typing. A panel or wallmount unit offers a
touch keypad with programmed phrases eliminating the need to type. An optional
printer can also be used with the Amtel Direct-Line system.
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Keyboard
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Display Screen — displays day, date and time or text
Phrase Template — indicates pre-programmed phrases
associated with phrase keys
Delete/Timer — to erase stored alerts, messages, and reminders
and to activate the elapsed timer
Message Recall — to view stored messages
Alert Recall — to view stored alerts
Reminder Recall — to view stored reminders
Backspace — to scroll backwards through text for
editing purposes, and to display customer service #
Print — to selectively print messages
Send — to transmit communications
Phrase Keys — programmable keys used for one-touch response
to alerts, messages and setting a status
Clear — to return unit to idle mode (date and time)
Set Up — for programming functions
(co-located with the comma/period key)
Next Person — for multiple addressing
(co-located with the ?/ key)
Reminder Enter — to program reminders
Alert Enter — to initiate custom alerts
Message Enter — to initiate custom messages
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Display Screen — displays day, date and time or text
Phrase Buttons — to activate pre-programmed phrases
to respond to or initiate communications
Delete Button — to erase stored alerts and messages
Recall Message/Recall Alert — to view stored messages and alerts
Backspace — to activate the elapsed timer and to scroll backwards
through messages during message recall
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I/O
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Bottom View
Model 701 Keyboard & Model 702 Panel
Rear View
Speaker Jack — attach point for auxiliary speaker
I/O Port — input/output port
Printer Port — attach point for optional printer or CDD
Power Inlet

Templates
Keyboard Phrase Key Template
A phrase key template is located above the keys on a keyboard unit, showing the pro-
grammed phrase and corresponding key.
Panel Phrase Button Template
This template illustrates the alphanumeric assignment, used for programming, for
each phrase button on the phrase pad of a panel unit.
Wallmount Phrase Button Template
This template illustrates the numeric assignment, used for programming, for each
phrase button on the phrase pad of a wallmount unit.
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Terms and Definitions
ADDRESS
The address identifies an Amtel unit. Each Amtel unit must be
assigned a unique 2 character, alphanumeric address to
communicate with other units. Addresses are normally assigned
and maintained by the System Administrator.
ALERT
An alert is a short bit of information that is sent when you want
an immediate response. An alert is limited to one screen (29
spaces) of text. When an alert is received, the unit will emit a
single beep and display the alert text. You can send an alert to
announce a phone call or visitor, or to converse with another unit
— think of it as Amtel’s “chat” feature.
CDD
An optional device that will flash an external device (such as a
lamp) when an alert or message is received. It is used as a visual
signal in addition to an audible beep.
CENTRAL
TIMEKEEPER
The designated keyboard unit that maintains time and allows the
user to modify the date and time for the entire network by
sending electronic time updates to all other units set to “auto.”
There must be only one central timekeeper per network or zone.
CHOICE
BUTTONS
The buttons on a panel unit or wallmount unit used to modify the
text fragments of a phrase before sending a response, or
initiating an alert or message.
COMMAND
CODE
A two or four digit number used to activate some programming
steps by the System Administrator.
DISTRIBUTION
LIST (GROUP
ADDRESS)
A list containing two to twenty addresses of other units on the
same network. It is used to define a specific group and assigned
a unique group address.
ELAPSED TIMER The elapsed timer counts up like a “stopwatch.”
ELECTRONIC
STORAGE BIN
The memory of the unit that stores alerts, messages and
reminders.
EMERGENCY
ALERT
A communication sent globally alerting all units of an
emergency.
EVENT TIMER The event timer counts down to Ø.
FASTWIRE
A mode of communication that provides instantaneous alert and
message delivery. Fastwire is the recommended setting for
Amtel units in the 600 and 700 series.
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FIFO
First In First Out. A message recall option that defines the order
in which stored messages are retrieved. The first (oldest)
message will be the first recalled.
GLOBAL
ADDRESS
The address “+ +” that sends an alert, message, or reminder to all
units simultaneously.
GROUP ADDRESS
(DISTRIBUTION
LIST)
An address used to identify a distribution list. When used it will
send an alert, message or reminder to all units contained in that
distribution list.
HARDWIRE A mode of communication which allows 600 and 700 series
units to communicate with 500 series units.
IDLE MODE The unit is waiting for use. When in idle mode, the screen
displays the day, date, and time.
INITIAL
ADDRESS
The first address displayed when a phrase button/key, ALERT
ENTER,MESSAGE ENTER,orREMINDER ENTER is pressed.
I/O PORT The port used to connect a data cord to the unit.
KEYBOARD UNIT An Amtel unit with a keyboard. This unit can remotely program
other units.
LIFO
Last In First Out. A message recall option that defines the order
in which stored messages are retrieved. The last (most recent)
message will be the first recalled.
MESSAGE
A non-time critical communication. Messages are date and time
stamped, and stored for later review. A message can be up to 7
screens (224 characters) in length.
MULTIPLE
ADDRESSING
To address communication to more than one unit: type the
address of the first unit followed by pressing the NEXT PERSON
key. Continue typing addresses of additional units separating
each address by pressing the NEXT PERSON key.
NEXT PERSON
On the keyboard, use the NEXT PERSON key to send
communication or program more than one unit at a time by
pressing the NEXT PERSON key, between addresses (up to 20).
PANEL UNIT An Amtel unit with a membrane touch pad and programmable
phrase buttons.
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PASSWORD
A programmable security function for an Amtel consisting of 4
alphanumeric characters.
Setup Password – Protects addresses and some setup
programming functions from being changed by unauthorized
users. Used by the System Administrator.
Individual Password – Protects messages at an individual unit
from being accessed either locally or remotely. Used by the
individual user at his/her unit.
PHRASE The programmed text displayed when a phrase button is pressed.
PHRASE
BUTTON/KEY
Programmable button or key which displays a pre-programmed
phrase.
PHRASE SLIDE
CARD
A card on which the phrase labels are printed. It is located under the
front cover plate and is accessible through a slot to the left of the
card. (Available on wallmount units only.)
POWER SUPPLY Provides power to the unit.
PRINTER PORT Port to connect an optional printer or CDD.
RECALL The function that enables a user to view a stored alert, message
or reminder.
REMINDER
A reminder is a message programmed to be sent at a later time
and/or date to a single unit (including the sending unit), a group,
or globally.
REMOTE ACCESS Allows another keyboard user to recall messages or program
from a remote keyboard unit.
SCREEN
EXERCISE
This automatic function is designed to “exercise” every segment
of the screen ensuring consistent brightness across the display.
At a pre-programmed time (usually after office hours) the
display flashes alternating SØSØSØSacross the entire
screen. This is Amtel’s screen saver feature.
SEND AS Transmits a communication as an alert, message, or reminder.
SPEAKER PORT Port for connecting auxiliary speaker devices for extra volume.
(Wallmount only)
STATUS
A status is a pre-programmed phrase which is automatically sent
in response to an alert. Setting your status is a way of giving
other Amtel users information when you are away from your
desk.
SYSTEM
ADMINISTRATOR
Person designated to configure and maintain the Amtel network.
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TEXT FRAGMENT
Portions of programmed text used by a panel unit or wallmount
unit to construct phrases and/or modify a phrase before sending
as or responding to an alert or message.
TEXT PAGING Optional function which allows messages to be sent to an
alphanumeric pager.
TIME KEEPING
Keyboard units have 3 ways of keeping time:
Central – designates the keyboard unit that keeps time and
allows the user to modify the date and time for all units on the
system that are set to auto. There must be only one central
timekeeper per network or zone.
Auto – designates that a unit automatically receives time
updates from the central timekeeper. The time cannot be changed
at this individual unit. Panel and wallmount units only function
on auto.
Local – this unit keeps track of, and changes its own time.
TIMER
FUNCTIONS
The Amtel unit measures time in two modes: elapsed time or
event time.
UNIT Refers to any Amtel Direct-Line keyboard, panel, or wallmount
unit.
USER
DIRECTORY
The user directory is a programmed address list of other Amtel
units on the network. Each panel unit or wallmount unit has its
own user directory capable of storing up to 20 addresses.
WALLMOUNT An Amtel unit with a membrane touch pad and programmable
buttons, designed to be mounted on a wall or in a cabinet.
ZONE
The zone acts as an extended address that enables a group of
Amtel units within a building or network to be separated from
other Amtel units. All Amtel units in a network that need to
communicate must be on the same zone.
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Alerts
Alerts Defined
An alert is a short bit of information that is sent when you want an immediate re-
sponse. An alert is limited to one screen (29 characters) of text.
Alerts are used to:
•announce a phone call, MR. SMITH ON LINE 1.
•announce a visitor, 3:ØØ APPT IS HERE.
•page someone.
•request an item.
•“chat” with someone.
Alerts can be sent to an individual unit, groups of units, or globally to all units.
• When an alert is received, the receiving unit emits a single beep, and the alert
is displayed for a preprogrammed amount of time.
• A renotice beep can remind the recipient of an unanswered alert
(programmable feature).
• A response to an alert can only be sent to the original sending unit.
• When a response to an alert is received the unit emits a distinct warble tone.
The keyboard unit stores the most recent 50 alerts received or sent. As the 51st alert
and additional alerts are received or sent, the oldest stored alert is automatically de-
leted.
Pressing the CLEAR key at any point during receiving or recalling an alert will send
the alert to the unit’s electronic storage bin where it is saved for later recall or action.
Note: If there are multiple unanswered alerts being displayed, the CLEAR key may
need to be repeatedly pressed to return to idle mode.
Alerts can be initiated in several ways from a keyboard unit:
•Custom Alert – type the alert text.
•Programmed Phrase Key – if necessary modify the address and/or phrase.
•Recalled Alert – recall an alert to resend if initially sent from your unit or
modify the response phrase of an alert you received.
The keyboard unit is very versatile in its ability to send, edit and redirect an alert.
Note: To initiate an alert from your unit, it must be in the idle mode.
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Phrase keys:
•are the top two rows of keys on the keyboard (1through Øand Qthrough P).
•can be edited after a phrase key is pressed. (Refer to Editing section.)
•are able to be customized with frequently used text. (See System
Administrator’s Manual for programming.)
•can be assigned an initial address for all keys or a unique initial address for
individual keys.
•The initial address is the first address displayed when ALERT ENTER,
MESSAGE ENTER,REMINDER ENTER, or a phrase key is pressed.
•can be used to initiate or respond to alerts and messages, or to initiate a status.
•limits the user to the text of the phrase unless the phrase is edited.
A phrase key template is located above the keys on a keyboard unit, showing the pro-
grammed phrase and corresponding key.
Sending Alerts
This section will describe how to send an alert by:
•typing a custom alert.
•using a phrase key.
•using a phrase key and modifying the address and/or phrase.
Custom Alert
Use a custom alert to type the text of the alert instead of using a programmed phrase
key. An alert is 29 characters (one screen of text).
EXAMPLE: You wish to announce a telephone call to the person who’s unit ad-
dress is AA. It’s an important account. You want to alert AA without
causing an interruption. Type the alert and send it. (AA will receive
the alert text, can continue with the current call and at the same time
respond to your alert.) For this example, the initial address is AA.
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YES/OK NO TAKE
MESSAGE
I’LL CALL
BACK
COME
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YOU
HANDLE
REF TO
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THERE
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SERVICE
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1. Press the ALERT ENTER key. The screen displays:
ALERT TO AA
2. If necessary, enter the new address(es) of the unit(s). (Refer to Sending an
Alert to Multiple Addresses on following page.)
3. Press SEND. The screen displays the receiving unit’s address followed by a
flashing cursor.
4. Enter the alert text (maximum 1 screen, 29 characters, of text).
AA MR JONES ON 1
5. Press SEND. The screen returns to idle mode indicating the alert was received.
(The receiving unit beeps and the alert displays along with your address
identifying the sender.)
Phrase Keys
Alerts can be easily initiated by pressing a phrase key and pressing SEND. This allows
the user to send a one touch alert instead of typing the alert.
EXAMPLE: You would like AA to come in to your office. For this example, the
initial address is AA.
1. Press the appropriate phrase key, such as COME IN PLEASE. The screen
displays:
AA COME IN PLEASE
2. Press SEND. The screen returns to idle mode, indicating the alert was
received.
Address and/or Phrase Modification
There may be times when you want to initiate an alert using a phrase key as we did
above, but a little differently:
•and send it to an address other than the customized alert address.
•and/or modify the phrase.
EXAMPLE: The phrase is COME IN PLEASE. The phrase can be modified by typing
the additional information: OFFICE 3. The new phrase will read: COME
IN PLEASE OFFICE 3. For this example, the initial address is AA.
1. Press the appropriate phrase key. The screen displays:
AA COME IN PLEASE
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2. Press the ALERT ENTER key. The screen displays:
ALERT TO AA
3. a. To modify the address: enter the new address(es) of the unit(s). (Refer to
Sending an Alert to Multiple Addresses below.) Press SEND. The screen
displays the receiving unit’s address and the text of the alert with a flashing
cursor.
b. To modify the phrase: type the new text. (Refer to the Editing section.)
COME IN PLEASE OFFICE 3
4. Press SEND. The screen returns to idle mode, indicating the alert was
received.
Sending an Alert to Multiple Addresses
In this section, the next three examples deal with the delivery of an alert to more than
one unit using:
•the NEXT PERSON key.
•a group address +Ø through +9.
•the global address ++.
NEXT PERSON Key
There may be times you would like to send the same alert to more than one address,
but not all addresses on the network. The NEXT PERSON key allows this flexibility
(maximum of 20 addresses).
EXAMPLE: You would like to send an alert to the addresses AA, BB, CC, and
DD. For this example, the initial address is AA.
1. Press the ALERT ENTER key. The screen displays the initial address:
ALERT TO AA
2. Press the NEXT PERSON key. Enter the first address BB. Continue typing the
addresses of additional units, separating each address by pressing the NEXT
PERSON key. Example: AA/BB/CC/DD/??. The screen displays:
ALERT TO AA/BB/CC/DD/? ?
3. Press SEND.
4. Enter the alert text (maximum 1 screen).
5. Press SEND. The screen returns to idle mode, indicating the alert was
received.
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