AT&T MERLIN LEGEND Release 2.0 Analog Multiline... User guide

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AT&T 555-620-142
Issue 1
October 1992
MERLIN LEGEND™
Communications System
Release 2.0
System Programming and
Maintenance (SPM)

Copyright © 1992 AT&T AT&T 555-620-142
All Rights Reserved
Issue 1
Printed in U.S.A.
October 1992
Notice
Every effort was made to ensure that the information in this book was complete and
accurate at the time of printing. However, information is subject to change.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Electromagnetic Interference Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Canadian Department of Communications (DOC)
Interference Information
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions set
out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le Présent Appareil Numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant Ies
Iimites applicable aux appareils numériques de la class A prescribes clans Ie Réglement
sur Ie brouillage radioélectrique par le ministére des Communications du Canada.
Trademarks
CONVERSANT and MERLIN are registered trademarks and AUDIX Voice Power, FAX
Attendant System, MLX-20L, and MERLIN LEGEND are trademarks of AT&T in the U.S.
and other countries.
Hayes is a registered trademark of Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc.
MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.
UNIX is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories, Inc.
Support Telephone Number
AT&T provides a toll-free customer Helpline (1-800-628-2888) 24 hours a day
(U.S.A. only). Call the Helpline, or your authorized dealer, if you need assistance when
installing, programming, or using the system.

System Programming and
Maintenance (SPM)
Contents
Introduction to SPM
■ Surrogate Mode Programming
■ SPM Main Menu Options
■ SPM Help
General Programming Information
■ Idle States
System Forced Idle
Line or Trunk Idle
Extension Forced Idle
Forced Idle Reminder Tone
Connecting the PC
■ System Requirements
■ Direct Local Connection
■ Local Modem Connection
■ Remote Modem Connection
Starting SPM
■ With a Direct Local Connection
■ With a Local or Remote Modem Connection
Using SPM
Backup
Boards
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Table of Contents
Browse
Convert
Language
■ PC Language
■ Console Window Language
Maintenance
Monitor
Pass-Thru
Password
Print Options
Restore
System Programming
Installing the SPM Software
■ DOS Installation
■ UNIX System Installation
■ Initializing the SPM Software
Upgrading the Communications System
■ Before You Begin
■ Inter-Release Compatibility
■ Upgrade Procedure
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Figures
System Programming and Maintenance
(SPM)
Figure 1. The SPM Display
Figure 2. SPM Help Screen
Figure 3.
Direct Local Connection
Figure 4.
Local Modem Connection
Figure 5.
Remote Modem Connection
Figure 6.
Pass-Thru
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Tables
System Programming and Maintenance
(SPM)
Table 1. Function of PC Keys in SPM
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Table 2.
Backup Header: Feature Module Identification
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Table 3.
Programming Compatibility
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Table 4. Programming Needed after Upgrade to
Release 1.1
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Table 5.
Programming Needed after Upgrade to
Release 2.0
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CUSTOMER WARNING
This manual is designed for use by qualified service technicians
only. Technician qualification includes completion of an AT&T
hands-on instructor-led course covering installation and
maintenance for this product. Installation or maintenance of this
product by anyone other than a qualified service technician may
void the warranty. Hazardous electrical voltages are present
inside this product.
The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When installing telephone equipment, always follow basic safety precautions
to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, including:
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Read and understand all instructions.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on or packed with the
product.
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
Never install a telephone jack in a wet location unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet locations.
Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the
telephone wiring has been disconnected at the network interface.
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
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Use only AT&T-manufactured MERLIN LEGEND™ Communications
System circuit modules, carrier assemblies, and power units in the
MERLIN LEGEND Communications System (511A) control unit.
Use only AT&T-recommended/approved MERLIN LEGEND
Communications System accessories.
If equipment connected to the analog station modules (008, 408,
408 GS/LS) or to the MLX telephone modules (008 MLX, 408 GS/LS-
MLX) is to be used for in-range out-of-building (IROB) applications,
IROB protectors are required.
Do not install this product near water, for example, in a wet basement
location.
Do not overload wall outlets, as this can result in the risk of fire or
electrical shock.
The MERLIN LEGEND Communications System is equipped with a
three-wire grounding-type plug with a third (grounding) pin. This plug
will fit only into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician
to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the .
grounding plug.
The MERLIN LEGEND Communications System requires a
supplementary ground.
Do not attach the power supply cord to building surfaces. Do not allow
anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where
the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.
Slots and openings in the module housings are provided for ventilation.
To protect this equipment from overheating, do not block these
openings.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through module
openings or expansion slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short out parts, which could result in a risk of fire or electrical
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on this product.
Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning. Do not use cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
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