NatComm AUTO-CONNECT User manual

AUTO - CONNECT
LINESHARER
AUTO-CONNECT
USER GUIDE
For Technical Assistance
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INSTALLATION DIAGRAM

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DESCRIPTION
Auto-Connect is a multi-functional Line Sharer which is designed to
allowTWOseparatetelephonedevicestoshareasingletelephoneline.
Under normal circumstances, only ONE device will answer incoming
calls. BOTH attached devices will be able to make out going calls.
Auto-Connect provides an EXCLUSION FACILITY for the two devices
attached to it. This means that if one device is in operation, the other
device will not be able to access the telephone line (‘Barge-In’).
FourMicroDipSwitchesarelocatedontheundersideoftheunitandare
used to your set your Auto-Connect to perform special functions:
1) RING DELAY FUNCTION (refer to page 5)
Auto-Connect providesafacilitywhereanincomingcallcanbedirected
totheACCESSORYDEVICEafterauserselectablenumberofrings(4,
6 or 8 rings), if the call is not answered by the PRIMARY DEVICE.
2) EFT-POS FUNCTION (refer to page 6)
Auto-Connect providesafacilitywhichwillallowanEFT-POSdeviceto
be shared on an existing telephone line.
3) PABX PHONE SYSTEM FUNCTION (refer to page 6)
Auto-Connect can be used to connect an Answering Machine, Fax
Machine,Modem,EFT-POS,Payphone,AutomaticDiallerorANYother
telephone device to ANY PABX, Commander or Multi Line Telephone
System.
4) MULTIPLE NUMBER FUNCTION (refer to page 7)
Auto-Connect has the ability to operate with the new Telstra Multiple
Number service, where a second telephone number, associated with a
different incoming ring can be used on the same telephone line. Auto-
Connect can be set to analyse the FIRST RING of all incoming calls
andthenswitch theincomingcall tothePRIMARYDEVICEPORT ifthe
callisforyourNormalNumberortotheACCESSORYDEVICEportifthe
call is for your Multiple Number.

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INSTALLATION
1. UNPLUG all equipment from the telephone socket to be used.
2. REMOVE the telephone line cords that are fitted to the DEVICES
whichneedtobeconnectedtoyourAUTO-CONNECT(ieunplugthe
telephone cables connected to your devices where the new style
modular plug connects to your device).
3. TELEPHONELINECONNECTION
CONNECT the modular end of one of the cables which you have
removed,totheTELEPHONELINEportoftheAUTO-CONNECT.Then
CONNECT the other end, with the large old style male Telstra plug,
direct to your telephone line socket.
4. PRIMARYDEVICECONNECTION
(PrimaryReceivingDeviceorPrimaryNumberDevice)
UsingoneofthesuppliedModular-Modularlinecords,CONNECTthe
device which you require to RECEIVE all incoming calls to the
PRIMARYDEVICEportoftheAUTO-CONNECT.
IfyouareconnectingaFaxormodemdevice,pleaseensurethatitis
set to the AUTO-ANSWER mode, and is set to ANSWER in the
FEWESTPOSSIBLERINGS.
5. ACCESSORYDEVICECONNECTION
(AlternativeReceivingDeviceorMultipleNumberDevice)
Usingthe remainingsuppliedModular-Modularlinecord,CONNECT
the OTHER device to the ACCESSORY DEVICE port of the AUTO-
CONNECT.
6. SET DIP SWITCHES TO DESIRED SETTINGS
IfoperationisrequiredwiththeRingDelay(page5),EFT-POS(page
6) or MULTIPLE NUMBER (page 7) options, please set the Dip
Switches, located on the underside of the unit to the positions
required.
If NO options are required, set all switches to the OFF position.
7. POWERADAPTORCONNECTION
CONNECT the supplied Power Supply and switch it ON.

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RING DELAYOPTION
Auto-Connect has a facility where an incoming call can be directed to
theACCESSORYDEVICE afterauserselectablenumberofrings(4,6
or 8 rings), if the call is not answered by the PRIMARY DEVICE.
This feature is ideal for sites wishing to operate a Fax Machine and a
Fax/Modem on the same line, where both devices can send and where
eitherdevice cananswer.
PleaseNote-YoumustensurethatBOTHdevicesaresettotheAUTO-
ANSWER mode, and also set to ANSWER in the FEWEST POSSIBLE
RINGS.
Similarly,thisoptionisidealforAFTERHOURSOPERATIONwithsites
wishing to attach a telephone device (such as an Answering Machine,
Fax,ModemorSecuritySystem)toanormalvoiceline,sothatifthecall
is unanswered after a user preset number of rings (4, 6 or 8 rings), the
attached telephone device will be allowed to answer the call.
Dip Switches 3 and 4, located on the underside of the unit are used to
set this feature.
If the Ring Delay facility is not required for your application, then you
should set Dip Switches 3 and 4 to the OFF position.
If the Ring Delay facility is required for your application, please refer to
thefollowingtable.
Note - The Ring Delay facility can also be used in conjunction with the
EFT-POSorMULTIPLENUMBERoptions.
Ring Delay Switch Settings
Ring Delay Required Switch 3 Switch 4
4Rings ON ON
6Rings ON OFF
8Rings OFF ON
No Switch OFF OFF

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EFT-POS OPERATION
Auto-Connect hasaspecialfacilitywhichwillallowanEFT-POSdeviceto
be shared with any other device on an existing telephone line.
An EXCLUSION FACILITY is provided to ensure that the two attached
devicescannotinterferewitheachother.Thismeansthatifonedeviceisin
operation, the other device will not be able to access the telephone line
(‘Barge-In’).
The other device can be a Fax Machine, Modem or any other telephone
device using a dedicated line. The other device can also be one or more
telephonesusinganordinaryvoice telephoneline.Inthissituation,Barge-
Inprotectioncanonlybeprovidedwhenalltelephonesareconnecteddirect
tothePrimaryPortoftheunit.Technicalinstallationmayberequired.Please
refertothe followingtable.
EFT-POS OPERATION Dip Switch 1
EFT-POS fitted Set to ON
EFT-POS not fitted Set to OFF
PABX SYSTEM OPERATION
Auto-Connect
can be used to connect an Answering Machine, Fax Ma-
chine, Modem, EFT-POS, Payphone, Automatic Dialler or ANY other
telephone device to ANY PABX, Commander or Multi Line Telephone
System.
This is done by connecting the Auto-Connect direct to an incoming
telephone line, prior to the system controller. A Telephone Technician will
connect the incoming line direct to the TELEPHONE LINE Port and then
connectthePRIMARYDEVICEportdirecttothePrimaryReceivingDevice.
The ACCESSORYDEVICEportwillthenbeconnectedtotheotherdevice
(usually a Dial Out device only).
An EXCLUSION FACILITY is provided to ensure that the two attached
devicescannotinterferewitheachother.Thismeansthatifonedeviceisin
operation, the other device will not be able to access the telephone line
(‘Barge-In’). Technicalinstallationisrequired.Pleasecall(07)55965128for
furtherdetails.

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MULTIPLE NUMBER SWITCHING
Auto-Connect has the ability to operate with the new Telstra Multiple
Numberservice,whereasecond telephonenumbercanbe usedonthe
same telephone line. It will analyse the FIRST INCOMING RING for all
calls and connect the incoming call only to those telephones that are
required to RING. BARGE-IN protection is provided, to ensure that a
conversation taking place on one number (for example your business
number), cannot be interrupted by any telephone that is connected to
theother number(for example yourpersonal number).
When yourEXISTINGTELEPHONENUMBERiscalled, Auto-Connect
willconnectthiscalldirectto thetelephone(s)thatareconnected tothe
PRIMARYDEVICEportoftheLineSharer.ThesetelephoneswillRING
as normal, following a delay of 1 RING, which the Line Sharer uses to
determinethe number called.
WhenyourNEWMULTIPLENUMBERiscalled,yourtelephoneexchange
willimmediatelygenerateaNEWRINGPATTERNdownyourline,which
is different to your normal ring pattern. This new DISTINCTIVE RING
pattern will be detected during the first incoming ring, at which point it
willconnect theincoming callto thetelephone(s) thatareconnectedto
theACCESSORYDEVICEportoftheLineSharer.Thesetelephoneswill
thenRING(withaslightlydifferentpattern),following adelayof1RING,
which the Line Sharer uses to determine the number called.
Regardlessofthenumberthathasbeencalled,theoperationoftheLine
Sharer is TRANSPARENT. Your caller will simply hear the NORMAL
RINGPATTERNuntilthecallhasbeenanswered.Alltelephoneequipment
used on the EXISTING NUMBER (such as a Cordless Telephone,
Answering Machine, Fax Machine, Modem or other device) will not be
affectedbytheinstallationoftheLineSharerortheuseofthe alternative
NEW NUMBER. They will continue to operate as normal.
MULTIPLE NUMBER OPERATION Dip Switch 2
Multiple Number Required Set to ON
Multiple Number Not Required Set to OFF
The Ring Delay option can also be used, if required, by setting Dip
Switches 3 & 4 (see page 5).

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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions (all in mm) :106 (W) x 106 (D) x 43 (H)
Weight :200g
PowerSupply :230VACto12VAC/500mA
PowerConsumption :Idle - 0.5 Watts
Voice Call - 0.75 Watts
RingerEquivalence :0.3REN
Telephone Connectors :RJ 11 6 pin (2 centre)
PowerConnector :2.5mmbarrelconnector
ACMACOMPLIANCE :SupplierNumberN782
WARRANTY
This device is guaranteed against defects from workmanship for a period
of two years (24 months) from the date of purchase.
In the event of failure, you should return the product, along with proof of
purchase date, and a written statement about the nature of the problem.
The obligation is solely to repair or replace the product. The warrantor
is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages due to such
defects.
This Warranty shall not apply to any unit which has been subject to
alteration, modification, abuse, negligence, accident, external voltage/
lightning surge or used in any manner contrary to these instructions.
The user is responsible for freight costs to the repair point. The warrantor
will be responsible for freight costs in returning this unit back to the
user.
Damage caused to this device or attached equipment, by lightning strikes
or over voltage surge is not covered under this warranty.
CASE SEALED AT FACTORY
OPENING THE CASE VOIDS THE WARRANTY