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SYSTEM HARDWARE MANUAL
Stock Number 750376
Issue 6
(Series 8000)
48

NEC America, Inc. reserves the right to change the specifications, functions, or
features at any time without notice.
NEC America, Inc. has prepared this document for use by its employees and
customers. The information contained herein is the property of NEC America,
Inc. and shall not be reproduced without prior written approval of NEC America,
Inc.
Dterm is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation and Electra Elite is a
registered trademark of NEC America, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation. AT&T is a registered trademark of AT&T Wireless
Services, Inc.
Copyright 2003
NEC Infrontia, Inc.
6535 N. State Highway 161
Irving TX, 75039-2402
Technology Development

GENERAL INFORMATION Congratulations! You have purchased the NEC Electra Elite System.
The Electra Elite 48 system is a feature-rich key system that provides over
200 features including Computer Telephony Integration, Least Cost Routing,
Uniform Call Distribution, ISDN-PRI Voice Trunks, ISDN-BRI Voice Trunks,
T1, LAN/KTS Cabling Integration. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), and
many others.
The Electra Elite 48 system provides the customer needs today, and as
business expands the system can be expanded to grow as well.
The Electra Elite 48 system has a set of manuals that provide all the
information necessary to install and support the system. This preface
describes these manuals.
THIS MANUAL This manual contains detailed instructions to install the Electra Elite 48 KSU,
ETUs, Multiline Terminals, and optional equipment in the following chapters.
Chapter 1 – Introduction
Chapter 1 is a brief description of the Electra Elite 48 system and contains a
detailed list of equipment available with the system.
Chapter 2 – System Specifications
Chapter 2 contains detailed specifications for the Electra Elite 48 system and
should be carefully reviewed by the technician before installing the system.
Chapter 3 – Hardware Requirements
Chapter 3 contains the hardware requirements for the Electra Elite 48 system
and should be read by the technician before installing the system.
Chapter 4 – Installing the KSU
Chapter 4 contains the information necessary to install the KSU. The
technician should become familiar with this section before starting
installation.
Preface

Chapter 5 – Installing Electronic Telephone Units
Chapter 5 contains instructions for installing the ETUs in the KSU.
Chapter 6 – Installing Electra Elite Multiline Terminals
Chapter 6 describes each available terminal that can be used with the Electra
Elite 48 system and provides installation instructions.
Chapter 7 – Installing Optional Equipment
Chapter 7 contains installation instructions for optional equipment that can be
added to the system as customer business grows.
Chapter 8 – Installing Dterm Series i Equipment
Chapter 8 describes each DTR terminal, the DCR console, and each adapter
that is available to allow peripheral equipment to be attached to Multiline
Terminals. Installation instructions are provided where necessary.
Chapter 9 – Installing Electra Professional Telephones
Chapter 9 contains instructions for installing Electra Professional terminals on
the Electra Elite 48 system.
Chapter 10 – System Maintenance
Chapter 10 is a guide to help the technician troubleshoot and diagnose
problems during and after system installation.
SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS Other manuals in the set are described below.
Electra Elite 48/192 Features and Specifications Manual (Stock Number
750361)
This manual describes each available feature for the system.
Electra Elite 48 General Description Manual (Stock Number 750375)
This manual contains general information about the system features,
configuration, and standards. This overview of the Electra Elite 48 system is
useful when presenting information to potential customers.
Electra Elite 48/192 Programming Manual (Stock Number 750362)
This manual contains all programming instructions for the Electra Elite
system.

Electra Elite Least Cost Routing Manual (Stock Number 750364)
This manual provides instructions for the service technician to program the
customer system for least cost routing.
Electra Elite 48/192 Job Specifications Manual (Stock Number 750377)
This manual contains instructions for the service technician to install and
maintain the Electra Elite 48/192 systems and includes the job specification
worksheets. Completing the worksheets provides all system programming
values and configuration information necessary for technicians to maintain the
system.
Electra Elite Wireless System Manual (Stock Number 750423)
This manual describes the system and provides hardware installation and
programming procedures for the Electra Elite Wireless Communication
System (WCS).
Elite ACD Plus Installation Manual (Stock Number 750359)
This manual provides general information about the Elite ACD Plus features,
installation procedures and feature programming. The NEC Elite ACD Plus is
an Automatic Call Distribution card that supports up to 40 agents and 12
supervisors at one time.
Electra Elite IPK/Electra Elite System Administration Terminal End-User
Manual (Stock Number 750826)
This manual describes the operation of the SAT End-User program for the
Electra Elite Key Telephone system. This program is a user-friendly Windows
application that allows the user to program and configure several features of
the Electra Elite KTS from the PC environment.
Elite VoIP Gateway Card Installation Manual (Stock Number 750367)
This manual describes the IPT(4)/(8)-U10 ETU, an optional interface for the
Electra Elite KTS, that can combine trunk and tie line calls into Voice over
internet Protocol (VoIP) Gateway trunks.

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Regulatory Information

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GENERAL
INFORMATION Established Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules permit this
telephone system to be directly connected to the telephone network. A jack is
provided by the telephone company. Jacks for this type of customer provided
equipment are not provided on party lines or coin lines.
When the telephone company makes changes in its technical operations and
procedures that affect the compatibility or use of the Electra Elite system, it is
required to give adequate notice of the changes.
COMPANY
NOTIFICATION Before connecting this telephone system to the telephone network, the
following information must be provided to the telephone company:
1. Your telephone number.
2. FCC registration number:
When the system is to be installed as a Key Function system (no dial
access to Trunk Groups/Route Advance Blocks), use the following
number:
NIFMUL-43074-KF-E
When the system is to be installed as a Multifunction system, use the
following number:
NIFMUL-43076-MF-E
When the system is to be installed as a PBX System, use the
following number:
NIFMUL-43075-PF-E
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN): 2.0B
USOC jack required: RJ21X
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The Facility Interface Code (FIC), Ringer Equivalent Number (REN), Service
Order Code (SOC), and Jack for each interface ETU are listed in the
following table:
INCIDENCE OF HARM
When the system is malfunctioning, it could cause harm to the telephone
network. The telephone system should be disconnected until the problem is
corrected. When this is not done, the telephone company may temporarily
disconnect service.
Table 1 FIC, REN, SOC, and Jack Types for Electra Elite System ETUs
Trunk/Station ETU Type FIC REN SOC Jack
BRT(4)-U( ) ETU 02IS5 N/A 6.0F N/A
CAMA Trunk 02RV-O 0.7A 9.0F RJ21X
COI(4)-U( ) ETU (Loop Start) 02LS2 0.7A 9.0F RJ21X
COI(8)-U( ) ETU (Loop Start) 02LS2 0.7A 9.0F RJ21X
COI(8)-U( )ETU (Ground Start) 02GS2 0.7A 9.0F RJ21X
COIB(4)-U( ) ETU for COID/COI
Mode (Loop Start) 02LS2 0.7A 9.0F RJ21X
COIB(8)-U( ) ETU (Loop Start) 02LS2 0.7A 9.0F RJ21X
COIB(4)-U( ) ETU for COI Mode
(Ground Start) 02GS2 0.7A 9.0F RJ21X
COID(4)/(8)-U( ) ETU (Loop Start) 02LS2 0.7A 9.0F RJ21X
DID(4)-U( ) ETU 02RV2T N/A 9.0F RJ21X
DTI-U( ) ETU
04DU9-BN
04DU9-DN
04DU9-1KN
04DU9-1SN
N/A 6.0P N/A
OPX(2)-U( ) ETU 0L13C N/A 9.0F RJ21X
PRT(1)-U( ) ETU 04DU9-1SN N/A 6.0P N/A
TLI(2)-U( ) ETU TL31M N/A 9.0F RJ21X

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RADIO FREQUENCY
INTERFERENCE In compliance with FCC Part 15 rules, the following statement is provided:
IMPORTANT NOTE
“This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if
not installed and used in accordance with the Installation Service Manual, may
cause interference to radio communications. This equipment has been tested
and approved for compliance with the limits for a Class A computing device
pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, that provide reasonable protection
against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.
Operation of this telephone system in a residential area is likely to cause
interference, in which case, the user, at his or her own expense, is required to
take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.”
HEARING AID
COMPATIBILITY The NEC Multiline Terminals and NEC Single Line Telephones provided
for this system are hearing aid compatible. The manufacturer of other
Single Line Telephones for use with the system must provide notice of
hearing aid compatibility to comply with FCC rules that prohibit the use of
non-hearing aid compatible telephones.
DIRECT INWARD
DIALING Operating this equipment without providing proper answer supervision is a
violation of Part 68 of the FCC rules.
Proper Answer Supervision occurs when:
This equipment returns answer supervision to the Public Switched
Telephone Network (PSTN) when Direct Inward Dialing (DID) calls are:
Answered by the called station.
Answered by the Attendant.
Routed to a recorded announcement that can be administered by
the Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) user.
Routed to a dial prompt.
This equipment returns answer supervision on all DID calls forwarded
to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). Permissible
exceptions are:
A call is unanswered.
A busy tone is received.
A reorder tone is received.

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VOICE
ANNOUNCEMENT/
MONITORING OVER
DID LINES CAUTION
The use of monitoring, recording or listening devices to eavesdrop, monitor, retrieve
or record telephone conversations or other sound activities, whether or not
contemporaneous with its transmission, may be illegal in certain circumstances
under federal or state laws. Legal advise should be sought prior to implementing
any practice that monitors or records any telephone conversation. Some federal
and state laws require some form of notification to all parties to the telephone
conversation, such as using a beep tone or other notification methods, or require the
consent of all parties to the telephone conversation, prior to monitoring or recording
a telephone conversation. Some of these laws incorporate strict penalties.
MUSIC ON HOLD IMPORTANT NOTE
"In accordance with U.S. Copyright Law, a license may be required from the
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, or other similar
organization, When radio or TV broadcasts are transmitted through the Music On
Hold feature of this telecommunication system. NEC America Inc., hereby disclaims
any liability arising out of the failure to obtain such a license."
SERVICE
REQUIREMENTS When equipment malfunctions, all repairs will be performed by NEC
America, Inc. or by an authorized agent. The user must report the need for
service to an NEC America, Inc. authorized agent or to NEC America, Inc.
UL REGULATORY
INFORMATION This equipment has been listed by Underwriters Laboratories and complies
with all applicable requirements of the standard for telephone equipment
UL 1459.

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INDUSTRY CANADA
REQUIREMENTS Industry Canada has established rules that permit this telephone system
to be directly connected to the telephone network. Prior to the connection
or disconnection of this telephone system to or from the telephone
network, the telephone company must be provided with the following
information.
1. Your telephone number.
2. IC Certificate number: 140 7942 A
3. Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of the equipment: 2.1
The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification
means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network
protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the
applicable Terminal Equipment Technical requirements document(s). The
Department does not guarantee that equipment operates to user
satisfaction.
Before installation, the user should ensure that it is permissible to connect
this equipment to the facilities of the local telecommunications company.
The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of
connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the
above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some
situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative
designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to
this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the
telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the
equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground
connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water
pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be
particularly important in rural areas.
CAUTION
Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but
should contact the applicable electric inspection authority, or electrician.

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The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device
provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be
connected to a telephone interface. The termination of an interface may
consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that
the sum of the Ringer Equivalent Numbers of all the devices does not
exceed 5.
This equipment is listed by the Canadian Standards Association and
complies with all applicable requirements of the standard for telephone
equipment C 22.2 No. 225.
This equipment meets IC requirements CS03.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus as regulated in the radio interference
regulations of Industry Canada.
Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques
depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe A
prescrites dans le reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par
Industrie Canada.
BATTERY DISPOSAL The Electra Elite system includes the batteries listed below. When disposing
of these batteries, KSU, and/or ETUs, you must comply with applicable
federal and state regulations regarding proper disposal procedures.
Table 2 Battery Types and Quantities for KSUs and ETUs
Unit Name Type of Battery Quantity
B48-U10 KSU Lead Acid 2
CTI/VP(4)/(8)/(12)/(16)-
U( ) ETU
Lithium 1
DTP-1HM-1 TEL
DTP-1HM-2 TEL
Lithium 1
DTP-16HC-1 TEL Nickel-Cadmium 1
DTR-1HM-1 TEL Lithium 1
DTR-4R-1 TEL Nickel-Cadmium 1
DTU-4R-1 TEL Lead Acid 1
ETW-4R-1 TEL Nickel-Cadmium 1
FMS(2)/(4)/(8)-U( ) ETU Nickel-Cadmium 1
MBD-U( ) Unit Nickel-Cadmium 1

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The Electra Elite 48 MBD-U10 Unit provides memory backup for
approximately 21 days. The Ni-Cd battery should be replaced about every
two years.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR BATTERY DISPOSAL
DO NOT PLACE USED BATTERIES IN YOUR REGULAR TRASH! THE
PRODUCT YOU PURCHASED CONTAINS A NICKEL-CADMIUM OR
SEALED LEAD BATTERY. NICKEL-CADMIUM OR SEALED LEAD
BATTERIES MUST BE COLLECTED, RECYCLED, OR DISPOSED OF IN
AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND MANNER.
The incineration, landfilling or mixing of nickel-cadmium or sealed lead
batteries with the municipal solid waste stream is PROHIBITED BY LAW
in most areas. Contact your local solid waste management officials for
other information regarding the environmentally sound collection,
recycling, and disposal of the battery.
Nickel-Cadmium (or sealed lead) batteries must be returned to a federal or
state approved nickel-cadmium (or sealed lead) battery recycler. This may
be where the batteries were originally sold or a local seller of automotive
batteries. Contact your local waste management officials for other
information regarding the environmentally sound collection, recycling and
disposal of the battery contained in this product. For Ni-Cd batteries, you
can also call 1-800-8-BATTERYSM if further information is required.
The packaging for the Electra Elite system contains the following labels
regarding proper disposal.
MIFA-U( ) ETU Nickel-Cadmium 1
MIFM-U( ) ETU Nickel-Cadmium 1
VMS(2)/(4)/(8)-U( ) ETU Nickel-Cadmium 1
Table 2 Battery Types and Quantities for KSUs and ETUs (Continued)

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PRODUCT PACKAGE LABELING
CONTAINS NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY.
BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR
DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. MUST NOT BE
DISPOSED OF IN MUNICIPAL WASTE.
CONTAINS SEALED LEAD BATTERY.
BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED. MUST NOT
BE DISPOSED OF IN MUNICIPAL WASTE.
Pb
Ni-Cd
CONTAINS NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE
BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED
OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. MUST NOT
BE DISPOSED OF IN MUNICIPAL WASTE.
Ni-MH

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Section 1 General Information ........................................................................1-1
1.1 Unique Design .............................................................................1-1
Section 2 Equipment Description ...................................................................1-4
2.1 Equipment List ............................................................................1-4
Chapter 2 System Specifications
Section 1 General Information ........................................................................2-1
Section 2 System Block Diagram ...................................................................2-1
Section 3 Maximum System Capacities .........................................................2-4
Section 4 System Requirements and Specifications ....................................2-5
4.1 Cabling Requirements and Specifications ..................................2-5
4.2 Cabling Precautions .....................................................................2-8
4.2.1 Cable Placement ............................................................... 2-8
4.2.2 Environmental Conditions .................................................. 2-8
4.3 Power Requirements ...................................................................2-9
4.3.1 Power Supply Inputs ......................................................... 2-9
4.3.2 Power Supply Consumption .............................................. 2-9
4.3.3 Fuse Replacement ............................................................. 2-9
4.4 Outside Line Types.....................................................................2-10
4.5 Transmission, Network, and Control Specifications ..................2-10
4.5.1 Transmission ...................................................................2-10