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Administration Procedures
Before installing a MERLIN Attendant, you must install
and administer a Basic Telephone and Modem Interface 2
(BTMI-2) for each unit you are connecting. Perform all the
appropriate administration procedures from a multiline
MERLIN system telephone that is connected to the
MERLIN Plus system control unit.
IMMEDIATE CALL
Use the following procedure to administer the
HANDLING
MERLIN Attendant for immediate call handling in the
MERLIN Plus system:
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Program all common lines for “delayed ring” at the
receptionist’s voice terminal (station 10) and
administer a Privacy button.
Program all common lines for “no ring” at all other
stations.
Use the receptionist’s voice terminal to program any
personal lines for “no ring” at the MERLIN Attendant.
BACKUP CALL
Use the following procedure to administer the
HANDLING
MERLIN Attendant for backup call handling in the
MERLIN Plus system:
1 Program a Privacy button for all stations with ringing
lines.
2 Program all common lines for “no ring” at all other
stations.
3 Program Day and/or Night Answer Delay as required
on the MERLIN Attendant for a minimum of five ring
cycles.
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