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3. Operation

3.1 Answering Inbound Calls

The Modem Router Switch answers calls via the following two steps:

1) When a ring signal is received, the switch answers the call, verifies security,

and determines which port is requested.

2) Next, the switch rings the selected port and sends a false ring back to the

caller. When the selected device answers, the call connects.

NOTE

The call will always be answered by the switch, even if the equipment on
the ports will not answer.

If the ports don’t answer, the call may disconnect after three rings. You may also
request a port that is busy on another line. This lets you know that the modem you
requested is not available. In this case, you will hear four busy signals and the
Modem Router Switch will disconnect.

3.2 Optional AC Power Control Unit

The device on the “selected port” does not need to be constantly powered on.
Install an optional AC power strip (part number 40420) at the terminal/modem.
The caller then controls the AC power strip that’s connected to the selected port
through ON/OFF/RESET touch-tone commands.

NOTE

Only the AC outlets on the power strip labeled “Control Ports” are
controlled by the Modem Router Switch. Use the other ports as standard
power-strip ports.

3.3 Programming

3.3.1 P

ROGRAMMING THE

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Now that you have an understanding of the components and their functions, you
can program the unit. For example, to program the unit to recognize Touch-tone
input, simply turn the Program Mode Switch to position #2 and press the Enter key
until the Routing LED (#9) turns red. Then, turn the Program Mode Switch to
position #0. The Mode LED turns green to indicate the Run Mode.

CHAPTER 3: Operation

Summary of Contents for 40418

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Page 9: ...RADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL BLACK BOX and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies Inc Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property o...

Page 10: ...s 17 3 2 Optional AC Power Control Unit 17 3 3 Programming 17 3 3 1 Programming the Modem Router Switch 17 3 3 2 Programming the Security Selection Key 18 3 3 3 Programming the Touch tone Password 19...

Page 11: ...nnectors 40418 2 RJ 11 female programming ports 2 RJ 11 female telco line ports 8 RJ 11 female switched ports 40419 2 RJ 11 telco Indicators 40418 14 LEDs 1 Power 1 Mode 12 Key Program 40419 1 Verify...

Page 12: ...a simple DTMF tone port selection method The caller simply enters a password and the desired port number You can do this manually from any touch tone keypad or by appending the proper character seque...

Page 13: ...actory system ID code and a user selected ID to the Security Key during programming This prevents the Security Key from being used on other systems The Security Keys are shipped programmed to have all...

Page 14: ...nt Function PROG ports The two ports labeled PROG 1 and PROG 2 program the optional Security Selection Key The port labeled PROG 1 is used to enter the password when the system is in the Touch tone MO...

Page 15: ...d green and orange Figure 2 2 The 40418 switch s rear panel components Table 2 2 Rear panel components and their functions Component Function Power connector Attaches to a 9 VAC power source PWR LED L...

Page 16: ...ion you select via the rotary switch See Section 3 3 Programming for details LEDs 9 12 These display the operating modes LED 9 Routing Method SW 2 Red Touch tone Default Green Security Key Selection O...

Page 17: ...zed calls are disconnected Default Flash Unsecure call is currently routed to Port 1 Use this for an unsecured fax connection or to monitor the number of unsecured modem call attempts LED 12 Outbound...

Page 18: ...referenced 0 0 Run Mode LED C NOTE This is the only mode in which calls will be processed 1 1 Key Program Mode Allows the Security Selection Keys to be programmed LEDs 1 8 2 2 Selects Routing Method...

Page 19: ...this switch to enter the commands in the same way that you d use the Enter key or a mouse click 4 position DIP switch Use this switch to append your personal security code to the unique system code th...

Page 20: ...h will disconnect 3 2 Optional AC Power Control Unit The device on the selected port does not need to be constantly powered on Install an optional AC power strip part number 40420 at the terminal mode...

Page 21: ...nt some programming steps may require up to three seconds for the LED to cycle to the desired color To program the Key follow these steps 1 Connect the Key to the ports labeled PROG 1 and PROG 2 Be su...

Page 22: ...nd go off hook 2 Set the function switch to Position 8 enable TT and press Enter 3 Enter 1234 don t forget the sign at the beginning You will hear two beeps 4 Enter 1234 again You will hear four beeps...

Page 23: ...ially if you are going through a PBX The ac is an optional AC power on command for the AC power control unit if used It is not necessary if you re using the power unit in the Auto Mode It will automat...

Page 24: ...in its power up configuration so it doesn t try and answer the line before the PC and the application software have booted up You can use other Touch tone commands that to override the automatic powe...

Page 25: ...nce if you have a complete description including the nature and duration of the problem when the problem occurs the components involved in the problem any particular application that when used appears...

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