Guardian Telecom Inc.
Installation and Operation
ACR/ACT-VoIP Series Telephones
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4.
Installation
Follow all appropriate electrical codes and use only approved electrical fittings for the
installation.
Determine if power to operate the telephone will be provided via the ethernet or if external power
will be required. If external power is required install Guardian’s Auxiliary Power Supply or
equivalent.
See: Figure 5 - Terminal
Block Connections
Choose a wall location that is free of obstructions and permits space for conduit or wire.
Ensure mounting can support 12 lbs. (5.5 kg) and any additional foreseeable load.
See: Figure 3 - Overall
Dimensions
Ensure that none of the electrical connection circuits are live.
Open the door, remove the screws on the faceplate and remove the faceplate.
Disconnect the faceplate harness.
Use the template provided or the enclosure itself to locate and drill holes for mounting screws.
Note: Be careful when
removing the faceplate. The
circuit board is on the
faceplate.
Secure the enclosure to the wall.
Bring the Ethernet cable into the enclosure through the conduit entrance and connect to the
RJ45 socket. If a conduit hub is used, ensure that it is grounded to the ground stud.
See: Figure 4 - Wiring
Connect external power if provided.
Connect the on board relay if utilized.
Reconnect the faceplate harness.
Ensure all connections are secure.
See: Figure 5 - Terminal
Block Connections
See: Section 8.2 Connecting
a Device to the Auxiliary
Relay
Determine that the telephone is properly connected by pressing the RESET switch for less than
five seconds to announce the IP address. LEDs on the RJ45 connector indicate network
connection and activity.
See: Section 8.5 RESET
Switch and Figure 8 -
Network Activity
Replace the faceplate.
Set up and configure if changes are required to the default settings.
See: Manual P007402 –
Setup and Configuration.
Test the unit by calling to and from another telephone.
5.
Operation
ACT-VoIP telephones may be set up for either keypad dialing or auto-dialing.
If the telephone is configured for keypad dialing operation is identical to most other single line
telephones.
Note: The details are
explained in the Setup and
Configuration Manual
P007402
If the telephone is configured for auto dialing lift the handset and press the number assigned to
the extension to be dialed.
ACR-VoIP telephones will dial the programmed number when the handset is lifted.
Adjust the receiver volume with the switch in the handset.