Chapter 1: Overview
This manual describes the Telephone Line Simulators TLS-5A, TLS-5B,
TLS-5C, and TLS-5D which test Caller ID telephone sets and other
telecommunications devices. The TLS-5B/5D operates on 230 VAC input
power which make it ideal for international use. The TLS-5A/5C operates on
120 VAC input power and includes a power cord where the TLS-5B/D does
not. See this chapter and Chapter 8, Electrical Specifications, for more
information about differences between these models.
The TLS-5 Telephone Line Simulator offers a convenient means for setting up
temporary “telephone line” connections to demonstrate or test equipment
where actual central office lines are not easily available. It provides four
simulated lines, two “talk paths” or connections, and an audio interface port,
making the TLS-5 a versatile device for a variety of applications including:
·
Demonstrating or testing telecommunications devices such as
telephone sets, fax machines, and modems. Two simultaneous,
independent conversations can be set up over the four lines.
·
Playing prerecorded presentations over a line when the telephone
handset is lifted (for example, at trade show or museum displays).
·
As a teaching aid with the audio port configured to allow monitoring
and/or recording of a telephone conversation (for example, when
teaching children to use
“
9-1-1
”
).
·
Testing telephone or key system installations.
·
Caller ID and other CLASS features.
Static Protection
Use standard precautions in discharging electrostatic buildup before operating
this equipment or any other electrical equipment. The metal case is grounded
through the AC power cord, touching the case will discharge any static, as
long as the power source is properly grounded.
Features
·
Programmable operations:
—Two phone numbers for each line
—Caller ID
—Dial up Test tones
—Forced disconnect
—Hot line (
“
ringdown
”
) number
—Ring cadence 1-3 rings
—Hunt groups
—Immediate or dial access to audio port
—Tone or recorded message when an invalid number is dialed
—Monitor mode (allows recording phone calls for training use)
—PBX-like operations: call transfer, conference, hook flash
—Network timing adjustments
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