TL500A
Phone Line Sharing Device Programming Manual
Out-of-band network switch and call router—
eliminate up to four phone lines.
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FCC and IC RFI Statements/NOM Statement
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND
INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy,
and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing
device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case
the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be
necessary to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation
of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les
limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)
Electrical Safety Statement
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes
de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para
referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de
operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
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NOM Statement
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo,
cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca,
etc.
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales
que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea
recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá
lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser
referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,
alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe
colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios
de ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo
amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo
del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el
aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la
polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen
del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las
lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea
usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
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NOM Statement
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su
desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Specifications ....................................................................................................7
2. Overview...........................................................................................................8
3. TL500A 2.0 General Operation.........................................................................8
4. TL500A Program Registers................................................................................9
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Chapter 1: Specifications
1. Specifications
Technical Specifications
Power
110–125 VAC, 50–60 Hz,
2.5 Watts (idle),
4 Watts (ringing).
REN 1.1B
Dimensions
1.5"H x 6.25"W x 9.5"D (3.8 x 15.9 x 24.1 cm)
2 Years
Warranty
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Chapter 2: Overview/Chapter 3: TL500A 2.0 General Operation
2. Overview
The TL500A can be easily tailored to fit the needs of individual organizations or
departments. A wide variety of remote site information systems can be accessed,
and with its register programs, the system functions can be configured to meet
the specifications of both calling and receiving modems and long distance
switching time. By using programmable security codes (up to seven digits),
35 million possible combinations of codes prevent unauthorized access to the
data devices.
3. TL500A 2.0 General Operation
The TL500A's routing function is based on DTMF tone detection. When a call is
placed to the remote location, the TL500A detects the phone company's ringing
voltage, goes off hook (answers), and begins a preliminary screening process.
During this time, the TL500A is looking for CNG and DTMF tone-based routing
instructions. For instance, if the TL500A hears the industry standard CNG tone
generated by a calling fax, the call is immediately and automatically routed to the
connected fax machine without disturbing the receiving party, ringing attached
phones, or
ringing other attached devices.
Each device port of the TL500A has its own DTMF security code that can be used
to protect any devices connected to the ports from unauthorized access. Each
separate security code can be programmed to any number up to seven digits,
including the * and # characters found on the telephone key pad. During an
incoming call, if the TL500A detects the DTMF access code for a device port, the
call is automatically routed to the correct device.
In the absence of fax tones or security codes, the TL500A begins to ring
the call through to its default port (Device 1).
Outgoing calls can be placed from any device port as if it were attached to a
dedicated line. Only one device at a time can actively use the telephone line.
When the line is in use by one device, other devices attempting to access the line
for an outgoing call will receive a busy signal. With special programming, this
feature can be overridden in an emergency situation where an outgoing call must
be placed quickly. (Reference Register 07 & 08 on page 11).
7-Segment Display— Displays the number of the Device Port in use or being
addressed. Also will display register values when reading values from memory.
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Chapter 4: TL500A Program Registers
4. TL500A Program Registers
The TL500A has been designed to perform several operations that are integral to
the proper function of your total communications system. The operations are
controlled by programmable information that is stored in files called “registers.”
Each register contains enough memory to hold factory preset default values
and “custom” values that allow the TL500A to operate to your specifications.
The following is a short description of each register function, program capacity,
and factory preset default values.
REGISTER 01 — Mode Flags
This register controls eight features or operating modes performed by the
TL500A. Each “flag” or feature can be turned on/off and is programmed as a
string of bit information. Zero (0) denotes “off” and one (1) denotes “on.”
NOTE: When programming this register, you must enter all Flag (Bit) values.
The Mode Flags are factory preset to the following:
Register 01 — Mode Flags
Flag
Function
Value
Description
Flag 1 (Bit 7) Caller ID Store and
Forward
1 (on)
CID will be captured when unit
answers. CID data will be sent
one time, after the first ring,
when a device port is
addressed.
Flag 2 (Bit 6) Fax Tone Detect to
Device 2
1 (on)
If fax tone is detected, call will
be transferred to device 2.
Flag 3 (Bit 5) Night Watch Mode 0 (off)
Allows calls to automatically be
transferred to the specified
port if not answered within a
certain number of rings.
Flag 4 (Bit 4) Additional Detect
Time
0 (off)
0 (off)
Increases the time in which
tones can be detected before
ringing the default port by 4
seconds.
Flag 5 (Bit 3) Protected Hook
Flash
For any KSU that does not
allow DTMF once a call is
answered.
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Register 01 — Mode Flags
(Continued from previous page)
Flag
Function
Value
Description
Flag 6 (Bit 2) Busy Signal
1 (on)
Determines if a device trying to
access the line when the line is
already in use will hear a busy
tone or dead air.
Flag 7 (Bit 1) Enable Multi-Port
Polling
0 (off)
Allows transfer to another
device when communication
with the first device addressed
is complete.
Flag 8 (Bit 0) Night Watch Mode 0 (off)
to Device 3
Determines if night watch
transfers are transferred to
device 3. (Default night watch
port is device 2.)
The operation modes (flags) can be programmed to meet the specifications that
your system requires to function optimally.
REGISTER 02 — Cadence On Time
This register can range from 1 to 6 in one-half seconds and controls the amount
of “ring” time in the ring cadence. Factory preset to 4 (2 seconds).
REGISTER 03 — Cadence Off Time
This register can range from 1 to 15 in one-half seconds and controls the length
of silent time between each ring. Factory preset to 8 (4 seconds).
REGISTER 04 — Maximum Number of Rings to a Device
This register can range from 1 to 99 and controls the amount of rings sent to a
device port. Factory preset to 8 rings.
REGISTER 05 — Night Watch Mode Trip Rings
This register contains the number of rings that are required to trip the Night
Watch Mode function. After an incoming call has been screened, the number of
rings to the phone port are counted, and if the phone is not answered in “X”
rings, this call and all future calls will be diverted to the Device port 2. This register
can range from 1 to 15. Factory preset is 5 rings.
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REGISTER 06 — Night Watch Mode Rings
This Register contains the number of rings to the phone device port after Night
Watch Mode (Register 05) has been activated. This number is usually less than
register 05 but can range from 1 to 15. Factory preset is 2 rings.
REGISTER 07 — Emergency Barge In
This register contains the mask that determines if Devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 can barge
in and gain access to the telephone line by going off-hook during a call. The four
mask bits can be set to any combination of values, allowing all, some, or none of
Devices 1 through 4 access to the line during an emergency or to just have
priority.
NOTE: When programming this register, you must enter all Flag (Bit) values. The
flags are preset to the following:
Flag 1 (Bit 3) Device 4 Barge-in Mask 0 (off)
Flag 2 (Bit 2) Device 3 Barge-in Mask 0 (off)
Flag 3 (Bit 1) Device 2 Barge-in Mask 0 (off)
Flag 4 (Bit 0) Device 1 Barge-in Mask 0 (off)
Register 8 must also be set to a positive number to activate barge-in.
REGISTER 08 — Barge-In Time
This register contains the amount of time that a telephone receiver must be held
off-hook to “barge-in” on a call. The range of this register is 0 (off) to 15 with a
2-second multiplier for each digit. Factory preset to 0 (off).
REGISTER 09 — Security Programming Time Window
This register contains the number of minutes that the TL500A will accept the
programming code once power has been applied to the unit. The range of
this register is 0 to 15. Factory preset to 0 (allows programming at all times).
REGISTER 10 — Seizure Time
This register contains the maximum number of seconds the TL500A will hold
the phone line, during a multiple polling sequence after a device has been
disconnected. This register ranges from 10 to 99. Factory preset to 25 (no ring
back is provided to caller during this time).
NOTE: TL500A-9 uses Registers 1–15 plus 26–29, TL500A-5 uses Registers 11–15,
and TL500A-3 uses Registers 11–13 only for Device Codes.
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REGISTER 11 — Security Access Code for Device Port 1
Contains the security access code for device port 1. This register holds up to
7 digits ranging from 0 to 9, * and #. Factory preset to 11.
REGISTER 12 — Security Access Code for Device Port 2
Contains the security access code for device port 2. This register holds up to
7 digits ranging from 0 to 9, * and #. Factory preset to 22.
REGISTER 13 — Security Access Code for Device Port 3
Contains the security access code for device port 3. This register holds up to
7 digits ranging from 0 to 9, and #. Factory preset to 33.
REGISTER 14 — Security Access Code for Device Port 4
Contains the security access code for device port 4. This register holds up to
7 digits ranging from 0 to 9, and #. Factory preset to 44.
REGISTER 15 — Security Access Code for Device Port 5
Contains the security access code for device port 5. This register holds up to
7 digits ranging from 0 to 9, * and #. Factory preset to 55.
REGISTER 16 — Multiple Polling Code
This register contains the multiple polling code (MPC). The MPC should be placed
at the beginning or end of a security access code. After a device has completed its
communication and if the correct MPC is detected, the TL500A will seize the line.
This process allows multiple polling with one call. The register must contain two
digits. Factory preset to ##.
REGISTER 26 — Security Access Code for Device Port 6
Contains the security access code for device port 6. This register holds up to 7
digits ranging from 0 to 9, * and #. Factory preset to 66.
REGISTER 27 — Security Access Code for Device Port 7
Contains the security access code for device port 7. This register holds up to 7
digits ranging from 0 to 9, * and #. Factory preset to 77.
REGISTER 28 — Security Access Code for Device Port 8
Contains the security access code for device port 8. This register holds up to 7
digits ranging from 0 to 9, * and #. Factory preset to 88.
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REGISTER 29 — Security Access Code for Device Port 9
Contains the security access code for device port 9. This register holds up to
7 digits ranging from 0 to 9, * and #. Factory preset to 99.
WARNING: For registers 11 through 15 or 26 through 29, DO NOT program any
of the security access codes to segments of the programming code (**7764#).
TO ENTER PROGRAMMING MODE
To enter programming mode, pick up the receiver of the phone that is plugged
into device port 1 and dial **7764#. After dialing the string, three quick, high
beeps should be heard. This affirms entry into the programming menu.
To program individual registers, press the register number you wish to program
and the desired digits immediately in a contiguous string (as an example: 023 to
set register 02 to a value of 3). If an error in entry is detected, a single low pitch
beep will be heard followed by a short space, then three quick, high beeps. The
three quick high beeps tell you to proceed.
TO RESET ALL REGISTER VALUES TO FACTORY PRESET
Press 60 while in programming mode to reset all registers to factory defaults.
TO READ VALUES FROM MEMORY
To read all values, press 99 on your telephone key pad. To read the value of a
single register, press * and the two-digit register number.
TO WRITE PROGRAMS TO MEMORY
Press 80 on your telephone key pad. This should always be done when you
are satisfied with the information you have programmed.
TO EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE
Press 90 on your telephone key pad.
IMPORTANT: The TL500A MUST be the first device on the phone to ensure
accurate routing. In a rollover sequence, install the TL500A on the last line
of rollover.
NOTE: Device port #2 is the default fax port (can be used as a modem port).
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NOTES
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