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11/16/9 2 AT&T AT&T Door Phone Controller Installation and Operation Manual.
© 1992, AT&T All Rights Reserved Printed in U.S.A. CIC# 999-500-315 0II722050-055 Issue 3, November 1992 NOTICE Every effort was made to ensure that the information in this manual was complete and accurate at the time of printing. However, information is subject to change.
AT&T Door Phone Controller Compatibility Chart Dedicated Dedicated Station Station Mode Trunk Trunk Access Access Auto Loop Ground Port Saver Loo p Start Trunk Saver Loo p Start Aux.
Application Notes (for Compatibility Chart) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. When used in any mode of a System 25, if the user initi- ates a call to the door and he wishes to enter the Option Selection mode, pressing three pound keys fol- lowed by the digit 3 (i.
Application Notes (for Compatibility Chart) continued 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Tip/Ring telephone sets connected to the Merlin System through a BTMI cannot use Port Saver/ Trunk Saver op- eration. The BTMI wiII not transmit the required hook-flash signal.
Contents 1 Introduction ■ Using This ■ Feature s ■ Terms You 1- 1 Manual 1- 2 1- 3 Should Know 1- 5 2 Installation Procedures ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Important Safety Informa.
4 Installation for Telephone Systems With Available 4-1 Dedicated Trunk Port ■ Overvie w ■ DIP Switch Selections ■ Installation ■ Option Selection ■ Operation – Basic Door Answer Function .
A DIP Switch Settings A-1 B Option Selection Mode Definitions B-1 C Specifications C-1 D Using the AT&T Door Phone Controller With an D-1 Answering Machine E AT&T Auxiliary Alert Option E-1 F .
Figures 1 Introduction 1-1 1-1. Front View of the AT&T Door Phone Controller 1-4 and Control Panel 2 Installation Procedures 2-1 2-1. 2-2. 2-3. 2-4.
4 Installation-Dedicated Trunk Port 4-1 4-1. DIP Switch Setting for PBX with Dedicated Trunk 4-3 Port 4-2a. Connecting Door Phone Controller to Standard 4-4 Telephone Equipment 4-2b. Using Modified Modular Cable for Ground Start 4-5 Installations 5 Installation-Dedicated Station Port 5-1 5-1.
Tables 3 Installation-Home/Residential 3-1 3-1. AT&T Door Phone Controller Option Selection Information 3-6 4 Installation-Dedicated Trunk Port 4-1 4-1. AT&T Door Phone Controller Option Selection Information 4-8 5 Installation-Dedicated Station Port 5-1 5-1.
Introduction 1 Introduction 1-1.
Using This Manual This manual will help you install, program and operate the AT&T Door Phone Controller. It contains important information on what features are available and how to use them.
The AT&T Door Phone Controller The AT&T Door Phone Controller provides multi-functional control for communications to a dedicated door-speaker unit and a remote door-unlocking device.
SPEAKER VOLUME TALK BACK VOLUME DIP SWITCH LED Figure 1-1. Front View of the AT&T Door Phone Controller and Control Panel 1-4 Introduction.
Terms You Should Know AuxiliaryAlert —A door speaker’s push button can activate a bell/chime within the building. Cadence —Telephone Ringing cycle, i.e., 2 second ringing, 4 second no ringing. C.O. line —Central Office telephone line carrier into building.
Installation Procedures 2 Installation Procedures 2-1.
2-2 Installation Procedures.
Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read and understand all instructions.
8 . WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK – EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED. Your AT&T equipment requires a properly grounded three-prong power receptacle for safe operation. Have the receptacle checked by a qualified electrician before connecting this equipment.
14. 15. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the ope.
Introduction This section provides instructions for installing your AT&T Door Phone Controller. Provided are installation instructions for an Contact a licensed electrician for installation of optional devices such as an electric strike plate and auxiliary alert device which may require electrical wiring.
■ Door Ajar Switch Contacts (2) – input from door ajar device. ■ Door Bell Button Contacts (2) – input from door bell/chime button. ■ Shield Contact (1) – used for shielding audio speaker wires. ■ Speaker Contacts (2) – provides audio connection to door speaker(s).
AT&T DOOR PHONE CONTROLLER BACK PANEL RJ11 CONNECTORS 14-POSITION TERMINAL STRIP (REMOVABLE) Figure 2-1. Door Phone Controller Back Panel Connections Prior To Installation NOTE: Consider 1. 2. 3. 4. Never install Never install the following items before installation: telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
AT&T Door Phone Controller Location You need to determine exactly where you want the unit installed and how you want it configured. Another consideration is what components will be used with the AT&T Door Phone Controller.
AT&T DOOR PHONE CONTROLLER (Secure Location) MODULAR PHONE 22-24 GAUGE WIRE CABLE AUX. ALERT DEVICE TELEPHONE EXTENSION 22-24 GAUGE WIRE DOOR AJAR SWITCH EXISTING DOOR SPEAKER PHONE LINES W/ PUSH BUTTON SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR SPEAKER WIRES TELEPHONE EQUIP.
Installation Mounting Instructions The AT&T Door Phone Controller can be placed on a flat table or shelf, or mounted to a wall. Wall Mount Instructions When moving AT&T Door Phone Controller or adding/ removing cables from back panel, unplug transformer from 120V outlet.
4. When the AT&T Door Phone Controller is securely mounted to the wall, then all cables and wires can be connected to the terminal strip and then plugged into the back panel. DOOR PHONE CONTROLLER BACK PANEL KEYHOL E MOUNTING SLOT S 5/16'' TYPICAL 8.
Connecting Door Speaker, Door Button, and Door Ajar Switch to the AT&T Door Phone Controller Use the diagram in Figure 2-4 and follow the steps below: Polarity of wires is not important. Total wire length should not exceed 1500 feet. Door Ajar switch should be closed when door is closed.
AT&T DOOR PHONE CONTROLLER BACK PANEL AT&T DOOR SPEAKER AND DOOR BELL BUTTO N SHIELDED, TWISTED PAIR, 24 AWG. APPROX. 1500 FT. MAXIMUM LENGTH JUMPER THE TWO DOOR AJAR SWITCH TERMINALS IF DOOR AJAR DEVICE IS NOT USED DOOR AJAR SWITCH NOTE: MAGNETIC SWITCH IS CLOSED WHEN DOOR IS CLOSED Figure 2-4.
AT&T DOOR PHONE CONTROLLER BACK PANEL MOMENTARY PUSH BUTTON NORMALLY OPEN Figure 2-5. Connections for Remote Door Open Switch (optional) Electric Door Strike Plate Device (optional) An electric door strike plate is used to automatically open a closed or locked door.
Do not include strike plate wires within the same cable as others wires connecting to the AT&T Door Phone Controller. 1. 2. Have the electric door strike pIate device installed as in- structed by the manufacturers installation manual. Check electric installation codes and local ordinances for exact wiring requirements in your area.
NOTE: One or the other will apply, not both. 3. Verify all connections when connecting the door strike contacts on the AT&T Door Phone Controller to existing door open buttons. Make sure of the following: ■ ■ Auxiliary Alert Device The NO and C contacts are connected in parallel to a normally-open button.
AT&T DOOR PHONE CONTROLLER BACK PANEL DOOR BELL/CHIME (AUXILIARY ALERT DEVICE) WITH POWER SOURCE Figure 2-7. Connections for Auxiliary Alert Device (optional) 2-18 Installation Procedures.
Figure 2-8. Plug the AT&T Door Phone Controller Power Cord and Transformer to 120 VAC Outlet Installation Procedures 2-19.
Operation and Controls Information Door Ajar Function Default Condition —After the door has been opened by the four digit code or the remote push button, the Door Phone Controller will wait for the Door Ajar Call-back time-out to elapse.
LED When the AT&T Door Phone Controller is powered on and functioning normally, the LED (Figure 1-1) should continually blink 2.5 times a second. If there is a malfunction the LED will blink faster than 4 times a second (see Troubleshooting section) or go out completely.
Connecting the AT&T Door Phone Controller to Your Telephone Equipment Use the flow chart in Figure 2-9 to assist in configuring the AT&T Door Phone Controller to your residential or business-type telephone equipment. Answer each appropriate question in the flow chart and refer to the section specified within this manual.
Installation for Home/Residential (Trunk Saver Mode - Loop Start) 3 Installation — Home/Residential 3-1.
Overview You may also use the AT&T Door Phone Controller with a dedicated phone. This section provides installation and operation information for applications such as residences or small businesses which do not have a telephone system.
LEGEND 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON Off On NOTE: The Forced Disconnect I Timeout option does not apply I — — when DIP switch position 8 is ON. ON for Option Selection Mode Only Figure 3-1 Home/Residential DIP Switch Settings .
AT&T DOOR PHONE CONTROLLER BACK PANEL OPTIONAL TO C.O. TO DOORBELL BUTTON TO DOOR SPEAKER TO DOOR AJAR SWITCH TO REMOTE DOOR OPEN SWITCH TO DOOR STRIKE PLATE DEVICE TO AUXILIARY ALERT DEVICE (DOOR BELL/CHIME) (Outside Line) TO TELEPHONES Figure 3-2.
Option Selection The final step of the installation procedure is selecting options for your AT&T Door Phone Controller. The selection of these Refer to Appendix B for a detailed explanation of each of options must be done while in the Option Selection Mode.
Table 3-1. AT&T Door Phone Controller Option Selection Information Mode Option/ Listen Listen Options Verify Press Press For Default Delay Before To Select Option 00 Single 000 to 255 for 0 to 255 Double 30 sec.
The Forced Disconnect 4. To exit option selection mode, press “##3” on the Time-out option does not apply telephone keypad (you will hear 2 beeps). Hang up the when setting options (unless 2 minutes elapse without a phone. Touch-Tone selection) 5.
As an alternative response when the telephone or door bell/chime is heard, the person inside the building can press the door-unlock push button, which will stop the ringing and will open the door. This allows the door to be unlatched without the use of a phone.
Telephone Line In Use With Door When Incoming Call Arrives If there is a call in progress between the door speaker and a person inside the building and a C.O. call comes in, the person inside the building (not the door speaker) will hear a call waiting tone.
Installation for Telephone System With Available Dedicated Trunk Port 4 Installation - Dedicated Trunk Port 4-1.
Overview This section provides installation and operation information for installations with a telephone system that has an available Dedicated Trunk port.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 LEGEND ON Off On LOOP START . . . The C.O. (Trunk Saver Mode) Immediately after cut-thru (Dialing Trunk) to AT&T Door Phone Controller, what do you want to be connected to...? . . . The DOOR (Port Saver Mode) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON LOOP START ON for Option Selection Mode Only Figure 4-1.
AT&T DOOR PHONE CONTROLLER BACK PANEL TERMINAL BLOCK “HARD WIRE” CONNECTOR NOT USED TO DOOR SPEAKER TO DOOR BELL BUTTON TO DOOR AJAR SWITCH TRUNK PORT STATION PORT TO C.
TO AT&T DOOR PHONE CONTROLLER J1 CONNECTORS TO “SHIELD” TERMINAL (12) ON AT&T DOOR PHO NE CONTROLLER TELEPHONE SYSTEM GROUND TERMINAL TRUNK PORT STATION PORT TRUNK PORT TO C.O. TRUNK PORT STATION PORT NOTE: For Ground Start installations: Connect the green wire to Tip and the red wire to Ring.
Option Selection Refer to Appendix B for a The final step of the installation procedure is selecting options detailed explanation of each of for your AT&T Door Phone Controller. The selection of these these options. options must be done while in the Option Selection Mode.
1. 2. Any or all options may be 3. reselected in any order, The Forced Disconnect 4. Time-out option does not apply when setting options (unless 2 minutes elapse without a Touch-Tone selection). 5. Follow the steps below to select options for your AT&T Door Phone Controller.
Operation – Basic Door Answer Function Table 4-1. AT&T Door Phone Controller Option Selection Information Mode Option/ Listen Listen Options Verify Press For Press For Default Delay Before To Select Option 00 Single 000 to 255 for 0 to 255 Double 30 sec.
Visitor Presses Door Speaker Button When a visitor presses the door speaker push button, the AT&T Door Phone Controller will signal the telephone equipment inside your building to ring and activate a door-bell/chime (optional).
Installation for PBX Equipment With Available Station Port 5 Installation - Dedicated Station Port 5-1.
Overview This section provides installation and operation information for installations which use on-premise telephone system that has an available Dedicated Analog Station Port.
LEGEN D AUX. ALERT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON Off MODE O n N O Will you configure your telephone system for Ringdown ? YES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON RINGDOW N MOD E ON for Option Selection Mode Only Figure 5-1 DIP Switch Configuration for Telephone System with Dedicated .
Install the AT&T Door Phone Controller using the information in Section 2. Refer to Figure 5-2. AT&T DOOR PHONE CONTROLLER BACK PANEL NOT USED TERMINAL BLOCK “HARD WIRE” CONNECTOR TO DOOR .
Option Selection The final step of the installation procedure is selecting options for your AT&T Door Phone Controller. The selection of these Refer to Appendix B for a detailed explanation of each of options must be done these options.
Any or all options may be reselected in any order. The Forced Disconnect Time-out option does not apply when setting options (unless 2 minutes elapse without a Touch-Tone selection). Follow the steps below to select options for the AT&T Door Phone Controller.
Table 5-1. AT&T Door Phone Controller Option Selection Information Mode Option/ Listen Options Listen Verify Press For Press For Default Delay Before Door To Select Option 00 Single 000 to 255 for 0 to 255 seconds Double 30 sec.
Operation Auxiliary Alert Mode – Basic Door Answer Function Visitor Presses Door When a visitor presses the door speaker push button, the Door Speaker Button Phone Controller will activate an auxiliary alert (door-bell/chime).
number, 1 or 2 (these can be selected by pressing ##1 or ##2 once connection to the speaker has been made). Any additional presses on the door speaker push button will be ignored while the Door Phone Controller is off-hook.
Installation for Telephone System Without Available Dedicated Trunk or Station Port 6 Installation - No Dedicated Trunk/Station Port 6-1.
Overview This section provides installation and operation information for installations which use a telephone system that does not have Ground start trunks will NOT an available Dedicated Trunk or Station Port. By configuring operate properly with this the telephone system to the instructions in this section, your shared trunk installation.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 LEGEND ON Of f O n LOOP START . . . The C.O. (Trunk Saver Mode) Immediately after cut-thru (Dialing Trunk) to AT&T Door Phone Controller, what do you want to be connected to...? . . . The DOOR (Port Saver Mode) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON LOOP START ON for Option Selection Mode Only Figure 6-1.
AT&T DOOR PHONE CONTROLLER BACK PANEL TO DOOR BELL BUTTON TO C.O. (TELEPHONE LINE) TERMINAL BLOCK "HARD WIRE" CONNECTOR TO DOOR SPEAKER TO DOOR AJAR SWITCH TO REMOTE DOOR OPEN SWITCH TO DOOR STRIKE PLATE DEVICE TO AUXILIARY ALERT DEVICE (DOOR BELL/CHIME) OPTIONAL TELEPHONE SYSTEM TRUNK PORT (LOOP START) STATION POR T TO C.
Option Selection The final step of the installation procedure is selecting options for your AT&T Door Phone Controller. The selection of these Refer to Appendix B for a detailed explanation of each of options must be done while in the Option Selection Mode.
Port Saver or Trunk Saver Mode Installation Refer to the following instructions for Port Saver Mode or Trunk Saver Mode installation. Port Saver Mode Follow the steps below to set the AT&T Door Phone Controller for Port Saver Mode. 1. 2. 3. Any or all options may be 4.
Trunk Saver Mode Follow the steps below to set the AT&T Door Phone Controller for Trunk Saver Mode. 1. Any or all options may be 2. reselected in any order. The Forced Disconnect Time-out option does not apply when setting options (unless 2 minutes elapse without a Touch-Tone selection).
Table 6-1. AT&T Door Phone Controller Option Selection Information Mode Option/ Listen Listen Options Verify Press For Press For Default Delay Before To Select Option 00 Single 000 to 255 for 0 to 255 Double 30 sec.
Operation – Basic Door Answer Function Visitor Presses Door Speaker Button When a visitor presses the door speaker push button, the AT&T Door Phone Controller will signal the telephone equipment inside your building to ring, and activate an auxiliary alert (door-bell/chime) (optional).
Calling the Door Speaker From Inside the Building Your PBX must be capable of To initiate a call to the door in the Trunk Saver mode, the relaying the hook-flash from the person within the building simply takes the telephone off-hook, station set to the trunk port.
Telephone Line In Use With Door When a Call Arrives If there is a call in progress between the door speaker and a station user and a call (C.O.) comes in, the person inside the building (not the door speaker) will hear a call waiting tone. The station user can hook-flash the phone (or dial 9) and communicate with the incoming caller.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance 7 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 7-1.
Troubleshooting Procedures Table 7-1. Troubleshooting Procedures Trouble Possible Cause Possible Solution LED “off” constantly Check power connection. If power connection is good, then return for repair. LED “on” constantly Brown-out condition or software Unplug and plug back in.
Table 7-1. Troubleshooting Procedures (Continued) Trouble Possible Cause Possible Solution Getting door-ajar callback Missing jumper on terminal Jumper pins 8 & 9 of terminal when door ajar switch is not block. block. used Receive C.O. call waiting Door Phone Controller optioned Verify DIP switch positions.
Table 7-1. Troubleshooting Procedures (Continued) Trouble Possible Cause Possible Solution Cannot open door remotely Improper wiring to existing door Verify all connections when using either Remote Door strike device.
Appendix A—DIP Switch Settings Setting the DIP Switch Positions The AT&T Door Phone Controller’s basic operating modes are selected on the 8-position DIP switch at the front of the unit (see Figure 1-1).
Switch 6 Not used. Switch 7 Not used. Switch 8 Selects between Option Selection Mode and Normal Operation. This switch acts as a Option Selection security switch. If this switch is ON, any user can activate Option Selection Mode by keying in “##3” on a touch-tone telephone set which connects directly to the AT&T Door Phone Controller.
Appendix B —Option Selection Mode Definitions The information below provides detailed information regarding each of the settable options for the AT&T Door Phone Controller. Ring/Chime Cadence Provides an alternate ring (on/off) cycle from how it would ring for a normal call.
Phone Number Storage Memory 1 Reset Option This option is useful when current option selections are Selections to Factory unknown. Note that this function will reset the Door Unlock Defaults Code to the default value, but it will not reset “Phone Number Storage Memory 1” or “Phone Number Storage Memory 2” (see below).
Appendix C—Specifications Electrical Standards The Door Answer Controller meets: ■ U.L. listing requirements ■ F.C.C. part 15, class B requirements ■ F.C.C. part 68 requirements Electrostatic Discharge Your AT&T Door Phone Controller complies with the ESD requirements in BELL Pub 48002.
Ring Generator Your AT&T Door Phone Controller provides a ring generator signal which can ring devices that respond to either 20 Hz or 60 Hz frequencies. The ringer will automatically adapt to a 50 Hz line by ringing at 25 Hz. A Ringer Equivalence (REN) of 2 is supported by the AT&T Door Phone Controller.
Appendix D—Using the Door Phone Controller With An Answering Machine Installation Information This Appendix provides two methods for configuring an answering machine to the AT&T Door Phone Controller.
AT&T DOOR PHONE CONTROLLER TYPICAL ANSWERING MACHINE (SHARED TRUNK MODE) TO J2 TO J1 TO TEL. TO TEL. CONNECTOR CONNECTOR LINE JACK SET JACK TO PHONE C.
Appendix E—Auxiliary Alert Option Installation Instructions APPLICATION INFORMATION HOW IT WORKS INSTALLATION The following instructions utilize the WP91683 L1 Power Supply for the AT&T Door Phone Controller external alert feature.
A standard 4-conductor modular 3. cord set can be used for limited distances (25 feet and under) for connections between the WP91683 L1 Power Supply power jack and alerter (signal) only. 4. 5. 6. 7. marked “Control” on the WP91683 L1 Power Supply with DW4A modular cords or equivalent (see Figure E-1).
AT&T DOOR PHONE CONTROLLER BACK PANEL 2 PAIR DIW OR EQUIVALENT 22-26 AWG. AT&T AUXILIARY ALERT DEVICE 48VDC EXTERNAL ALERT SIGNAL BLACK YELLOW DW4A CORD (OR EQUIVALENT) 103A CONECTOR BLOCK CONNECTOR JACK 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 DW4A CORD POWER CONTROL (OR EQUIVALENT) PEC 60314 COMCODE 405712928 Figure E-1.
Appendix F —FCC Regulations and Warranty FCC Regulations Pertaining to this Equipment FCC (PART 15) The AT&T Door Phone Controller generates and uses radio frequency Radio Frequency energy and i.
1. Connection and Use with Nationwide Telephone Network The FCC requires that you connect your telephone equipment to the nationwide telephone network through a modular telephone outlet or jack. The modular telephone outlet or jack to which the equipment must be connected is a USOC RJ11C.
Warranty Information Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability AT&T warrants to you that the product will be free from defects in material and workmanship when title passes to you.
This limited warranty applies only to the product purchased directly from AT&T or purchased directly from an authorized AT&T dealer. This limited warranty does not apply to products purchased or operated outside the United States.
AT&T Door Phone Controller — Option Selection To Select Options: (1) Set DIP switch location 8 to the ON position. (2) Dial door speaker phone number or extension.
AT&T Door Phone Controller DIP Switch Settings NOTE: All switches are OFF The Door Phone Controller’s operating modes are selected on the when shipped from the factory. 8-position DIP switch at the front of the unit. Positions 1 through 5 are used to set up the way the Door Phone Controller will interface with your telephone equipment.
© 1992 AT&T CIC# 999-500-315 All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. 0II722050-055 Issue 3, November 1992 Graphics © AT&T 1988.
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