Avaya Partner Advanced Communications System Installation, Programming And Use Manual

							Installation
Evaluating the Environment
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SpecificationVa l u e
Requirements for 
Out-of-
Building 
Installations
Installation of a telephone or other standard (tip/ring) device in another 
building requires the following In-Range-Out-Of-Building (IROB) 
protectors to protect the control unit and device from electrical surges:
– System phone: two IROB protectors
– Standard phone: two IROB protectors plus one carbon block 
protector

Installation of a Contact Closure Adjunct controlled device outside the 
building requires a 146G Surge Protector-SCL/8 to protect the control unit 
from electrical surges
Wiring
System phones: SYSTIMAX® Bulk Nonplenum (DIW) cable, SYSTIMAX 
Bulk Plenum (HALAR/HALAR) cable, or at least 2-pair (4-wire) star 
(“home run” not “loop”)

Other standard telecommunications equipment (single-line phones, fax 
machines, answering machines, etc.): 1-pair (2-wire) D2R mounting 
cords recommended

Bridging adapter: 267F2

Range: 1,000 feet (305 meters) for system phones; 3,000 feet (915 
meters) for standard devices
Safety 
Requirements
U.S.: Meets UL 1459 Issue 2
– Class 2 power standards:
UL 1012 Standard for Safety — Power Supplies
UL 1310 Standard for Safety — Direct Plug-in Transformers
UL 1585 Standard for Safety — Class 2 and Class 3 Transformers

Canada: Meets CSA C22.2, No. 0.7-M1985
Table 2-1.  Environmental Requirements–Continued 
						

							PA R T N E R® Advanced Communications System Installation, Programming, and Use
Installing the Control Unit
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Installing the Control Unit
The stand-alone processor module or a carrier and its modules are referred to as the control unit. 
The control unit must always be wall-mounted. 
WARNING:
There are no customer-serviceable components inside the system modules or carrier. There 
are hazardous voltages within that can cause severe or fatal personal injury. DO NOT OPEN 
MODULES.
Wall-Mounting the Control Unit
Before installing the system, be sure you read the safety instructions in the front of this 
guide.
To install the control unit, you must do the following:

Wall-mount the control unit.

Label the jacks.

Ground the system.

Insert the batteries into the processor module.

Initialize the system.

Check the LEDs on the modules.
The PARTNER Advanced Communications System can be installed in one of three 
configurations:

Stand-alone PARTNER ACS processor module

2-Slot Carrier, which can hold up to two modules

5-Slot Carrier, which can hold up to five modules 
						

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Wall-Mounting a Stand-Alone Processor 
Module and a 2-Slot Carrier
Install the processor module within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of a properly grounded wall outlet (not 
controlled by a switch) and the network interface jacks.
Follow these steps to wall-mount the module(s):
1. Using the enclosed template, mark the screw 
locations on the wall.
2. Hold the processor module against the wall 
with the line and extension jacks facing left.
Leave at least 1 foot (0.3 meters) clearance at 
the top, front, and right side, and at least 2 feet 
(0.6 meter) at the bottom and left side 
(see Figure 2-1). This allows you to access the 
jacks or expand the system with another 
module, and ensures adequate ventilation.
Figure 2-1.  Processor Module 
Clearance
3. Insert a #8 sheet metal screw into the screw 
hole at the top of the processor module 
(see Figure 2-2).
4. If you are installing a second module, go to 
Step 5. If you are not installing a second 
module (stand-alone configuration):
a. Insert another #8 sheet metal screw into 
the screw hole at the bottom of the module.
b. Tighten the screws until the mounting 
tracks are snug against the wall. There 
must be a 3/8 inch (1 cm) gap between the 
wall and the rest of the module. Do not 
overtighten the screws or the module will 
warp and fail to operate.
c. Go to the next procedure, “Labeling Jacks” 
on page 2-9.
Figure 2-2.  Screwing in a Processor 
Module
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							PA R T N E R® Advanced Communications System Installation, Programming, and Use
Installing the Control Unit
2-65. Remove the clear plastic protectors from the 
connectors on the right side of the wall-
mounted PARTNER ACS processor module 
and the module to be added by grasping the 
tabs on the ends of the protector and lifting 
(see Figure 2-3).
Figure 2-3.  Removing the Plastic 
Protector
6. Slide the second module onto the PARTNER 
ACS processor module, making sure the 
mounting tracks interlock (see Figure 2-4).
Figure 2-4.  Module Mounting Tracks
7. Attach the 2-slot carrier to the top right side of 
the two modules (see Figure 2-5), properly 
engaging the connectors on the modules to the 
carrier.
Figure 2-5.  Attaching the 2-Slot 
Carrier
Tab
Tab
Mounting
Tracks
PARTNER
MODULE206 
						

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2-7 8. Fasten the carrier to the modules by using the 
two #4 screws included with the carrier (see 
Figure 2-6).
Figure 2-6.  Fastening the 2-Slot 
Carrier
9. Insert the 3-1/2 inch #8 screw into the bottom 
of the modules (see Figure 2-7). Tighten it until 
the mounting tracks of the PARTNER ACS 
processor module are flush against the wall. Do 
not overtighten or the module will warp. Then 
go to the next procedure, “Labeling Jacks” on 
page 2-9.
Figure 2-7.  Tightening the Bottom 
Screw 
						

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Installing the Control Unit
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Wall-Mounting a 5-Slot Carrier and Modules 
Install the 5-slot carrier within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of a properly grounded wall outlet (not 
controlled by a switch) and the network interface jacks. When you mount the carrier on the wall, 
leave at least 1 foot (0.3 meter) of clearance at the top and sides, and 2 feet (0.6 meter) at the 
front and bottom to ensure proper ventilation.
For a 5-slot carrier, you need four #12 screws of the appropriate type for the wall and weight of 
the control unit (a control unit with four expansion modules and a processor module weighs 
approximately 31 pounds or 14 kilograms). The weight of other configurations may vary slightly.
Follow these steps to wall-mount the 5-slot carrier 
and modules:
1. Using the enclosed template, mark the screw 
locations on the wall (see Figure 2-8). If you are 
mounting the carrier on plywood, start four #12 
screws supplied with the carrier, leaving the 
screw heads extending approximately 1/4 inch 
(0.64 cm) from the wall. If you are mounting on 
drywall, use wall anchors, which must be 
purchased separately.
Figure 2-8.  Mounting Screw Locations
2. Before installing any modules, make sure the 
clear, plastic protector has been removed from 
the connector area on the rear of each module. 
To remove the protector, grasp the tabs on the 
ends of the protector and lift (see Figure 2-9). 
3. Insert the PARTNER ACS processor module in 
the center slot of the carrier. 
Figure 2-9.  Removing the Plastic 
Protector
The location of each module within the carrier is important; place the modules as 
instructed in the following procedure.
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Labeling Jacks
After you have mounted the control unit on the wall, you must label the line and extension jacks. 
The line jacks are on the top of the modules, and the extension jacks on the bottom 
(see Figure 2-11). 4. In the other slots, from left to right, first install 
the 1600 DSL module, then the 012E, 308EC, 
or 206 modules, followed by the 400 or 200 
modules and/or a PARTNER Messaging or 
PARTNER MAIL VS module. Align the module 
carefully in the appropriate slot. For proper 
engagement of the connectors, the module 
must be inserted straight into the carrier (see 
Figure 2-10). Once the module is properly 
seated, firmly push the center of the module 
until the connectors on the module lock into 
place. A slight click indicates the connectors are 
engaged.
Figure 2-10. Inserting a Module
If you use a 1600 DSL module, it must be in the first slot on the left. The 012E, 308EC, and 
206 modules must be to the left of any 400 and 200 module. 
PARTNER ACS Release 5.0 supports Endeavor telephones when an Endeavor 362EC 
module is installed in the carrier. Install the Endeavor 362EC module(s) to the right of the 
1600 DSL module, if one is installed, and to the left of all 400 and 200 modules.
In Release 5.0, the system extension maximum is 48. However, in some configurations, 
the 012E module and/or the PARTNER Messaging module will physically permit more 
than 48 stations to be installed in the 5-slot carrier. In these configurations, only station 
ports and voice messaging ports up to 48 will function. Station ports and voice messaging 
ports above 48 will not function with ETR or T/R telephones because they are outside the 
PARTNER ACS dial plan.
CAUTION:
Do not force the module. Use the carrier shelf as a reference and do not tilt, slant, or 
rotate the module. If the module does not insert easily, remove it, clear any 
obstruction, and reinsert it.
Carrier Shelf
YES
Carrier Shelf
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Figure 2-11. Labeling Jacks
Follow these steps to label the line and extension jacks:
1. Label the line jacks on the processor module, beginning with “1” at the top line jack.
2. Do one of the following:
a. For a 2-slot carrier, label the line jacks on the other module.
b. For a 5-slot carrier, label the line jacks on the other modules by starting with the leftmost 
module and ending with the rightmost module.
3. Label the extension jacks on the processor module, beginning with “10” at the topmost 
extension jack.
4. Do one of the following:
a. For a 2-slot carrier, label the extension jacks on the other module.
b. For a 5-slot carrier, label the extension jacks on the other modules by starting with the 
leftmost module and ending with the rightmost module.
The 1600 DSL module is assigned 16 lines, even though it has only one line jack. 
If you have a 1600 DSL module in a 5-slot carrier, label the line jacks on the 
module after the 1600 DSL module to begin with “20.”
1
2
3
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
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10
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2-Slot Carrier
ACS
Processor 
Module308EC
Module
5-Slot Carrier
ACS
Processor 
Module2 308EC
Modules 308EC
Module1600DSL
Module
Stand-Alone
ACS
Processor 
Module
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Extension 
Jacks
Line 
JacksLine 
Jacks
Extension 
Jacks
Line 
Jacks
Extension
 Jacks
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Grounding the System
Inserting Batteries in the Processor Module
The processor module uses two AAA-size standard alkaline batteries to guard against the loss of 
system programming in case of a power failure for 45 days to six months, depending on the 
freshness of the batteries. You should replace the batteries every year.
CAUTION:
Batteries and battery cover are packaged in a separate box. If you are replacing batteries, 
the old batteries must be removed with the power on or the system’s memory will be lost.  You ground the system by running a solid copper wire from the processor module to an 
appropriate earth ground. Follow these steps to ground the system:
1. Attach one end of a #12 AWG or #14 AWG solid 
copper wire to the grounding screw on the 
processor module (see Figure 2-12). The length 
of the wire must not exceed 35 feet (7.6 meters).
2. Route the wire through the wire manager on the 
front of the module.
3. Attach the other end of the wire to the approved 
earth ground, such as building steel or a cold 
water pipe.
Figure 2-12. Grounding Screw
In Release 4.0 and later systems, the configuration of the 1600 DSL module is not backed 
up to the PCMCIA card. Instead, the configuration is retained in the flash memory of the 
1600 DSL module.
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2-12Follow these steps to insert the batteries:
1. Locate the battery compartment at the bottom of the PARTNER ACS processor module, 
below the extension jacks.
2. Push gently on the battery icon (the locking 
latch) and slide the battery icon up to cover the 
plus icon; this unlocks the battery assembly 
(see Figure 2-13).
3. Remove the battery assembly by gently pulling 
the tab at the bottom of the battery compartment 
cover. 
Figure 2-13. Locked and Unlocked 
Positions
4. Insert two new AAA-size standard alkaline 
batteries into the metal battery clips by pushing 
them straight in, placing the negative (—) end of 
one battery into the bottom clip and the positive 
(+) end of the other battery into the top clip 
(see Figure 2-14). 
Figure 2-14. Inserting the Batteries
Unlocked 
Position Locked 
Position
Push to
insert