Avaya T7406 Installation Guide
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1. 04 22 T7406 Pre installation Programming 22 Before you start oues EY RO REF EHE NOSE M bae 23 Mounting and Connecting the Base Station 23 T7406 Installation Guide 4 Contents Charging the T7406 Battery Pack 00 24 First time Charging 9 52s ster ses 25 Handset Power etes eme kere atu eee kn 26 Low battery 24v Kawi sia erence dees 26 Recharge oos a eee MET Leer 26 Battery levels escret hee eee REA ERE 27 Handset Configuration p45 424sour dod hi Peewee WERE FI 27 Important First time Installation Information 27 Identifying the Handsets to the System 28 Assigning the Handset to the Base Station 29 Using the Handset Display Buttons 30 Configuring the First Handset to a Base Station 30 Configuring the Handset ID Number 30 Changing the Handset ID Password 31 Assigning the Security Code 32 Configure the next handset to the base station 33 Setting Handset Features 26224 duoc aa pe eS 33 Ring Type sues erty etn yk AREE ER TES 33 Ringer VOW certi ed ED eR ERE ERE E 34 Lock Handset 42255 4 etaed E ig eae e 34 L ang dpp cca tee x e bu ks 33 Handset System Feature Notes 35 Button Mapping on the Handset 00 37 Memory Duttols deem pk RE eder ey 38 Programming memory buttons 39 Button Inquiry a o usuris eg 40 System Feature c2. To customize your handset use the Options button to access the Options list Use the display buttons on the handset to navigate through the Options list to find the settings you want Refer to Setting Handset Features on page 33 Backlight On Off Your handset display has a backlight that is helpful in low light conditions To activate the backlight press any button on the dialpad Note The battery talk time is reduced with the continuous use of the backlight The backlight automatically turns off if the handset is idle for more than five seconds Helpful hints If your T7406 telephone is not functioning as you expect review the following table for possible solutions If the problem persists contact your system administrator Problem Possible Cause Suggestion You hear warning tones Battery pack is not Recharge the battery pack The handset display charged sufficiently Ensure the handset is shows the discharged placed properly in the battery icon charger Charger LCD turns on P0942257 04 Problem Possible Cause Helpful hints 45 Suggestion The handset display shows Dut of ranae and the antenna signal strength icon disappears The handset display shows Scanning but the antenna signal You hear warning tones strength icon is present Handset is out of range of the base station Handset and base station have different Security codes Move within range
3. 7 Enter the six digit Security code The display changes to show the code as entered 8 Press DE to accept the code The display shows 4 Set 5 5 Code If you are assigning a handset to an existing base your handset is now connected to the system P0942257 04 Setting Handset Features 33 If you are assigning the first handset to a new base station which has no security code continue with the following steps 9 10 11 12 The display shows 4 Set 5 5 Code press HEXT to get ready to send the security code to the base station The display shows 5 Send 5 5 Code Unplug the AC power adapter connected to the base station and plug it back in again Within 15 seconds press and hold the BE button for five seconds This sends the Security Code to the base station The display shows Send OK and you hear a beep when the transfer is successful Note If the Security Code transfer fails the display shows Send Error To correct this repeat steps 9 and 10 Press the Options button to exit the Option menu The display changes to show the date and time Configure the next handset to the base station Configure the second and third handsets to the base station using these procedures l Follow the steps in Configuring the Handset ID Number on page 30 Ensure you enter a different handset ID number 1 2 or 3 for each handset you configure If you want to change the handset ID password continue w
4. computer equipment and other cordless phones or wireless devices Placement of the antenna is crucial for enhancing the performance of the T7406 Pick a central location and mount the antenna with the following guidelines Attach the base station at least eight feet from the floor Minimize the number of walls between the base station and handsets Centralize the location of the base station to make the number of interfering walls equal in all directions Do not mount the base station on an outside wall Do not mount or place the base station outdoors Adjust the antenna for optimal transmission by moving it through 90 degree angle planes i e perpendicular to the wall parallel to the wall perpendicular to the floor parallel to the floor P0942257 04 Provisioning the T7406 9 RF LANs Radio Frequency Local Area Networks RF LANs are primarily installed in large chain businesses such as retail and grocery where the RF LAN is used for inventory equipment With the correct selection of the T7406 operating band the RF LAN operating at 900 MHz does not pose an operating issue for T7406 nor does the T7406 pose issues for the RF LAN with respect to data transmission capabilities However there may be instances where the T7406 user may hear an occasional slight audio click when operating in a RF LAN environment This should not inhibit the user s ability to hold a normal two way conversation using the T7406 Telepho
5. Plastic lens 1 Belt clip Wrist strap Handset Overview The handset automatically links with the base station by searching for the base station signal when the following are completed battery is charged base station and handset are powered handset identification is configured base station Security Code is assigned P0942257 04 Handset Overview 19 Handset Signal Detection You can monitor the handset signal strength while moving to different locations The antenna signal strength and battery icons appear on the handset display When you move too far from the base station the following occurs on the handset the antenna signal strength icon disappears Out of range message appears handset produces an intermittent beep handset may go into scanning mode If the signal strength is weak move back into range to stop the handset display messages and warning tones If you go completely out of range during an active call the call is automatically placed on hold For more information refer to Hold calls on page 43 Retrieve a held call by selecting the flashing red line button when you are back in range Note In cases where the line button does not light when you move back into range of the base station press the intercom line button that the call came in on to take the call off hold T7406 Installation Guide 20 Handset Overview Handset Features Antenna Light collar Flashes during ring
6. dense firewall and racking shelves filled with dense materials Consider placing base station in larg est room Range will be limited in this situation Various small businesses Typical office facility 465 to 929 square meters 5 000 to 10 000 sq ft Adjacent open space or yard next to office Radio transmission will be relatively unimpaired in more open environments as path loses due to barriers such as walls and objects are minimized This environment may allow for ranges in excess of 95 m 300 ft T7406 Installation Guide 12 Provisioning the T7406 Environments Unsuitable for the T7406 Campus Environment multiple buildings on one site The campus environment is not a suitable application for the T7406 For this type of environment contact your authorized Nortel Networks distributor to discuss alternatives P0942257 04 Provisioning the T7406 13 Powering the T7406 The T7406 design has taken into account the need to provide a reliably powered cordless business telephone The T7406 utilizes premium 1400 mAh NiMh batteries A fully charged 1400 mAh battery should provide four to five hours of talk time in a typical eight hour day over approximately a three year service life The T7406 has been engineered to provide the following talk time parameters T7406 users should feel comfortable using the handset for an entire workday without the need to put the handset back into
7. held line press the line or intercom button and then press T7406 Installation Guide 36 Setting Handset Features Priority call If a Priority call is made to your T7406 telephone that does not have DND active and the call is answered but the originating caller then releases the call you must still press an intercom line and the button before the line is actually released If you choose not to do this the handset stops providing ring notification of incoming calls refer to Ring Notification Voice Call Deny F88 This feature has been purposely set as the default for the handset since voice calls cannot be made to the T7406 handset If this setting inadvertently gets turned off by the system administrator or the user someone attempting to make a voice call to the handset may not receive the No Voice Call display on their telephone As well the call will continue as a normal call to the T7406 set LCD Contrast Level This feature is not adjustable either through the handset or through system programming Contrast has been automatically set to an optimum level T7406 and M7410 interaction If there are any M7410 telephones installed on the system you can attach only one base station and three handsets in the same area In this case the base station must be set to the upper band Refer to Installing the Base Station on page 21 for instructions about setting the base station to the lower band P0942257 04 Butto
8. of the base station If you are on an active call when you move out of range the call will automatically be placed on hold until you return into range or until the other party hangs up Assign the same Security code to the handset Assigning the Security Code on page 32 The six programmable buttons on the handset begin to light flash simultaneously light or flash This condition can occur when when the bat tery power is extremely low when you have just replaced the battery and it is not seated prop erly in the hand set when the hand set is sitting in the recharger To remedy conditions recharge the battery Reinstall the battery in the handset ensure the handset is seated properly in the recharger Cleaning battery contacts Clean all charging contacts on the handset and charger with a soft dry cloth on a regular maintenance cycle to maintain a good charge connection Do not use water or any other liquids or solvents for this purpose T7406 Installation Guide 46 Installing the T7406 Handset Accessories Installing the T7406 Handset Accessories This section describes how to use the utility accessories on your handset The Handset Card On the handset card you can write names or numbers identifying the six memory buttons on the handset For more information refer to Button Mapping on the Handset on page 37 To install the card 1 Insert the handset
9. only be connected to the Host equipment and may not be connected directly to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN This device complies with Industry Canada CS03 Issue 8 specifications and ICES 003 and RSS 210 Canadian EMI requirements Operation is subjected to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This device complies with Class A EMI requirements when connected to host equipment that meets Class A and Class B when connected to host equipment that meets Class B Privacy of communications may not be assured when using this phone Do not attempt to repair this equipment If you experience trouble call or write for warranty and repair information Nortel Networks 30 Norelco Drive Weston Ontario M9L 2X6 Canada US Regulations Federal Communications Commission FCC Notice FCC registration number This telephone equipment complies with Part 68 Rules and Regulations of the FCC for connection to Host equipment and may not be connected directly to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN The FCC registration number appears on a sticker affixed to the bottom of the base Do not attempt to repair this equipment If you experience trouble call or write for warranty and repair information P0942257 04 Regulatory information 51 Nortel Network
10. pack in the handset for a minimum of three 2 Install the battery pack in the handset 3 hours 4 charger for 12 hours Trickle charge a spare battery pack in the back battery port of the The following diagrams demonstrate where the battery pack fits onto a handset and how to trickle charge the spare battery pack Battery ack Note If you are using leather cover it must be removed before you put your handset in charger Installing a Battery Pack into the Handset 1 Position the battery pack in the bottom position on the back of the handset 2 Snap the top of the battery pack into place Charging the Handset Slide the handset into the charger Make sure the handset and charger contacts touch The handset charge indicator light turns on The battery pack indicator light is red while it is charging The battery pack fully charges in approximately three hours When the battery pack is fully charged the indicator light turns green Note Charging begins as soon as the handset is placed in the base station 3 Slide the spare battery pack into the back battery port Make sure the battery pack and charger contacts touch T7406 Installation Guide 26 Charging the T7406 Battery Pack Note Make sure the battery is properly installed in the handset or seated in the charger If the T7406 battery is not properly installed or if the battery level is extremely low the six
11. square meters 10 0000 square feet Open environments with few interior barriers re 30 5 m 100 ft a 46 m 150 ft bis Diagonal bi Diagonal measurement measurement is is 44 m 144 ft 55 m 180 ft A 2 Office Facility The T7406 can also be used in business with larger square footage and including an interior layout that has a higher concentration of physical barriers Full radio coverage at these facilities takes more planning to work around possible barriers 46 m 150 ft Professional office Typically under 2 323 square meters 25 000 square feet Usually mix of open and closed offices Typical office floor with elevator shaft and utility rooms in core of facility Some transmission path loss will occur when the base station and the handset are separated by physical barriers as represented by this core area The amount of path loss is dependent upon the number of walls and type of material and density of barriers utilized in the core area P0942257 04 3 Combination Office Warehouse Provisioning the T7406 11 Various Small Businesses Typically under 1 394 square meters 15 000 square feet Mixture of closed offices and open spaces Typical facility with both office and warehousing combined in one operation Some transmission path loss in expected with the pres ence of
12. the user s authority to operate the equipment Safety This product meets all applicable requirements of both the CSA C22 2 No 950 95 and UL 1950 Edition 3 Important Safety Instructions WARNING To avoid electrical shock hazard to personnel or equipment damage observe the following precautions when installing telephone equipment P0942257 04 Regulatory information 53 Installation Use Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product This symbol on the product is used to identify the A following important information Use only with a CSA or UL certified CLASS 2 level C power supply as specified in the User Card When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following 1 2 3 Read and understand all instructions Follow the warnings and instructions marked on the product Unplug this pro
13. 06 Battery Pack 5 Align the notches on the back of the base station with the mounting bracket on the wall 6 Push the base station against the brackets until they are securely connected For the best radio reception make sure the antenna on the base station is always at a 90 angle to the base station Charging the T7406 Battery Pack Warning It is imperative that you follow the steps in this section when you first initialize a base station and configure the first handset Follow these steps to set up the charging unit 1 Plug the small end of the power adapter into the back of the charger Plug the power adapter into an AC outlet The back port battery port on the charger is used to charge the battery pack on its own The front port supports the handset with an installed battery pack The rechargeable battery pack must be fully charged before you use your T7406 handset for the first time Note Multiple handsets If you are installing a number of handsets at once follow these instructions for each handset before you start trying to configure the handsets to the base station P0942257 04 First time Charging Charging the T7406 Battery Pack 25 When you first setup your new handset follow these steps to charge the battery and install it into the handset 1 Charge the battery pack in the back battery port of the charger for a minimum of 30 minutes Charge the battery
14. Base antenna 90 to base station LED indicates base station has power Note When power is connected to the base station the LED on the front of the unit starts flashing During operation the LED flashes every second to indicate that the unit is receiving power T7406 Installation Guide 22 Installing the Base Station Mounting Bracket Mounting Notches match to bracket bracket 17406 Pre installation Programming Before connecting the T7406 base station to your system you must set up system programming for the handset lines Have the system administrator set up this programming l 2 3 Program Handsfree to Auto Program a maximum of three lines to each handset Assign Ring amp Appear on the lines you assign to the handset Note Appear only does not allow the handset to wake from Handset Asleep mode Set the Page zone to None Note Handsets can send Page announcements but they cannot receive them Set DND on Busy to Yes if you do not want your calls interrupted with a ring tone when a second call comes in Instead the button flashes indicating an incoming call Other telephone programming is the same as for the M7310 telephone with the exception of the memory key locations P0942257 04 Installing the Base Station 23 Before you start Ensure there is an AC power outlet within 1 5 meters 5 feet of the base station location En
15. NORTEL Part No P0942257 04 NETWORKS T7406 Cordless Telephone Installation Guide Read all documentation before proceeding with installation of this unit A Warning First time battery charge Follow this procedure for the first time charge of your handset battery packs and when you first set up your T7406 system Failure to follow all of these steps can result in operational difficulties Ensure that the battery pack is fully charged before you attempt to use your T7406 handset for the first time e Charge the battery pack in the rear port of the charger for a minimum of 30 minutes e Install the battery pack in the handset e Put the handset into the front port of the charger and charge the battery pack in the handset for a minimum of three hours e Trickle charge a spare battery pack in the rear battery port of the charger for 12 hours Ensure you configure the handsets in an orderly fashion If you are configuring a number of handsets ensure the battery packs for all the handsets are charged before you start configuring the handsets to the base station Refer to Handset Configuration on page 27 2 2002 Nortel Networks Nashville TN 37228 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED For further information call your technical support team or a Nortel Networks Sales representative Nortel the Nortel globemark Norstar and Business Communications Manager are trademarks of Nortel Networks All other trademarks are property
16. card into place 2 Cover the handset card with the plastic lens The wrist strap To free your hands yet still keep your handset at your fingertips you can attach a wrist strap to the handset To attach the wrist strap to the handset 1 Put the loop of the wrist strap through the hook on the side of the handset 2 Putthe other end of the strap through the loop P0942257 04 Installing the T7406 Handset Accessories 47 The belt clip Use the belt clip to clip the handset onto your clothes or carrying case to free your hands for other tasks To attach the belt clip to the handset 1 Line up the side tabs of the belt clip with the notches on the sides of the handset 2 Snap the belt clip into place To remove the belt clip from the handset 1 Useasmall coin to release the side tabs of the belt clip from the notches on each side of the handset 2 Pullthe clip off the handset T7406 Installation Guide 48 Optional accessories Optional accessories The following optional accessories are available for your T7406 telephone Contact your system administrator for more information about ordering these accessories Leather carrying cases A leather carrying case gives you a convenient way to carry your handset around the office When you need to recharge your handset the leather case must be unbuttoned and removed enough to allow the hand
17. com or line buttons For more information refer to Button Mapping on the Handset on page 37 Press 0 ory or line button programmed onto P0942257 04 to check a mem The display will show you what is the button Button Mapping on the Handset 39 Programming memory buttons You can program memory buttons with external autodial numbers e internal autodial numbers features After you have programmed the memory buttons record the names and numbers on the handset card For more information refer to Installing the T7406 Handset Accessories on page 46 External autodial To program an external autodial memory button Press Press a memory button Dial the external number Press OE to store the number Label the button a ow rr Internal autodial To program an internal autodial memory button 1 Press 2 2 Press a memory button 3 Dialthe internal number 4 Press OK to store the number 5 Label the button Features To program a feature memory button Press 3 Press a memory button Press and enter the feature code Press OE to store the feature code Label the button Ux oo bon T7406 Installation Guide 40 Button Mapping on the Handset Refer to System Feature codes on page 40 for a list of the most common features Your system administrator can also provide a list of all the feature codes that a
18. duct from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This product should not be placed in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it T7406 Installation Guide 54 Regulatory information 8 10 11 12 13 14 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this product but have it sent to a qualified service person when some service or repair work is required Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If the product has been exposed to rain water or liquid has been spilled on the product disconnect and allow the product to dry out to see if
19. e the base station receives the assigned security code For subsequent handsets the security code must be identical but it does not need to be re assigned to the base station Other settings are the same for all handsets Configuring the Handset ID Number Each of the three handsets registered to a base station share an identical Security code but each handset has a unique Set ID of 1 2 or 3 Follow these steps to set the handset ID and new password 1 Press the Options button 2 Press SHOW 3 Press NEXT until the display shows 6 Handset ID 4 Press SHOU The display shows the current Handset ID e If this is the correct number press 0k and continue with the next section P0942257 04 Handset Configuration 31 If you want to change the number follow these steps a Press CHANGE The display shows Enter Password six digits b Enter the default password 000000 c Press Ok to accept the code The display shows Press Digit 1 3 The current Handset ID is displayed on the bottom left of the LCD d Press the digit that you want to assign to this handset e Press Ok The display shows 6 Handset ID Changing the Handset ID Password After you enter the handset ID if you want to change the password for the ID access follow these steps T Press HEXT until the display shows 7 Cha Password Note This password is used to access the Handset ID option If you decide not to change the pas
20. e you use the T7406 handset for the first time It takes approximately three hours to charge a standard 1400 mAh battery pack ttakes approximately 12 hours to trickle charge the spare battery in the charging cradle E Warning e The battery will explode if disposed of in a fire Donot use the nickel metal hydride batteries provided with your T7406 cordless telephone with any other product These batteries were designed specifically for use with theT7406 telephone and the T7406 charger ONLY Improper use of the T7406 batteries may result in fire hazard Do not do anything that would cause the battery to short circuit e Do not charge the battery with any charger other than the one supplied with this equipment WARNING N Nickel metal hydride batteries must be disposed of properly Do not dispose of the batteries in office or household waste Nickel metal hydride batteries are recyclable You can help preserve the environment by returning your unwanted batteries to your nearest recycling center for recycling or proper disposal Phone 1 800 8 BATTERY to locate a Battery Recycling Center near you T7406 Installation Guide 16 About your T7406 telephone About your T7406 telephone The T7406 is a multiple handset single base cordless telephone system The T7406 telephone provides a fully integrated mobility solution for your business The T7406 handset allows you to freely move around your wo
21. han 15 seconds it automatically goes into Handset Asleep mode to conserve the battery Incoming calls automatically wake up the handset from the Handset Asleep mode Pressing any button on the dialpad also wakes up the handset Handset Asleep Mode Feature Conditions If the handset is in Handset Asleep mode the following features are affected To receive Message Waiting Indication MWI when the handset is in Handset Asleep mode press any button on the dialpad to wake up the handset If the Ring Again feature is active and the handset goes into Handset Asleep mode there is no indication of the Ring Again feature until you press a button on the dialpad to wake up the handset To use the Ring Again feature press any button on the dialpad to wake up the handset Note When the handset is awake the Ring Again feature provides both an audio and a visual indication that the feature is active If the Do not disturb DND feature is active when the handset is in Handset Asleep mode there will be no visual notification of incoming calls including Priority calls Priority calls when DND is active When the handset is in Handset Asleep mode and a Priority call is made to the T7406 T7406 Installation Guide 42 Make and Answer Calls it appears to the caller that the Priority Call was successfully connected even though you receive no indication on your T7406 handset As soon as you wake the handset whenever you have DND set y
22. he handset to a unique Handset ID 1 2 or 3 Note The handset ID which gets assigned to each handset matches up to TCM RJ 11 jack on the back of the base station Ask your system administrator which handset ID maps to which set DN on the system Change the default password for selecting a handset ID default 000000 Assign a Security code S S code Send the Security code from the handset to the base station Note Sending the security code to the base station is only performed for the first handsets For subsequent handsets you need only identify the security code on the handset Assign the ring type Assign the ringer volume Assign the language that appears on the handset display T7406 Installation Guide 30 Handset Configuration Using the Handset Display Buttons The T7406 handset has a three line display The three display buttons located under the display are used to interact with the handset menus and the feature code messages that appear on the display The first line of Ring Again Feature message the display Button label shows handset messages and menu items Display icons The second Display button line displays button labels in capital letters The third line displays the antenna signal strength icon and the battery charge icon Configuring the First Handset to a Base Station When you configure a handset to a new base station you must ensur
23. hrough dip switches located on the back of the T7406 base station Each base station supports up to three handsets Selection of the correct band for operation may minimize interference between devices Operational Parameters For example with a configuration of six handsets two base stations are required three handsets per base station One base station will be set to the upper band and the other base station will be set to the lower band T7406 Installation Guide 8 Provisioning the T7406 Another example is an environment that already contains another 900 Mhz device e g a scanner with 900 Mhz wireless connection to a LAN In this environment only one T7406 base station should be installed Set the T7406 base station dip switch to the opposite band that the scanner is operating in Installation Site Parameters Physical characteristics of the site where the T7406 is to be installed or has been installed must be evaluated to maximize the performance of the T7406 telephone Outlined below are some of the most common characteristics to be considered Wood vs metal construction metal vs wood studs in wall construction thickness of concrete floors and walls and type of covering e g Metallic wall paper number of floors and walls open office cubicles vs closed office floor to ceiling steel partitions elevator shafts electric utility rooms RF LANs Radio Frequency Local Area Networks extensive machinery
24. ial area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense T7406 Installation Guide 52 Regulatory information For Class B Host equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Privacy of communications may not be assured when using this telephone Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
25. ical ISM band for its frequency hopping channels The dip switches on the base station allow you to assign the base station to use either the lower half 902 915 Mhz or the upper half 915 1 928 Mhz P0942257 04 About your T7406 telephone 17 Each base station must use a separate ISM half band For more information about setting the dip switches refer to Installing the Base Station on page 21 If other devices operating on the ISM band interfere with the T7406 base the other half of the band may be used to try to minimize interference In this situation install only one base station and three handsets per location Spare Parts You can order spare parts for your T7406 telephone For more information about spare parts refer to T7406 Parts Lists on page 17 For more information about accessories refer to Optional accessories on page 48 For more information about ordering contact your system administrator T7406 Parts Lists Along with this guide the following items are included with the T7406 telephone System parts list L 9 r Mounting bracket Base station and Mounting Bracket Power Telephone cord adapter T7406 Installation Guide 18 Handset Overview Handset parts list NORTEL i Charger Battery pack Power 2 adapter Handset card 2 and
26. ing calls Display Shows the time date call information handset status icons and guides you while using features Memory and line buttons Buttons for one touch dialing feature operations line access or answering a line Display buttons Starts or cancels a feature i Places calls on hold Cancels active calls Headset port Lanyard anchor hook For attaching a wrist strap Microphone Volume control Options button Mu Answers Battery Pack calls Mute the microphone on an active call and accesses the Options List Dialpad P0942257 04 Installing the Base Station 21 Installing the Base Station This section describes the base station and how to mount the base station on a wall what programming is required before you connect the base station to your system how to connect the base station to your system The T7406 cordless telephone operates on the same principle as a two way radio Therefore the location of the base station affects the range of reception The base station should not be installed where radio waves are blocked or reflected such as next to a filing cabinet For optimal performance install the base station at least 2 4 meters eight feet above the floor Always position the antenna at a 90 angle to the base station Base Station Features This section illustrates the base station for the T7406 system Antenna
27. it still operates but do not open up the product c If the product housing has been damaged d If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance Avoid using a telephone during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak CAUTION To eliminate the possibility of accidental damage to cords plugs jacks and the telephone do not use sharp instruments during the assembly procedures WARNING Do not insert the plug at the free end of the handset cord directly into a wall or baseboard jack Such misuse can result in unsafe sound levels or possible damage to the handset P0942257 04 Regulatory information 55 T7406 Installation Guide
28. ith the steps in Changing the Handset ID Password on page 31 Once you have assigned a Handset ID continue with Assigning the Security Code on page 32 up to and including step 8 Setting Handset Features After you identify the handsets to the base station you can set up the handset features Ring Type To assign the ring type T7406 Installation Guide 34 Setting Handset Features Press the Options button 2 Press SHOW The display shows 1 Ring Tore 3 Press SHOW The display shows Rina Tore 1 Note There is also a Ringer Off setting 4 Press CHANGE to listen to the four different rings available on your handset 5 Press OK to accept the ring type of your choice Press the Options button to exit the Option menu The display changes to show the date and time Note Ring Type can only be set through the Option menu on the handset This feature cannot be set in system programming Ringer Volume You can assign the ringer volume level for the handset The ringer volume level assignment also affects the listening volume level To assign the ringer volume Press the Options button Press 5H W Press HEXT until the display shows 2 Ringer Uolume Press SHOW The display shows Press Volume Bar Su uota pos Press the volume bar on the left side of the handset There are three ring volumes Press OK The display shows 2 Ringer Volume MO Press the Options button to exit the Option me
29. n Mapping on the Handset 37 Button Mapping on the Handset When you have completed the steps in Handset Configuration on page 27 then you can map the feature buttons on your set The handsets have six feature buttons These buttons can be programmed by your system administrator You can also program the buttons from your handset The following section describes the usual mapping of the buttons based on the M7310 telephone button mapping The illustration below shows examples of the default button mapping for the handset Un Line 1 ED eS Last No line 2 ED CAN Voice call Call Fwd E5 i CS Intercom The following two illustrations show the correlation between the T7406 handset buttons and the M7310 and T7316 telephones which are standard telephones used for Norstar and Business Communications Manager systems M7310 to T7406 M7310 Telephone T7406 Handset l ON JUMI UM T7406 Installation Guide 38 Button Mapping on the Handset T7316 to T7406 T7316 Telephone T7406 Handset UM ull I UM 11 C 13 O 15 O 01 jJ 02 iO CO O rO For more information refer to Programming memory buttons on page 39 Memory buttons Memory buttons are buttons on the handset that are assigned to functions other than Inter
30. n from red to green to indicate that the handset battery is fully charged and ready for use The T7406 charge stand provides a rear port as a trickle charger that charges a fully depleted 1400 mAh battery in 12 to 14 hours Specifications Frequency band Total channel capability Handset dimensions Handset range Handset weight Battery Pack Base dimensions Base power P0942257 04 Half of the 900 MHz ISM band either 902 to 915 MHz or 915 1 to 928 MHz Spread spectrum frequency hopping is available on 27 channels per base Length 170 mm 6 8 inches without antenna Width 58 mm 2 32 inches Overall Thickness 40 mm 1 60 inches Typical range of 95 m 300 feet depending on the physical environment 280 g 9 38 oz with battery pack Capacity 1400 mAh 3 6 V Talk Mode up to five hours with backlight OFF Standby Mode up to 72 hours Length 150 mm 6 inches Width 160 mm 6 4 inches Height front 28 mm 1 12 inches Height rear 34 mm 1 36 inches Input 110 VAC 60 Hz Output 9 VDC 600 mA Important battery pack information 15 Important battery pack information Before you use the T7406 cordless handset read the following information This unit contains a rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery Follow the proper installation and charging procedures for the T7406 battery pack Refer to Charging the T7406 Battery Pack on page 24 The rechargeable battery pack must be fully charged befor
31. ne to Base Range The T7406 cordless telephone utilizes an extremely efficient radio design to deliver the maximum possible range while complying with the governing rules of the Federal Communications Commission FCC and Industry Canada The effective operating range within a site will largely depend on the environmental characteristics mentioned previously such as building construction and internal layout of the site Typically the T7406 will provide an effective operating range of 95 meters 300 feet If the T7406 is not meeting this operating range the following are some steps that can be taken to assist with the troubleshooting Check surroundings for any other product that my be causing interference Check environment for obstructions that may be limiting the range Change the orientation of the base station antenna Move the base station to another location Select the alternate operating band of the T7406 It is important to keep in mind that based on environmental characteristics the T7406 may not be the optimum solution for all users If the desired level of mobility performance is not met contact your authorized Nortel Networks distributor to discuss alternatives T7406 Installation Guide 10 Provisioning the T7406 Environmental Layout Considerations The following facility layouts are examples of reference building footprints for which the T7406 is most suited The Storefront under 929
32. nu The display changes to show the date and time Lock Handset You can lock the buttons on the handset to prevent unintentional dialpad or button presses To assign the Lock Handset feature 1 Press the Options button 2 Press SHOW P0942257 04 Setting Handset Features 35 3 Press HEXT until The display shows 3 Lock Handset 4 Press OK to lock the handset The display shows Handset Locked 5 Press the Options button to exit the Option menu The display changes to show the date and time To release the Handset Locked state press the C button then press Lock Handset notes An incoming call will automatically release the handset from Handset Lock mode The handset cannot be locked while you are on a call Language 0j 5 Select the Primary Language for the display 5 0J e 5 e Select the Alternate Language 1 for the display 0 6 Select the Alternate Language 2 for the display 5 0 amp Select the second Alternate Language 3 for the display Note For more information about language choices talk to your system administrator Handset System Feature Notes The following section provides some notes about system features that the handset has specific applications with Ring Notification If the set is idle and you press a line or intercom button and then the button the set will not get ring notification of an incoming call To release the
33. o the base station Identifying the Handsets to the System Each of the three handsets registered to a base station share an identical Security code but each handset has a unique handset ID number of 1 2 or 3 The handset ID number the handset is assigned to maps back to the TCM RJ 11 jack on the back of the base station The diagram below identifies which jack supports which handset ID number Handset ID 1 Handset ID 2 Handset ID 3 NI 1 2 3 In turn these numbers correspond to telephone records in the main system In the system these records identify each telephone with a local number referred to as a DN directory number Since the records will be set up before you configure your handset check with your system administrator to determine which local has been assigned to which port From there you can identify which Handset ID number should be assigned to each handset Note When a base station is relocated the Handset ID number follows the set DN system telephone record if the Set relocation feature is on P0942257 04 Handset Configuration 29 Assigning the Handset to the Base Station When you assign the first handset to a base station you must send the security code to the base station For subsequent handsets you only need to identify the security code on the handset itself This is explained in detail in later sections This is the general process for setting up a T7406 handset Identify t
34. odes 2er ie lk ERR 40 Handset Asleep Save Battery Mode 41 Handset Asleep Mode Feature Conditions 41 Make and Answer Calls llleeeleleeeeeeeeee 42 Makea call resni taiate me rect d Res Rare 42 AMS Wer Calls dui is o Aa Li aU aai 42 P0942257 04 Contents 5 HOT Calls iiis etetrpbvepn eu peat AE 43 Mute microphone 20 205a eds Ss ova Gag eM 43 Paseo vd cs eee aha sete Vw a nbn he ct uaa 43 Customize a handset i sisse ub etcsereFRIT A E Abu 44 Backlight On Off exiis De e SN e es oo 44 Helptul Mints c es e teehee YR RA ERSTE eee Rt 44 Cleaning battery contacts 000 45 Installing the T7406 Handset Accessories 46 Optional accessories itx eum exer x EORR EE 48 Leather carrying cases Cos seve eG px Er axe AkQUCP d 48 Headset Compatibility 000 48 Headset installation 04 49 Regulatory information lssseeeeeeeeeee 50 Canadian Regulations 0 000 50 US Regulations u vbReerisiweetkyerRe e Dx 50 Federal Communications Commission FCC NOUCE ieillkvenrsetiqYeibeen qp d ESGLS 50 EMI EMC FCC Part 15 eese 51 For Class A Host equipment 51 For Class B Host equipment 52 Salety cave ee avid Meet eee ek eetde e ert 52 Important Safety Instructions 52 Tnstallation son oee RR a a A 53 rp E E E EE T 53 T7406 Installa
35. of their respective owners All information is subject to charge Nortel Networks reserves the right without notice to change its products as progress in engineering or manufacturing methods or any other circumstances may warrant P0942257 04 Contents 3 Contents Provisioning the T7406 0 0 eee eee eee eee 7 Operational Bandwidths 04 7 Operational Parameters 7 Installation Site Parameters lesse 8 RF LANs Radio Frequency Local Area Networks 9 Telephone to Base Range 0000 9 Environmental Layout Considerations 10 Environments Unsuitable for the T7406 12 Powering the T7406 12 Gand See ie 13 Battery Charge Controller 13 Specifications eode re nYy PR eee eet eee E 14 Important battery pack information 15 About your T7406 telephone lesse esee 16 Radio range and coverage considerations 16 Security of Conversation es 16 Density and Interference 000 16 Spare Parts cose ETE FEE EM ANE ME VES 17 T7406 Parts LASIS 2 ee das ch eges eye 17 Handset Overview iios dep cine eterno need pu EA 18 Handset Signal Detection 0 0 19 Handset Eedt res ac 2 D Rd ar e cnr 20 Installing the Base Station 0 0 0 0 2 e eee 21 Base Station Features ie vas acest ed vow tee ewaw es 21 JADCDES dioi ex pea ERES ee eee 21 Mounting Bracket
36. one To mute the microphone while you are on a call press the Options button To cancel Mute press the Options button again Note While Mute is active if you press any button on the face of the handset the display will clear but Mute will remain active To turn off Mute press the Options Mute button on the side of the handset Mute only works on the current call If a second call comes in and you want to mute that call answer the call and press the Options Mute button on the side of the handset Page You can use the T7406 cordless handset to make a page announcement The handset does not have a loudspeaker so it cannot be paged To make a page announcement Press 6 O and SETS SPER or BOTH to make a General page The announcement is made over telephone and or external speakers to all telephones in system that can receive Pages Press 6 i to make an Internal page The announcement is made over the telephone speakers of all telephones in the system that can receive pages T7406 Installation Guide 44 Customize a handset Press 6 2 to make an External page The announcement is made through external speakers Press 6 B to make an Internal External page The announcement is made over both the telephone speakers and the external speakers 2 Press to end the page announcement Customize a handset You can customize some of the handset features according your preferences
37. ou must always press the line or intercom button and the e button This ensures that your handset provides proper audible and visual Ring Notification Make and Answer Calls This section provides a brief overview of how you use the handset to make and answer calls Make a call Use intercom and extension buttons to make internal calls See your system administrator for a list of numbers To make a call Pressanintercom or line button 2 After the button lights enter your system external line access code or line pool access code 3 Diala number Press to end the call Answer calls When your telephone rings while you are on a call you hear a beep tone through the receiver unless DND on Busy has been set to Yes in the telephone system programming In this case only the indicator light on your handset will indicate that another call is coming in To answer a call 1 Press the flashing red button 2 Press e to end the call Note When the Options list is active press the flashing red button to answer an incoming call P0942257 04 Make and Answer Calls 43 Hold calls To retrieve a held call press the button where the call is on hold Calls are automatically placed on hold when you switch from one line to another To hold a call Press 2 while on a call The line button flashes 2 Press the flashing button to retrieve a held call 3 Press to end the call Mute microph
38. programmable buttons may light or flash simultaneously This may also happen when the handset is in the charger Exchange the handset battery pack regularly once a week if you have a second spare battery pack The spare battery pack trickle charges in approximately 12 hours When the spare battery pack is fully charged the indicator light turns green Handset Power Power to the handset comes from the battery pack installed in the back of the handset When the battery pack power level is low it must be recharged in the charging unit Low battery When the power is low a tone sounds every 15 seconds indicating you need to recharge the battery soon Your call is automatically put on hold 20 seconds after the battery pack runs out Recharge Recharging begins as soon as you put the handset in the charging unit Refer to Charging the T7406 Battery Pack on page 24 Be sure that the handset and charger contacts touch A red LED indicates the battery is charging To fully recharge the battery pack leave the handset in the charger until the indicator light turns green Note If the T7406 battery is not properly installed or if the battery level is extremely low the six programmable buttons may light or flash simultaneously This may also happen when the handset is in the charger P0942257 04 Handset Configuration 27 Battery levels The following icons appear on the display Indicates battery pack i
39. re available Erase memory buttons To erase a memory button 1 Press i 2 Press the memory button you want to erase 3 Press OK to erase the button Button Inquiry Use the Button Inquiry feature to determine what is programmed on the memory buttons on your handset To use the Button Inquiry feature from the handset 1 Press oJ 2 Press the button s you want to check and read the display 3 Press or amp when you are finished System Feature codes Contact your system administrator for information about all the feature codes that are available on your system and how they operate Some of the most common Feature codes are Button inquiry 0 Call Forward 4 Conference BJ Do Not Disturb 8 5 Last Number Redial 6 Messages 0 Page General 6 0 Page Internal 6f Page External 6 2 Page Internal External 6 38 P0942257 04 Button Mapping on the Handset 41 Ring Again Transfer o Voice Call e 6 Notes In sleep mode the user receives visual indication only There is no beep tone indication Memory buttons store telephone numbers or feature codes to give you one touch dialing or feature activation For more information about memory buttons refer to Memory buttons on page 38 Handset Asleep Save Battery Mode When the handset is idle for longer t
40. rk space while on a call and still maintain access to all your telephone system features The T7406 telephone uses advanced digital frequency hopping spread spectrum FHSS technology to provide a quality audio path over a 900 MHz radio link Establishing a call over a radio link is comparable to a wire line communication Note The T7406 cordless telephone is supported on all Norstar systems DR3 or higher and on all Business Communications Manager systems Radio range and coverage considerations The effective operating radio range in your facility depends on the building construction and the internal layout of the facility Typically a dense office or warehouse environment has an effective operating radio range of 95 meters 300 feet An open office environment enhances operating radio ranges Refer to Provisioning the T7406 on page 7 Security of Conversation Each base station has a unique Security Code S S Code AII three handsets registered to the base station must share the same Security Code Each of the three handsets assigned to a base station must also have a unique identification Set LD 1 2 or 3 Density and Interference For this system to be interference free install a maximum of two base stations and six handsets per location Each base station provides three independent time compression multiplexing TCM line connections to the telephone system Each base station uses half of the Industrial Scientific Med
41. s 640 Massman Drive Nashville TN 37210 USA Hearing aids This telephone is compatible with hearing aids equipped with an appropriate telecoil option Programming emergency numbers When programming emergency numbers and or making test calls to emergency numbers 1 Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for calling before hanging up 2 Perform such activities in the off peak hours such as early mornings or late evenings EMI EMC FCC Part 15 Note This device complies with Class A EMI requirements when connected to host equipment that meets Class A and Class B when connected to host equipment that meets Class B Consult the System Installation Guide for the applicable compliance Privacy of communications may not be assured when using this phone Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For Class A Host equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a resident
42. s fully charged Indicates battery pack is 2 3 charged Indicates battery pack is 1 3 charged Indicates battery pack is completely discharged Note The battery level icons show approximate charge status values You can talk continuously for up to five hours on the handset with a fully charged 1400 mAh battery pack A fully charged battery pack has a standby time up to 72 hours Using the backlight shortens talk and standby time Handset Configuration This section describes how to set up handsets on a base station Note that there is one extra step for setting up the first handset on a new base station Important First time Installation Information When performing the initial configurations on the handset ensure that all the handsets you intend to configure have fully charged battery packs installed Since the handsets start scanning as soon as they are powered you must set the handset ID s first when you configure the handset to avoid conflicts between handset signals and the possibility of one set mirroring another T7406 Installation Guide 28 Handset Configuration If you install more than one base station on a system ensure that you assign a unique Security code to each base station However all base stations have the same three Handset ID numbers 1 2 or 3 which identify the handset t
43. set to be properly seated in the charger M7015 S Standard model M7020 C Custom model side view front view Headset Compatibility A headset offers you handsfree operation of your handset when you use a belt clip or leather case to attach the handset to your belt or carrying case Note The provide headset compatibility the Handsfree feature must be enabled in system programming If Handsfree is disabled certain call handling features may not work as intended Note No audible DTMF tones can be heard through the earpiece when you are wearing a headset with your T7406 handset Dialpad button pressing is still received normally at the far end P0942257 04 Optional accessories 49 Headset installation Follow these steps to attach a headset to the handset port 1 Lift up and remove the rubber tab to expose the headset port 2 Insert the headset jack into the headset port Note The headset jack has a 2 5 mm opening An adapter may be required if your headset has a 3 5 mm pin The handset microphone and earphone are disabled when the headset is connected to the headset port If you use the headset use the Options button to answer calls and to use the Options List to customize features When you remove the headset from the headset port handset operation is enabled automatically T7406 Installation Guide 50 Regulatory information Regulatory information Canadian Regulations Note This equipment may
44. sure that the telephone lines from your system have been installed to the base station location Mounting and Connecting the Base Station Follow these steps to mount and connect each base station 1 Use the mounting bracket as a template to position the base station and mark the screw positions Use screws to attach the mounting bracket to a wall or ceiling 3 Setthe base station dip switches located on the back of the base station to the required ISM frequency band Onthe first base station you install set the dip switches to operate in the upper half of the ISM band From left Wor to right set to Down Up Down D I L Upper half Onthe second base station set the dip ISM Band switches to operate in the lower half iswerkalt of the ISM band From left to right L L 1 ISM Band set to Down Down Up 4 Connect the telephone lines to the base station a Plug one end of the line cord into a EN telephone jack on the base station b Connect the other end into a telephone port on the system equipment Note Connect a maximum of three S TCMs per base station to the system c Plug the small end of the power adapter into the back of the base station d Plug the other end into an AC outlet Note A red light flashes continuously on the base station when powered T7406 Installation Guide 24 Charging the T74
45. sword press the Option button to exit the menu Press SHOW The display shows Enter old PWE Enter the default six digit password 000000 or the last password you entered Press OK The display shows Enter Hew PWC Enter a new six digit password Note For ease of administration it is recommended that you use the same password as the one you used for the Security code S S Code T7406 Installation Guide 32 Handset Configuration 6 Press OK The display shows Confirm Hew FWE Re enter the password 8 Press OK The display shows PUD Charged 9 Press the Options button to exit the Option menu The display changes to show the date and time Password errors If you enter an incorrect password and the display shows PWD Error return to the 7 Cha Password menu item and try again Lost password Make a note of the new password If you forget your password you will need to contact your Distributor for help to unlock the set Assigning the Security Code After you assign the handset ID to a handset you need to configure the handset to a base station Follow these steps to assign a Security code to the handset 1 Press the Options button 2 Press SHOW 3 Press HEXT until the display shows 4 Set 5 5 Code 4 Press CHANGE to assign a security code to the handset The display shows Enter Password Enter the six digit password default 000000 Press 0k The display shows Fress 6 digits d
46. the charger cradle for charging or topping up Studies have shown that users have been able to get four to five hours of talk time from a fully charged 1400 mAh battery Traffic studies have shown that typical users do not usually need more that three hours of talk time in an eight hour day If talk times exceed four hours or the product is to see use through multiple consecutive shifts multiple spare batteries are strongly recommended Battery Charge Controller The T7406 incorporates a special handset battery charge controller that employs a four stage charging program that sequences charging from a soft start to a fast charge and then to a topping charge followed by a maintenance charge This four stage charge sequence presents an optimum charging plan that helps maximize the overall life of the battery by managing two critical elements in the battery charging process the charge rate and overcharging protection Note that NiMh batteries do not exhibit memory problems and it is not necessary to drain the batteries prior to recharging Low battery status is indicated on the handset by the visual charge status on the display and or the audible warning tone The T7406 handset can be placed back into the charge cradle for charging when it is not in use T7406 Installation Guide 14 Provisioning the T7406 A fully depleted 1400 mAh battery will be restored to full charge in three hours The handset charge light will tur
47. tion Guide 6 Contents P0942257 04 Provisioning the T7406 7 Provisioning the T7406 This chapter provides specification and provisioning information for the T7406 cordless system The T7406 is a Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS cordless telephone The benefits of this technology are improved range robustness and less susceptibility to interference fading and multipath The use of a common wall mounted base station for multiple handsets allows you to position the base antennas for maximum performance and coverage The indoor range of the T7406 is 95 meters 300 feet in a typical office environment This range may vary with differing environments Operational Bandwidths The T7406 cordless telephone operates in the ISM Industrial Scientific and Medical 902 928 MHz band The T7406 divides the ISM band into two sets of operating frequencies to allow the coexistence of other ISM devices Examples of these products are SKU scanners and remote controls for products such as garage door openers and home theatre systems Note that since the T7406 is a frequency hopper it uses at least half of the available frequencies in the ISM band for operation and can make it difficult for other 900 MHz devices to operate correctly The following table identifies the frequencies used for the upper and lower bands of operation Lower 902 915 MHz Upper 915 1 928 MHz These bands are selectable for each base station t
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