Inter-Tel ECX 2000 - Introduction; General Overview; Safety Precautions During Installation and System Upgrades

EncoreCX
Installation & Maintenance Manual
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Introduction
This document describes the practices to be adopted by certified field technicians during installation and
maintenance of the EncoreCX. A more detailed description of the product, along with customer
programmable facilities and features, may be found in the Administrators manual, which should be read in
conjunction with this document.
NOTICE
This Inter-Tel EncoreCX Installation Manual instructs field technicians on the proper installation
practices for the EncoreCX System. This manual does not provide step-by-step instructions for
premises wiring practices as dictated by the National Electrical Code, which includes, but is not
limited to, cable layouts, cable installation, AC power installation, proper AC grounding, eliminating
or preventing external interferences (including, but not limited to, RFI, EMI, lightning, AC power
disturbances, static discharge), and other telephony practices standard within the industry. Cable
installers, electricians, and field technicians are expected to be properly trained and, if applicable,
licensed in their trade practices.
General overview
· "The Encore CX is a scalable voice centric communications platform catering up to 40 users.
· "The EncoreCX is a hybrid PABX/key-system, which may be equipped with digital telephone sets
(ECX 1000, ECX 1000W or ECX 2000) or standard two-wire DTMF telephones such as the ECX 100
analog telephone. Extensions can also be equipped with fax or answering machines.
· The EncoreCX is modular in construction and can be upgraded by adding system expansion modules
(Extension Modules and Internet Router Module).
· The EncoreCX is a versatile, easy-to-use system, which is simple to install and maintain.
· The EncoreCX Internet Router Module provides data connectivity to the Internet via DSL lines or
Cable Modems. It also provides an internal LAN.
Safety Precautions during installation and system upgrades
Always unplug or isolate the main supply when installing or upgrading the
system.
After installing the Central Control Unit (CCU) and all required modules,
ensure that the following points are checked before switching the main AC
power source on:
· The cabled extensions have a DTMF telephone or a (ECX 1000/ECX 2000)
digital telephone set connected.
· The CCU cover is in place and locked.
After switching on the main AC power source, allow at least eight seconds for the CCU to go through its
power up routine.