Chapter 9 Connecting the cables to the BCM50 system 111
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3 Select the appropriate option for your system:
• If you are adding more auxiliary equipment, proceed to “Connecting an external paging
system” on page 108 or “Connecting an auxiliary ringer” on page 107.
• If you are finished adding auxiliary equipment, proceed to “Next step” on page 112.
To connect the cables to the wiring field card (optional)
1 Plug the RJ-21 end of the cable assembly into the RJ-21 telephony connector.
The cable is now permanently connected to the RJ-21 telephony connector.
2 Remove the terminal block from the WFC:
a Slide a small flat screwdriver into the rectangular opening at the back of the terminal
block.
b Pry the terminal block such that the top rotates forward and the block comes free.
You make the connections to the terminal block while it is removed from the header.
3 Use a small slotted screwdriver to unscrew the wire hole screws on top of the terminal block.
4 Insert the bare wire ends (¼” or 6mm) in the appropriate holes on the sides of the terminal
block.
5 Tighten the screws to hold the wires in place.
6 Re-install the terminal block on the header of the WFC.
7 Connect the remaining wires (digital telephones, analog telephones, and analog trunks) to the
WFC.
The 8-pin modular jacks on the WFC accept RJ-45 or RJ-11 modular plugs.
8 Connect cables to the main unit as required.
To connect the cables to the patch panel (optional)
1 Plug the RJ-21 end of the cable assembly into the RJ-21 telephony connector.
2 Plug the other end of the cable assembly into the patch panel header.
The cable locks in place.
3 Remove the terminal block from the patch panel:
a Slide a small flat screwdriver into the rectangular opening at the back of the terminal
block.
b Pry the terminal block such that the top rotates forward and the block comes free.
You make the connections to the terminal block while it is removed from the header.
4 Use a small slotted screwdriver to unscrew the wire hole screws on top of the terminal block.
5 Insert the bare wire ends (¼” or 6mm) in the appropriate holes on the sides of the terminal
block.
