Muratec MFX-1500 - Manual (Page 147)

USER INSTRUCTIONS FOR UK OPERATION
OF THE
MURATEC MFX 1500
1.1 The Muratec MFX 1500 facsimile has been approved for use on direct exchange
lines. The label indicating that approval has been obtained is on the rear panel,
together with information which tells you:-
The equipment is manufactured in Japan.
The model number.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) which is 1.5 (see how many telephones
you can use on one line).
Your exchange line must be a standard exclusive (DEL), not a shared service or
party line. Please note this equipment is not suitable for use as an extension to a
pay phone. Your line should be able to cater for either Loop Disconnect or Multi-
Frequency (MF). If you experience difficulty please contact your local Network
Operator.
1.2 Before commencing operations, read the manual carefully to ensure correct use of
your Muratec fax and to take full advantage of its many features.
1.3 This apparatus has been approved for the use of the following facilities:-
a) Automatic transmission and reception of facsimile documents.
b) Automatic dialling of previously stored numbers accessed by the one touch keys
or speed dial access numbers.
c) Automatic storage of last number dialled.
d) Monitor key for on-hook dialling.
e) The Muratec MFX 1500 has a series connection facility.
NOTE: Automatic dialling will operate without proceed indication (dial tone) on
either loop disconnect (rotary) or DTMF dialling systems. The correct dialling
method can be selected from the control panel of your fax. (Please see the user
instructions for details on how to adjust).
f) Automatic clearing from the call originating end.
g) Call progress monitor.
h) Ringer volume control.
i) The connection of approved apparatus into the socket for associated telephones.
Any other usage will invalidate the approval if as a result it ceases to conform to
the standards against which approval was granted.
IMPORTANT: This apparatus is capable of dialling 999 Emergency Services via
an associated telephone.
2. CONDITIONS OF USE
2.1 The approval number for the Muratec MFX1500 is 607941. The approval label can
be found on the bottom panel of the equipment.
The Muratec MFX 1500 has a Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) value of 1.5.
2.2 RINGER EQUIVALENCE NUMBER (REN)
To avoid overloading you exchange line there is a method of calculating the
maximum number of telephone apparatus that may be connected at one time. Add
all the REN's together. The REN number is marked on the approval label of the
MFX-1500 which has a REN of 1.5. When all telephone apparatus REN's
connected to the same line are added together the number obtained must be 4 or
less. Sometimes British Telecom telephones are unmarked, therefore, you can
assume that if unmarked then the REN is 1. This should be confirmed by a British
Telecom sales office.
2.3 All apparatus connected to this modem and thereby connected directly or indirectly
to the British Telecom public switch telephone network must be approved
apparatus as defined in Section 22 of the 'British Telecommunications Act 1984'.
3. DIRECT CONNECTION TO BRITISH TELECOM NETWORK
3.1 Attachment to the network must be through a connector and not permanently
wired.
3.2 The Muratec MFX 1500 may be connected to any PSTN exchange line except as
an extension to a payphone. The equipment is not suitable for connection to a
shared service or 1+1 carrier system.
3.3 The Muratec MFX1500 earth must be maintained when connected to a direct
exchange line.