Command Communications, Inc. ASAP104 Operator's Guide

The ASAP104 is a single line device that can be installed on any type of modular or non-modular system that consists of one or more lines, with one or more phones.

The ASAP104 has 2 operating modes, Automatic, or Semi-Automatic and can be connected in 3 separate configurations as follows:

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Automatic operation (calls are answered and processed for the entire location)

NOTE: This application requires installation at the DEMARC. See installing the ASAP104 for more information.

Answers... the call automatically.

Transfers... all calls to the pre-designated telephone device(s) according to the tone(s) received from the calling telephone device. If telephones are connected to the ASAP104, calls without tones will transfer directly to the telephones.

Automatic operation (calls are answered and processed where the ASAP104 is located)

Semi-Automatic operation (all phones in the home ring)

Answers... the call automatically.

Waits... for you or your answering machine to answer the call on the Primary port.

Transfers... fax calls to the fax machine if a fax tone is present, or to computer modems if access codes are used.

The ASAP104 can be mounted on a wall with the connected telephone line cords above or below the unit. You can place the telephone line cords through the line guides on the back of the ASAP104 to reduce tangling.

NOTE: Do not place the ASAP104 in close proximity to any peripheral equipment (approximately 2 to 3 feet away from all electronic equipment).

1.	Connect the provided modular line cord from a standard telephone (wall) jack to this port.

Connect an answering machine or integrated phone/answering machine to this port. The ASAP104 will transfer all voice calls to port P1.

Depending on the installation, a single line telephone, an integrated phone/answering machine, multiple phones, or a telephone system (KSU or PBX) can be connected to this port

3.	Connect your fax machine to port P2. A computer modem or fax/modem can connect to this port in lieu of a fax machine.

4.	A computer modem or fax/modem can connect to port P3 to enable the ASAP104 to transfer a modem call with the appropriate transfer codes.

5.	A computer modem or fax/modem can connect to port P4 to enable the ASAP104 to transfer a modem call with the appropriate transfer codes.

This section explains how to install the ASAP104 in most phone configurations that appear in a home or office.

You can install the ASAP104 into one of the following phone configurations:

a telephone system

a single telephone line (at the DEMARC)

	a single telephone telephone line (at an existing RJ11 jack)

Installation procedures for each of these configurations are provided in the following sections.

The diagram shows telephone devices connected to the ASAP104 for a telephone system; follow the same procedures for a mini-telephone system. For the ASAP104 to operate properly, it must be "in front" of the telephone system. Connect the other equipment as needed.

All equipment on that line (telephone system, fax, computer modem, and so on) must connect directly to the ASAP104.

CAUTION: Do not plug the ASAP104 into a telephone system phone jack. You may damage the phone system or the ASAP104.

The following diagram shows an installation at the point of DEMARC on line 1. Once connected in this configuration, the telephones will never ring on an inbound call if the ASAP104 transfers to port P2, P3 or port P4. Only calls that do not produce transfer tones will ring the telephones.

SINGLE LINE INSTALLATION
ON LINE 1

For use in the Automatic mode to allow the ASAP104 control over all phones on the line.

The following diagram shows a typical installation with a single line telephone.

This installation is for use in the Semi-Automatic mode, or for the Automatic mode with a phone connected to the Primary port (port P1 default). (Extension phones not connected to the Primary port in the Automatic mode will ring only 1 time on an inbound call. See "Installation at the DEMARC" for an alternate installation.)

This section illustrates 2 typical applications using the ASAP104. The ASAP104 is capable of routing calls to any data device, system or system of devices which can answer a standard phone company ring signal.

If your application requires additional information or support, call our toll-free, High-Priority Technical Service team at: (888) 843-4399.

In this application, 3 different computers/systems connect to the ASAP104, (POS, Energy Management, and Time and Attendance) as well as a telephone.

This allows inbound and outbound telephone calls during normal business hours, and automated polling of the connected data devices after hours. Access to the data devices can be accommodated by access codes in the dialing of the calling computer. For automatic operation without dialing strings, the *ASAP Dispatcher DP1 produces the single frequency tones required for direct access. The ASAP104 can also be shut down (on all ports or individually) completely to inbound calls depending on application requirements.

* The ASAP Dispatcher DP1 is designed to send single frequency call routing tones that the ASAP104 uses for automatic operation. It is also a commercial product designed and developed by Command Communications, Inc.

In this application, 3 different computers in separate locations connect with multiple computers (any number) around the country to access information regarding POS, Energy Management, and Time and Attendance.

Each Dispatcher DP1 shown sends one of 3 different frequency tones to each ASAP104 location. The tone is recognized by the ASAP104 and the call is automatically routed to the port on the ASAP104 that is assigned that frequency and the call connects to the desired device.

In this illustration, literally hundreds of locations equipped with the ASAP104 can be polled by the Dispatcher DP1 for POS, Energy Management, and Time and Attendance data and still maintain normal telephone service -- all on a single telephone line at each location.

Both the Dispatcher DP1 and the ASAP104 are equipped with Emergency Call Override. This means that during any data transmission, anyone lifting a phone off-hook at the ASAP104 location will automatically get dial tone in approximately 5 seconds. See the section "Emergency Call Override" for more information.

The following diagram shows a typical installation with a single line telephone. This application allows incoming and outgoing voice and fax calls, as well as to separate computer modems. One of the computer modems in this application is used for the INTERNET and E-mail access, while the other is a dedicated Bulletin Board System (BBS).

In this application, the ASAP104 will provide Emergency Call Override to the Primary port (port P1 is default) if the phone company three-way calling has been activated. See the section "Emergency Call Override" for more information.

See "Operating Modes" for more information about how the ASAP104 processes calls.