CS 7500 Operator's Guide
Links on this page:   Before you begin  |  Important notes |  Introduction to the CS 7500  |  Unpacking the CS 7500
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Before you begin (return to top)

This guide is designed to introduce you to the various installation and operational procedures for using the ComSwitch 7500 (CS 7500). Please read through this guide and select the installation procedures appropriate for your specific application before attempting to connect or operate the CS 7500.

Com Switch 7500 Drawing
Important Notes (return to top)
According to standard industry practice, surge protection is recommended for use with all electronic devices. A surge suppressor and/or line conditioning should be used on the input power supply, as well as the connected telephone line.

Call Waiting: Fax machine and modem transmissions could be disrupted by the call waiting beep tone.

Call Forwarding: If Call Forwarding is activated, the CS 7500 cannot process calls on that line.We recommend that you disconnect service for Call Forwarding.

Phone Company Voice Mail: This service is compatible with the CS 7500 if used in conjunction with the phone company's Distinctive Ring service (service activation required).

Introduction to the CS 7500 (return to top)

Thank you for purchasing the CS 7500. Data communications is becoming increasingly popular, and the CS 7500 allows you to take advantage of this technology.

The CS 7500 is a state-of-the-art Telephone Line Sharing device which eliminates the extra dedicated telephone lines used to operate a fax, modem, or other telephone device.

The CS 7500 quickly directs incoming telephone calls to one of four appropriate destinations, typically a computer modem or fax/modem and facsimile machine, as well as a telephone and answering machine, or any other telephone device that responds to a standard phone company ring signal.

Listed below are examples of various telephone activated devices that can be connected to the CS 7500.
Fax / modem Point-of-sale terminal
Computer modem Call diverter
Facsimile Fluid storage system
Answering Machine Energy management system
Telephone Money order dispensing system
Bulletin Board System (BBS) Laser fax cartridge
Credit Card Authorization Terminal Remote diagnostic system
Security alarm and monitoring system Time and attendance system
Flow monitoring system
Please read through the rest of this guide to learn how to properly install and operate the CS 7500.
Unpacking the CS 7500 (return to top)

When you open the CS 7500 box for the first time, inspect the contents. In the box you should find the following items:



If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the dealer where you purchased the unit, or call Customer Service at the number listed in "Two year limited warranty/Service Information."