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KX-TA824 installation notes 824install.htm © Copyright 2005
AbleComm, Inc. |
This page is a supplement to the Panasonic manuals, not a replacement.
| Card Position | Number of Lines | Number of phones | |
| Out-of-box | first (built-in) | 3 | 8 |
| add KX-TA82483 | second | adds 3 (CO #s 4, 5, 6) | adds 8 (jacks 9-16) |
| add KX-TA82481 | second or third | adds 2 (CO #s 7, 8) | adds 8 (jacks 17-24) |
| add KX-TA82470 | second or third | adds none | adds 8 (jacks 17-24) |
Notes:
- As usual, the manuals SUCK. Lots of items are hard to find, and some things are in the CD-ROM manual, but not in the paper manuals.
- The Operating Manual is the most important book, because it will give you an idea of the capabilities of the system, and will refer you to pages and sections in the other books.
- It's extremely important to have surge protection on both power and phone lines. If you are going to have four or fewer lines, we recommend the ITW-Panamax CO/4X4. For five to eight lines, use the CO/8-110. Either one will work nicely with the ITW-Panamax 4AC power line protector. For continued operation during a power failure, get an Uninterruptible Power Supply ("UPS").
- The installation manual says that the 824 should not be installed near a computer. You can ignore the warning.
- The manual also says that you should use one-pair wire for single-line phones, answerers, modems, voice processors, etc. That's stupid. There is nothing wrong with using multi-pair wire, even if you need just one pair.
- With standard 24 gage wire, you can install a proprietary phone up to about 750 feet from the 824. Thicker 22 gage wire increases the distance to about 1180 feet. Single line phones should work up to about 3700 feet away (24g) or 5900 feet (22g).
- A door intercom can be used up to about 360 feet from the 824 with 24 gage wire, or 500 feet with 22 gage.
- We recommend connecting the ground screw on the cabinet to a good ground, preferably a ground rod or a cold water pipe that has continuous metal going all the way back into the ground (no PVC).
- The KX-TA824 is initially configured for 3 lines and 8 phones. Its maximum capacity of 8 lines and 24 phones is achieved by adding various expansion modules.
- The KX-TA82483 doubles the initial capacity, by handling up to 3 lines and 8 phones (lines 4 through 6; phones 109-116). This is usually the first module you'd install.
- The KX-TA82481 can handle up to 2 lines and 8 phones (lines 7 and 8; phones 117-124). This is usually the second module you'd install.
- The KX-TA82470 can handle up to 8 phones (phones 117-124), but does NOT provide capacity for any additional phone lines. It costs only a few bucks less than the 82481, so it's generally not worth buying unless you're absolutely certain that you'll never have more than six lines.
- You can use only two of the expansion modules listed above, and you can't use an 82481 plus and 82470.
- There are three slots inside the 824 cabinet for KX-TA82493 Caller ID modules. One module is pre-installed, for your first three phone lines. You can add one or two more. Even though three modules could theoretically handle nine lines, your 824 can handle a maximum of eight lines.
- The KX-TA82462 module provides circuitry for up to four door intercom speakers, and four electric door strikes or or gate openers, or any other circuit that can be operated with a momentary circuit closure or power pulse. It can also be used to activate a door bell or chime. The 824 does not provide power for a door strike or bell: you will need to get a suitable power supply.
- Music-on-hold input and paging output are on 3.5mm jacks.
- During a power failure, you can use one or more single-line phones. Jack 1 will work on line 1. Jack 9 will work on line 4. Jack 17 will work on line 7. When planning your installation, give careful thought to the location of these jacks. In a home, it is usually best to have jack #1 in the master bedroom or kitchen.
