WIZARD'S TOOL BOX... Problem Solving Telecom Devices
I don't know about pigs, but I'll bet you can make Phones Fly with this stuff!
With the increasing popularity of VoIP customers are making more strange requests for special stuff than ever. They want to use VoIP, their phone system, and the Internet to make something happen at remote locations. lights light, buzzers buzz or pigs fly. Sometimes you just have to make-up for a deficiency in the system itself. It might not be easy, but if you have a little creativity, you can probably do it.
You usually can't make money doing "Specials," but sometimes you've got to do them to get an otherwise profitable job. Or keep the customer happy. To get those jobs done fast... use the Wizard's Tool Box!
Here's an Index of the items on this page...
HEADSET LINE IN-USE INDICATOR with AMPLIFIER
STOP Interruptions!
Handset or Headset
In-Use
Indicator
with
Amplifier
Everybody hates it when someone walks up and starts talking to them while they're on the phone, but how do you know they're on the phone?
Bright Red Large LED Glows when you're talking.
Amplifier / Control Box with Volume
Control plugs
in-series with the handset or a headset with an amplifier.
It comes with an AC Power Cube.
If you have a headset that plugs directly into the phone with no separate
amplifier, you'll need our Recording & In-Use Headset Adapter
(below).
The In-Use Amplifier won't boost the volume on your headset when connected that way, but the big red LED will light when you're on the phone!
NOTE: The Headset In-Use Indicator only works with a handset or headset with modular handset type plugs. It won't work on Cordless or Cellular type phones with a 3.5mm or 2.5mm jack.
Our Headset In-Use Indicator combines our In-Line Amplifier with an In-Use Light to let everybody know when someone is on their phone so they aren't disturbed.
Bright Red Large LED is plugged into the base by a 12' 3.5mm cord (included).
Know when your co-workers are on the phone!
Both the Light and
Amplifier
work on ANY business phone with a dial
in the base
and where you can hear yourself in your ear when you talk (has
sidetone), except RCA and GE
Use on a Cubical, on Top of a Monitor or ???
Works equally well with
Handsets or Headsets
with Amplifiers (it's really nice to raise
the level on the headset amp sometimes!)
Connects In-Series with Headset Amplifier or Handset
Easy-to-Use Slide Volume Control
Comes with Easy-to-See BIG Bright Red LED
Requires a 110V AC
outlet near the desk for the power cube (included)
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Part # HST4TDELUXE HANDSET RECORDING ADAPTER
Record Conversations from your Phone
to your PC or Stand-Alone Recorder
DELUXE Adapter works with PCs and Stand-Alone Recorders
Just plug it in between the handset cord and the phone!
NOTE: This device records FROM the phone TO a computer or recorder. To PLAYBACK from a computer or mp3 player click here for our Handset Audio Feeder.
Because the Deluxe Handset Recording Adapter outputs the same audio you hear on your handset, which has exactly the right mix of your voice and the caller's voice, your recordings will sound great!
If you record directly from a regular phone line instead of the handset, your voice is usually much louder than the callers voice, making the recordings difficult to listen to.
Plug the modular cord into the handset jack on the phone, and plug the handset cord into the Deluxe Handset Recording Adapter. Then plug the 3.5mm Stereo Audio Cord into the mic or line jack on the PC sound card, or into a stand-alone recorder.
Use your PC's sound recording application, or just start recording on your recorder.
There is no volume control on the Deluxe Handset Recording Adapter, so you'll need to adjust the volume on your computer or recorder.
The Deluxe Handset Recording Adapter works on analog, digital or VoIP phones with the dial in the base. It won't work on cordless or dial-in-handset (Trimline style) phones because the signal is different on that type of handset cord. For those types of phones, use our Phone Line Audio Coupler (below).
On digital phones, the only place to get analog audio to record is from the handset cord. If you need to send the calls to a Voice Logger at a central location instead of to the local PC or tape recorder, send the audio back to the central recorder on a spare pair to the phone room, and cross-connect that pair to the central recorder.
NOTE: Some crappy VoIP phones don't have sidetone, which means you can't hear your own voice in your ear when you're speaking. On those types of VoIP phones, the Deluxe Handset Recording Adapter will only record the outside caller (half the conversation).
Because the Deluxe Handset Recording Adapter is transformer isolated, it will prevent hum in your recordings. If you hear a hum with your current recording device, you need this Deluxe Handset Recording Adapter which is transformer isolated.
Custom and Private Label versions available.
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Part # KIT9O14 FOOT SILVER SATIN HANDSET RECORDING CORD
14 Foot Silver Satin Handset to 3.5mm Recording Cord
14 Foot cord with a Handset Plug on one end and a 3.5mm Audio Plug on the other end.
Use this cord to get the audio from the receiver wires on the handset into a recorder or PC mic input.
This cord has no connection to the mic wires from the handset, only the receiver wires... Which normally contain both sides of the conversation (if you can hear yourself when you talk into the handset).
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Part # MMA1ESolid Nose Handset Cord UnTwister™
Solid Nose Handset Cord UnTwister™
If you don't remember to unwind your handset cord once in a while and it turns into a knotted mess, get one of these to do it automatically!
This only works in handsets where the jack
isn't recessed into the plastic shell.
NOTE:
We've tried similar products
from all
of the factories in Asia, and this is the
only one that actually
spins so the cord will stay untwisted, and it doesn't have static right out of
the box.
It won't work in a handset like this one with a recessed jack:
The nose just isn't long enough!
Our
Solid Nose
Handset Cord UnTwister™ will
work with any phone handset without a recessed jack.
NOTE: This is not like the cheap white ones on the market that don't spin (so they're useless!).
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Part # HST3NRECORDING / PLAYBACK & IN-USE HEADSET ADAPTER
That means that you can't use any accessories made to be used with a handset, because the wires aren't in the right place.
Our Recording / Playback & In-Use Adapter plugs into the jack for the headset. You then plug your headset into the jack labeled for the Headset Only. The other jack is wired to like a regular handset jack. That allows you to use accessories made to be used with a handset.
Note that the real handset for that phone
probably won't work correctly on our adapter because besides the wiring change,
there may be a polarity and gain difference on the headset transmitter circuit.
But it will work well for recording while on a headset on the phone, sending
audio from a PC back into the phone while the user is on their headset, and for
our Orator II which gives you an amplifier and speaker so others in the
room can hear the same conversation while you're on your headset (or handset, or
even on a regular analog phone line).
Adapter lets you:
Use our Headset In-Use Indicator on a Headset without an amplifier
Record conversations using our Deluxe Handset Recording Adapter from a headset without a headset amplifier (plugged directly into a modular headset jack on a phone).
Playback music or audio using our Handset Audio Feeder into a headset without a headset amplifier (plugged directly into a modular headset jack on a phone).
Connect our Orator II Speaker to a headset jack to the conversation can be heard by others in the room
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Part # HST5GiPhone 3.5mm AUDIO ADAPTER CORD
iPhone 3.5mm Recording / Playback Audio Adapter Cord
Works with Smartphones, Tablets and Laptops
You NEED this cord if you're going to play music or audio or record from / into an iPod, Smartphone, Tablet or Laptop with the Speaker and Mic jacks combined into one 3.5mm 4 conductor plug.
There are two 3.5mm stereo jacks. One with a Microphone icon and one with a Headset (Speaker) icon. To record into your device, use the jack with the Mic icon. To play audio from your device, use the jack with the Headset icon. You can record and playback at the same time if your device supports that.
If the headset that came with your device has four parts to the plug,
you need this Adapter Cord when you're using
a separate Mic and Speaker:
Works well when using your Smartphone to record phone calls, like with our Deluxe Handset Recording Adapter, or to feed music or other audio from our Handset Audio Feeder.
Great for playing music from your Smartphone or iPod for Music-on-Hold (MOH) on your phone system.
NOTE: There are many devices like this on the market that are much cheaper. This is the only one we've found that works right.
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Part # PAP1OUSB to SERIAL CONVERTER
USB to Serial Converter
Use a serial device on your PC or laptop that doesn't have a serial port, only a USB port. Has a DB9 Male Connector on a 2 foot cord.
There is a 90% chance this will work with a particular serial RS-232 device, not 100%. There's no way to know if it will work or not until you try it.
If your serial device doesn't work with this device right away, you may need to use our RS-232 Tech Bulletin to determine if any control pins need to be held high or low.
It supports Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista (32/64 bit), and Windows 7 (32/64 bit), as well as MAC OS X 10.1-10.5. Comes with a driver CD. It's made to be used on a USB 1.1 compliant port, which should include all USB 2.0 ports.
It should work well for programming most phone systems through a serial port.
Note that a USB device driver loads when the computer starts up. That's fine if you're sitting in-front of the computer, but there is a small chance that the drivers won't load properly on a particular reboot, requiring another reboot. That could be a problem if you're running this on an unattended PC like a kiosk. Real serial port drivers are more dependable (available on a PCI card (Windows only?) which is pretty cheap).
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Part # SWI8PSINGLE AC EMERGENCY CORD
This is an EMERGENCY!
Problem Solved!
You can't plug this cube in without our Emergency Cord
How many times have you needed to squeeze one more cube onto a power strip? Now you can!
If you need to fit two more, use our Double AC Emergency Cord (below).
Keep one in your bag, and a few in your truck!
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Part # MIS4SRING-IT!™ 2 PORT TELEPHONE LINE SIMULATOR
Ring-It!™ 2 Port
Telephone Line SImulator
Plug corded or cordless phones or a phone system into one modular jack, and the other mod jack rings.
It accurately simulates a real phone line for testing, demonstrating phone systems and equipment, and trade shows.
It's truly a Central Office (CO) Simulator! It works with phones, modems and faxes.
It has US style Precise Dial Tone, Ringback, Busy Signals and Reorder Tones as used in North America.
Flexible Standard and Programmable Features ...
Comes with US Style Power Cube (requires 13.5-to 15VAC, 40/60 cycles, 400ma).
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Part # WAL6AUNIVERSAL GROUND BUS with COVER
Inter-system Bonding & Grounding
Takes #2 to #6 Main Ground Wire
(Solid or Stranded)
Takes Four
#4 to #16 System Ground Wires
(Solid or Stranded)
Zinc Plated. Two Lugs for Mounting to a Wall or Backboard.
Paintable Plastic Cover. Use the Cover, or put it on the Backboard without the Cover.
Cold Water Pipes are no longer safe to use for a ground since there's likely to be PVC pipe somewhere. The electrical panel should be grounded to a ground rod outside. Check to make sure there's a wire from the ground rod to the panel and that it's all connected.
Use a ground from the electrical panel to this Ground Bus, and connect your systems and lightning protection to the common ground through this Ground Bus.
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Part # PAP4GSINGLE AC EMERGENCY CORD with SOCKET
Our Emergency Cord with SOCKET allows you to plug a power cube into a full power strip, and it gives you an EXTRA SOCKET that stands up about an inch from the plug
Single AC Emergency Cord with Socket... in Power Strip
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Part # MIS4RPARTY-LINE™ 6 PORT TELEPHONE LINE SIMULATOR
Party-Line™ 6 Port
Telephone Line Simulator
It's truly a Central Office (CO) Simulator! It works with phones, modems and faxes.
It accurately simulates a real phone line for testing, demonstrating phone systems and equipment, and trade shows.
It has US style Precise Dial Tone, Ringback, Busy Signals and Reorder Tones as used in North America.
It also sends Caller ID
with name and number, sends Distinctive Ringing (5 Patterns) and has Stutter
Dial Tone & FSK Message Waiting (turn it on with a DTMF code).
Flexible Standard and Programmable Features ...
Comes with US Style Power Cube (requires 13.5-to 15VAC, 40/60 cycles, 400ma).
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Part # WAL6BDOUBLE AC EMERGENCY CORD
Our Double AC Emergency Cord is great if the Strip is Full!
Now you can fit two cubes. where you couldn't even fit one!
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Part # MIS4T427 NETWORK - TAKEOUT from 2500 SET
427 Type Network
427 Style Network from a regular 2500 Set.
Use it as a replacement for a bad network or to make your own telephone.
Style may vary. This Network has been removed from a tested 500 or 2500 Set.
Click HERE for Typical 2500 Set Wiring Diagram (pdf)
Limited Quantity!
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Part # HST5BANALOG TELEPHONE NETWORK - FITS IN A HANDSET!
Network Board
Make a Handset into a 2 Wire Phone
Size: 2.5" x 1" x .5"
Small Network Board connects to Tip and Ring, electret mic and standard receiver cartridge to make a whole phone (without a dial) with this little circuit board.
Click HERE for Connection Instructions (pdf)
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Part # XMT1BIN-LINE MOD SWAPPER
The Mod Swapper... Swaps Pairs 1 & 2
If you're replacing a phone system where they wired the jacks in the wall with the white/orange pair as the middle pair, and you can't get to the jacks to rewire them because they're behind heavy desks, the Mod Swapper can save you both time and money!
If you can get to the jack, plug the Mod Swapper right into the wall, and plug the phone's mounting cord into the Mod Swapper. If you can't get to the jack, just plug the Mod Swapper into the back of the phone, and plug the mounting cord into the Mod Swapper.
Other versions that swap other pairs, including 8 pin plugs and jacks, are available. Just tell us what you need!
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Part # MSC2KMODULAR REVERSING CORD
Modular Reversing Cord... Reverses the Polarity of Pairs 1 & 2
Don't want to remove the jack and swap the pairs, or can't do it in the phone room? Just stick the Modular Reversing Cord in-series with the polarity sensitive device, and you're done.
Other versions that reverse other pairs, including 8 pin plugs and jacks, are available. Just tell us what you need!
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Part # SER3OLOCK A MODULAR PLUG IN SO IT CAN'T BE REMOVED!
Lock a Mod Plug in so it can't be removed without cutting it out!
Use a Nipper to cut the entire clip off the Mod Plug
Put the Mod Plug in the Jack and
Push the Locking Device in
Under the Plug
There's no way to get the mod plug out without a Nipper, and you'll know it was removed!
Use a Nipper to cut the Modular Locking Device out to get the plug out
RJ-11 / RJ-14 BASE CORD MODULAR LOCKING DEVICE
For Regular 6P4C / 6P6C RJ-11 / RJ-14 Modular Line Cord Plugs
Bag of 20
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Part # MIS2LMODLOCK-RJ11 <BAG OF 20>
22.95
RJ-45 ETHERNET MODULAR LOCKING DEVICE
For 8P8C RJ-45 Ethernet Plugs
Bag of 20
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Part # MIS2MMODLOCK-RJ45 <BAG OF 20>
22.95
HANDSET CORD MODULAR LOCKING DEVICE - BAG of 20
For 4P4C Modular Handset Cord Plugs
Bag of 20
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Part # MIS2KMODLOCK-HANDSET <BAG OF 20>
22.95
SHORT BODY 8 PIN MODULAR PATCH CORD
Custom Made CAT5e Patch Cord with
Short Body 8 Pin (RJ45) Modular Plug
Made with White CAT5e Stranded Cable
Used for Shoretel Wall Phones
& Other Special Applications
where you need the Short Body RJ-45 Plug
Each End Has 1" of Shrink Tubing
Length Compared to Regular 8 Pin Plug
Specify the length of the White CAT5 Patch Cord (up to 300' or more).
Your cost is for the 1 Foot Patch Cord (CAP3S) and any additonal feet you need (CAP3T) per foot (see below).
We can normally make them the same or next day in the length you need.
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Part # CAP3S
ADDITIONAL 1 FOOT OF CAT5e WHITE CABLE for SHORT BODY 8 PIN PATCH CORD
Add as many feet as you need to the 1 Foot Patch Cord..
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Part # CAP3TADDL 1' WHITE SHORT PLUG CORD
0.30
6 INCH CAT5e SHORT BODY 8 PIN PATCH CORD - WHITE
Great Size for VoIP Wall Phones!
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Part # CAP3RCRITICAL+™ SOLID WIRE MODULAR CORDS
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Critical+™ Solid
Wire Modular Cord Telephone
Gray Color to Match |
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2 Pair |
You can't punch down stranded cable! |
4 Pair |
2 Pair, 3 Pair and 4 Pair Cords.
Carry some of these in your truck!
You can make solid wire modular cords yourself,
but this has got to be faster, easier and cheaper!
These are professionally made, and tested (which is why there's a mod plug on both ends).
Connect a modular device to a 66 or 110 Block, beanie it on to an existing wire...
Or lots of other uses that make these a must have in your truck!
Make your own Octopus Cable:
By plugging these Critical+ Solid Wire Cords into the mod jacks on a phone system, gateway, ATA or other modular device, you can tie wrap them in a bundle towards the 66 Block, where it will look neat when you cut the wires down. With an Octopus Cable, you'll have extra wire for each of the mod cords, so your installation will look like a mess unless you spend a lot of time dressing the cable (somehow?).
2 PAIR 15 FOOT SOLID WIRE CORD - TELEPHONE GRAY COLOR
White/Blue and White/Orange pairs wired Straight Through to four pin modular plugs, so you can cut it in-half and get two 7.5 foot cords.
This CAT3 solid wire cord is wired with USOC wiring, with White/Blue on the middle pins, and White/Orange on the outside pins.
25¢ a Foot For Longer Custom Lengths
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Part # SWI3A2 PAIR 15' SOLID WIRE-TEL GRAY
3.95
2 PAIR 15 FOOT SOLID WIRE CORD - LIGHT GRAY COLOR
Only $2.79 each, or 100+ at $2.29 each!
LIMITED TIME SALE...
Limited Quantity!
White/Blue and White/Orange pairs wired Straight Through to four pin modular plugs, so you can cut it in-half and get two 7.5 foot cords.
This CAT3 solid wire cord is wired with USOC wiring, with White/Blue on the middle pins, and White/Orange on the outside pins.
25¢ a Foot For Longer Custom Lengths
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Part # SWI2A2 PR 15' SOLID-LT GR
2.79 Quantity Pricing Available
3 PAIR 15 FOOT SOLID WIRE CORD
White/Blue, White/Orange and White Green pairs wired Straight Through to six pin modular plugs, so you can cut it in-half and get two 7.5 foot cords.
This CAT3 solid wire cord is wired with USOC wiring, with White/Blue on the middle pins, White/Orange on the next two pins out, and White/Green on the outside pins.
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Part # SWI3B3 PR 15' SOLID WIRE CORD
4.89
4 PAIR 15 FOOT SOLID WIRE CORD - WIRED WECO (568B)
White/Blue, White/Orange, White/Green and White/Brown pairs wired Straight Through to an eight pin modular plug, so you can cut it in-half to get two 7.5 foot cords.
This CAT3 solid wire cord is wired with WECO wiring (568B), just like a patch cord for Ethernet.
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Part # SWI3C4 PAIR 15' SOLID WIRE CORD
6.25
ORATOR III DESKTOP SPEAKER / AMPLIFIER
Orator III Desktop Monitor Speaker / Amplifier
Nice Loud Speaker with Volume Control
The Orator III has a modular cord that plugs into a phone line and lets you monitor
conversations on the line - without disturbing either party talking on the line.
There are no clicks, no pops, nobody on the line can tell you're listening.
Modular cord plugs into an analog phone line. There's a jack on the Orator III to plug in a phone (not needed if you don't want to talk or dial).
The Orator III presents a high impedance to the line so it won't take the line off-hook. One-way speaker (not a speakerphone) will broadcast the entire conversation (all parties on the line) through the speaker.
A very nice general use desktop amplifier, with a zillion uses!
Great for training!
If you're speaking on a phone in the same room face the Orator III away from you so you won't get feedback.
Comes with a 7' Modular mounting cord for a regular analog phone line, and a 110VAC Power Cube.
To connect it to the handset of an electronic phone, see the Orator Handset Kit (below).
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Part # SER7E
ORATOR HANDSET KIT
Adapter to let you connect the Orator II and Orator III to the handset cord on a phone, instead of directly to an analog telephone line.
Special Y Adapter and Cord lets you listen to the audio going to the receiver in the handset, rather than across a phone line.
NOTE: You must be able to hear your own voice in your ear when talking (called sidetone) or you will only be able to hear the other party on the call.
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Part # SER4OORATOR HANDSET KIT
9.99
EXCLUSION (PRIVACY) DEVICE
If you want to share a phone line, this is the easiest way!
The Exclusion/Privacy Device is for sharing lines between phones, modems, credit card machines, etc.
Keep in mind that this device will let you share phone lines for both incoming and outgoing calls, but they have no way of routing incoming calls. That means that only one of the devices should be allowed to automatically answer the line!
We get lots of calls from people wanting Line In-Use indicators, so they know when the modem or phone is in-use and they don't interrupt the call when making an outbound call. The Exclusion/Privacy Adapter will do it automatically.
Then we get calls from people who want A/B Switches, to manually switch a line between two or more phone. The Exclusion/Privacy Adapter will do it automatically for outbound calls.
These devices work on the Voltage Drop principal! A standard phone line has 48VDC (or so) of talk battery, which drops to 6 - 15VDC when a phone is taken off hook. The Privacy Devices are placed in front of each phone or modem, and know that the line is busy (off-hook) if the voltage drops below a threshold of 24VDC. If the talk battery is below 24V, the device won't conduct electricity so the phone won't be able to pick up the line. Because of that, you can't use the regular Privacy Devices on Key System or PBX stations that have 24V talk battery (use our 24V Privacy Chip which has a 12V threshold).
You can't use these on very long cable runs because the voltage doesn't drop much on the other run when you go off hook. If the voltage doesn't drop below the threshold of the Privacy Device, the Privacy Device won't exclude.
Keep these facts in mind when using these:
48V HARDWIRE PRIVACY DEVICE
White/Blue in and White/Blue out.
Put one in-series with the pair going to each phone.
Put one on the pair to each phone or device. Put it at the NI, the frame, on a 66 block, at the jack, or even inside the phone (not a good idea since you can lose track of it if you need to replace the phone).One side of the Hardwire Privacy Device is punched down on the 66 block, and the station cable (or jumper wire) is 'beanied' to the other end. Includes beanies.
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Part # SER2DEXCLUSION PRIV HARDWI
9.99 Quantity Pricing Available
24V EXCLUSION / PRIVACY CHIP
It looks like a diode, but it's not! It only works on PBX or Key System Stations, or VoIP devices with 24V talk battery.
Use one in-series with either the tip or ring going to the phone (it doesn't matter which).
Put one at the frame, on a 66 block, or at the jack. If you put it at the frame, you may need to put one on both the tip and ring to prevent an imbalance. The longer the cable run, the better the chance you will hear hum or other noise on the line caused by the imbalance. Putting it on both the tip and ring will keep the line balanced (tip and ring the same length).
One end of the Privacy Chip is easily punched down on a 66 block, and the station cable (or jumper wire) is 'beanied' to the other end.
If you put it at the jack, it's unlikely you'll need to put one on both the tip and ring, since there's only the mounting cord (around 7') after it.
Only works with 24VDC talk battery, like you'd see from an analog station port or VoIP device. It won't work on a regular 48V phone line.
Limited Quantity
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Part # SER2PLOW VOLT XCLUSION CHI
4.99 Quantity Pricing Available
1 PORT POE INJECTOR for 10 and 100BaseT
1 Port POE Injector for 10 and 100BaseT... - 48V 15.4W
Comes with Power Cord
Just plug it in-series with a phone or any device that will work with POE. Sometimes it's handy to see if POE will work better than a dedicated power cube (Polycoms seem to have a problem with headsets when using the Polycom power cube).
On an intermittent problem you might leave it there for a few days to see if the trouble clears.
Keep one of these in your case! It can save you a lot of troubleshooting time!
Specs:
RJ-45 Input Connector Pinout:
RJ-45 Output Connector Pinout (Data + Power):
Input Voltage: 100 - 240 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz
Style may vary. Comes with AC Power Cord. RJ-45 Patch cords not included.
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Part # PAP7N3 Foot APPLE 30 PIN USB Cable - iPhone, iPad and iPod
3' Apple 30 PIN USB Cable
This is a 30 Pin USB Charging and Data Cable for the older Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod.
Style and color may vary
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Part # PAP7R3 Foot USB Cable - MINI
3' MINI USB Cable
This is a Mini USB Charging and Data Cable. It's larger than the Micro USB cable.
Style and color may vary
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Part # PAP7Q3 Foot USB Cable - MICRO
3' MICRO USB Cable
This is the 5 Pin Micro USB Charging and Data Cable (the most common).
Style and color may vary
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Part # PAP7P3 Foot APPLE LIGHTNING USB Cable - iPhone, iPad and iPod
3' Apple Lighting USB Cable
This is a Lightning USB Charging and Data Cable for the newer Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod.
These cables are MFi certified by Apple. Some less expensive Lightning cables only charge an iPhone. These MFi certified cables are guaranteed to sync and charge all Apple Lightning devices - since you are paying the Apple tax.
Style and color may vary
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Part # PAP7S3 Foot SAMSUNG TABLET 30 PIN USB Cable
3' 30 Pin USB Cable for Samsung Tablets
This is a 30 Pin Samsung USB Charging and Data Cable for the older Samsung Tablets that use this type of Plug.
You normally need a Samsung brand charger to charge these types of devices. This cord has a Data / Charge switch to allow you to use regular USB chargers (put the switch in Charger position).
Style and color may vary
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Part # PAP7TVELCRO STICKY SQUARES - 7/8 inch WHITE
7/8 Inch Velcro Sticky Squares - White
Pack of 12 Sets
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Part # HND6ARINGER CUT-OFF SWITCH
Our Ringer Cut-off Switch STOPS phones from ringing... but you can still call out!
ONLY works on analog phones, not electronic system phones.
Great for turning off your ringers at night.
Use it to stop your Fax Line from ringing your phones (but you can still make outbound calls), or to prevent guests from knowing your phone is ringing.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We can make this disconnect the line entirely instead of just shutting off the ringer, on both the Manual and Automatic Ringer Cut-Off Switch. It will disconnect the phone(s) connected in-series with it entirely (not just shut off the ringer). Remember that it's not safe to do this if no other phones are available to make emergency calls! Be sure to mention it if you want us to make it that way for you.
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AUTOMATIC RINGER CUT-OFF SWITCH
Turn the ringer off automatically - especially convenient at night!
Automatic Ringer Cut-off Switch
It's not safe to turn the whole phone off, since you couldn't reach 911 in an emergency.
Controlled through a regular AC outlet. Includes an AC Adapter (Power Cube) that you can plug into a lamp timer (available at hardware stores, or below).
Note that you won't receive Caller ID if you turn off the ringing with this switch (Caller ID needs the first ring to wake it up)
IMPORTANT NOTE: We can make this disconnect the line entirely instead of just shutting off the ringer, on both the Manual and Automatic Ringer Cut-Off Switch. It will disconnect the phone(s) connected in-series with it entirely (not just shut off the ringer). Remember that it's not safe to do this if no other phones are available to make emergency calls! Be sure to mention it if you want us to make it that way for you.
Making it so it will kill the phones entirely is great for factory phones that need to be shut-off entirely after 5PM.
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Part # MIS9FAUTOMATIC RINGER CUT-OFF SWITC
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MAKE BUSY SWITCH
Make Busy Switch
The Make Busy Switch throws a short on the phone line, which will make it ring busy on incoming calls.
It simply turns off the phone line, so you can't make or receive calls, and incoming callers hear a busy signal.
Great for turning off a second or third line that hunts from the first line so you can use one answering machine, or turning off the phone line so you're not disturbed.
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AUTOMATIC MAKE-BUSY SWITCH
Make callers hear a busy signal automatically, at certain times of the day or night.
Automatic Make Busy Switch
Controlled through a regular AC outlet. Includes an AC Adapter (Power Cube) that you can plug into a lamp timer (available at hardware stores, or below).
IMPORTANT NOTE: It's probably not safe to make the only phone line in a house busy, since you won't be able to dial 911 if you don't turn it off.
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TABLE TOP INTERMATIC AC TIMER
Table Top Intermatic AC Timer
Use it to control the on and off times of the Automatic Ringer Cutoff, Automatic Make Busy Switch, or most AC lamps and small appliances.
Comes with an internal battery that allows the clock to keep correct time during a power failure (it won't actually switch AC in a power failure). The LCD display continues to work in a power failure.
Program one or two on/off times (events). Big On/Off Button to override timer until the next event. 5' Cord has socket built-into the plug, so nothing plugs into the tabletop part.
LCD always displays the time and state of the timer.
Set the time quickly and easily with the + and - button on the case.
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Part # DSI5TThe Swiss Army Knife of Digital Message Players... it does it all!
Use it as an On-Hold Player or as a Message Repeater
(also called a Shelving message Repeater)
Plays from the Beginning with a Dry Closure (normally closed to stop) to play a ringtone or other audio message on a PA or 8 Ohm Speaker.
Use our Modular Ring Relay to trigger the audio from ring voltage on an analog station port.
Use our Timer Relay
to trigger the audio to play from start to finish on a single short (one shot) Dry Closure.
Digital Message Player with Thumb Drive
Built-in Speaker ON/OFF Switch to Check the Audio
Plays Generic Music When the USB Thumb Drive is Removed
Digital Message Player - Rear Panel
Rear Panel Contains:
Comes with a 128 meg USB Thumb Drive with a
Generic On Hold Message.
128 meg will hold about 4 hours of audio
at 64kbps. You can use up to a 16 gig thumb drive!
Comes with a second USB Thumb Drive with several
Generic On Hold Messages
and Warble
Ringtones for use on a PA system (Click
HERE see our Ring Relay to trigger it with ring voltage).
Trigger the Message over the PA or Speakers with a Dry
Closure on the 3.5mm TRIGGER jack
3.5mm cable included - not needed for Message On Hold:
When you need to change what's being played just remove the Thumb Drive and put any
mp3 audio on it using a PC (must be an mp3, not wav or other format).
Note that you can make different quality mp3s on your PC. If it's at least 64kbps stereo it will be great quality (it's turned into mono inside the Digital Message Player).
For a free open source sound editor for Windows, MAC and Linux checkout Audacity: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
You'll also need the free LAME mp3 Encoder to make mp3s with Audacity for Windows: http://lame1.buanzo.com.ar/#lamewindl
Audacity lets you do an "Export" to various file formats. Choose mp3, click OPTIONS and choose 64K stereo.
It's easy to change the
audio once a month, once a day or even once an hour for
your Message On Hold or Message Playing over the PA in a store.
Make multiple Thumb Drives (they're cheap!), and put the Thumb Drive with the desired audio as needed into the player (takes about 10 seconds to start playing the new audio). It plays built-in generic music when the Thumb Drive is removed!
The Digital Message Player plays whatever is in the root of the Thumb Drive. If you'd like to play multiple audio files in order the Player will play them in alphanumeric order. Samples are included on the second USB Thumb Drive included with the Digital Message Player
If you want to keep all your audio files on one USB Thumb Drive just put your various files in one or more directories and copy the one you want to play into the root. The directories are ignored by the Digital Message Player. It doesn't matter what the mp3 file is named in the root. It will play one file, or all the mp3 files located in the root in alphanumeric order.
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Digital Message On Hold Player with Included Thumb Drive
Built-in Speaker ON/OFF Switch to Check the Audio
Digital Message On Hold Player - Rear Panel
Rear Panel Contains:
- 600 Ohm RCA Jack Output for MOH into KSU or PA Amplifier
Comes with an RCA to RCA cable
- Volume Control
- Jack for included 9VDC Power Cube
Comes with a 128 meg USB Thumb Drive with a
Generic On Hold Message.
128 meg will hold about 4 hours of audio
at 64kbps. You can use up to a 16 gig thumb drive!
Comes with a second USB Thumb Drive with several Generic On Hold Messages.
When you need to change what's being played just remove the Thumb Drive and put any
mp3 audio on it using a PC (must be an mp3, not wav or other format).
Note that you can make different quality mp3s on your PC. If it's at least 64kbps stereo it will be great quality (it's turned into mono inside the Digital Message Player).
For a free open source sound editor for Windows, MAC and Linux checkout Audacity: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
You'll also need the free LAME mp3 Encoder to make mp3s with Audacity for Windows: http://lame1.buanzo.com.ar/#lamewindl
Audacity lets you do an "Export" to various file formats. Choose mp3, click OPTIONS and choose 64K stereo.
It's easy to change the
audio once a month, once a day or even once an hour for
your Message On Hold.
Make multiple Thumb Drives (they're cheap!), and put the Thumb Drive with the desired audio as needed into the player (takes about 10 seconds to start playing the new audio). It plays built-in generic music when the Thumb Drive is removed!
The Digital Message Player plays whatever is in the root of the Thumb Drive. If you'd like to play multiple audio files in order the Player will play them in alphanumeric order. Samples are included on the second USB Thumb Drive included with the Digital Message Player
If you want to keep all your audio files on one USB Thumb Drive just put your various files in one or more directories and copy the one you want to play into the root. The directories are ignored by the Digital Message Player. It doesn't matter what the mp3 file is named in the root. It will play one file, or all the mp3 files located in the root in alphanumeric order.
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Part # DSI7QTKM Modular A/B Toggle Switch with Front Switch - Ivory
Front Mounted Toggle
External wiring uses a single 6 Pin Mod Cord or two 4 Pin Mod Cords
A/B Usage
The Jack labeled RJ-14 Is actually a 6 Pin Jack (RJ-12), so you can
run a single 6 Wire Mod Cord (instead of using 2 Mod Cords):
6 Wire Mod Cord Wiring
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TKM Modular A/B Toggle Switch with Front Switch - Black
Front Mounted Toggle
External wiring uses a single 6 Pin Mod Cord or two 4 Pin Mod Cords
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TKM Modular A/B Toggle Switch with Top Switch - Ivory
Top Mounted Toggle
External wiring uses a single 6 Pin Mod Cord or two 4 Pin Mod Cords
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TKM Modular A/B Toggle Switch with Top Switch - Black
Top Mounted Toggle
External wiring uses a single 6 Pin Mod Cord or two 4 Pin Mod Cords
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HANDSET AUDIO FEEDER™
Play Audio from your PC, MP3 Player, CD
or PA Amplifier into your Phone's Handset
Speed Dial from your PC or MP3 Player, or play
Pre-Recorded Greetings or Sales Pitches to a Caller!
Make the World's Biggest Speed Dialer using the
Handset Audio Feeder™, and your computer or MP3 Player!
Just plug it in between the handset cord and the phone!
NOTE: This device records TO
the phone FROM a computer or mp3 player. To
RECORD from
a phone to a computer or recorder click here for our Deluxe Handset Recording Adapter.
There are 2 Switches:
1. Cuts off the audio from the PC or mp3 player.
2. Mutes the mic in the handset so there's no background noise.
Plug the included 3.5mm Stereo Cord with Stereo Y Adapter into your PC's sound card or an MP3 player's headset jack, and feed the audio into your phone
The Handset Audio Feeder™ works with any telephone that uses an electret type of microphone in the handset (which is in most modern phones), and where the dial is in the base (not in the handset).
To speed dial, you would need an application to "play" the Touch Tones back at the right speed, in the right order, with the right amount of pause between each digit.
A FREE Windows DTMF dialing application that lets you create a speed dial list is available at:
http://www.silverstones.com/DTMFDial.html
A shareware Windows DTMF dialing application that lets you create a speed dial list, which is around $30 to register, is available at:
http://www.phonedialerpro.com/#PDP
If you use Phone Dialer Pro, be sure to go into Options and click Dial without Modem, which will send dialing through the sound card. This program lets you assign a hot key to capture phone numbers off your PC screen, and even right click to dial a phone number from a web page.
You don't have to use any PC application to dial... Except a
wav or MP3 playing program, or an audio (MP3) player.
Just record yourself dialing a phone number with our Deluxe Handset Recording Adapter, save it to a name like MikeSandmanOffice.wav, and play it back when you want to dial. Many music players let you make categories for songs which you can use to sort your speed dial numbers, and they allow you to hit the first letter of the name of the file to find a particular tune (speed dial number in this case!).
Click HERE to listen to the speed dial for our office.
If you have a 256 Meg MP3 Player, which is about the smallest you can get today, you could store 2,500 of the wav files like the one above (which is around 90K). A 2500 number speed dialer that fits in the palm of your hand, and sits nicely next to the phone on your desk!
If you have a Handset Audio Feeder™, you just play that wav file (recording of the digits) from your computer or audio player, and it will dial the number in the recording. Again, to make an audio recording of the dialing, you'll need our Deluxe Handset Recording Adapter to record the dialing to sound files on your computer (and then transfer them to your MP3 player, if desired).
To play back a sales pitch or greeting (to save your voice!), you'll need the Deluxe Handset Recording Adapter attached to the handset jack of your phone to record yourself. You only need it while you're recording what you want to say, so you only need one per office if that's what you're using it for. That will let you use the sound recorder application that came with your computer to record the sales pitch.
By using the same handset or headset as you do on normal calls, the recording you make will sound like you're speaking live when you play that recording to the person on the phone. If you use a computer microphone or regular tape recorder to record the sales pitch, it won't match - and it will sound silly.
Notice that it sounds like Mike is talking on the phone, so if he clicks PLAY on his PC wav player, the caller wouldn't know the greeting was recorded. That would be very handy if you have to repeat a long sales pitch numerous times every day!
Because the Handset Audio Feeder™ connects to the handset cord (not the wall jack), it will feed audio into almost any phone made with an electret transmitter, (with a dial in the base - not in the handset).
This includes electronic, digital and VoIP phones (since the handset cord is always analog audio). It won't work with RCA or GE phones, cordless phones, or Trimline type phones with the dial-in-handset (the handset cord on those phones don't contain the same signals as a regular phone). It won't work with handsets with a carbon or dynamic transmitter.
To send or receive audio to cordless and Trimline type dial-in-handset phones, use our Phone Line Audio Coupler, that connects directly to an analog phone line or station port (instead of to the handset jack).
You can send almost any audio through the handset on your phone! To play the audio from a PC or PA system through your phone's handset, all of the audio sent to the 3.5mm Stereo Cord will be heard by the person on the other end of the call. Connect it to the headset jack on a tape recorder, Line Out or Speaker Out on a PC sound card, or a 600 ohm line level output on a PA amplifier (don't connect it to a 70V speaker line output, but it will probably work OK on an 8 ohm speaker output).
There is no volume control on the Handset Audio Feeder™, so you'll need to adjust the volume on your computer or audio player for best match. There is a switch on the Handset Audio Feeder™ that allows you to turn on or off the audio feed from your PC, so the caller won't hear You've Got Mail or other sounds that normally play on your PC.
Because the Handset Audio Feeder™ is transformer isolated, it will prevent hum and distortion in the audio being sent from your computer or audio player.
NOTES:
The Handset Audio Feeder™ only sends the LEFT channel to the phone. This shouldn't matter in most cases, but you may have to switch the computer or audio player to MONO in your particular application. You can place a special order for a Handset Audio Feeder™ that sends a mono signal from both the LEFT and RIGHT channels to your handset, but if you plug it into your PC with the included Stereo Y Adapter, you'll always hear a MONO signal from the PC's speakers - that are also plugged into the Stereo Y Adapter.
Some VoIP phones don't have sidetone (you can't hear your own voice in the receiver while you're speaking), in which case you won't hear the audio that's going down the phone line (but they will hear it on the other end of the call).
Custom and Private Label versions available.
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Part # MSC3MThe Ultimate Call Handler uses One Phone Line, which MUST have the 3-Way Calling Feature from a US Phone Company. Because it uses the Phone Company's 3-Way Calling feature to connect calls together, the volume on all calls is perfect (unlike other devices or phone systems that use two separate phone lines, which cause serious low volume problems).
While you can't do all of these things at the same time with the Ultimate Call Handler, you can use two features - like the WATS Extender feature by simply entering your PIN number before the Ultimate Call Handler starts to dial when Diverting, Transferring or doing a Call Back. Very slick!
Great for Answering Services... Put one at each Subscriber's phone, to see his number on Caller ID (you'll know how to answer the line!).
Great for Transferring Calls OFF PREMISE... Route calls through an Automated Attendant on a PBX or Key System, with NO Loss of Volume!
To transfer calls off-premise, you need to have 3-Way Calling on the CO lines, route the call to an analog port, and know the code to do a CO hookflash from an analog station (something like #6 on Panasonic). The will be no loss of volume when you transfer calls this way.
Features:
When using the Ultimate Call Handler as a WATS Extender or during programming, you are prompted with beeps. There are no voice prompts (to prevent hackers from accessing your line), so you'll have to use the Ultimate Call Handler for a day or two to get used to its operation. A "technically challenged" person may never be able to use the Ultimate Call Handler.
Callers who are simply being transferred or diverted won't hear any beeps or have to enter anything, they'll just be transferred like they were calling the second number directly. There is a short delay while the Ultimate Call Handler quickly hookflashes and dials the second number, during which you can record a short message like Please Wait One Moment if you'd like.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Ultimate Call Handler is made to use standard US style 3-Way Calling, where you can hookflash as soon as you're done dialing the second party's phone number. In other countries, and with most VoIP devices, after you dial the phone number for the second party, you MUST wait for the second party to answer before hookflashing, so the Ultimate Call Handler won't work on VoIP or in other countries where you can't hookflash until the outside party answers.
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Part # WAL3ALARGE LED NEON MESSAGE WAITING & RING INDICATOR
Modular Large LED Neon Type Message Waiting and Ring Indicator
Much BRIGHTER than a Neon Beehive Lamp!
This is REALLY bright!
Flickers during Ring Voltage. Stays on steady the while the Message Waiting Voltage is being sent.
LED lights with Ring Voltage over 40VAC, and Message Waiting Voltage over 50VDC.
IMPORTANT NOTE: A real Neon Lamp needs about 80VDC (minimum) to glow. This solid state LED device will trigger at a much lower 50VDC used on some modern phone systems.
This huge 20mm (3/4 inch) diameter LED actually has six LEDs inside of it. It's very bright!
Plug it into the back of the phone, and plug the cord from the wall into the Indicator. Or just plug it into the wall jack itself.
Complete with Double Stick Tape.
NOTE: This is an electronic device (doesn't use neon gas), and works on neon message waiting that's 50 to 140VDC,
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Part # PAP9QLARGE LED IN-SERIES IN-USE INDICATOR
Modular Large LED In-Series In-Use Indicator
Much BRIGHTER than a Beehive Lamp!
This is REALLY bright! Line Powered!
This light MUST be connected in-series with the analog phone equipment using the IN and OUT modular jacks.
Lights brightly when the phone or equipment is off-hook (in-use), goes out when the phone equipment is hung-up.
LED lights with Ring Voltage over 40VAC, and Message Waiting Voltage over 50VDC.
This huge 20mm (3/4 inch) diameter LED actually has six LEDs inside of it. It's very bright!
Plug it into the back of the phone or phone equipment, and plug the cord from the wall into the Indicator (must be installed in-series).
Ignores ringing and pulse dialing
Drops 12VDC, which reduces Loop Current about 25% (which may prevent the phone from operating if the Loop Current is too low)
Complete with Double Stick Tape.
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Part # CID2MRCA MONO Y ADAPTER - 1 MALE to 2 FEMALES
RCA Mono Y Adapter - 1 Male Plug to 2 Female Jacks
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Part # MON9O3.5mm STEREO Y ADAPTER
3.5mm Stereo Y Adapter
Connects two 3.5mm stereo or mono plugs to a singe 3.5mm Stereo Plug (also works on mono).
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Part # MON9K3.5mm MONO FEMALE (Jack) to 2.5mm MONO MALE (Plug) ADAPTER
3.5mm Mono Jack to 2.5mm Mono Plug Adapter
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Part # HST2M6 FOOT STEREO 3.5mm MALE to 3.5mm MALE AUDIO CORD
6 Ft STEREO 3.5mm Male to 3.5mm Male Audio Cord
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12 Ft STEREO 3.5mm Male to 3.5mm Male Audio Cord
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12 Ft STEREO 3.5mm Male to 3.5mm Female Audio Cable
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Part # KIT8T12 FOOT STEREO 2.5mm MALE to 2.5mm MALE STEREO AUDIO CORD
12 Ft STEREO 2.5mm Male to 2.5mm Male Stereo Audio Cord
NOTE: These are the smaller 2.5mm plugs, not the larger 3.5mm plugs!
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Part # MMA2J14 FOOT SILVER SATIN RJ-11 to 3.5mm CORD
14 Foot Silver Satin RJ-11 to 3.5mm Cord
14 Foot cord with an RJ-11 (standard plug used on analog line cords for phones) Plug on one end and a 3.5mm Audio Plug on the other end.
Use this cord to get the audio to or from an analog phone line or analog station port into a device made to connect to a phone line.
You normally can't just plug the phone line into a tape recorder or PC audio jack without an isolation transformer (made for phone lines).
Most telephone loggers (recorders) are specially made to connect directly to a phone line. Check before plugging your phone line into your expensive equipment!!
This only connects to the red and green wires in an analog telephone jack.
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Part # MMA1F6 FOOT MONO 3.5mm MALE to 3.5mm MALE AUDIO CORD
6 Foot MONO 3.5mm Male to 3.5mm Male Audio Cord
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Part # SWI4B3.5mm MONO MALE (Plug) to RCA MONO MALE (Plug) Audio Cord
6 Foot MONO Male RCA to Male 3.5mm Audio Cord
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Part # SWI4C6 FOOT MONO MALE RCA to MALE RCA AUDIO CORD
6 Foot MONO Male RCA to Male RCA Audio Cord
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Part # SWI4ACPC TESTER
CPC Signal Tester
CPC stands for Calling Party Control
The CPC Tester will tell you whether you're getting a CPC signal,
which tells your system the trunk has hung-up.
In the US a CPC signal is an open loop (0VDC), typically for 800ms. If the telephone equipment is programmed to detect an open for 500ms (usually called Open Loop Disconnect Time in the system programming), the phone system will hang-up the trunk when it detects the 0 volts for 500ms (even though the open loop continues until 800ms).
Without the CPC Signal, voice mail, answering machines, dictation machines and any other automatic telephone equipment won't hang-up when the outside party hangs-up.
The CPC Tester makes it incredibly easy to see if you're getting a CPC signal, and what the duration is. Once you know if you're getting a CPC and the duration, you can program the phone system to detect an open for that amount of time.
The CPC Tester also detects a reversal, which is no longer used in the US (since the last Step-by-Step switch was upgraded). Battery Reversal is still used in some foreign countries as a CPC signal, which means that foreign telephone equipment used in the US probably won't detect an Open Loop Disconnect.
It's easy to use:
It's Line Powered, and there's NO Button to Push!
If you're not getting the CPC signal from the phone company, you can usually ask them to supply it on the phone line. If you are getting it, then you have to find out why your phone equipment isn't detecting it, or why the system isn't passing the signal through to the single line station port with voice mail, a dictation machine, etc.
More information about CPC is in our CPC Tech Bulletin. Be sure to take a look at it before going to battle with the Phone Company!
If you can't get a CPC signal, see our CPC Generator and DTMF Flash Generator
NOTE: Most phone lines give a very short CPC (open loop) signal either as soon as you pick up the line, or as soon as you've finished dialing. You'll see this open loop on the CPC Tester. If the phone system is programmed for a very short open loop (like 20ms), you may not be able to make any phone calls because the phone system thinks it's getting a CPC signal right at the start of the call. The CPC Tester could help diagnose that type of problem, where the fix would be to simply change the Open Loop Timer in the phone system to 500ms.
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Part # TOH7NDTMF FLASH GENERATOR
DTMF Flash Generator
This amazing line powered device will flash (or hang-up) the line for up to a second in response to a pre-programmed code. It's always listening on the line.
A great device for phones without a flash key or no buttons left to program as a flash key. Put it on an Automated Attendant and allow it to do a Centrex flash right on the CO line, to transfer calls off premise. Put it on a cordless phone with no flash key. It will always flash the line for the pre-programmed time when it hears the pre-programmed trigger code. No guessing about how long to hold down the hook-switch! Dial the code from a phone on either end of the call.
The DTMF Flash Generator works well in response to DTMF A, B, C and D tones (fourth column tones).
The line powered DTMF Flash Generator is easily installed in-series with an analog CO line or station port using a modular jack. Programming is password protected, for remote or on-site programming via a DTMF phone.
Using the DTMF Flash Generator to provide a CPC:
Many phone systems allow in-band signalling to indicate to the device connected to an analog station port that the trunk has received a CPC signal from the phone company, and the outside party has hung-up. In-band signalling can be a DTMF digit (including A, B, C and D fourth column tones), dial tone, busy signal or reorder tone. These tones are usually used to signal a voice mail system that the outside party has hung-up.
It's usually necessary to program the phone system's analog station port as a voice mail port in order to use in-band signalling (this is how integration was done in the past). If the system supports sending a DTMF digit when it receives a CPC signal on a trunk, this is the most dependable way of proving an open-loop disconnect to the device on the analog station port. Any other methods have to recognize a tone or silence, which can lead to cut-offs when you don't want them.
Keep in mind that even if the phone system does support in-band signalling when it receives a CPC on a trunk, it may not send the DTMF digit when on a station to station call. That means that a voicemail will hang-up on trunk calls, but not on messages left from a station
In any event, you'll have to do some programming and testing, listening to see if there's a DTMF digit as a CPC on both trunk-to-station and station-to-station calls.
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Part # MIS1DUNIVERSAL CPC GENERATOR™
MAKE A STATION PORT HANG UP... Line Powered!
Many Phone Systems don't pass an open loop (0 volts) CPC Signal (Calling Party Control) from the CO Line to the station port.
For the few phone system that can't send a DTMF digit to tell the device to hang-up, the Universal CPC Generator™ is the answer.
Those systems usually send dial tone or a busy signal to the station port after the CO line disconnects, which keeps the Voice Mail or other device from hanging up.
The end result is Voice Mail messages that have a lot of junk at the end of them, or ports that stay tied up for a long time (or until manually reset). This makes it necessary to have more ports and bigger hard drives than are really needed, to make up for the lack of a CPC Signal.
The Universal CPC Generator™ goes in-front of a voice mail system, automated attendant, dictation system, OPX ports or any automated telephone device that answers the phone. It listens for the tones or silence you program, and if it hears a match for the duration of what you program, it opens the line for about 800ms to tell phone equipment that's looking for an open loop CPC to hang-up.
The new Universal CPC Generator™ will listen for one or more tones (Precise tones in the US are made up of two or four tones sent simultaneously), or silence.
Because the new Universal CPC Generator™ listens for one or more of eight of the tones that commonly makeup Precise tones in the US, it isn't likely to false with music or voice.
The Universal CPC Generator™ can also listen for silence for a duration, and then open the loop for 800ms.
Whether silence or tones will work in your application is something you'll have to think about. For example, if your automated attendant never stops talking, there will never be silence.
Click here to see the Manual in PDF format.
You may be able to use the Universal CPC Generator™ to solve a paging problem, where a busy signal or dial tone from a station port goes over the speakers. In a paging application you may be able to trigger the CPC in as little as 250 ms of a particular tone. You can also trigger it on a couple of seconds of silence. The only way to know for sure is to give it a try, playing with the timers in the Universal CPC Generator™.
The best solution for phone systems that don't have an external page port, and where a spare CO trunk isn't available, is to use the speaker leads in an electronic station set. Find an old phone, put it in the phone room, cut the speaker out and connect the speaker leads from the phone to the input of the page amp (program that phone for the page zone you want). You may need our Audio Transformer with Volume Control, to isolate the phone system from the page amp (to prevent hum and noise).
Help for:
Click here to go to our CPC Technical Bulletin
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Part # DSI6A
Wizard's Toolbox™ Relays
Designed by Gary Christiansen of Creative Aspect Electronics (CAI, Inc.) in the 1970s the original circuits are now discontinued. We've redesigned the line powered Ring Relay and Loop Sensing Relay, and you can get them here.
These relays can be used singly or together to do just about anything your customer asks you to do with a phone system!
The relay contacts on Wizard's Toolbox™ Relays will operate low voltage/low current devices. To operate a 110V AC lamp or start a car, you'll need to use a Slave Relay (below) that can handle the appropriate current.
You do need to know how electricity works to use these relays. We don't offer any support on how to use them.
If you can hook up a light bulb, battery and switch, you'll probably be able to use these just fine.
MODULAR SERIES LOOP SENSING (IN-USE) RELAY
2 Form C Contacts
This relay MUST be connected in-series with the device that goes off-hook on the line (senses current). You can make just about anything happen when a phone goes off-hook with this relay!
The line powered
Modular Series In-Use Relay has two mod jacks on one side of the box. These two jacks are for the phone line and the telephone or CPE device. It doesn’t matter which jack you use for which, but the electricity must pass through this device before getting to the phone for the relay to operate when the phone is off-hook.The DPDT relay contacts are brought out on a 6 Pin Modular Jack on the opposite side of the box (pinout diagram below) through a short solid wire 6 conductor cord (included) that can be punched down to a block or spliced to other wires (use UY connectors / B-Wire Connectors – not included).
The relay contacts will go on and off depending on whether the phone is off-hook or on-hook. The relay operates when current is flowing between the jacks when the phone or phone equipment is off-hook.
Modular In-Use Relay Specs:
Connects
Includes an LED to indicate Off-Hook
Ignores ringing and pulse dialing
2 form C contacts (DPDT) on a 6P6C modular jack (RJ-12)
Relay contacts are for low voltage / low current devices. Use it to operate a bigger slave relay for higher current or higher voltage applications.
Connections:
Click HERE for Installation Instructions (pdf).
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Part # CID2NHandset or Headset In-Use Relay with Amplifier
Amplifier / Control Box with Volume Control plugs in-series with the handset or a headset with an amplifier.
Our Headset In-Use Relay combines our In-Line Amplifier with a DPDT Relay to operate a light, radio or other device when someone is using / not using the phone.
Relay Box is plugged into the base by a 12' 3.5mm to Modular cord (included). DPDT Relay contacts come out on a 6 Conductor Modular Cord (included).
Great for 911 Dispatchers who have to switch their headset between a Phone and Radio Automatically
Has a Kill Switch to Manually Control the Relay State
Works equally well with Handsets or Headsets with Amplifiers (it's really nice to raise the level on the headset amp sometimes!)
Connects In-Series with Headset Amplifier or Handset
Easy-to-Use Slide Volume Control
Comes with DPDT Relay Box, for low voltage / low current applications
Requires a 110V AC outlet near the desk for the
power cube (included)
NOTE: The Headset In-Use Relay only works with a handset or headset with modular handset type plugs. It won't work on Cordless or Cellular type phones with a 3.5mm or 2.5mm jack.
Use the Recording / Playback & In-Use Headset Adapter if you want to use this on a modular headset jack, instead of a handset jack.
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Part # PAP7EMODULAR RING RELAY
2 Form C Contacts
This relay get bridged across (in parallel with) an analog POTS line or station port. You can make just about anything happen when the line rings with this relay!
The line powered
Modular Ring Relay has two mod jacks on one side of the box. These two jacks are for the phone line. If you need it going out to a phone or CPE device use the other jack. The two jacks are bridged together. It doesn’t matter which one you use.The DPDT relay contacts are brought out on a 6 Pin Modular Jack on the opposite side of the box (pinout diagram below) through a short solid wire 6 conductor cord (included) that can be punched down to a block or spliced to other wires (use UY connectors / B-Wire Connectors – not included).
The relay contacts will go on and off following the ring cadence of the line it’s connected to.
Ring Relay Specs:
Connects bridged
Includes an LED to indicate Ringing
Follows cadence of ring (but no AC flutter during ringing)
Ignores Ring-Tap from pulse dialing or phones on the same line being hung-up
2 form C contacts (DPDT) on a 6P6C modular jack (RJ-12)
0.5 REN ring load • Detects ringing from 40-150VAC, 20-30 Hz
Connections:
Click HERE for Installation Instructions (pdf).
This Modular Ring Relay replaces our discontinued Universal Ring Relay - MON4F.
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Part # CID2L6 CONDUCTOR MODULAR TERMINAL STRIP BOX
Changes a 6 Conductor Modular Cord to a Terminal Strip
Inside the Box... Terminal Strip Numbers Correspond to the 6 Pin Jack
If you don't want to use our short single ended 6 Pin Solid Wire Modular Cord that's included with our Modular Relays, just use a regular 6 Conductor Modular Mounting Cord (not included) from the Relay to this box, and connect your wires to the screw type terminal strip in the box.
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Part # CID2J12 or 24VDC SLAVE RELAY
Use this relay to give you more contacts, or improve the current carrying capabilities of an existing relay.
2 Form C
5A Contacts
Jumper Selectable
12 or 24VDC • 50ma coil
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Part # MON4E12 or 24VDC TIMER RELAY
12 or 24VDC
1 to 60 Seconds, or 1 to 60 Minutes
Dip Switch Selectable
8 Amp Relay Contacts at 120VAC/28VDC
This is one of the handiest relays you'll ever use!
Relay is suitable for many functions that require a timed operation. Dip Switch or Jumper Selectable functions include: One Shot, Delayed Release, Delayed Operate, Delayed Pulse and Interrupter/Pulser/Flasher. Also allows for momentary relay activation at the end of a desired timing cycle. This feature eliminates the need for having to use two Timer Relays to achieve this function. Can also cancel (interrupt) timing cycle and reset timer if desired.
12 or 24VDC operation is selectable.
Quick and extremely accurate time range adjustment from 1 second to 60 minutes with pot.
LED indicates relay is energized.
Form "C" relay contacts are 8 AMP at 120VAC/28VDC.
Current Draw: Stand-by 3mA, Relay Energized 40mA.
Triggers via positive DC (+) voltage, dry contact closure, or removal of contact closure.
Selectable relay activation at the start or end of the timing cycle.
One second momentary activation at the end of the timing cycle (eliminates need to use two timers).
Built-in reset feature which cancels timing cycle.
Repeat (interrupter/pulser/flasher) mode.Sample connections to operate a bell/light for X seconds when triggered, using the same power source for the bell/light and the Timer Relay:
Click HERE to see the Timer Relay Installation Instructions in PDF format
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Part # MON4N24VDC LATCHING RELAY
Supply + and - 24V (or 24VAC), and trigger the relay by sending 24V to the SIG contact momentarily.
The relay stays operated until the + supply voltage is removed (open the SUP contact momentarily) or RESET button is pushed.
This is probably the hardest relay to figure out how to use (it's easy after you do it the first time), but it will help you do some neat stuff!
2 Form C 10A Contacts
Works on 24VDC or 24VAC
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Part # MON4GRS-232 RELAY
RS-232 Relay provides a dry closure, generated by a PC.
Very quick and easy to use!
Comes with a program you can run (from a batch file or Windows Scheduler) to turn the relay on or off. Also comes with VB source code so you can turn the relay on or off from your own custom program.
Requires a serial port or USB to Serial adapter on the PC. Has a modular jack to allow use with a modular cable for the dry closure. Provides a Form A dry closure.
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Part # MON4CAUDIO CONTROLLED RELAY with DELAY
Voice Activated Audio Controlled Relay - 5-50 Sec. Adjustable Delay
2 Form C Contacts. Needs 24VDC Power Supply. Uses 50ma.
When it hears audio, the relay operates. Adjustable delay turns relay off after 5 to 50 seconds (adjust the time with a small pot).
High impedance input. Sensitivity adjustment from -30 to 0db.
Works great for muting music during a page, and lighting a light or buzzer when it hears audio. The built-in adjustable delay means the relay won't keep going on and off between words.
Also senses silence!
PROBLEM SOLVER: For a loud ringer or light on an electronic or digital phone, connect this relay to the speaker leads in the set. When someone calls the set (either ringing or voice) the light or bell will sound.
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Part # MON4OAUDIO CONTROLLED RELAY with .5 SECOND DELAY
Voice Activated Audio Controlled Relay
2 Form C Contacts. Needs 24VDC Power Supply. Uses 50ma.
When it hears audio, the relay operates. When the audio goes away, it turns off with almost no delay. It turns off within 1/2 a second.
High impedance input. Sensitivity adjustment from -30 to 0db.
Use this relay when you need a contact that follows audio on and off - with no delay.
Also senses silence!
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Part # MON4PDTMF TONE GENERATOR
DTMF Tone Generator
This amazing line powered device will dial whatever DTMF digits you want, in response to a pre-programmed code. It's always listening on the line.
Most Popular Use? Northern Telecom Voice Mail systems can't send a # while sending a DTMF message notification to a pager (# tells the system to hang-up), which some pagers need as an 'Enter key" when done with a message. Simply program the DTMF Tone Generator to activate when it hears a **, and it will dial a # onto the phone line. Dial the code from a phone on either end of the call. Pretty slick!
It's easily installed in-series with an analog CO line or station port using a modular jack. Password protected remote or on-site programming via a DTMF phone.
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Part # MIS1HVARI-TONE RINGER
Vari-Tone Ringer
The World's Best Sounding Ringer!
Tone Control lets you adjust the ring from a slow to a fast warble (using a small screwdriver). There are 2 Volume Settings, plus OFF.
By setting the Tone Control so two or more Vari-Tone Ringers sound different, you can easily tell the difference between which line is ringing, or which analog phone is ringing (use call coverage to an analog station port for electronic phones).
This isn't your average shrill sounding Ringer. It just plain sounds great!
Includes both a Modular Cord and Modular Jack.
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Part # WAL5NFLUSH CUT NIPPERS
Flush Cut Nippers
Cuts wires and tie-wraps flush.
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Part # CHM1HRETROFIT MODULAR PLUG - 4 Conductor
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Part # SER2Q24VDC LARGE LED IN BOX - Modular
24VDC Large LED in Box - Modular
BRIGHTER than a 24VDC Beehive Lamp, and it almost NEVER burns out!
This is REALLY bright!
Just give it 24VDC on the modular jack (center pins) when you want it to light. Use it the same way you'd use a 24VDC Beehive.
This huge 20mm (3/4 inch) diameter LED actually has six LEDs inside of it. It's very bright!
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LED is OFF in these photos
Uses 30ma at 24VDC.
Complete with Double Stick Tape.
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Part # CID2INo Lamps Included
Click on the Beehive to see a bigger Picture
These mount with screws (not included), and comes with a rubber pad backing so it won't scratch a desk.
BEEHIVE - 1 White Lens
No Lamp Included
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Part # WAL6GBEEHIVE-1 WHITE-NO LM
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BEEHIVE - 1 Red Lens
No Lamp Included
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Part # WAL6HBEEHIVE-1RED-NO LAMP
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RED Replacement Beehive Lens ONLY
Only fits on single Beehives
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Part # HST4SRED LENS ONLY FOR BEEHIVE
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WHITE Replacement Beehive Lens ONLY
This is a frosted white, as opposed to clear.
Only fits on single Beehives
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Part # HST4QWHITE LENS ONLY FOR BEEHIVE
2.29
CLEAR Replacement Beehive Lens ONLY
Only fits on single Beehives
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Part # HST4PCLEAR LENS ONLY FOR BEEHIVE
2.29
12VDC 130ma Lamp
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Part # WAL6Q12VDC 130MA LAMP ONL
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24VDC 70ma Lamp
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Part # WAL6R24VDC 70MA LAMP ONL
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48VDC 35ma Lamp
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Part # WAL6S48VDC 35MA LAMP ONL
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90V Neon Lamp with Resistor
This lamp is neat, because it will light when the line is ringing if the voltage is over about 80VAC.
It will also light on 85 to 140VDC for PBX Message Waiting. When used for Message Waiting, the lamp also lights (flickers) when the line is ringing.
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Part # WAL6T90-150VAC NEON LAMP
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2.1mm POWER ADAPTERS
Extend your Power Cube, or Adapt a Power Cube with Screw Terminals to a 2.1mm Plug
All of the gizmos manufactured by sandman.com use a 2.1mm coaxial power jack. This is the most common size power jack out there, but there are lots of other sizes!
Keep some with you. You never know when you'll need them!
2.1mm FEMALE TERMINAL ADAPTER for POWER CUBES
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Part # DSI2K2.1MM FEMALE TERM ADAP
3.49 Quantity Pricing Available
2.1mm MALE TERMINAL ADAPTER for POWER CUBES
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Part # DSI2L2.1MM*MALE* TERM ADAP
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12V 200ma POWER SUPPLY
12 Volt DC power Cube with 2.1mm Female Power Plug - Center Positive
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Part # MIS9E12V 500ma POWER SUPPLY
12 Volt DC power Cube with 2.1mm Female Power Plug - Center Positive
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Part # MON4TProvides 24VDC for:
You need to know how much power (in milliamps (ma) or amps) each device you are powering takes. Add up the current draw of all of the devices, and get a power supply big enough to handle it - plus enough for future growth if that's a concern. 1000ma = 1 Amp.
NOTE: Be careful not to short the output of Power Cubes, since it usually blows the internal fuse (which isn't replaceable).
GENERAL TIP: If you end up with hum on an amplifier, tuner, or any other audio device, try reversing the AC plug. Also, try removing the grounds and/or reversing the polarity into each device. Ground loops are easily created when playing with different audio devices hung on a phone system, which usually causes hum.
24VDC 1 AMP SWITCHING (Regulated) POWER SUPPLY
24VDC 1 AMP Power Cube with Screw Terminals (2 Prong - No Ground!)
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Part # CLN3J24VDC 1A SW POWER SUPPL
29.99 Quantity Pricing Available
24VDC 100ma POWER SUPPLY
24VDC 100ma Power Cube with 6' cord and 2.1mm plug
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Part # TLS7M24VDC 100MA POWER CUBE W/2.1MM
7.29
BLACK MAGIC RING GENERATOR
Black Magic Ring Generator
The Smallest, most Reasonably Priced Ring Generator around!
Only 3/4" thick, 2 1/2" wide and 5 1/2" tall!
Requires 24VDC 500ma Power
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Part # KIT7J1A2 Power Supply - Refurbished
Limited Quantity!
It has a nice powerful ring generator, that'll ring lots of bells.
This is a big heavy power supply, with wall mount bracket. It weighs 18 pounds. Very clean 24VDC talk battery (No Hum).
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Part # KIT6N2012A 7 VAC DIAL LIGHT TRANSFORMER
7 VAC • With 5' Cord
You need to terminate the wires from the Power Cube - It doesn't have screw terminals
This is not the original type Power Cube.
Used on old Lighted Dial Phones (newer lighted dial phones are line powered).
Not for use on Orator or Speakerphones, which use 15-18VAC.
Limited Quantity!
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Part # SER7TRESISTORS FOR PHONE MEN
These resistors are rated to take the kind of current you'll see on a phone line. Regular 1/4 and 1/2 watt resistors may burn up.
They must be used in pairs, one on the tip and one on the ring, when wired in-series (keeps the line balanced).
Generally speaking, the loop current will drop by about 1ma, and the level of the line will go down by around 1db for every 100 ohms you put in-series with the tip and ring.
Keep some in your case!
100 Ohm 2W Resistor (Bag of 10)
Bag of 10
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Part # SER8A100 OHM 2W RESISTOR<BAG OF 10>
1.69
200 Ohm 2W Resistor (Bag of 10)
Bag of 10
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Part # SER8B200 OHM 2W RESISTOR<BAG OF 10>
1.69
120 Ohm 5W Resistor
Sold Individually
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Part # SER8C120 OHM 5W RESISTOR <EACH>
1.39
CAPACITORS FOR PHONE MEN
These capacitors are rated to take the ring voltage on a phone line (90-100VAC). More common 50V capacitors may burn up.
Capacitors are used to block DC voltage. The most common use for capacitors in Telephony is in the ringing circuit, where they are always in-series with the ringer or bell.
Without a capacitor in series with a bell, when the phone rang the line would be tripped (or would stay off hook all of the time). The capacitor allows the AC ring voltage to pass through to the bell, while blocking the DC voltage which would take the line off-hook.
Another common usage for capacitors is getting audio off of a line with talk battery. If you put a line with talk battery into an amplifier or recorder, the DC voltage will probably look like foreign voltage to the device - and it won't sound too hot. Putting a .47 or 1mf cap in-series with one side of the line going to the amp will block the DC and just pass the audio (which is AC).
Keep in mind that if the line rings, it may blow up the amp or recorder! Ring voltage is AC, just like audio.
You do not have to put capacitors in series with both sides of the line feeding the amp (or whatever), since there is no DC path to become imbalanced (the cap blocks the DC). You wouldn't want to run an audio pair a long distance after the capacitor.
Keep some of these in your case!
.47mf 100V Capacitor
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Part # SER9H.47 MFD 250V CAPACITOR-NON POL
0.89
1.0mf 100V Capacitor
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Part # SER9I1.0mf 100V CAPACITOR-NON POLAR
1.99
NETWORK METER DVOM
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An Unbelievably Good Meter for a Phone Man, at a Very Reasonable Price!
NOTE: The Meter color is now Red instead of Yellow due to a copyright dispute on the color Yellow used on a Meter by a famous name manufacturer.
We bought and tested lots of meters to find
one that was accurate for the phone man who has to measure:
It's amazing how many meters, even expensive ones, won't measure AC on a phone line. You know you can't use a meter for telephone work if the display just hunts from 50 to 100 to 10 to 200 to 30, etc., constantly. Most Flukes work OK.
Network Meter™ DVOM Features:
The Network Meter™ is really easy to use!
Phone line and phone system problems are getting harder, and a meter is as important as ever for a phone man who needs to get problems fixed as quickly and efficiently as possible... before you replace the KSU!
The Network Meter™ is at least as good at reading AC ring voltage as the $800 to $1,000 Triplett Model 5 or Sidekick T&N Meters, and it's accurate on all of the other ranges too - including DC ma (for loop current).
See the Ring Voltage Tech Bulletin for more information on ringing problems, and reading AC voltages on phone lines.
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Part # TOH3A
REPLACEMENT METER LEADS
Standard Replacement Banana Plug Meter Leads
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Part # MSC3BBANANA PLUG METER TEST LEADS
6.95
PUSH-ON METER PROBE ALLIGATOR CLIPS
Push-on Meter Probe Alligator Clips
Fits standard Meter Probe Tips
Just push them on and pull them off. Keep a couple of sets with your meter!
These are really handy and can save the day when you didn't bring your third hand to work!
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Part # XMT3FALLIGATOR TEST LEADS - SET of 10
Small Alligator Test Leads
Set of 10
Carry a Set of Leads With You... You never know when you need them.
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Part # PAP9AINLINE MODULAR TEST KIT for METER READINGS
The Easiest Way To Take
Loop Current and Ring Current
Readings from a Modular Jack
Just cut one of the wires and put the COMMON (Black) lead
on one of them, and the mA (Red) lead on the other.
That lets the current pass through the meter as it goes between
the phone line and phone.
Comes with a Modular Inline Coupler to make the Modular Test Lead a male to female cord.
Comes with 5 test wires... Or they're easy to make yourself!
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Part # PAP9BWORLD'S BEST BUTT-SET MODULAR ADAPTER (BANJO)
4 Pair Modular
Butt-Set Adapter (Banjo)
The World's Most Flexible Butt-Set Adapter!
Breaks out all 8 pins (4 Pairs) of any Modular Jack
Using this tool is a lot easier than removing the cover on a Modular Jack, to clip your Butt-Set to the screws!
Because it has a Jack, if you can't get to the jack on the wall because it's behind a piece of furniture, you can just remove the Modular Cord from the back of the phone, and plug it into the Modular Butt-Set Adapter.
Comes with a short Modular Cord with special Universal 2-4-6 and 8 Pin Mod Plugs. These 8 Pin Plugs are shaved on the sides to allow them to go into any Modular jack (except a handset jack).
Pinout Chart printed on the Modular Butt-Set Adapter for USOC, 568B (WECO) and 568A wiring. Just clip your Butt-Set or Tester to the correct clips (4 and 5 is the middle pair of any jack), and you're ready to go!
Two Modular Jacks with a Short Modular Cord allows you to insert the Butt-Set Adapter in-series with a Modular phone or other device.
Color may vary.
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REPLACEMENT BUTT-SET ADAPTER CORD
Short replacement 8 conductor modular cord with special 2-4-6-8 Pin Blue Mod Plugs on each end.
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Part # TOO6LBUTT-SET ADAPTER CORD-BLUE PLU
4.99
SOLDERING / DESOLDERING TOOL
This is the World's Best portable tool!
Soldering / Desoldering plunger type Solder-Sucker built into a Soldering Pen!
Works like a $500 bench type unit...but fits right in your case! One Handed Operation.
10 times faster and easier that sucker/bulb or wick!
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Part # TOO1APOCKET TUBE OF KESTER SOLDER
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Part # SWI3FDIGITAL IMPEDANCE BRIDGE - PAGING SYSTEM TESTER
The
Impedance Bridge
The SECRET
of Paging System
Repair & Installation
The Impedance Bridge tells you how many watts the speakers draw, on both 25 and 70V speaker lines. Simply turn it on, connect it to the speakers line (not to the amplifier!), and read the watts the speakers draw right off the LCD display.
It also puts a tone over the speakers (without the amplifier connected), which makes finding a bad speaker quicker.
The Impedance Bridge lets you adjust the speaker and horn taps to match what the amplifier can put out. That's useful in a new installation where the speaker could actually use more watts than it says, but critical when you're repairing a system that's blowing the fuse or circuit breaker in the amplifier (or blowing up the amplifier itself!).
Amplifiers often sound distorted for a while when they're overloaded, before they blow up.
You're Wasting Your Time Trying to Fix Paging Systems Without One of These!
Easy to Use:
1. Disconnect the Speakers from the Amplifier
2. Read the speaker line to see how many watts the speakers use (don't connect it to the amplifier!)
3. If the speakers use 120 watts, and you've got a 100 watt Amplifier, you've got a problem!
4a. Find the 8
Ohm Speaker someone installed (an 8 Ohm speaker without a matching
transformer
sucks up all the
juice that's supposed to go to the other speakers)
4b. Find the bad speaker or matching transformer
4c. Turn some taps on the speakers down to get well below the 100 watts
4d. Put in a new, bigger or second Amplifier (split the speaker runs between two amps)
Now with Over-Voltage Protection... Won't Blow Up if you put it on a live speaker line!
If you have an older model without the over-voltage protection it can be upgraded, or repaired and upgraded if you've already blown it up (call us at 630-980-7710).
Includes Case, Leads and Batteries
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Part # TOH3SAUDIO LINE TRANSFORMER with VOLUME CONTROL
Audio Transformer with Volume Control
Gives you a volume control on an audio line wherever you need it! Great for adjusting MOH level, and bridging two audio sources into one input on an amplifier (like paging and background music). The volume control lets you adjust each input independently.
Keep one in your case!
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Part # SWI8F2 WATT UTILITY AMPLIFIER
Music-on-Hold Booster and 2 Watt 8 Ohm Utility Amplifier
Requires 24VDC at 100-150ma
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Part # SWI8E5" - 8 OHM HORN SPEAKER
Indoor / Outdoor 8 Ohm Utility Speaker
Compact Speaker works great with 2 Watt Utility Amplifier (above)..
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Part # SWI5H
.25" Terminals, 12VDC, 7 Amp Hour Rechargeable Sealed Lead Acid Battery
No water to add, nothing to spill.
The most popular replacement battery for Battery Backup Systems (small UPSs) and Alarm Systems.
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Part # SER8DTELEPHONE SERVICE IRON-ON 3 inch PATCH
So maybe you want everybody to know you're the Phone Man?
Iron or Sew them onto your Shirt, Jacket, Hat, and even your Tool Bag!
The 3 inch size fits perfectly almost anywhere!
These are official looking patches!
They have the familiar bell (the copyright has expired), and the type style is the same as the original from many years ago. Really neat!
Limited Quantity!
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Part # TLS4EBOOK: UNDERSTANDING TELEPHONE ELECTRONICS
Understanding Telephone Electronics
By Stephen J. Bigelow, Joseph J. Carr, and Steve Winder
4th Edition • Softcover • 432 Pages
This is the ONLY book around that tells you:
This is your chance to get the big picture and a basic understanding of telephone lines and telephones.
It's all in easy to understand language!
We can't get this book from the publisher anymore, but you should be able to find it used at Amazon at a good price!
There's nothing else out there with this information... You need to know this stuff!
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Part # CID1MBOOK: GETTING STARTED IN ELECTRONICS
Getting Started in Electronics
By Forrest Mims, III
I've used this Softcover 128 page book for many years. It's the handiest electronics reference book I've ever had!
I have a terrible memory for names, numbers and formulas! It really doesn't matter, as long as I know where to find the information I need to get a job done. This is the book I count on to give me resistor color codes, capacitor value abbreviations, the formulas for putting resistors and capacitors in-series and parallel, the markings for polarity on a diode, and a whole lot more.
We've got a copy of this book right next to the benches in our shop. It's not only fast to look stuff up, but it's easy to understand. Forrest Mims did a great job of writing this book so that just about anybody can understand electronics. It's perfect for what we use electronics for in the telephone business.
This book isn't full of rocket science. Just practical information about basic electronics.
Look up only what you need, when you need it:
Begin With the Basics - Learn about static electricity and how to make magnets and solenoids. Find out about direct current and alternating current. Then learn about electrical circuits that use batteries and lamps.
Basic Electronic Components - Find out how switches, relays, meters, resistors, capacitors and transformers are used.
Diodes and Transistors - These components (including LEDs) are they key ingredients of modern electronic circuits. Find out what they do, and how they work.
Integrated Circuits - How dozens to thousands of electronic components can be formed on tiny chips of silicon.
Digital Integrated Circuits - Learn the basics about digital logic gates using switches and transformers.
Linear Integrated Circuits - Linear circuits respond to the presence or absences of voltage, giving them a wide range of applications.
Circuit Assembly Tips - Learn how to use electronic components to make temporary circuits and permanent circuits using wire and solder.
100 Electronic Circuits - Build any or even all of the 100 tested and working circuits included in the book. The categories of circuits include basic, photonic, digital, and linear.
Can you be a better technician if you know a little about electronics? YES! Customers need odd problems solved. Sometimes as simple as adding loud bells, ringing over paging, or even an amplified speaker to an electronic phone for loud ringing. Since analog telephones are just basic electricity, there's a pretty good chance you can help your customers tailor their phone system to their particular needs if you know a little about electronics.
Click HERE to take a look at our Wizard's Toolbox page. It has lots of ideas on how to make a phone system do just about anything!
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Part # CID1D