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Expansion Consoles connection

60-Key Expansion Console connection

Notes:

Your Installer or System Administrator must enable Expansion Console support for your extension before you can use one or both Expansion Consoles.
 
The 60-Key Expansion Console can be connected to an ESI 60 Business Phone (any model), ESI 40 Business Phone (any model), or 48-Key Feature Phone (any model).
 
If connecting both a 60-Key Expansion Console and a Second Expansion Console to a phone, see “Second Expansion Console connection,” below.

  1. Expansion Console
    Unplug the line cord or Ethernet cable from your ESI phone.
    If it’s an ESI IP phone with a power supply plugged into it, unplug the power supply, too.
  2. The 60-Key Expansion Console (right) includes a six-conductor expansion cable. Connect one end of the expansion cable to the appropriate connector on the bottom of the ESI phone (below).
    Then, connect the other end of the expansion cable to the 60-Key Expansion Console.
    ESI 60D and ESI 40D connections
    (ESI 60D and ESI 40D connections shown; for connections on other compatible models, see this page.)
  3. To keep cabling out of the way, thread the expansion cable into the slots on the bottom of the phone and 60-Key Expansion Console.
  4. Program the keys on the 60-Key Expansion Console using the same procedure as with the phone (press PROG/HELP 2).
  5. If necessary, remove the clear plastic overlay from the keys on the Expansion Console.
  6. For maximum convenience, label the paper overlay to show how the keys are programmed (your Installer or System Administrator can do this with ESI software).
  7. Install the labeled paper overlay on the 60-Key Expansion Console.
  8. Install the clear plastic overlay over the paper overlay, to protect it.
  9. Use the provided Velcro® tape to attach the left side of the 60-Key Expansion Console to the right side of the ESI phone.
  10. Plug the line cord or Ethernet cable back into your phone.
    If you unplugged a power supply in step 1, plug it back in, as well.

Second Expansion Console connection

Notes:

Not applicable to all ESI systems; if necessary, consult your Installer.
 
Your Installer or System Administrator must enable Expansion Console support for your extension before you can use one or both Expansion Consoles.
 
The Second Expansion Console is physically identical to a 60-Key Expansion Console; consult your Installer if you have trouble determining which one it is.
 
The Second Expansion Console can be connected to a 60-Key Expansion Console that is connected to an ESI 60 Business Phone (any model), ESI 40 Business Phone (any model), or 48-Key Feature Phone (any model). If connecting only one Expansion Console to one of these phone models, see “60-Key Expansion Console connection,” above; the Second Expansion Console connects to the 60-Key Expansion Console and cannot connect directly to the ESI phone.

  1. Unplug the line cord or Ethernet cable from your ESI phone.
    If it’s an ESI IP phone with a power supply plugged into it, unplug the power supply, too.

  2. “Y” cable
    (This diagram shows the backs
    of the Expansion Consoles.)

    The Second Expansion Console includes an expansion “Y” cable (right). Lay out the cable across the back of the equipment so that the AC adapter is on left and the end of the cable is on the right.
  3. Connect the right end of the expansion “Y” cable to the appropriate connector on the bottom of your ESI phone (below).
    ESI 60D and ESI 40D connections
    (ESI 60D and ESI 40D connections shown; for connections on other compatible models, see this page.)
  4. Then, connect the expansion “Y” cable’s middle plug to the 60-Key Expansion Console, the left plug to the Second Expansion Console, and the AC adapter to an appropriate 110 VAC outlet to provide power to the Second Expansion Console (above).
  5. To keep cabling out of the way, thread the expansion “Y” cable into the slots on the bottom of the phone and the two Expansion Consoles.
  6. Program the keys on the two Expansion Consoles using the same procedure as with the Digital Feature Phone (press PROG/HELP 2).
  7. If necessary, remove the clear plastic overlay from the keys on the two Expansion Consoles.
  8. For maximum convenience, label the paper overlay to show how the keys are programmed (your Installer or System Administrator can do this with ESI software).
  9. Install the labeled paper overlays on the two Expansion Consoles.
  10. Install the clear plastic overlay over the paper overlay, to protect it.
  11. Use the provided Velcro® tape to attach the left side of the 60-Key Expansion Console to the right side of the phone, and the right side of the 60-Key Expansion Console to the left side of the Second Expansion Console.
  12. Plug the line cord or Ethernet cable back into your ESI phone.
    If you unplugged a power supply in step 1, plug it back in, as well.