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Our main manufacturing building was destroyed by fire in August 2004 and I have
been assigned to re-install our Comdial G-0408 system. I have been retired from AT&T
for 15 years and have never worked on a comdial system but am sure that I can handle it.
There was no damage other than smoke to the equipment, terminals or main wiring. The
original installation included exclusively 8012-STT terminals which was “Overkill” for our
type of business, Fiberglass and plastic design and manufacturing.
We have 5 remaining 8012-STT terminals that I have bench tested with the control
unit. We can use a couple of these in the offices but definitely don’t need them in the
manufacturing areas of our new building. Is this system capable of using analog terminals
like the 2500 set?
Our new building is 250’ long with an office at each end. We plan to install the
equipment in one office and wire both offices to it. What is the range limitations of the
8012-STT terminals via CAT5 wiring and if analog sets will work what is their range and
is an interface unit required?
rcsnoopy ... Ron in Idaho

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Ron

I recall something about 750 feet. You shouldn't have any problem at all.


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Length should not be a problem for you but you will need an ATID module for analog sets to work. 1 ATID module converts 2 digital stations to 2 analog stations

Per Comdial specs footage is 1000 feet for 24 guage and 2000 feet for 22 gauge with no regards to category for the digital sets. As for the analog phones, if you are needing more than two sets then it would be cheaper to buy Comdial part number JM008 which is an expansion module for 8 analog ports. The ATI-D unit like Steve said is only for two ports. I've had analog sets right at 3500 feet before with no problem.