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Installation 45
Connecting an Overhead Paging System (OHP)
A Single Zone or Multi-Zone system can be integrated into an existing Synapse network.
The control unit or analog amplifier for the Overhead Paging system connects directly to
the ATA via an FXS or the AUX OUT jack, depending on the type of paging system.
Synapse supports most OHP systems that support PBX station ports or auxiliary
audio-out connections to a PBX. Some settings for the OHP may have to be changed to
work with Synapse.
If you don't know whether your OHP is Single Zone or Multi Zone, see “Overhead Paging
Overview” on page 22. There are so many types of paging equipment that you may need
to contract with a communications equipment professional to install the OHP.
Whether you are replacing a phone system and using an existing, functional
OHP, or installing a new OHP, the paging system may have settings that need
to be adjusted to work with Synapse.
OHPs that are “Line Mode” that cannot be set to “Station Mode” cannot be used
with Synapse.
If you want to connect a single-zone paging system to the AUX OUT jack, you
may need to buy or make a custom cable.