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Compatible with Norstar / Meridian 1 / Business Communications Manager


4100 AuxBox

The 4100 AuxBox connects to the digital wire pair between a Digital telephone and a Meridian 1 PBX, Norstar KSU, or BCM.

Compatible with the following telephones:

Norstar: M7100, M7208, M7310, M7324, M7410, T7100, T7208, T7316

Meridian 1: M2006, M2008, M2616, M3901, M3902, M3903, M3904, M3905


Download: 4100 AuxBox User Guide



Algo 4100 Connections

Note, the USB port is for user programmability or firmware upgrades only. This unit is not a USB Audio device.

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Provides dry contacts for:

  • message waiting
  • telephone in use
  • ringing

Provides audio output for:

  • voice recording
  • loudspeaker paging

The AuxBox can be located:

  • at or near the desktop (plug and play connectivity)
  • in the telephone equipment room
  • loud paging

Popular applications:

  • desktop telephone call recording
  • visual message waiting
  • visual or loud ringing
  • amplified internal paging
  • visual in use indication

The 4100 AuxBox detects and automatically adapts for M1, Norstar, or Business Communications Manager.
It is completely passive to the digital connection of the telephone and will not affect the operation or loop length limit.


Aglo has discontinued this product. The information on this page is for reference only.


4100 AuxBox Specifications:

Power Supply: Adapter included, 117V 60Hz to 24Vdc 200 mA
Loop limit (from PBX/KSU): 4000 feet (1200m), Meridian 1
2600 feet (800m), Norstar, Business Communications Manager
Bridge Tap: 10 feet (3m) Recommended maximum (if not series)
Digital loop connection: RJ12 jacks series or bridging
Dry contact outputs: 2.5 mm jack (qty 1 plug to plug cord provided) 50mA 30V maximum
2 provided, option selectable for any combination of ringing, in use, message waiting, or paging.
Analog audio output: 3.5 mm audio jack
-12dBm nominal 600 ohm or
-52dBu nominal 1k ohm (microphone level)
Indicator LEDs: Power, M1/Norstar, Ring, Msg Waiting, Off-Hook (in use), Page, Relay 1 active, Relay 2 active.



4100R Rack Mount Card Specifications:

4100R Rack Mount Frame
Power Supply: Shelf supplied
Loop limit (from PBX/KSU): 4000 feet (1200m), Meridian 1
2600 feet (800m), Norstar, Business Communications Manager
Digital loop connection: Shelf 25 pair connector
Dry contact outputs: 2.5 mm jack (qty 1 plug to plug cord provided), 50mA 30V maximum
2 provided, option selectable for any combination of ringing, in use, message waiting, or paging.
Analog audio output: RJ-45 jack (shelf)
-12dBm nominal 600 ohm or
-52dBu nominal 1k ohm (microphone level)
Indicator LEDs: Power, M1/Norstar, Ring, Msg Waiting, Off-Hook (in use), Page, Relay 1 active, Relay 2 active.



4110 Shelf Specifications:

Capacity: 16 4100R cards
Power Supply: Included, 95-250 Vrms 47-63 Hz Input, 24V 3A output DIN connector
Connections: 25 pair connector female for 1 to 16 digital ports
15 feet (4m) Maximum recommended bridge tap
One RJ45 jack per card providing:
• 2 Relay outputs
• Analog audio
• Auxiliary power 24Vdc 100 mA
Shelf Mounting Requirements: 19" Rack 3 mounting spaces