BT RELATE
80, 100, 180, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 550, 600, 700, 1000, 1100, 1500, 2000 and SMS


Relate 80
Basic table telephone.  Can be supplied with an Inductive Coupler in Alpine white colour only.

Key Features:

  • Redial

  • Ringer Volume Control (Hi/Lo/Off)

  • Last number redial

  • Mute

  • Wall Mountable (Desk - angled or flat)

  • Tone/Pulse Switchable

  • Time Break recall only

  • REN - 1

An Inductive Couple was fitted to the Alpine White variant with Item code 870848.

Dimensions: 22cm D x 13cm W x 8cm H

Colours: Alpine White, Charcoal Grey & Oatmeal
 

 

Relate 100
Basic table telephone.

Key Features:

  • Latching Secrecy Button (with LED)

  • Redial

  • Ringer Volume Control (Hi/Lo/Off)

  • Touch Tone Dialling

  • Wall Mountable (Desk - angled or flat)

  • Tone/Pulse Switchable

  • Exchange Recall (ELR & TBR)

  • Alpha's on keypad characters

  • Pencil Tray (on right hand side)

Colours: Alpine White, Charcoal Grey, Gentian Blue & Oatmeal
 

Relate 180
A generously featured upgrade of the Relate 80 which offers easy access to Network Services.  Can be supplied with an Inductive Coupler in Alpine white colour only.

Key Features:

  • Pulse/Tone switchable

  • Time break recall only

  • On-hook dialling (monitor)

  • Mute button

  • 10 number memory

  • Last number redial

  • Adjustable tone ringer - high/low/off

  • One button access to selected network services

  • Desk/wall mountable

  • REN - 1

An Inductive Couple was fitted to the Alpine White variant with Item code 870838.

Dimensions: 22cm D x 13cm W x 8cm H

Colours: Charcoal grey, Oatmeal, Wedgwood and Alpine White.


 

 

Relate 200
On hook dialling and 10 direct memory keys on these model.

Key Features:

  • Latching Secrecy Button (with LED)

  • Redial

  • Ringer Volume Control (Hi/Lo/Off)

  • Touch Tone Dialling

  • Mute

  • Wall Mountable (Desk - angled or flat)

  • Tone/Pulse Switchable

  • Exchange Recall (ELR & TBR)

  • Alpha's on keypad characters

  • On Hook Dialling (with Volume control)

  • 10 Quick Dial Keys

  • Ringer Tone Options (3)

  • Programmable Pause Duration

Colours: Alpine White, Charcoal Grey, Gentian Blue & Oatmeal.

User Guide
 

Relate 250
Specification follows that of the Relate 180 with the addition of a Liquid Crystal Display. Call timer helps monitor costs.  Can be supplied with an Inductive Coupler in Alpine white colour only.

Key Features:

  • Pulse/Tone switchable

  • Time break recall only

  • 10 number memory

  • LCD Display

  • Call timer

  • Last number redial

  • Mute button

  • Save button

  • Adjustable ringer - high/low/off

  • One button access to selected network services

  • Desk/wall mountable

  • REN - 1

An Inductive Couple was fitted to the Alpine White variant with Item code 870839.

Dimensions: 22cm D x 13cm W x 8cm H

Colours: Alpine White, Burgundy, Midnight Blue, Racing Green and Oatmeal.

User Guide

 

Relate 300
Telephone with LCD and a 20 number memory.

Key Features:

  • Latching Secrecy Button (with LED)

  • Redial

  • Ringer Volume Control (Hi/Lo/Off)

  • Touch Tone Dialling

  • Wall Mountable (Desk - angled or flat)

  • Tone/Pulse Switchable

  • Exchange Recall (ELR & TBR)

  • Alpha's on keypad characters

  • Full Hands-free Operation

  • 20 Quick Dial Keys

  • LCD Panel with Clock & Call Timer

  • Dialling Indicator & Low Battery Warning

  • Programmable Pause Duration

  • Ringer Tone options (3)

Colours: Alpine White and Charcoal Grey.

User Guide


 

Relate 350
Updated Relate 300 with added caller display features.

Key Features:

  • Pulse/Tone switchable

  • 12 memory store / Directory

  • Time break recall

  • LCD display

  • List of last 30 incoming calls

  • Call counter

  • 5 number redial

  • Call timer/clock

  • Last number redial

  • Adjustable ringer - high/low/off

  • Easy access to select services

  • Save facility

  • Battery back up

  • Wall mountable

  • REN - 1

Dimensions: 18cm D x 16cm W x 9cm H

Colour: Alpine White.

Introduced circa 1996.


 

Relate 400
75 number electronic phone number directory, with 5 direct memory buttons.

Key Features:

  • Latching Secrecy Button (with LED)

  • Redial

  • Ringer Volume Control (Hi/Lo/Off)

  • Touch Tone Dialling

  • Wall Mountable (Desk - angled or flat)

  • Tone/Pulse Switchable

  • Exchange Recall (ELR & TBR)

  • Alpha's on keypad characters

  • Full Hands-free Operation

  • Directory for 75 Names & Numbers

  • LCD Panel (with alphanumeric line for names & programming prompts)

  • Quick-dial Memory Keys

  • Dialling Indicator & Low Battery Warning

  • Programmable Pause Duration

  • Ringer Tone options (3)

Colour: Alpine White.

User Guide


 

 

Relate 550
Combining the features of the Relate range with Friends & Family options. Using 3 simple programming keys you can store up to 10 Friends& Family numbers. The Call My Bill facility puts the user in charge of call spend with up to date information on call expenditure since the previous telephone bill.

Key Features:

  • Easy Access to BT Select Services

  • 10 direct memories

  • Last number redial

  • Mute button

  • Wall mountable

  • Ringer pitch control

  • Tone dialling

  • Memory without power - 5 minutes

  • Time break recall

Dimensions: 22cm D x 22cm W x 7cm H

Colours: Alpine white, Oatmeal, Racing Green and Midnight blue.

User Guide

 

Relate 600
A highly featured telephone ideally suited to the residential market. It incorporates easy programming of Friends & Family numbers as well as easy access to the Call My Bill service. The Call Timer feature allows the user to monitor the duration of the call. The Relate 600 is designed for the user to make the most of BT's Friends & Family services.

Key Features:

  • Easy Access to BT Select Services

  • Call my bill facility

  • 10 direct memories

  • LCD display

  • Call timer

  • Mute button

  • Last number redial

  • Recall button

  • Wall mounted for additional security

  • Ringer pitch control

  • Memory without power - 5 minutes

  • Tone dialling only

  • Time break recall only

  • REN - 1

Dimensions: 22cm D x 22cm W x 7cm H

Colours: Alpine White, Oatmeal, Racing Green and Dark Blue.

User Guide

 

Relate 700
Incorporating a Caller Display facility, the Relate 700 replaces the Relate 350 within the Friends & Family range. Not only does it make the most of the Friends & Family discount scheme, the friend or family member calling is identified before the phone is picked up. As with all the previous Friends & Family phones, the 10 most popular numbers are easily updated. Requires batteries.

Key features:

  • Displays name of caller if stored in directory

  • 2 line display

  • Saves the number, date and time

  • Dial a number from the call log

  • 10 name and number directory

  • 10 one-touch memory buttons

  • Stores 30 calls

  • New calls indicator

  • 'Call my bill' button

  • Secrecy

  • Redial

  • Recall

  • HI / low / off ringer setting

  • Wall mountable

  • Battery low warning

  • REN 1

Colour: Alpine white.

User Guide

 

Relate 700CD
Mains powered telephone with 30 incoming calls list and 10 memories.  Requires batteries.

Key Features:

  • Battery-low warning

  • Call timer

  • 30 Incoming calls list

  • Last number redial

  • Liquid Crystal Display

  • 5 Minute memory without power

  • 10 Name and number directory

  • New call indicator

  • 10 Number memory

  • Ringer on/off switch

  • Ringer tone option

  • Ringer volume control

  • Secrecy button

  • Recall

  • Wall mountable

  • REN - 1

Dimensions: 21cm D x 16cm W x 8cm H

Colour: Alpine White.

 

Relate 1000CD
With its large LCD display it is easy to see why this was BT's premier caller ID phone.  Requires batteries.

Key Features:

  • Pulse/Tone switchable

  • On-hook dialling

  • Large LCD

  • 20 name & number memory

  • Last number redial

  • 5 number quick dial memory

  • Stores 30 incoming numbers

  • Call timer

  • Pause button

  • Adjustable ringer high/low/off

  • Clock

  • Caller display

  • New call indicator

  • Pre-dialling facility

  • Access to network services

  • Dial key

  • Incoming calls list (stores 30 calls)

  • Battery low warning on LCD

  • REN - 1

Dimensions: 22cm D x 15cm W x 8cm H

Colour: Alpine White.

User Guide

 

 

Relate 1100CD
The model has store for 30 incoming numbers and 20 outgoing.  Requires batteries.

Key Features:

  • LD/MF dialling

  • Battery-low warning

  • Caller Display

  • Call indicator

  • Call timer

  • Clock

  • Incoming calls list (name and numbers)

  • Last number redial - Stores the last 5 numbers for redial

  • Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

  • 30 number incoming call list

  • 20 Number memory

  • On-hook dialling

  • Pre-dialling facility with dial button

Dimensions: 22cm D x 15cm W x 8cm H

Colour: Alpine White.

User Guide
 

 

Relate 1500CD
BT's first corded telephone with combined Caller Display & Call Waiting.  Batteries required.

Features:

  • Large LCD

  • 30 Name & Number Directory

  • Caller Display

  • Call Timer

  • Call Waiting & Caller Display on second incoming call

  • Clock

  • One Touch button to allow easy access to BT select services inc. Call Waiting, Call Diversion & Reminder Call

  • 30 Incoming Calls List (stores a list of the last incoming calls)

  • Last Number Redial

  • New Call Counter

  • New Call Indicator

  • On-Hook Dialling

  • Pre-Dial facility with DIAL button

  • REN - 1

Dimensions: 21cm D x 25cm W x 12cm H

Colour: Grey.

Information taken from BT catalogue 1999

BT Item Code: 871126

User Guide

Relate 2000
The BT Relate 2000 is a highly featured PSTN Videophone which can send a video image of the caller over the PSTN to another Videophone. The Relate 2000 is also compatible with audio only telephones. The Relate 2000 can be wall or table mounted and has the following facilities:-

KEYPAD
Twelve alpha-numeric keys, (0 to 9, * and #), Seven function keys and eight video control keys. A shift key, used in conjunction with some of the keys, gives added facilities. In common with the Relate range, the dialling keys are lettered and numbered.

AUDIO FUNCTIONS
Tone caller
Incoming calls are signalled by a tone caller which has an adjustable volume control on the underside of the telephone with HI, LO and OFF settings. The tone and frequency can also be set through software control.

Secrecy
Pressing the SECRECY button will cut off sound transmission in audio mode, or sound and video transmission in video mode without affecting incoming speech or video. It can be used in handset or loudspeaking mode. Press Secrecy button again to reinstate transmission. An indicator will light when secrecy is in use. Secrecy is automatically switched off when a call is completed, but is not affected when switching between video and audio operation.

Pause
Allows a pause of 3.4 seconds, with a maximum of three pauses to be inserted in a stored number. This is required by some PABXS.

Memory Store
Up to 10 numbers of up to 20 digits long may be stored. These numbers and redial are stored in EEPROM and will be retained, without power source, for up to five years.

Memory recall
Operation of this key, followed by the memory number, will call the stored number.

Recall
Timed Break or Earth Loop Recall.

Redial
With the handset lifted, or in loudspeaking mode, pressing the REDIAL button will cause the last number dialled to be repeated.

Loudspeaking
Allows full handsfree operation. The indicator adjacent to the key will light when loudspeaking is in use.

Timer
This key, mounted under the hinged video unit, displays the time since handset lifted. Incoming and outgoing calls can be timed, in hours and minutes. If no call is in progress, the time displayed will be the last call made. The timer will only operate when connected to the mains power supply.

VIDEO FUNCTIONS
Colour Liquid Crystal Display.

The LCD is a 2.9" screen which displays the incoming video signal at a rate of 8 frames per second. If the picture is unclear due to line noise or other interference, the rate may be slowed to 3 - 4 frames per second.

Video On/Off
The call will be established as a voice call. To protect user privacy, video can only be switched on by mutual consent with both parties having agreed to a video connection and having compatible video telephones. The Video On/Off keys of each telephone must be pressed within five seconds of each other. Whilst the link is being made, the screen turns blue and displays "wait"; the line will also appear "dead". Further operation of the key, during video, will remove the video link and restore the call to audio only.

Contrast brightness and colour setting
These keys allow the user to adjust their display for optimum effect. Pressing brightness alters the brightness of local picture and contrast alters contrast of local picture. Colour control does not affect the local picture unless in self view. Colour of the received video signal is controlled by the distant end using shift contrast.

Self view
With a video call in progress, the left hand corner of the screen will display the transmitted picture ("picture in picture" facility). This can be removed by operation of the SELF-VIEW key. SHIFT/SELF-VIEW enables a full picture of the out-going signal to be seen, so that a check of what the distant end is receiving can be made.

Shift
Operation of the SHIFT key together with SELF-VIEW allows the user to see a mirror image on the screen. It is recommended that this is used before making a video call. The method by which a mirror image is obtained varies depending upon the mode of operation;

SHIFT/SELF VIEW with handset on hook or in video mode.
SELF VIEW only with handset off hook and no call or voice call only.
Freeze frame
Allows the user to freeze the display at any time during a video call. Further operation unfreezes the display. There is a short delay whilst the picture builds up. During this time WAIT is displayed.

Video refresh
During freeze frame, operation of VIDEO REFRESH will update the screen.

SIGNALLING
Controlled by a mode switch on the underside of the instrument.
P-E for pulse
T-E for earth loop
T-TB for timed break

Made by Marconi Defence Systems for;
Marconi Electronics Ltd. Broad Oak Works, The Airport, Portsmouth. P03 5PQ

Distributed on sale or rental terms by BT outlets only.

APPROVAL STATUS
Relate 2000 is approved under Approval number S/1000/3/N/502691 for use on DEL's and PBXs in category 1,3,5,7,9&11.

Relate 2000 has a REN of 1 and is intended for use in normal business or identical locations. They are not suited for use in locations prone to damp condensation.

Using the Relate 2000
As with all camera and video equipment the quality of the picture may be affected by various factors. For best video results, position the Relate 2000 in an environment which:-

  • Provides equal and ample light that illuminates your face.

  • Does not have light shining from behind you.

  • Avoids direct light on to the camera.

  • Is not too dark.

  • Avoids bright light from one side.

  • Avoids a background which is patterned or cluttered.

Dimensions
Approximate overall dimensions are 218 mm x 239 mm x 130 mm (screen down), 220 mm (screen up).
Weight 1.5 kilograms, 3.1 kilograms packaged (includes transformer weighing 1 kilogram).

PARTS

Description  

BT Item Code

Relate 2000 Ice Grey  

877994

Relate 2000 Refurbished  

946127

Relate 2000 transformer  

877998


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Power Requirements
Relate 2000 telephones are supplied with a mains adaptor unit which delivers 17.5v to the telephone. Relate 2000 will operate as a basic telephone from the line power. There will be no video, loudspeaker or timer facilities if mains power is not connected. Memory and last number redial will be retained regardless of mains power.

Memories
Memory is retained on EEPROM. Memories will be retained for five years irrespective of the power supply.

Relate 2000 Sales Brochure - PHME12595

 

Relate 2100
The Relate 2100 is the first corded telephone in the UK with a SIM card reader & writer. It also has polyphonic ringtones and SMS text-messaging capability. In addition, it boasts a 200 Name-and-number directory and is a Handsfree speakerphone.

  • SIM card reader

  • Caller ID Caller Display (separate fee)

  • Display Type Back-Lit display

  • Automatic Redial Last number redial - 5 number

Colour: Slate metallic.

User Guide
 

 

Relate 3000
A prestige corded phone with Caller Display that you can use handsfree and with speech amplification

  • Speed Dial Capacity 13

  • Speakerphone

  • Liquid Crystal Display display

Colour: Chalk White.

User Guide
 

 

Relate SMS
Sends and receives text messages.

Key Features:

  • SMS facility

  • Caller Display

  • Message indicator light

  • 16 built in message templates

  • 100 name and number store

  • Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

  • 20 Number memory

  • Caller Display

  • Recall

  • Secrecy

  • Ringer Volume Control

  • Last Number Re-dial

  • Pre-dialling facility

Colour: Grey.

User Guide
 

 


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

From August to December 1994, 7 corded telephones were launched as an overhaul to the existing Relate and Vanguard ranges.  The new range has been split, within the BT portfolio, to have residential products (new Relates) separate from business products (new Converses).

New Relate range is; Relate 80, Relate 180, Relate 250.
New Converse range is; Converse 100, Converse 180, Converse 250, Converse 400.

The new Relate range listed above will support Time Break Recall ONLY. The new Converse range will support both Earth Loop and Time Break Recall. Earth recall is mechanical and as such, cannot be programmed into digit strings, unlike TBR.  This also makes the new Converse range Renown and 2+8 compatible.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE 100, 200, 300 and 400

Made by Northern Telecom Europe (NTE) Ltd

APPROVAL STATUS
Approved under Approval numbers:-

S/1000/3/M/502265 (Relate 100)
S/1000/3/M/502266 (Relate 200)
S/1000/3/M/502267 (Relate 300)
S/1000/3/M/502264 (Relate 400)

For use on DEL's and PBXs in categories 1,3,5,7,9 & 11.

The Relate range have a REN of 1 and are intended for use in normal Domestic/Residential locations or connected to any approved PBX.

Approximate overall dimensions - 150mm x 220mm x 95mm.
Weight - Relate 100, 712 grams, Relate 200, 794 grams, Relate 300 & 400, 834 grams.

Two 25mm x No. 8 pan-head wood screws and wall plugs are provided for wall mounted use via key-hole slots in the base of the instrument.

Three good quality AA size batteries are required for the Relate 300 and 400. However, the phone will operate perfectly satisfactorily without them. Batteries allow memory programming on hook and retain memories whilst the phone is unplugged.

Table mounted - the unit is supplied with a plinth to allow for an angled stance or without the plinth for a flat stance.

Wall mounted - the plinth is removed, turned, then refitted. This gives a good wall mounting angle. The handset and line cords may be routed through the alternative channels in the base as required and the line cord may be shortened. The handset retaining lug should be turned through 180 degrees to support the handset.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
The Relate 300 and 400 batteries should give 12 months service before replacement is indicated.

WARRANTY
BT's warranty from the manufacturer is for 24 months from date marking on the base (Week & Year forming first four digits of the serial number).

PARTS

Marketing  Description  Engineering Name BT Item Code
Relate  100,  Alpine White - 1992 Telephone 5041 AR 87  7920
Relate  100,  Charcoal Grey -1992 Telephone 5041 AR 87  7921
Relate  100,  Oatmeal - 1992 Telephone 5041 AR 87  7922
Relate  100,  Gentian Blue - 1992 Telephone 5041 AR 87  7923
Relate  200,  Alpine White - 1992 Telephone 5042 AR 87  7926
Relate  200,  Charcoal Grey - 1992 Telephone 5042 AR 87  7927
Relate  200,  Oatmeal - 1992 Telephone 5042 AR 87  7928
Relate  200,  Gentian Blue - 1992 Telephone 5042 AR 87  7929
Relate  300,  Alpine White - April 1992 Telephone 5043 AR 87  7932
Relate  300,  Charcoal Grey - April 1992 Telephone 5043 AR 87  7933
Relate  400,  Alpine White - April 1992 Telephone 5044 AR 87  7936
Relate  400,  Charcoal Grey Telephone 5044 AR 87  7937

LINE TESTING
Idle - Normal capacitor loop, additionally these telephones draw on-hook current (typically 25 micro Amps) to maintain stored/last number memory. This may give apparent 'Low Loop' line test conditions.

Seized - Normal press button telephone loop. The electronic keypad and transmission circuitry may give 'high resistance' telephone-loop line test conditions as with other press button telephones.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Signalling details

MF signalling
All models, continuous tone whilst button is pressed.

Timed break recall
All models, approximately 90 ms.

Earth recall
All models, approximately 800 ms.

PBX Interworking
Some facilities are not available when Relate range telephones are connected to Renown or BT 2+8 systems.

Secrecy
The feature, when active, disables the handset whilst the LED is glowing. It also disables the base microphone in the Relate 400. On Relate 200 the LED will not illuminate when in Monitor mode.

Monitor Mode
The Relate 200 will not operate in Monitor Mode when first connected to line, or after a sustained line break (specified as 5 minutes but in practice 15 minutes or more). A handset lift, and replacement, is required to 'reset' the processor.

 

KNOWN ISSUES

RELATE 400: DELETING ENTRIES IN INTERNAL DIRECTORY
The Relate 400 user guide page 15 states that, when deleting an entry in the internal directory, the user can find the name to be deleted by either using the scan buttons or entering the initial letter of the name and THEN scan. The latter of these is incorrect; if the initial letter of the name is entered before pressing scan it locks the directory until the handset is replaced.

The full correct operation should be:
Lift handset (or press loudspeaking), Press store, Press directory button, Press scan, Initial letter (if required, followed by scan again), Press delete twice, Replace handset (or press loudspeaking again).

RELATE 100 & 200: RECALL PROBLEM ON MONARCH UPDATE (July 1994)
Briefly, the recall button was not recognised if held down, but a quick stab often succeeded. A serial number fix for this problem on the Relate 200 only is outlined below.

Modifications to the recall on Relate 200 telephones has been incorporated in units produced on or after week 19 of 1994 (i.e. serial numbers beginning 9419...).

RELATE 100 & 200: RECALL PROBLEM ON MONARCH (April 1994)
Recent modifications of Relate 100 & 200 to improve their compatibility with Renown and 2+8 systems have apparently caused a recall problem if the Relates are connected as Monarch extensions.

Users may experience difficulty in effecting recall with the modified instruments (although the 200 version does function correctly if used in monitor mode).

The problem may be perceived as 'intermittent no recall' as a long press of the recall will usually fail while a short stab often succeeds.

The fault, currently being investigated by the manufacturer, is apparent on Relate 100's produced from week 37/93 onwards and on Relate 200's produced on or after week 42/93.

RELATE 100: RINGING DIFFICULTY WHEN WALL-MOUNTED (April 1994)
A modified handset clip to improve handset capture is now in production.

 

 
 
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