IPS 308/416 Revision 4 System Guide
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Page 75 Outgoing Call Records and Histories About Outgoing Call Records Each time an outgoing call lasting longer than 25 seconds is made (or the first polarity reversal is detected when Polarity Reversal signaling is enabled), the system stores a record of the call. The outgoing call record is also called Station Message Detail Recording or SMDR. Keeping the history of outgoing calls is useful for tracking and billing long distance calls. If this is not a concern in your office, there is no need to...
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Page 76 Output the Call History of a Single Extension You can also choose to output the Call History records of a single extension. This comma nd will search the Call History Memory to find only those ca lls made by the specified extension. To output the Call History of one extension: Clearing the Call History Memory The Call History Memory has room for about 120 records. Once the memor y is full, no new records can be stor ed until the memor y is cleared. It is recommended that you print out call...
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Page 77 Output the Call History After Each Outgoing Call You can choose to have the IPS output the Call History records at the end of each outgoing call lasting more than 25 seconds. The information will also be stor ed into Call History Memor y if space is available. To output the Call History record at the end of each call: To not output the Call History record at the end of each call: 7842 In the programming mode, lift the handset and enter “7842”. 7843 In the programming mode, lift the...
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Page 78 Automatic Call History Retrieval Program The IPS allows an external computer program to retrieve the call records stored in Call History memor y by sending comma nds to the IPS via the RS232C port. This feature must be enabled by the following command to allow the IPS to respond to these commands from the PC. Also, the RS232C port must be in the “Features Mode” (see “RS232C Port - Choosing the Operating Mode”, page 83). To enable the Automatic Call History Retrieval program: To disable the...
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Page 79 Formats for the Call History Records Records of outgoing calls can be output in either a long for mat or a short format. The long format is an easy-to-read log. For each call, it shows in table for mat the line nu mb er, ext ension nu mb er, date and time, nu mb er dialed, duration of call, and the number of metering pulses. The short format organizes the same data in a comma delimited format, so that it can be read by call accounting software packages. The records will be output in short...
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Page 80 Connection to a Computer or a Printer To print records, the system must be connected to either a printer or a computer. The device used must have an RS232C port capable of receiving data at 9600 baud. The protocol is 8 bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. An IBM® compatible PC can be connected to the IPS using a straight (not a null modem) cable. You can use the following procedure to retrieve Call History records to your computer. For Windows 3.1, 3.11, and NT 3.51 1. Enter the Program Manager...
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Page 81 For Windows 95 1. Click the Start button, select Programs, Accessories, and click on HyperTerminal folder. Launch HyperTerminal by double-clicking on the ex ecutable (.ex e) file. 2. Type “Calls” as the name, and choose an icon to associate with the connection. 3. On the Phone Number Window change the connection to the appropriate communications port (e.g., Direct to Com #). 4. The COM Port Properties will then display. Verify that the communication settings are as follows. Change settings to...
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Page 82 Interfacing the IPS to a Computer There are many instances where the IPS can be connected to a computer to enha nce the overall op eration of t he syst em. Thes e include: ¨ IPS Configuration Program: This program is designed to run under WindowsÒ† and can guide the System Manager through ever y detail concerning the setup of the IPS. After the selections have been made in the program, the entire configuration program can be written into the IPS via the RS232C port. There is no need to...
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Page 83 RS232C Port - Choosing the Operating Mode The RS232C port on the IPS mode can operate in one of two modes. ¨ System Mode: The IPS must be in this mode in order to communicate with the IPS Configuration Progra m. It must also be in this mode to operate in the Computer Aided Telephony (CAT) environment (if your unit is equipped with the CAT version of the software). ¨ Features Mode: The IPS must be in this mode to allow it to (1) output the Call History information, (2) output the Caller ID data...
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Page 84 IPS Configuration Program This program is designed to run under WindowsÒ† and can minimize the need to manually enter all of the commands detailed in this manual. To use the program, simply insert the diskette into your computer and enter “A:\SETUP” or “B:\SETUP” from the “FILE, RUN” menu in Program Manager (or the “START, RUN” menu in Windows 95). There are still some instances wher e you will need to use the telephone at the System Mana ger’s extension to set certain features or operating...