Panasonic Digital Business System 576 Technical Manual Section 400 Programming

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Introduction to DBS 576 Programming
This Introduction provides an overview of programming a DBS 576 phone 
system using a Panasonic DBS phone.
The following table summarizes the topics contained in this Introduction.    
To p i c P a g e
Before You BeginIntro-3
Preparations for Programming Intro-3
Initializing a New Phone System Intro-4
CPC Reset (“RAMCLEAR”) Intro-4
Initial Settings (Manual) Intro-5
Auto-Configuration (for single-cabinet systems only) Intro-6
System CPC Modes Intro-8
Codes 0-3: Switch Operation Mode Intro-8
Code 4: System Diagnostic Mode 1 - Memory Intro-8
Code 5: System Diagnostic Mode 2 - LSI Intro-9
Code 6: CPC Copy Intro-9
Software Upgrade Procedure via the PC Card Intro-10
Software Upgrade Procedure for CPC-96 and CPC-288 Intro-11
Software Upgrade Procedure for CPC-576 Intro-12
Understanding FF-Key ProgrammingIntro-13
FF-Key Programs: Software Structure Intro-13
FF-Keys and Other Keys Used in Programming Mode Intro-16
How to Enter Programming Mode Intro-19
Verifying the Software Version Intro-19
Verifying the Extension Port/Trunk Port Intro-19
Sample Address Entries Intro-20
Default SettingsIntro-22
Defaults for 0: SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Intro-22
Defaults for FF1: SYSTEM PROGRAMMING Intro-22
Defaults for FF2: TRUNKS Intro-29
Defaults for FF3: EXTENSIONS Intro-35 
						

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Appe ndix BDefaults for FF4: FF-KEY/SOFT KEY FEATURE ASSIGNMENTS Intro-37
Defaults for FF5: GROUPS Intro-38
Defaults for FF6: TRS/ARS Intro-39
Defaults for FF7: APPLICATIONS Intro-41
Defaults for FF8: MAINTENANCE Intro-42 
						

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Before You Begin  
This section describes preparations that should be completed before you start 
programming.  If you are already familiar with DBS FF-key programming, 
you can begin programming as soon as these preparations have been made.
However, if you are not familiar with FF-key programming, read 
Understanding FF-Key Programming on page Intro-13 before you begin.
Preparations for Programming  
Before programming the phoneystem, make sure the following steps have 
been completed:
1.  Confirm that the purchased phone system meets the customer’s feature 
requirements.  See Section 700-Feature Operation for feature descriptions.
2.  Confirm that all hardware required for the selected features has been obtained.  
See Section 300-Installation for details.
3. Use Section 450-Configuration Forms & Tables to record the customer’s site data.  
Use the following guidelines when completing Forms & Tables:
•Be sure to record all program entries. 
•Leave the default values for equipment that is not connected.
•Pay careful attention to program items that require a power-down to take 
effect.  Be sure to complete the necessary programming in these areas before 
you make the system operational. 
4.  To program a system for the first time, you must first initialize the software to 
default values (see Initializing a New Phone System, next page).
Once these steps are completed, use the customer’s site data recorded in 
Forms & Tables, as well as this Section 400-Programming, to program the 
phone system.
  
IMPORTANT:   A display phone is required for FF-key programming.  
						

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Initializing a New Phone System  
CPC Reset (“RAMCLEAR”)
After installing a phone system for the first time, the CPC (Central Processing Card) 
should be reset to default values before programming the system.  
The switches, buttons and LEDs in the following 
steps are located on the CPC card.      
1.  Set the CODE rotary switch to 2.
2.  Set the RAM HOLD switch to OFF.
3.  Press and hold in the MODE button, then 
press the RESET button or power-on the 
system.
•Wait for the MJ (Major) and MN (Minor) 
LEDs to come on before releasing the 
MODE button.
4.  Move the RAM HOLD switch to ON.
•Wait for the MJ and MN LEDs to 
extinguish, and the RUN LEDs to blink 
continuously.
•All display phones should now show 
“Welcome to DBS” on the top line.
5.  At any installed display phone, press ON/
OFF.  This will bring up Programming Mode, 
and display the software version number.
6. Perform Initial Settings for the system, 
either manually via Programming Mode
(see next page) or by choosing a set of 
preprogrammed initial settings (see pg.
Intro-6).
IMPORTANT:   This procedure must be performed before you program 
the system; otherwise, the system will not work.
RUN LED (FPU)
RUN LED (MPU)
MJ LED
MN LED
RESET button
CODE rotary switch
MODE button
RAM HOLD switch
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Initial Settings (Manual)
1.  Perform the following programming settings.  These settings are the minimum 
required to make the system work:
•System Size   (see pg. 0-5)
00 Hold (1-6) Hold
•Free Slot Assignment*  (see pg. 0-5)
01 (1-6) (01-12) Hold (1-99) Hold
•Option Slot Assignment*  (see pg. 0-6)
02 (1-6) (13 or 14) Hold (50) Hold
•System Date/Time  (optional; see pg. 8-42)
FF8 1 000 Hold (yymmdd) Hold (hhmm) Hold (1=Monday, 2=Tuesday, ... 
7=Sunday) Hold
2.  Press ON/OFF to exit Programming Mode.
3.  On the CPC card, press RESET (and release 
quickly).    
4.  After a few seconds, the system should be up 
and running.
* Eventually, most cards will be automatically 
detected when they are installed.
RESET button
CODE rotary switch
MODE buttonRAM HOLD switch
MOH plug-inRUN LED (FPU)
RUN LED (MPU)
MJ LED
MN LEDCN3
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Appe ndix BAuto-Configuration (for single-cabinet systems only)
This procedure will automatically configure a single-cabinet system for a selectable 
set of pre-defined settings (see table, next page).
1.  Set the CODE rotary switch to 1.      
2.  Set the RAM HOLD switch to OFF.
3.  Hold in the MODE button on the CPC card, 
and either press the RESET button or power-
on the system.
•Wait for the MN LED to come on before 
releasing the MODE button.
4.  Move the RAM HOLD switch to ON.
5.  At an installed extension display phone, press
ON/OFF.  The phone should display:  
6.  Dial the desired System Configuration 
Pattern No. 1-6 (see table, next page).
7. Press HOLD.
8. Press ON/OFF.
9.  Wait for the initialize auto-configuration 
process to complete.
Successful completion will be indicated by 
the system returning to normal operating 
mode (the main screen will appear on the
phone):    
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MODE button RAM HOLD switch
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10. After the Auto-Configuration process is complete, change the CODE rotary 
switch back to “2” (to avoid accidental memory erasure in the future).  
Table Intro-1.   Auto-Configuration settings for CODE Rotary Switch set to “1”  
System 
Config. 
Pattern 
No.--  Free Slots  --
123456789101112
1
CO
1-8EXT
100-107EXT
108-115EXT
116-123EXT
124-131
2CO
1-8EXT
100-107EXT
108-115VM (4-port)
VPU Ext.600-603, 
in Hunt Group 1
3CO
1-8CO
9-16EXT
100-107EXT
108-115EXT
116-123
4CO
1-8CO
9-16CO
17-24EXT
100-107EXT
108-115EXT
116-123EXT
124-131EXT
132-139EX T
140-147EX T
148-155EX T
156-163EX T
164-171
5CO
1-8CO
9-16CO
17-24EXT
100-107EXT
108-115EXT
116-123EXT
124-131EXT
132-139EX T
140-147VM (8-port)
VPU Ext.600-607, 
in Hunt Group 1not used
6CO
1-8CO
9-16CO
17-24CO
25-32EXT
100-107EXT
108-115EXT
116-123EXT
124-131EX T
132-139EX T
140-147EX T
148-155EX T
156-163
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FF-Key Assignments:  On the auto-configured extensions, FF1 = CO-1, FF2 = CO-2, ... FF32 = CO-32.
Ringing:  On Extensions 100 and 101, CO-1 thru CO-32 will ring the extension for incoming calls.
EXT Assignments:  Can be either AEC or DEC cards.  The system will automatically detect these cards when they 
are installed.
Built-In VM (in Patterns 2 and 5):  VPU Ports 1-8 are assigned Extension Nos. 600-607, and included in Hunt 
Group #1.  Hunting method is Pilot Distributed.  However, the Hunt Group’s pilot number is not assigned.
Pattern 2:  Valid, but not intended for the U.S. market.  If used, be sure to change Free Slot 5’s card assignment 
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System CPC Modes  
The DBS 576 offers several system CPC modes, 
which are automatically entered upon system 
startup (depending on current configuration’s 
needs).  These CPC modes provide a way to 
perform functions such as the following:    
rnormal system operation
rclearing of data at startup
rautomatic or manual reading of system size
rdiagnosing memory
rdiagnosing LSI
Codes 0-3:  Switch Operation Mode
The Switch Operation Mode executes normal 
system switching operation on the basis of 
stored (programmed) data.
To enter Switch Operation Mode:
1.  Make sure the RAM HOLD switch is ON.
2.  Set the CODE rotary switch to either 0, 1, 2, 
or 3.
3.  Press RESET or power-on the system.
4.  As the system starts up, the MJ (Major) then 
the MN (Minor) LEDs light. When the startup sequence is complete and the CPC 
card is in normal operation mode, the RUN LEDs blink.
Code 4:  System Diagnostic Mode 1 - Memory
CAUTION:   This procedure interrupts call processing.  Make certain to perform this test when it has 
the least impact on the system.
This procedure analyzes the memory on the CPC card.
1.  Set the CODE rotary switch to 4 and the RAM HOLD switch to OFF.
2. Press and hold RESET. 
3.  When the MJ LED lights, release RESET and change the CODE rotary switch as 
follows:
•2   (D-RAM status information test)
RUN LED (FPU)
RUN LED (MPU)
MJ LED
MN LED
RESET button
CODE rotary switch
MODE button
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•3   (S-RAM programming information test)
•5   (dual-port RAM test)
4.  Press and release the MODE button.
•MN LED blinks during testing.
5.  When the MN LED goes off, the test is passed.  If the LED does not extinguish, 
the memory does not pass the test.
6.  After the test is passed, restart the system in the desired mode.
Code 5:  System Diagnostic Mode 2 - LSI
CAUTION:   This procedure interrupts call processing.  Make certain to perform this test when it has 
the least impact on the system.
This procedure analyzes the LSI on the CPC card.
1.  Set the CODE rotary switch to 5 and the RAM HOLD switch to OFF.
2. Press and hold RESET. 
3.  When MJ LED lights, release RESET and change the rotary switch as follows:
•2   (D-RAM status information test)
•3   (S-RAM programming information test)
•5   (dual-port RAM test)
4.  Press and release the MODE button.
•MN LED blinks during testing.
5.  When the MN LED goes off, the test is passed.  If the LED does not extinguish, 
the memory does not pass the test.
6.  After the test is passed, restart the system in the desired mode.
Code 6:  CPC Copy  
CAUTION:   This procedure interrupts call processing.  Make certain to perform this procedure when it 
has the least impact on the system.
This procedure copies the contents of a programmed CPC card (“original CPC”) to 
another CPC card (“new CPC”).
NOTE:   Before performing CPC Copy, be sure to first RAMCLEAR the new CPC.
Follow the instructions on pg. Intro-4.
NOTE:   The new CPC cannot have a lower capacity than the original CPC.  For instance, a 
CPC-288 cannot be copied to a CPC-96 (only to another CPC-288 or to a CPC-576). 
						

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Appe ndix B1. Power-off the system.
2. The original CPC should be mounted in the “CPC” slot of the main cabinet, with 
its CODE rotary switch set to “6” and its RAM HOLD switch “ON.”
3.  If the system is to use pooled trunk access, cut the MCO strap on the new CPC 
(labeled “J1” on a CPC-96 or CPC-288, or “J7” on a CPC-576).  Otherwise, trunk 
groups won’t be copied.
4. Place the new CPC into the “OP2” slot of the main cabinet, with its RAM HOLD 
switch “ON.”
5.  Power-on the system.  On the original CPC in the “CPC” slot ...
•MJ LED should light.
•MN LED should blink, indicating start of copy.
•When the MN LED goes out, the copy process is complete.
6. Power-off the system.
7. Remove the new CPC from the “OP2” slot.
8. If the original CPC is being left in the “CPC” slot, return its CODE rotary switch 
to “2.”
Software Upgrade Procedure via the PC Card
There are two hardware components in a software upgrade:
The PC CardThis card looks like a 3-1/2” diskette, but is more 
rectangular in shape.  The PC Card stores all the software 
upgrade data.
The PC Upgrade KitThis is a PCB with a special connector on the edge, and a 
slot on its surface to hold the PC Card.