Panasonic Kx-tvs50, Kx-tvs80 Voice Processing System Installation Manual

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Section 3
INTEGRATING THE VPS WITH
PANASONIC KX-T PHONE SYSTEMS 

3.1 GUIDELINES FOR INTEGRATION
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3.1 GUIDELINES FOR INTEGRATION
3.1.1 APT/DPT or Inband Signaling?
There are 3 types of integration available on the KX-TVS50/80: Inband Signaling, APT and 
DPT. The VPS used with any other brand of telephone equipment require inband equipment. 
KX-TA624 that can use APT Integration is:
• KX-TA624 Version Y581A or higher
KX-TD series PBXs that can use DPT Integration are:
• KX-TD308 Version P871F or higher
• KX-TD816...

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The VPS must also have access to certain PBX features. For example, if the VPS takes a 
message, one way it can notify the mailbox owner is by dialing the PBXs Message-Waiting-
Lamp-On code. Once new messages are retrieved, the VPS dials the Message-Waiting-Lamp-
Off code for that same mailbox owner.
3.1.4 PBX Requirements for Integration
The PBX must have certain capabilities and features to work with the VPS....

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Message Waiting Notification from an SLT
The PBX extensions should light a lamp or receive stutter dial tone when the Message-Waiting-
Lamp-On code is dialed by the VPS. The VPS functions best when the extension number of 
the voice mailbox owner follows the Light-On or Light-Off code. On some PBXs, however, the 
extension number is dialed first, followed by a hookswitch flash and then the On code. This 
presents a...

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Mailbox. Without this feature, the VPS cannot immediately play the greeting when the line is 
busy or there is no answer and allow the caller to leave a message. 

3.2 PBX PARAMETERS AND PORT SETTINGS
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3.2 PBX PARAMETERS AND PORT SETTINGS
3.2.1 General Guidelines and Definitions
Optimal performance of the VPS/PBX system relies on proper VPS programming. There are 
3 categories of hardware settings: RS-232C, Port Settings, and PBX Interface Parameters. 
Entering a number sets some of the parameters, while others use sequence codes.
3.2.2 RS-232C Settings
•Baud Rate (300 - 38400):
 
Specifies the bits-per-second...

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3.2.4 PBX Interface Parameters
Dialing Parameters
•PBX Type:
 
 
Specifies the type of PBX which is connected to the VPS.
•Integration Mode:
 
 
Specifies the method of integration to be used between the VPS and PBX. If PBX type is set 
to the Panasonic KX-T series, the Inband Signaling parameters are set automatically and 
should not be altered. APT Integration is only available when a KX-TA624 PBX is...

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answer. PBXs differ in how they handle this function. Test from an SLT to determine the 
sequence.
•Reconnect Sequence on Refused Call:
 
 
Tells the VPS how to return to the caller if the extension dialed has Call Screening enabled 
and the subscriber chooses not to take the call. PBXs differ in how they handle this function. 
Test from an SLT to determine the sequence.
•Light On Sequence for Message Waiting...

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Digit Translation Table Parameters
These parameters allow PBXs that have a fixed Follow-on ID sequence to be used with the KX-
TVS50/80. For example, a Follow-on ID sequence of [  101] can be changed to [#6101] 
by using these parameters. 
•Inter-Digit Time-Out:
 
This parameter defines the interval of incoming signals (Follow-
on ID) from the PBX to the VPS. The Digit Translation Table applies the digits...

3.3 CONNECTING THE VPS WITH PANASONIC KX-T SERIES PBXs
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3.3 CONNECTING THE VPS WITH PANASONIC 
KX-T SERIES PBXs
3.3.1 KX-TVS50/80 Programming for Inband Integration
Set parameters from the System Administration Terminal. The table below lists recommended 
parameters for Panasonic KX-T series PBXs.
Table 12 
PBX Type Other 
ManufacturersT308/
T616T1232 T96 T336 TD816/
1232TD308 TA series
Integration Mode None None None None None None None None
Inband...