Panasonic Kx-tvs90 Voice Processing System Installation Manual

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Integration allows the PBX to send certain digits (touchtone) to the VPS, allowing it to 
recognize the status of the extension and take the appropriate action.
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-
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If the PBX does not provide station-to-station touchtone signaling, VPS services and 
features will be limited.
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...

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If the PBX does not provide screened transfer from an SLT, the VPS cannot give callers the 
option to leave a message in a subscribers mailbox.
Follow-on ID or Called Party ID
When forwarding or transferring a call to the VPS, a PBX with Follow-on ID sends the mailbox 
number of the called subscriber to the VPS before connecting the caller. The VPS responds by 
playing that subscribers personal greeting. This operation is...

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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 speed at which the data is...

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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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Reconnect Sequence on No Answer:
Tells the VPS how to return to the caller if the called extension does not 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 called extensions owner has enabled Call 
Screening to not take the call. PBXs differ in how they handle this function. Test from an 
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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 
VPS. For example, a Follow-on ID sequence of [ 1001] can be changed to [#61001] 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 received 
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3.3 CONNECTING THE VPS WITH PANASONIC 
KX-T SERIES PBXs
3.3.1 VPS 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 
Manufac-
turersT308/
T616T1232 T96 T336 TD816/
TD1232/
TA1232TD308 TA 
seriesTD500
Integration 
ModeNone None None None None None None None None
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3.3.2 KX-T123211D Software Verification and Programming for 
Inband Integration
1.Check the software version of the KX-T123211D by using System Program [98], which 
shows the software version number:Y201Z940430
(TM3)
The underlined digits represent the software production date code (format YYMMDD). In 
this example, the date code is April 30, 1994 (year, month, day). For this software version, 
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4.Put all extensions connected to the VPS into 1 extension group using System Program [60].
Reserve this extension group for these extensions! Do not mix other extensions into this 
group.
5.Enable hunting for the VPS extension group using System Program [08].
6.Set the hunting type for the VPS extension group to circular using System Program [09].
7.At every VPS extension, temporarily connect an SLT or butt set, go off-hook and...