Starplus Triad Xts Installation Digital Key Telephone System Instructions Guide

							IntroductionB-3
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Introduction
The Least Cost Routing (LCR) feature allows the system to automatically select the least costly
route available according to the number dialed, the time of day/day of week, the class of
service (COS) assigned to the station/trunk group priority level assigned. When a station user
dials an outside number, the LCR feature analyzes the number, then automatically chooses
an outside line from the group that is programmed as most economical.
The LCR feature puts the responsibility of choosing the least expensive route for each area
code and exchange code on the system administrator, not on the station user. In order to
make a routing decision, the LCR feature is programmed in the system database. The
successful operation of this feature is completely dependent on the accuracy of the
programming. TheXTSmay be programmed on a per station basis to force the use of LCR for
outgoing access. This allows the system administrator to maintain greater control over
dialing patterns and the lines used for placing outgoing CO calls.
LC R Ta b l e s
There are eight (8) different tables which are set up to monitor the dialing of digits of a
station and to select the best route programmed for the call.
3-Digit Routing Table-- allows the system to handle call routing in areas that require a 1
before a long distance number as well as in areas that do not require the 1.
6-Digit Routing Table-- is used to determine the route for one or more office codes
programmed within the same area code.
Exception Code Table-- is used to route operator assisted calls and any other calls which
would use a one or two-digit number rather than a three-digit area code.
Route List Table-- contains four Time Period Routing Lists that are used in conjunction with
other LCR table settings.
Insert/Delete Table-- is used to add/remove digits from a number before or after it is dialed.
Daily Start Time Table-- allows the user to match the Time Periods discount structure to the
carriers rate schedule.
Weekly Schedule Table-- allows the user to assign the Time-of-Day and Day-of-Week to use
the least costly route for a specific dialed number.
Toll Information Table-- allows common call routing for all toll information calls:
1-(xxx)555-1212, (xxx)555-1212, 1-555-1212, and 555-1212.
DEFAULT LCR Database -- provides basic routing for all local and long distance dialing.
Related Information
Quick Reference
➡Flash 05 Button #7 LCR function must be enabledafter
LCR Tables are programmed (Refer
to“Enable / Disable Least Cost Routing”on page B-17.)
➡Flash 06 Button #9 LCR Call Progress feature -- To allow all users to hear digits being dialed
(Refer to“LCR Call Pro gress”on page B-14.)
➡Flash 01 Button #20 Interdigit Timeout (Refer to“Inter-Digit T / O”on page 2-175.) 
						

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LC R Fl ow c h a r t
This diagram illustrates the path of an outgoing call as it relates to the LCR feature when
programmed.
Figure B-1: LCR Flowchart
ROUT E
A SSIGNED
FR O M
6-DIGIT
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Operation ( When LCR is Enabled)
To place an Outside Call:
1. Dial [9] on the dial pad,
-or-
Press preprogrammed LCR button.
2. Dial the desired telephone number.
3. Wait for an answer. Lift handset or use the speakerphone to converse.
If all available lines are busy, remain off-hook for four seconds to automatically be queued
onto LCR for an available line, then hang up.
To answer an LCR Queue Call Back:
1. When telephone is signaled, answer the call.
2. Desired telephone number is automatically redialed.
CO Line Queue Cancel
To cancel a Call Back Request:
1. Dial the CO Line Queue Cancel code [626] on the dial pad.
2. Replace handset or press ON/OFF button.
Programming LCR Tables
Description
The Least Cost Routing (LCR) feature allows automatic selection of the most economical
trunk according to the number dialed and the time of the day and day of the week. There are
eight (8) different tables set up to monitor the dialing of digits of a station and to select the
best route programmed for the call.
The buttons on the digital telephone are defined as shown when entering the LCR Tables
Programming area:
Only one LCR Queue Call Back request may be initiated by a station. When a
second request is made, the first request is cancelled.
If the 911 feature is enabled, the LCR access code is 800 instead of 9.
Flash05,button#7mustbeusedtoenabletheLeastCostRoutingfeature.
3-DIGIT
TABLE6-DIGIT
TABLEEXCEPTION
TABLESROUTE LIST
TABLE
✺1Q✺2W✺3E✺4R
INSERT /
DELETE TABLEDAILY TIME
TABLEWEEKLY TIME
TABLETOLL
INFORMATION
✺5T✺6Y✺7U✺8I 
						

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Programming Steps
If the system is in the programming mode, continue using the program codes. If starting to
program here, enter the programming mode.
1. PressFLASHand dial[75]. The following message displays:
2. ThereareeighttableswhichcanbeprogrammedhereforLCR(youmustalsoprogram
LCR Class of Service in Station Programming). Use the procedures listed below to
program these LCR tables.
3-Digit Area / Office Code Table
Description
Both Leading 1 and Non-Leading 1 tables include all area codes (NPAs), and office codes
(NXXs), from 000 to 999, including such numbers as 911, 411, etc. A complete entry into these
tables include a route list table to be used, if the 6-digit table is to be checked and the
number of digits likely to be dialed (Example: 7 or 10 digits). All local office codes must be
entered in this table even if they do not require long distance calling.
The number of digits to expect entry aids the system in identifying when the last digit is
dialed and to begin routing the call. This also helps to free SLT DTMF receivers if SLT traffic in
the system is heavy.
For international calls, use 00 as number of digits to expect. This causes the system to wait
five seconds (or inter-digit time-out) after user dials last digit before the system accesses a CO
Line and dials out.
Programming Steps
1. Press the 3-DIGIT TABLE flexible button(FLASH 75, Button #1).The following message
displays:
L = [0] for Non-Leading 1 (1 not dialed), [1] for Leading 1 (1 is dialed)
NNN = Area/Office Code
RR = Route List Number 00-15
Y = [0] Do not go to 6-digit table, [1] Go to 6-digit table
PP=Numberofdigitsexpectedtobedialed.
2. Press the HOLD button to save the entry. A confirmation tone sounds and the display
updates.
LCR TABLES
ENTERBUTTONNUMBER
It is extremely important that the worksheets be completed before programming
the LCR tables.
3 DIGIT ROUTING TABLE
ENTER L NNN RRY PP HOLD 
						

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6-Digit Office Code Table
Description
The 6-Digit Office Code Table determines a route for one or a group of individual office codes
within an area code. Certain office codes within an area code can be given unique or special
routing. If the office code dialed is not found in the 6-digit Office Code Table, the call is then
routed according to the route list table as was entered in the 3-digit table.
The system allows twenty 6-digit Area/Office code tables that may be used to route specific
office codes within an area code. Each table routes calls for a common area code to a
specified route. All entries made to a table route those office codes to the specified route list
table. An area code may be entered into more than one 6-digit table with different routes
specified.
Programming Steps
1. Press the 6-DIGIT TABLE flexible button(FLASH 75, Button #2). The following message
displays:
✳= [0] to remove codes, [1] to add codes
AAA = Area Code
RR = Route Number 00-15
NNN = Office Code
2. Press the HOLD button to save the entry. A confirmation tone sounds and the display
updates.
3. Enter additional office codes to be programmed into the same Area Code/Route Table,
pressing HOLD after each office code entry.
4. Press a flexible button to program a different table.
To Delete All Entries in an Area Code/Route Table:
Enter [0 AAA RR ###].
Exception Code Table
Description
The Exception Code Table is used for operator calls and any other calls that use a one- or
two-digit entry, rather than a three-digit area code.
6 DIGIT ROUTING TABLE
ENTER
✳AAA RR NNN HOLD 
						

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Programming Steps
1. Press EXCEPTION TABLES flexible button(FLASH 75, Button #3). The following message
displays:
✳= [0] to remove code from table, [1] to add code to table
XX = Exception codes for single digit codes, press MUTE button as 2nd digit.
(The [
✳] may be entered as the 1st digit only.)
RR = Route Table Number 00–15
2. Press the HOLD button to save the entry. A confirmation tone sounds and the display
updates.
3. PressFLASH 75, Button #3again for further entries. Up to 20 Exception Codes may be
programmed in this table.
Route List Table
Description
Each of the 16 Route List Tables available contains four Time Period Routing Lists, one for
each of the 4 daily start time periods. Within each Time Period Route List up to 7 CO (outside)
line groups and their corresponding Insert/Delete table, if any, and LCR Class Of Service
Priority are programmed on a per line group basis.
When routing a CO call through LCR, CO Line groups are accessed in sequence so that the
first line group entered represents the least costly (and first selected) and the last line group
entered represents the most costly (and last selected).
The Route List Table references many other tables when processing a call for routing. First,
the Daily Start Time Table is referenced to determined what start time entry should be
checked in the Weekly Schedule Table. The corresponding entry in the weekly schedule table
depending on the day of the week then determines which Time Period Route List should be
used within the Route List Table.
The system then begins to check for idle lines in the first entered CO line group and proceeds
until an idle line is found. While it is searching for an idle CO line the Station LCR COS is
checked against the entries for LCR COS Priority of the specific CO line groups (seeLCR COS
Priorityexplanation).

						

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LCR COS Priority
A station should be assigned a class of service for LCR. The LCR COS can be between 0 and 6,
with 0 being unrestricted and 6 being the most restrictive. Within the time period route List
table, line groups are given an LCR COS Priority assignment between 0 and 6.
A station using LCR is able to use only those CO (outside) line groups with a priority
assignment of equal or higher value than the station’s LCR Class of Service (e.g., a station with
LCOS 3 can use line groups with a priority between 3 and 6).
Programming Steps
1. Press the ROUTE LIST TABLE flexible button(FLASH 75, Button #4). The following
message displays:
RR = Route List Table Number 00–15
T = Time Period Route List 1–4
GG = CO Line Group 00–23
DD = Insert/Delete Table reference 00-19 (## for none)
L = LCR Class of Service (LCOS)
2. To create an entry, dial [RR] + [ T ] + [GG] + [DD] + [L], then press HOLD to save the entry.
A confirmation tone sounds and the display updates.
3. To enter additional CO Line groups in the same Time Period Route List number,
dial [GG] + [DD] + [L], then press HOLD.
TableB-1:LCRClassofServiceTable
Allow Access
To RouteLCR CO Line Group Priority
0123456
S
T
A
L
C
R
C
O
S0YYYYYYY
1
NYYYYYY
2
NNYYYYY
3
NNNYYYY
4
NNNNYYY
5
NNNNNY Y
6
NNNNNNY
N = Cannot Use Line Group
Y = Has Access to Line Group
ROUTE LIST TABLE
RRTGGDDL 
						

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To enter data for a different time period route list:
1. Press programFLASH 75, Button #4and enter all data (RR T GG DD L).
2. RepeattheabovetoprogramanewRouteNumber00to15orpressaflexiblebuttonto
program other LCR information.
3. To advance to the next entry, use Button #18.
4. To return to a previous entry, use Button #19.
WhenCall Costfeature is enabled in FLASH 05, Button #11, the following message
displays.
RR = Route List Table Number 00- 15
T = Time Period Route List 1- 4
CCC = Cost for one minute ($ 0.00–$9.99)
GG = CO Line Group 00-23
DD = Insert/Delete Table reference 00 -19 (## for none)
L = LCR Class of Service (LCOS)
Insert / Delete Table
Description
Digits can be either added or deleted when dialing a number. For instance, if a user dials a
long distance call that should be placed on a foreign exchange (FX) line, the digit [1] and the
three-digit area code (NPA) dialed by the user must be deleted before the call can be placed
on that FX line. An Insert/Delete table can be programmed to do this.
Digits can also be added to a number that has been dialed by the user. For instance, Other
Common Carrier (OCC) access codes and authorization (ID) codes can be automatically
inserted by the system either in front of, and/or behind the number dialed.
There are twenty Insert/Delete Tables and each allows entries in a delete table and a pre- and
post-insert table. Up to 40 digits (including pauses) can be inserted (20 pre and 20 post) and
up to 16 digits can be deleted. Digits can be inserted before or after the number dialed, but
can be deleted only from the start of the number dialed.
To ensure that a pause is inserted in LCR at default, the database programming was changed
to add a pause in each of the 20 LCR Insert and Delete Tables and insert table 0 in each of the
route tables.
Programming Steps
1. Press INSERT/DELETE TABLE flexible button(FLASH 75, Button #5). The following
message displays:
ROUTE LIST TABLE
RR T CCC GG DD L
DIGIT INSERT / DELETE
ENTER TT X DDD HOLD 
						

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2. Enter the table information as follows:

						

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Entries in the Daily Start Time table are used to select the time period to reference in the
weekly schedule. Based on the time a call is placed, the daily start time table selects the time
period to choose in the weekly schedule. The weekly schedule is then used to determine the
time period route list in the Route List Table to use for routing the call for a particular day of
the week. Times are entered in the 24-hour format.
Figure B-2: Daily Start Time and Weekly Schedule Tables
Programming Steps
1. Press the DAILY START flexible button(FLASH 75, Button #6). The following message
displays:
2. Enter times in military format (2400 hours) in succession.
3. Press the HOLD button to save the entry. A confirmation tone sounds and the display
updates.