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Impact FXT Digital Communications SystemGeneral DescriptionThe information in this publication is applicable for software revisions 14Aand later.GCA40

Mute Button—Keeps the person on the line or speakerphone from hearing your conversationProgrammable Buttons—Allow you to program your telephone for au

Executive OverrideThis feature allows the user of a station, upon encountering a busy signal at another station, to dial a specialcode that will overr

External Paging Interface (External Paging Port)The external paging port, available on the services circuit board, provides an interface for external

Feature RenumberingWhile the dialing codes for personal and group intercoms and for feature access are set by system default, theyare flexible, and th

Flexible Ringing Assignment Of The External Paging InterfaceRefer to the discussion titled, External Paging Interface.Flexible Station Numbering PlanR

HHandsfree Answer InhibitThe MUTE button on a multiline telephone will block all handsfree answerback response. This arrangementprevents a station use

Directed Station HoldThis feature allows station users to pick up the last call a user placed on hold at another station. In addition,this feature all

Hot TransferA hot screened call transfer allows users to first announce and then transfer both line and intercom calls fromone telephone to another in

Impact Telephone New Model SupportThe FXT supports the entire line of Impact SCS telephones and consoles.Impact SCS Large Screen SpeakerphoneThe Impac

Industry Standard Telephone SupportThe FXT supports a wide variety of features on industry standard (IST) telephones.Distinctive RingingAn industry–st

Ring PatternsInstaller can program the ringing pattern for either IST ring mode one or IST ring mode two. Mode onecauses a two-second ring phase while

2.3 Using Impact TelephonesThe FXT System accepts all Impact SCS telephones. The illustrations show their outline views and dimensions.General Descrip

Interactive Button SupportThe system supports three interactive buttons on LCD speakerphones. These buttons and their associatedexpanded display messa

The installer must map a telephone button for each personal intercom that is to appear and, if desired, map astatus button for the user to switch betw

ISDN–PRI InterfaceIntegrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) provides integrated voice and data over a common telephonecompany facility. There are two

Defining T1/PRI OperationT1/PRI is the digital two-way transmission of telecommunications over a single high-speed circuit. Up to 24separate voice or

KKey/Hybrid ConfigurationEither key system or hybrid configuration is available with the FXT digital communications system. Wheneverthe installer assi

Line Appearance, EnhancedWhen a telephone user selects a group intercom and dials a line group code to select a line or to retrieve a callfrom a park

Liquid Crystal Display MessagingA user can set standard and system supplied custom display messages by dialing a specific code at anytelephone. When a

Location Code 4 (Argentina and Chile)•Standard system default codes for all system features except:—transmission and receive levels set to meet local

Users cannot mark a line during a conference call or when they are DISA callers. When users mark a lineduring an active call, the system records the m

Message DepositThis messaging feature allows station users to call an LCD speakerphone and arrange for a message to be lefton its display. The message

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Manual Modem ConnectInstallers can arrange for the system to have modem connection to a remote system without dialing anydigits. This manual modem con

MuteEach multiline telephone has a MUTE button that, when pressed by the user, will mute the handset transmitter(or internal microphone on speakerphon

OOn-Hook DialingMultiline speakerphones and monitor telephones provide manual and/or automatic dialing while it’s handset ison-hook. An internal louds

Password ProtectionNo one can enter a programming mode to reprogram the system without first entering a password. The systemprovides two different ent

Personal Intercom NumberRefer to the discussion titled Intercom Number.Personal Intercom Number PreferenceWhen a telephone goes off-hook, the system a

Printer InterfaceThe system makes a wide variety of printout records available through a serial data port provided by acommunications card. The instal

Programmable Button FlexibilityThe programmable buttons accommodate any combination of line appearances, features, speed dial numbersand other interco

QQuick TransferThe quick transfer feature allows users to perform an automatic screened or unscreened transfer of an incomingline call without pressin

Remote Programming And DiagnosticsInstallers can program the FXT system from a personal computer (PC) running the visual man machineinterface (VMMI) p

Ring Back On BusyWith this feature disabled, when someone calls another telephone and the calling party is busy on an outsideline, the caller hears a

General Description 2 – 7General Description GCA40–215QZ ABC DEFMNOWXYGHIPRSTUVOPERJKLTRNS/CNFHOLDTAPINTERCOMQZ ABC DEFMNOWXYGHIPRSTUVOPERJKLTRNS/CNFH

Saved Number RedialRefer to the paragraph titled Dynamic Save Button.Screened Call TransferRefer to the feature discussion titled, Call Transfer—Scree

Shift ButtonThe installer can button map a certain station to have a SHIFT button. If a telephone includes a SHIFT button,the user can press it to rea

SMDA Metering Pulse TotalsMetering Pulse is a method used in countries other than the United States to determine call duration andcost. Therefore, if

Square/Non-Square Configuration (Button Mapping)Refer to the discussion titled Programmable Button Flexibility, and Full Button Programmability of Fea

Station HuntingStation hunting provides a means of routing both intercom and outside calls through an installer-determinedgrouping of stations. This c

DID/DNIS Display for Station Hunt Groups: If station hunt group members need to differentiateincoming DID/DNIS calls, installers can take action to ca

Station Hunting OperationWhen a system station user makes an intercom call to the hunt group pilot extension, the system rings thefirst available stat

SMDR On Transferred CallsWhen a system user places a line call on hold, parks it, or transfers it to another station, and another systemuser then pick

Station NameThe installer can assign a display name and a full name to a station. A display name is composed of a maximumof seven characters and shows

Subdued Off-Hook Voice Announce (SOHVA)With the subdued off-hook voice announce (SOHVA) feature, a subdued announcement can be made from onestation to

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Synchronized RingingWhen the installer enables synchronized ringing, the central office ringing pattern is tracked on external callsthat ring within t

Toll Restriction OverrideThe system provides a station class of service feature that allows stations with that class of service tooverride their toll

TT1 Digital Carrier Transmission Option (For Domestic U.S.A.Applications)The T1 digital carrier transmission option is a domestic U.S.A. option that a

Pad Level—Transmit, Receive (Gain AndAttenuation Settings For Line Transmit And Receive)This feature enhances the T1–E1 digital carrier transmission o

Time And DateThe time designation is in a 12-hour format. Time and date appear on the LCD speakerphone and theSMDA/SMDR record printout.Timed And Imme

Toll RestrictionWith the toll restriction feature, the system allows or denies outgoing line calls to selected users over selectedlines. Toll restrict

The installer enables this feature and assigns it to particular lines through line programming or stations throughclass of service programming using t

RNA Or Busy TrackingIf the called station fails to answer or is busy, the caller can activate the Tracker Paging System by pressingthe TRACK button on

Programming OptionsThere are three levels of programming associated with Tracker operation.The installer or installer performs the FXT System level us

VVoice Mail Integration DigitsInstallers can choose the DTMF digits that the FXT sends to a voice mail system. A voice mail system usesthese DTMF digi

2.4 Using The Impression TelephonesThe FXT System accepts all of the currently produced Impression telephones. The illustrations show their outlinevie

Voice Announce BlockingThis feature allows the user of multiline telephones to block voice announced intercom calls by dialing a specialcode or by pre

Opening Database FilesWhen opening a database file that is at a revision earlier than the current VMMI revision, VMMI will nolonger automatically tran

ZZone PagingThis feature arranges for stations to transmit and/or receive voice announcements to and from a particular groupof stations or to all stat

IndexAAbandoned Hold Release ...6–3Access Denied ...6–3Access Restriction ...6–60Access, Line Group ...6–61Acco

Call Announce Beeps ...6–18Call Costing ...6–9, 6–18Call Duration, Maximum ...6–64Call Forward...6–19Call Forwa

IIdle Line Preference ...6–52Idle Line Priority ...6–52Immediate Recall ...6–90Impact SCS Telephones ...2–1Impac

Multiple Redial...6–66Music Interface...6–66Music On Hold ...6–66Music Sources, Connecting ...4–6Music, Bac

Redial, Automatic...6–12Redial, Saved Number ...6–76Release Button ...6–73Reminder Alert ...6–73Remote Pro

System Status, Viewing ...6–87TT1 Digital Carrier ...6–88T1 Line Board ...3–3T1/PRI Line Board ...6–58TAP ...

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NOTES

This manual has been developed by Comdial Corporation (the “Company”) and isintended for the use of its customers and service personnel. The informati

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2.5 Using DigiTech TelephonesThe FXT System accepts all of the previously produced DigiTech telephones. The illustrations show their outlineviews and

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Reviewing The Hardware3.1 Understanding The FXT SystemThe telephony element of the FXT System consists of the following parts:•power supply assembly,•

Comdial®strives to design the features in our communicationssystems to be fully interactive with one another. However, this is notalways possible, as

3.2 Understanding The Circuit BoardsThe FXT’s board frame and backplane accepts up to eight circuit boards. Two of the board slots are dedicated tothe

3.3 Defining The Line BoardsThe FXT System accepts several different types of lines. In order to use these various lines, you mustinstall the correct

3.4 Defining The Station BoardsThe FXT accepts digital and industry standard telephones. In order to use these different types of telephones, youmust

3.5 Defining The Option Circuit CardsThe FXT’s Auxiliary circuit board accepts smaller circuit cards that mount directly onto the board. Thearray of c

3.6 Locating The BoardsYou can install the FXT’s boards in the locations shown in the following illustration.3 – 6 General DescriptionGCA40–215 Genera

3.7 Understanding The Board ConfigurationPhysical vs.Logical boardlocationThe FXT uses two distinctions for station and line locations: the physical l

How thesystemrenumberslogical portsThe automatic renumbering configuration, which renumbers the logical ports, begins at thebottom universal slot and

3.8 Mounting ConsiderationsComdial engineers designed the FXT cabinet to match modern office equipment. Therefore it is notnecessary for installers to

3.9 Using The Power SupplyWhat thepower supplydoesThe FXT cabinet has its own power supply. The power supply provides operating power for thecircuit b

3.10 Using The Battery BackupWhat thebatterybackup doesShould the AC power to the system be interrupted, the external battery assembly provides 1.0hou

Contents1 Introducing The FXT System ...1–11.1 Using This Publication ...1–11.

3 – 12 General DescriptionGCA40–215 General DescriptionExternal Battery ConnectorExternal Battery Connector(For Upgraded External BatteryAssembly)batt

3.11 Expanding the FXT CapacityYou can expand the FXT by adding an internal expansion kit and by adding an expansion cabinet. Byadding an expansion ca

3 – 14 General DescriptionGCA40–215 General DescriptionExpansionBackplaneKitExpansion Backplane Location

General Description 3 – 15General Description GCA40–215Main CabinetMain Interface Option Card (FXOPT-SCM-1)Expansion CPU (FXCPU-n)Interface Board (FXI

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Connecting The System4.1 Connecting The LinesHow toconnect thelinesLine terminations to the line boards are through a 50-pin amphenol-type connector.

Protectingthe lineconnectionsTransient voltage spikes, if induced onto CO or CENTREX lines, can travel through the cableand into the common equipment.

General Description 4 – 3General Description GCA40–215Station Board 50-Pin ConnectorSnap a ferrite block around each station cable.Route the station c

4.3 Connecting The Bridged ConsoleInstallers can bridge DSS/BLF console models IB24X and IB48X to model 8324F, 8324S, 8312S, and 8212SImpact telephone

4.4 Connecting The IST ModuleThe IST Module (product code IMIST–xx) consists of a circuit board with attached ribbon cable, an ACwall transformer asse

4.5 Connecting The Paging Equipment,Music Sources, And Controlling Relays ...4–64.6 Connecting A Power Failure Telepho

4.5 Connecting The Paging Equipment,Music Sources, And Controlling RelaysThe CPU board provides a standard 6-position modular jack for interfacing ext

General Description 4 – 7General Description GCA40–215(Front View of Jack)123456External Paging Port = Pins 3 and 4Connect pins 3 and 4 to audio input

4.6 Connecting A Power Failure TelephoneEach line board provides one standard 6-position modular jack that interfaces an industry-standard telephone f

4.7 Connecting The Serial Data PortsThe CPU board provides two serial data ports. You can add as many as eight additional serial data portsby adding t

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FXT SpecificationsCapacities (System Maximums)Account Codes: 1000Attendant Consoles:Telephone Attendant: UnlimitedPersonal Computer Attendant 4(Total

Paging Zones or All Call 8Station Capacity Per Zone 192Park Orbits: 90 (with software revision 13A or later)Power Fail Circuits: 1 per line boardRingi

Dimensions (approximate)Width (inches): 12.5Height (inches): 24.5Depth (inches): 18.0Weight (pounds): 60 (with all telephony components)150 (all compo

PA PortOutput Level: 400 Millivolts peak-to-peak (typical speech)Output Impedance: Approximately 500 OhmsConnector: Modular jackPower RequirementsPowe

Station Cable RequirementsType: #24 AWG minimum, 2-wire (1-pair) twisted, non-shieldedMaximum Length: With 20 AWG With 22 AWG With 24 AWGDigital Telep

Introducing The FXT System1.1 Using This PublicationWhat thisbook doesThis General Description publication provides an overview of the FXT System and

Ringing CadencesDigital Intercom Ring: 150 msec. on, 75 msec. off, 4 sec. between ringsDigital line Ring: 450 msec. on, 75 msec. off, 4 sec. between r

5.1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC)and Industry Canada (IC) Rules and RegulationsFCC Part 15 RF Emission InformationThis equipment contains in

that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do so, they will notify you in advance to giveyou an opportunity to maintain unint

Universal Service Order Code Connector (USOC Con) defines the FCC Part 68 approved telcoprovided connector, electrically and mechanically, required to

NOTICE: The ringer equivalence number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of themaximum number of terminals allowed to be co

Understanding The Features6.1 FXT Features ListThis list details all of the features available on the FXT. Use it as a pre-installation checklist.Gene

6 – 2 General DescriptionGCA40–215 General Description•Enhanced Night Mode•Enhanced Ringing•Exclusive Hold•Executive Override•Executive Override Advis

6.2 Defining The FeaturesThe following section defines all of the FXT features. Read through all of these definitions beforeprogramming the FXT to ens

Account Codes With Positive VerificationStation users can assign account codes to specific calls. The system uses the account codes to identify calls

All-Call PagingRefer to the discussion titled Zone Paging.Allow Ringer Off (Ringer Volume Off)On some proprietary telephones, the user selects the rin

1.2 Understanding The FXT SystemSystemcomponentsThe FXT cabinet provides universal board slots that accept digital station boards,industry-standard te

Argentina National Network SupportE1/R2 functionality on the Argentia National Network is supported. Included are both new features andmodifications t

an idle state within a specific time period. If the network does not return the line to an idle state within theforce release time period, the system

System ProgrammingMany of the parameters that are required to support E1/R2 lines in Argentina, as well as other locations, areapplicable per network

Call CostingIf the toll free or collect call signaling is received by the communications system, the SMDA printoutsreport a cost equal to the route su

Test/Busy ButtonThis button provides the attendant a means to test the status of specific lines. Attendants can use this buttonto determine whether in

Automatic Hold—Line To IntercomIf a telephone user selects an intercom number while a line call is active, this feature causes the system toautomatica

Automatic RedialWith this feature, the system automatically redials a busy or unanswered outside call. Once the user activatesautomatic redial, the st

Wait For AnswerThe ARD Wait For Answer Feature sets the maximum time the system will wait for an answer signal oruser activity before it cancels the A

If a station does not have access, because of programmed restrictions, to a route that the ARS selects for it, thesystem denies the dialing and causes

Restrict ARS Hookflash (Automatic Route Selection, Hookflash Restriction)This feature enhances ARS response to hookflash action on an outside line whe

Understanding TheTelephone Features2.1 Using The Comdial TelephonesThe FXT System supports many of Comdial’s proprietary telephones as well as industr

Auxiliary Equipment Interface (Busy Lead Detection)One line port on every loop start line board will detect current flow on the line ahead of the comm

Battery Backup (Chassis, Cable, and Batteries)Battery back-up assemblies that include chassis, cable, and battery are available as optional kits (thro

CCall Announce With Handsfree Answer-backThe internal speaker at each full–featured multiline telephone provides call-announce capability over thepers

Call Forward—All Or PersonalStation users can forward the calls that normally ring at their telephones to another telephone for answering.They can for

Call Forward Outside SystemThe Call Forward Outside System (CFOS) feature allows the system to forward incoming or transferred linecalls or intercom c

immune from unauthorized or fraudulent access or use, or unaccounted-for access or use, and therefore Comdialdisclaims any and all liability, and make

Call Pick-Up DirectedA station user can dial a code and the intercom number of a ringing station to answer the call.Call Pick-Up GroupIf a call rings

After calling another station and encountering a busy signal or a ring with no answer, a user can camp on to thatstation, hang up, and wait to be call

Central Processor Switched Data Port ConfigurationThe CPU board provides a dual in-line pin (DIP) switch that enhances installer convenience in settin

Communications Card SupportThe communications card provides serial data ports for interfacing such items as open architecture interfaceapplications, P

•Impression Telephones2022S — 22-Line LCD Speakerphone2122S — 22-Line Speakerphone2122X — 22-Line Monitor Telephone2101N — Single-Line Proprietary Tel

Consoleless OperationThe system can operate with or without the use of an attendant console.Consultation HoldWhen the station user presses the transfe

DDatabase Program StorageInstallers can save and restore the FXT database using the visual man machine interface (VMMI). They willfind this feature us

Arranging DIU Security GroupsInstallers can program up to eight security groups and assign them to a particular class of service. Stationsthat are in

Delayed RingingRinging assignments are programmable. An installer can program a station to provide delayed ringing on somelines while providing direct

Dial Pulse Interdigit TimeYou can set the interdigit time between dial pulses when the system pulse–dials a number over a line. The FXTdefaults this t

Direct-in Lines (DIL)The direct-in lines (DIL) feature provides a line appearance at a dedicated button on one or more multilinetelephones. The instal

Direct Inward System Access (DISA)DISA is a FXT enhancement option that allows outside callers to directly call a station or access certain internalsy

How DISA FunctionsGeneral Description 6 – 33General Description GCA40–215Caller DialsDISA NumberCaller Hears DISA Toneor DVA MessageIntercomStation Ri

Direct Line Access By StationThrough program assignment, the system gives certain stations direct access to lines. The installer must mapline buttons

Do Not Disturb (DND)Users can set any multiline telephone to a do not disturb mode (DND) using the designated programmablebutton. The associated indic

2.2 Understanding The Telephone FeaturesThe FXT System supports the following features on digital proprietary telephones. Some of these features aresy

DSS Status ButtonWhen the installer assigns the personal intercom number of one telephone to appear at a button on anothertelephone, the button and it

single-digit translation locations. This allows callers to track the called party by pressing the appropriatesingle-digit button on their telephone wh

Recall no answer messagesWhenever a station is dialed from a DISA line and is not answering, the system plays a recall no answermessage to the caller.

DVA/DISAYou can enhance the security of DISA by using the DVA. The FXT seizes the incoming call based on the“DISA assignment” parameters, and the DVA

DVA/Auto Attendant with Single Digit MenuThe DVA functions as an auto attendant, giving callers single-digit dialing options. The FXT seizes theincomi

DVA/TrackerThe DVA gives caller’s single digit dialing access to the Tracker paging system. The FXT seizes theincoming call based upon the “DISA assig

Dynamic Save ButtonUnprogrammed buttons at multiline telephones are available for the user to dynamically save dialed numbers.To save a number, the us

Pad Level—Transmit, Receive(Gain And Attenuation Settings For Line Transmit And Receive)This feature enhances the T1–E1 digital carrier transmission o

End-to-End Signaling On IntercomAfter establishing an intercom call, the system can continue to send and receive dialing signals (DTMF tones)through t

Enhanced Ringing Days and Ringing ModesInstallers can program any day of the week for enhanced ringing. On a given day of the week that installersprog