THQ
CIRCULARSEPT 1978
B 36/78
This Circular describes the new Premiere Call Connect System, which is now nationally available, and details Marketing Policy, Tariff, Sales and Engineering procedures.
The Premiere Call Connect System is a prestige medium sized switchboard, designed to meet the continuing needs of customers who prefer to have the personal service provided by a switchboard operator. It is styled to suit contemporary office decor. The modern cordless desk-top operator's console is push button key operated and the system equipment is mounted on slide-in modules that are contained in a compact free standing cabinet. Direct Outward Dialling (DOD) from extensions to the public exchange is available as an option and automatic clearing of calls helps to reduce the operator's work load.
This is the forerunner of a new series of modular Call Connect Systems providing greater flexibility for equipment provisioning.
DESCRIPTION
The Premiere has a maximum capacity of 10 exchange lines and 48 extensions; its modular design, based on slide-in units, allows initial requirements and subsequent growth to be supplied in modules of 1 exchange line or 4 extensions.
Connect circuits for the connection of extension to extension calls are also provided on slide-in "connector modules". The Premiere is equipped with a minimum of 2 such connector modules but has capacity for a maximum of 4; if the traffic justifies a third or fourth connector module it may be supplied and the customer will be charged accordingly.
Inter-PBX private circuits and inter-PBX extensions, up to a maximum of 4 may be provided but their use reduces the exchange line capacity by 1 for each circuit provided. In addition, each inter-PBX extension must be allocated an extension push button key on the switchboard console and this reduces the extension capacity. The signalling systems available are Manual Balanced Battery (M/BB) and Signalling System SCDC (SSDC10).
The switchboard console is a cordless light grey desk-top unit with wooden ends. It measures 584mm wide (23 in), 255mm deep (10 in), 178mm high (7 in) and weighs 10.5kg (23 lb). All of the exchange lines, extensions and inter-PBX circuits and connect circuits appear on push-button keys and there is a 12 push-button keypad for setting up calls over the public network. Calls are indicated by lamps flashing inside the appropriate push-button keys. A light-weight Trimphone handset (No. 10A), is provided for the operator; a light weight headset (No. 1 or No. 2) may also be provided at standard additional charge.
The Premiere features automatic clearing of connections and this, together with the optional direct outward dialling facility helps to reduce the operator load and so make the installation particularly suitable for operator/reception locations.
EQUIPMENT CABINET
The associated equipment and the termination of the distribution wiring are contained within a matching free-standing cabinet, styled to be compatible with modern office furniture. It measures 900 mm wide (35i in), 600 m deep (23 in), 1300 mm high (51 in), weight 200.0 kg (450 lb) fully equipped, 90.0 kg (200 lb) unequipped and is designed to be installed in the same room as the console since the equipment is quiet in operation. The equipment cabinet is connected to the operator's console by 2 cords, which are provided to a standard length of 3 metres. Longer cables may be provided to meet special needs if necessary at additional assessed charges. It may stand against a wall as maintenance access is from the front and top covers but customers should be requested to keep the top of the cabinet clear to permit ready access by PO staff. The system is equipped with a combined power unit and ringing converter (No. 148A) which is housed in the bottom of the equipment cabinet. It is operated from a 200/25ov, 50 Hz supply via a 3 pin switched socket outlet of at least 13 Amps rating which must be provided by the customer. Power consumption does not normally exceed 3 Amps.
The equipment cabinet can be equipped with up to the following maximum quantities of plug-in modules (Apparatus Slide-in Units ASUs):-
12 Extension Line Circuit Units (4 extensions per unit)
10 Exchange Line or Inter-PBX Circuit Units (maximum of 4 inter-PBX Circuit units)
4 Connector Units (minimum of 2 must be provided)
1 Position and Miscellaneous Circuit Unit
Other optional ASUs can be provided up to the following quantities:-
1 Predetermined Night Service Unit
1 Direct Outward Dialling (DOD) Common Control Unit
4 Direct Outward Dialling (DOD) Auxiliary Extension Line Units each providing 12 circuits
MARKETING
From the issue of this Circular the "PREMIERE CALL CONNECT SYSTEM is nationally available and should be offered to:-
i. New customers with a potential requirement exceeding 4 exchange line and 18 extensions, but not more than 10 exchange lines and 48 extensions, whose needs are best met by the provision of a manual system.
ii. Existing customers who, upon a change of system, would fall into the category as outlined in i. There is good potential for converting existing PMBX 10+30/10+50 customers to the Premiere Call Connect System.
iii. Orders for supply of the Premiere Call Connect System may now be negotiated. Engineering information to enable stores to be ordered will be avail- able from the end of January next year but preliminary planning for accommodation and distribution wiring may proceed with the view to bringing first installations into service as soon as practical after receipt in areas of detailed Installation Instructions.
When discussing the Premiere Call Connect System with customers the following points should be borne in mind:-
a. The product name of "Premiere Call Connect System', should be used in full. It should not be reduced to initial letters.
b. The Premiere is equipped with 2 connect modules for the connecting of extension to extension calls; these should be adequate to meet the traffic needs of most customers having up to 24 extensions. A fully equipped system with 48 extensions is likely to justify 4 connect modules unless, for example, the customer has a PAX catering for extension to extension traffic. If the customer requires a traffic record the Area Traffic Division should be consulted.
The customer should be informed that the third and fourth connect modules incur additional charges.
c. As Direct Outward Dialling (DOD) is a major feature of the Premiere Call Connect System, the advantages of increased efficiency and better utilisation of time by extension users and the console operator should be fully impressed upon customers. At the same time, the absence of operator control of extension dialled calls should be fully understood by them. DOD may be supplied at a fixed additional charge irrespective of the number of extensions to be so equipped. When a customer wants DOD at his installation he must decide from which of his extensions it is to be accessed.
d. Night Service Arrangements: Consideration must be given at the outset to the arrangements required for night service and mains failure.
e. Allocation of inter-PBX Numbers: Inter-PBX private circuits reduce the exchange line capacity by one for each circuit provided and use either exchange line positions 10, 9, 8 or 7. In addition to the exchange line position each inter-PBX extension requires an extension push-button key and extension numbers 48, 47, 46 and 45 must be used for this purpose.
f. Descriptive Leaflet DLC 340 is available.