GEC No. 5000 Type

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PRIVATE AUTOMATIC EXCHANGES
No. 5000 TYPE

This small G.E.C. unit has an ultimate capacity for 15 lines, but can be originally equipped for as few as 5 extensions. It is arranged for fixing on a shelf or table.  The whole switchboard mechanism is mounted on a steel framework which is fixed to a substantial hard wood base.  It is suitably protected against dust or damage by a cover of pressed steel.

The unit is very compact, being only 18.75" high, l3" wide and 8.5" deep, and can consequently be fitted practically anywhere.

Telephone suitable for use with the No. 5000 type P.A.X. is the Cat No. 90 (DC Ringing). Only a triple conductor is necessary to connect the instruments to the switchboard.

POWER PLANT
A 12 volt current is required, and the following power plants are suitable:-

D.C. SUPPLY UP TO 250 VOLTS
Two sets of "Mass" type batteries, each consisting of 6 cells and having a capacity of 45 ampere hours on slow discharge.  A control panel fitted with necessary switches and fuses to enable one battery to be on discharge whilst the other is charging, and a small lamp resistance panel fitted in an adjacent position.

A.C. SUPPLY UP TO 250 VOLTS
One set of "Mass" type batteries, as above. One Dry Plate Rectifier with charging rate 0/0.2 ampere.  A control panel fitted with necessary fuses.
 

12 Volt Rotary System (DC Ringing)

Taken from the GEC Private Automatic Telephone Exchanges No. 18 (1932)

Last revised: November 25, 2021