MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 5.0
Feature Reference
555-650-110
Issue 1
June 1997
Features
Page 392
Multi-Function Module
Similarly, if the MFM extension is a Primary Coverage receiver for the MLX
telephone or has the MLX extensions calls forwarded to it, the machine does not
automatically disconnect when the telephone user picks up a call.
When programming, you cannot select an MFM by slot and port (
*
[
sspp
]) or by
logical ID (
#
[
nnn
]).
A digital data or video workstation with an MLX telephone must not include an
MFM.
Mode Differences
2
8
Hybrid/PBX Mode
2
8
When Ringing/Idle Line Preference is turned on and Automatic Line Selection is
set to select an SA button, an outside line can be selected by dialing the pool
dial-out or Automatic Route Selection code.
Key and Behind Switch Modes
2
8
When Ringing/Idle Line Preference is turned on and Automatic Line Selection is
set to select an ICOM button, an outside line can be selected by dialing the Idle
Line Access code (usually
9
).
Telephone Differences
2
8
Direct-Line Consoles
2
8
An MFM in a Direct-Line Console (DLC) serves only as another extension, without
the characteristics of an operator extension.
Queued Call Consoles
2
8
An MFM cannot be connected to a Queued Call Console (QCC).
Other Telephones
2
8
An MFM can be installed only in MLX telephones and cannot be used with analog
multiline telephones.
An MFM cannot be used with a digital communications device or
videoconferencing system.
Single-Line Telephones
2
8
A single-line telephone or other type of tip/ring device up to 1,000 feet away can
be connected to an MFM and used to make and receive inside and outside calls.
A single-line telephone connected to an MFM cannot use the Pickup, Conference,
Hold, HotLine, or Transfer features.
