MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 7.0
System Programming
555-670-111
Issue 1
April 1999
Glossary
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Software Defined
Network
See
.
Special Character
Pause, Stop, or End-of-Dialing signal in a programmed
dialing sequence, such as a speed dial number.
SPM
System Programming and Maintenance
.
DOS
-, UNIX-, or
Windows-based application for programming the system.
Square Key
Configuration in
Key mode
operation in which all outside
lines appear on all telephones.
Star Configuration
Private network
arrangement whereby either three or more
communications systems are connected with one system
acting as the
hub system
.
Station
See
Station Jack
See
.
Station Message
Detail Recording
See
.
Supplemental
Alert Adapter
See
.
Switch
See
.
Switched 56
Service
DS1
Switched 56 service is an end-to-end digital, 56-kbps,
full-duplex, synchronous, circuit-switched service offering.
The service is offered by network service providers and by
some Local Exchange Carriers (LECs) as circuit-switched,
56-kbps service. T1-emulated
tandem tie trunks
in a
private
network
can be programmed for data.
Switchhook Flash
Momentary (320 ms to 1 sec) on-hook signal used as a
control; may be directed to the control unit or to a
host
switch outside the system. Also called “Recall” or “timed
flash.”
Switch Identifier
Number assigned to a
tandem trunk
in a
private network
. It
identifies the system connected to the far end of the trunk.
A switch identifier is based on the type of system and its
distance from the system where the identifier is assigned.
See also
and
.
Synchronous Data
Transmission
Method of transmitting a continuous digital data stream in
which the transmission of each binary
bit
is synchronized
.
System
Acceptance Test
Test of all trunks, telephones, data terminals, and features
after installation to ensure that they are working correctly.
System Access
Buttons
See
.
System Date and
Time
Date and time that appear on MLX display telephones and
SMDR
reports.