Panasonic KX-NCP500, Manual Manual

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ICD Groups vs. PS Ring Groups
Assigning PSs to either an ICD group or a PS ring group will allow multiple PSs to receive group calls
simultaneously. The differences between the two are highlighted below:
Features PS Ring Group ICD Group
Members can ring simultaneously when a call is received
Calls can be distributed to member extensions using
different methods
The CS is less likely to be busy; ringing all member PSs
uses only one CS channel
Members can log-in, log-out, and use Wrap-up time, ICD
Group button
Both PTs and PSs can belong to the same group
Each member can belong to more than one group
Calls can wait in a queue if they cannot be answered
[Example of CS Channels Used for PS Ring Group Calls and ICD Group Calls]
PS Ring Group
Member
PS Ring Group
Member
PS Ring Group
Member
ICD Group
Member
ICD Group
Member
ICD Group
Member
PS Ring Group
Member
PS Ring Group
Member
PS Ring Group
Member
ICD Group
Member
ICD Group
Member
ICD Group
Member
Incoming call Incoming call
ICD Group
Member
ICD Group PS Ring Group
Explanation:
The PS ring group has six members which are in range of two different CSs. When a call arrives, each CS
uses one channel to ring all member PSs within its range.
The ICD group has one proprietary telephone (PT) member, as well as six PS members which are in range of
two different CSs. When a call arrives, each CS uses three channels to ring each of the member PSs within
its range.
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13.1.29 PS Ring Group