DX-1S DIGITAL PABX - MFC98 Manual
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2. MAJOR
FEATURES
2.1 MULTIPLE
CONSOLE
DX-1S System supports multiple consoles operation. The system can support up to 16 MFC-1S / MFC98
Consoles and all consoles can operate concurrently.
2.2 MULTIPLE
FUNCTIONS
MFC98 Console can be an attendant console, programming console or maintenance console for DX-1S
System. Maintenance persons can change the console function by switching the console to different
operation mode. No additional wiring or programming is required. It provides the flexibility and cut down
system cost while console can be in multiple purposes.
2.3
OPTICAL ISOLATED INTERFACE
The optical isolated serial interface technology is employed in the interfaces of DX-1S System and MFC98
Consoles. This interface has great advantage compare with traditional RS-232C serial link. Since the
grounding signal of DX-1S System is optical isolated from all the consoles, i.e. no electrical connection,
any interference between the ground of different hardware and any data lost during transmission could be
avoided. The surge voltage induces in one device will not spread over the whole system. Eventually, the
whole system will not be collapsed.
2.4 POWER
DOWN
ARRANGEMENT
Any one of MFC98 Console can be shut down for maintenance purpose or save energy in non-busy hours,
other consoles will not be affected.
2.5 REMOTE
ADMINISTRATION
Besides connecting to DX-1S directly, MFC98 is also capable to connect DX-1S remotely via modem.
After the remote connection is established, MFC98 become a system console as if it is connected directly.
With the exception of Attendant Console Mode (due to no console extension is available), remote mode
MFC98 can perform all the of DX-1S system console tasks.
2.6 OTHER
FEATURES
MFC98 is a multi-function console for DX-1S System. The console can be the Attendant Console,
Programming Console and Maintenance Console for the system.
When MFC98 operates in Attendant Console Mode, it will have the following functions:
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System Status Display
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Busy Lamp Field
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Clock Display
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Extension Status Inquiry
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Incoming Call Identification
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Attendant Operator Call Processing. E.g. Call Transfer, Call Hold, Call Answering, etc.
When MFC98 operates in Management Mode, the operator can set the features for any extension, e.g.
Wake Up Service, Message Waiting, Call Forwarding, etc.
When MFC98 operates in Programming Mode, the console becomes a Programming Console of DX-1S
System to program the system parameter for different features.
When MFC98 operates in Diagnostic Mode, the console becomes the Maintenance Console of DX-1S
System to input the diagnostic command to diagnose system hardware for maintenance purpose.
There is SMDR Display Mode in MFC98 Console. This mode allows console to act as a display terminal
to display SMDR information for call monitoring. The console can also save the SMDR data to file for
future reference or Call Accounting purpose.
