AT&T Feature Model 5 manual About Pooled Systems

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ABOUT POOLED SYSTEMS

For many businesses large enough to need the MERLIN system, Model 1030 or Model 3070, pooled operation is more cost-efficient than a square one because:

The lines in the pool are shared by many people, so each line gets more use. As a result, you may need fewer outside lines.

Only two buttons on each voice terminal are necessary to represent up to 30 interchangeable lines, so you can use more of the smaller, less expensive voice terminal models.

Voice terminal buttons that would otherwise represent lines are used for system features — a substantial advantage in systems with a large number of outside lines or many 5- and 10-button voice terminals.

Automatic Route Selection allows you to determine which of your line pools pro- vide the lowest cost, most efficient dialing methods for particular types of calls.

SIMPLE POOLED SYSTEM

The diagram above shows all lines assigned to a pool. You do not need to assign all your lines to pools; you can assign individual lines that are not included in any pool to any voice terminal in your system. For example, you can assign individual

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Contents Merlin Table of Contents Introduction Square VS. Pooled Decision DecisionsAbout Square Systems Customized Square Configurations Standard Square ConfigurationsTelephone Lines of Automobile Dealership About Pooled Systems Voice terminal Button Access vs. Dial Access to Line Pools Call Management System CMS Automatic Route SelectionGetting Started ADMINISTRATOR/ATTENDANT ConsoleTypes of Consoles Line buttons Auto Intercom buttons 10 through Adm Tel button Used when Specifying TOUCH-TONE and Rotary Signaling Using the Console976-3067 Restricted Call RestrictionsAllowed Lists Automatic Route Selection ARS ARS Default Tables Automatic Route Selection Worksheet Page Group Call Distribution GroupNight Service with Group Assignment Enhanced Night ServiceNight Service with Extra Alert System Speed Dial Codes Night Service with Outward RestrictionNight Service with Time Set Station Message Detail Recording SmdrONE-TOUCH Hold with Call Announcement Return Interval for Transferred CallsVoice Terminal Programmability Automatic Line Selection Auto IntercomCall Pickup Call CoverageDo not Disturb Outside Auto Dial Last Number RedialLine Pickup Notify SEND, ReceiveSimultaneous Voice and Data Calls TOUCH-TONE EnableVoice Announcement Disable Saved Number RedialInitial Feature Assignments U t t o n Button U t t o n U t t on Button U t t o n Page Page Documents 999-502-143IS