Approval
Connection to the BT telephone network
Your Diverse 2000 Additional Handset is fully approved for connection to the BT network provided it is used according the the instructions in this guide. The telephone lines must provide Loop Disconnect (Pulse) or
It may be connected to Direct Exchange Lines and switchboards (PBXs) with new plan (plug and socket) arrangements. It may not be connected to shared service (party line) installations.
Connecting to switchboards
The Diverse 2000 Additional Handset is only approved for use with a base which is compatible with switchboards, including those which do not provide secondary proceed indication. If you do have a compatible switchboard, it cannot be guaranteed that the telephone will operate correctly under all possible conditions of connection. If you have any difficulties, contact BT on 154.
Generally, Diverse systems can be connected to any switchboard where a simple modern telephone can be used to make and receive calls. The Diverse system is suitable for connection to switchboards which return secondary proceed indication.
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