BT Converse 2-line Telephone Technical information, Environment, How many phones can you have?

Technical information

Environment

Your Converse 2-Line should be kept free of dust, moisture, high temperature, vibration and should not be exposed to direct sunlight. It should not be used in bathrooms or near water.

WARNING

Your Converse 2-Line is only designed to be operated in a normal office or domestic environment where the relative humidity does not exceed 60%.

How many phones can you have?

All items of telephone equipment have a Ringer Equivalence Number (REN), which is used to calculate the number of items that may be connected to a telephone line. Your Converse 2-Line has a REN of 1. A total REN of 4 is allowed. If the total REN of 4 is exceeded, the telephones may not ring. With different telephone types there is no guarantee of ringing, even when the REN is less than 4.

Connection information

Your Converse 2-Line may be connected to public networks in the United Kingdom.

It may also be connected to switching systems that use tone(MF) signalling, with timed break recall. If in doubt, your switch supplier of maintainer should be able to offer help. Advice on connection to BT switching systems can be obtained by contacting the Converse 2-Line Helpline 0845 6031616.

Generally, your Converse 2-Line can be connected to any switchboard where a simple, modern telephone can be used to make and receive calls.

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