Lucent Technologies 555-661-140 manual Time-Based Option for Overflow on Calling Group

MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1	Issue 1
Installation 555-661-140	August 1998
Prior Releases Features and Enhancements	Page xlix
Release 4.0 Enhancements (March, 1996)

Time-Based Option for

Overflow on Calling Group

Release 4.0 has added a time limit for calls in queue in addition to the previous number of calls limit. If the Overflow Threshold Time option is set to a valid number between 1 and 900 seconds, calls that remain in the calling group queue for the set time are sent to the overflow receiver. If the overflow threshold time is set to 0, overflow by time is turned off. The factory-set time limit is 0 seconds (off).

Single-Line Telephone Enhancements

The following changes enhance the performance of single-line telephones:

■Disable Transfer. Through centralized telephone programming, the system manager can disable transfer by removing all but one SA or ICOM button from the extension.

■No Transfer Return. When a handset bounces in its cradle, the system interprets this as a switchhook flash and attempts to transfer a call. When the transfer attempt period expires, the user’s telephone rings. Release 4.0 eliminates this unintended ringing by disconnecting the call in situations where a switchhook flash is followed by an on-hook state and a dial tone is present.

■Forward Disconnect. All ports on 008 OPT, 012, and 016 modules now send forward disconnect to all devices connected to them when forward disconnect is received from the CO. This enhancement prevents the trunk/line from being kept active when one end disconnects from the call. If an answering machine is connected to the port, it does not record silence, busy tones, or other useless messages. This operation is not programmable.

Seven-Digit Password for SPM

Release 4.0 has increased system security by requiring a 7-digit password for system managers or technicians who use SPM to perform programming or the