C h a p t e r T w o I n s t a l l i n g t h e A P S C u s t o m
The APS Custom is designed for quick and easy
installation. This section provides the information
needed to install the APS Custom successfully.
NOTE: Pre-installation and user information surveys,
located at the end of this manual (Appendix F), are
also provided to aid in the installation of the unit.
B e f o re installing the unit, ensure that your telephone system supports a minimum of one
IST analog port. To customize your unit to best meet your needs and take full advantage
of the functions offered by the APS Custom, ensure your PBX supports the associated
features as identified. If your PBX does not support one or more of these features, specific
f u n c t i o n sof the APS Custom will not be available. Refer to Chapter 4, Programming the
PBX and Appendix C for more detailed information on PBX feature requirements.
T h ree Industry Standard re q u i red for maximum per f o rmance and capacity.
Telephone (IST) port s The following configurations are also supported, with the
noted suggested site conditions.
One IST analog port — if wide area and overhead paginga re
not re q u i red and low traffic volume is expected
Two IST analog ports — if wide area and overhead paging
a re not re q u i red and high traffic volume is expected
Two IST analog ports — if wide area and/or overhead
paging are re q u i red and low traffic volume is expected
T h ree IST analog port s — if wide area and/or overhead
paging are re q u i red and high traffic volume is expected
Call Forw a rd ability to forw a rd calls from one system extension to another
Call Park ability to place an outside call into a “global hold” re s o u rc e
on your PBX. Ty p i c a l l y, a “parked” call occupies one of a
set of park slots or “orbits” on your PBX. The call may be
retrieved from this “global hold” slot or “orbit” via a
specific command from any PBX extension. The park range
is limited to 3 digits.
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2.1 Understanding System Requirements