Assigning Lines to the Voice Port Used for Outcalling

If Outcalling is used for the communications system operating in Key mode, you must assign one or more outside lines to the MERLIN Messaging ports used for Outcalling. In Release 2, the port(s) used for Outcalling are port 2 on a 2-port system, port 4 on a 4-port system, ports 5 and 6 on a 6-port system, ports 7 and 8 on an 8-port system, ports 9 and 10 on a 10-port system, and ports 11 and 12 on a 12-port system. In Release 1 and 1.1, the port used for Outcalling is port 2 on a 2-port system, port 4 on a 4-port system, and port 6 on a 6-port system. You must also set the lines to no ring to ensure proper operation.

To add an outside line to the extension used for Outcalling in Key mode:

Step

Programming Task

Console Input/Selection

PC Input/Selection

1

Enter Programming mode.

 

Sys Program

Exit/Start

[any key]

2

Select Extensions.

Extensions

3

Select Lines/Trunks.

Lines/Trunks

4

Enter the extension number you want to program.

[nnn]

Enter

[nnn]

5

Add the Outcalling line assignments by selecting each line button and turning on the green LED.

Press line button on console

 

or + Function key

6 Press Exit when you have finished adding the Outcalling lines to that extension. Exit/Back

7

Return to System Programming Menu.

Exit/Back


Related Topics
Setting the Outcalling Lines to No Ring
Enabling Rotary Signaling
Creating a MERLIN Messaging System Calling Group
Programming Outward Restriction to Allow Outcalling
Programming Automatic Route Selection (ARS) Restriction
Creating the Night Service Exclusion List