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Line Assignments in Behind-Switch Systems
DESCRIPTION
CONSIDERATIONS
RELATED FEATURES
3-76 MERLIN II System Features
The MERLIN II system can operate behind a larger system. See "Behind-
Switch Operation" in this section.
The system automatically assigns the first line, default line 801, to all
attendants as the prime line. It then assigns all other lines to that console as
secondary lines, with delayed ring. These lines are assigned to buttons in the
same order as lines are assigned to attendant consoles in other types of
systems. By default, the prime line is set for immediate ring and the
secondary lines for delayed ring.
In contrast, each phone is assigned a single, different line as its prime line.
The system automatically assigns the prime line to the button above
Intercom-Voice in the leftmost column of buttons.
If any lines other than the prime line are to appear on phones, you must
assign them. When you assign a secondary line to a phone or console, the
system automatically assigns that line to the first button that doesn't already
have a line assigned to it, in the order shown in Figures 3-7 and 3-8.
The system is factory-set to assign prime lines to phones in an order
corresponding to their intercom numbers. It assigns the first line to the
first station, second line to the second station, etc. For example, it assigns
the first line (line 801) to the display console (intercom 10), line 802 to
intercom number 11, etc.
If all lines have been assigned, but there aren't enough lines for all the
phones, the system does not assign any line to any phone that remains.
If a person in a behind-switch system does not have a particular line
assigned to his or her phone, he or she can pick up a ringing or held call
on that line by using the Call Pickup feature.
When you assign a line to a phone, the system automatically assigns it to
the first button that doesn't already have a line assigned to it, in the order
shown in Figures 3-7 and 3-8. You can assign lines to phones in a different
pattern by pressing the line buttons in the order in which you want them
to appear.
Assign lines to one phone at a time. A phone must be idle to have lines
assigned to it and cannot place or receive calls while you are assigning
them.
Call Pickup
System Type
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