Optional Account Codes - Inter-Tel Axxess Administrator's Manual

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AXXESS ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE – January 2004
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If the system is installed in a network, the network validates account codes against the account
code table on the same node as the caller. The account code follows the call as it moves from
node to node and appears on every SMDR record associated with the call. However, if an
optional account code is entered during the call, that account code will be used in the SMDR
report.
If ARS Dial Rule #5 (Add Account Code) is enabled, the account code must be entered before
the end of dialing for it to be included in the dialed digits. Forced, standard, and "all calls fol-
lowing" account codes are automatically entered before the digits. If using an optional account
code, it must be entered after seizing a trunk, but before dialing the number, to be included in
the ARS digits.

Optional Account Codes

Optional account codes can be entered at any time during a call. These user-defined codes are
not pre-programmed, but must be within the maximum length set in programming. If entered,
optional account codes are printed in the SMDR report for that call in place of standard or
forced account codes that may have been used.
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O ENTER AN OPTIONAL ACCOUNT CODE AFTER SELECTING A TRUNK OR WHILE ON AN OUTSIDE
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CALL
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Forced – Long-Distance Toll Calls Validated: When this account code type is
enabled, the user only has to enter an account code if the system detects that a long dis-
tance call (a toll call outside of the local area codes) has been dialed when ARS is used.
If the code matches one of the pre-programmed forced account codes in the database,
the call is allowed. If the code does not match, the call is blocked. Stations with this
account code type cannot forward calls to outside telephone numbers.
Forced – Long-Distance Toll Calls Non-Validated: When this account code type is
enabled, the user only has to enter an account code if the system detects that a long dis-
tance call (a toll call outside of the local area codes) has been dialed when the ARS is
used. The code is not checked against any lists, and the call is allowed as soon as the
code is entered. Stations with this account code type cannot forward calls to outside
telephone numbers.
None: If the user will not be required to enter an account code, this option is selected.
The user may still use optional account codes or enable the Account Code For All Calls
Following feature, as desired.
Inter-Tel Phones: Press the Special button and enter the Optional Account Code fea-
ture code (390). Display phones show ENTER ACCT CODE. The outside party, if any,
does not hear you enter the code.
Single-Line Sets: Hookflash and enter the Optional Account Code feature code (390).
The outside party, if any, hears music until step 2 is completed.
Enter the account code using the dialpad; Inter-Tel phone users may press a speed-dial
button to enter an account code number that has been stored in that speed-dial number
location. (Display phones show numbers. You hear a single progress tone when the
code is accepted. Single-line users are reconnected when the system accepts the account
code. (If an account code is entered that has fewer than the programmed maximum
number of digits, press
#
code entry.)
to return to the call. Pressing will cancel the account
Optional Account Codes