Chapter 1 Introduction To System; General Description - Samsung iDCS500 Manual

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This chapter describes the introduction to iDCS 500 system as follows.

General Description

Size and Configuration
Technology
Programming
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The SAMSUNG iDCS 500 (Digital Communications System) is a digital telephone system designed for
small to medium-sized businesses. It can operate with the functionality of a square key system,
PABX or a combination of both (hybrid). The DCS employs DSP (Digital Signal Processors) digital
technology.
The iDCS 500 offers a variety of interface cards that allow connection to the public telephone network
or to private networks. These are generally referred to as trunk cards. Two types of telephones can
be connected to the system. Proprietary digital phones called "keysets" connect to digital line
interface cards (DLI). Standard telephones generally called "single line sets" connect to single line
interface cards (SLI). In addition, DLI station ports are used to connect peripheral devices such as
door phones, serial interface devices and add-on modules. Miscellaneous circuits are provided to
allow such optional features as external paging, music on hold, background music, and common
audible devices. All interface cards are encased in an anti-static plastic enclosure and most can be
inserted or removed with power on to eliminate unnecessary service interruptions while performing
maintenance.
All keysets utilize a single PCB with surface-mounted components assuring the highest product
quality and long life. Samsung's customary large, easy-to-read displays and LEDs in the button
design make them much easier to use. In many instances, sophisticated features are made simple
through the use of friendly display prompts or push-on/push-off feature keys.
Expanding the iDCS 500 system is both economical and easy. Begin with a single cabinet configured
as a basic Key Service Unit and then add up to two more cabinets as your business grows. Its low
and medium density card design allows greater flexibility when configuring a system for the right
combination of lines and stations. A removable software cartridge (SmartMedia card) makes it
convenient to upgrade to future feature packages.
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