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What is the primary function of the red indication light on the machine?
What is the primary function of the red indication light on the machine?
- To indicate a fault on the machine (correct)
- To show the stability of the machine
- To connect multiple voice and data
- To store data and information
Which statement accurately describes a console in comparison to a simple telephone?
Which statement accurately describes a console in comparison to a simple telephone?
- A console can be programmed while a simple telephone cannot. (correct)
- A console is incapable of displaying screens whereas a simple telephone can.
- A simple telephone has multiple function keys, while a console does not.
- A console does not have a loudspeaker, but a simple telephone does.
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the PABX system?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the PABX system?
- Forwarding calls
- Increasing data storage (correct)
- Conducting video calls
- Sending text messages
What do colour coding in communication cables help with?
What do colour coding in communication cables help with?
What electronic component regulates the flow of current in a circuit?
What electronic component regulates the flow of current in a circuit?
What is the primary function of the Trunk Card in a PABX system?
What is the primary function of the Trunk Card in a PABX system?
What distinguishes a Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX) from a traditional Private Branch Exchange (PBX)?
What distinguishes a Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX) from a traditional Private Branch Exchange (PBX)?
Which component in a PABX system is responsible for centralizing and distributing dialing tones?
Which component in a PABX system is responsible for centralizing and distributing dialing tones?
Which of the following components in a PABX is designed to provide the necessary power for the system's operation?
Which of the following components in a PABX is designed to provide the necessary power for the system's operation?
What was a significant characteristic of early telephone exchanges before the introduction of PABX?
What was a significant characteristic of early telephone exchanges before the introduction of PABX?
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Study Notes
Introduction to PABX/Switching Equipment
- PABX stands for Private Automatic Branch Exchange
- It's an equipment used for communication within a private organization
- It allows internal calls and external calls without a receptionist
- PABX/Switching equipment is used in military establishments due to their specific operation and requirements
Component of the PABX
- Trunk Card: Connects to service providers (Airtel, Tigo, MTN, Vodafone) for external communication
- Extension Card: Centralizes and distributes dialing tones to KRONE DP for internal communication
- Power Supply Unit (PSU): Provides power to the machine
- Housing/Cabinet: Contains the machine's components
- SD Card: Stores data and information on the machine
- Red Indication Light: Indicates fault on the machine
- Green Indication Light: Shows the machine's stability
- Types of cards:
- Trunk Card
- Extension Card
Features of the PABX
- Receive and forward calls
- Video calls
- Voicemail
- Text messaging
- Call transfer
- Conference calls
Amphenol Cable
- Thick twenty-five (25) pair cable for voice and data communication
- Color Coding: International codes for identifying pairs in a communication cable
- Permanent: Blue, Orange, Green, Brown, Slate
- Common: White, Red, Black, Yellow, Violet
Differences between Console and Simple Telephone
- Console: Multiple function keys, programming capability, loudspeaker, display screen
- Simple Telephone: No multiple function keys, cannot be programmed, no loudspeaker, no display screen
Similarities of Console and Simple Telephone
- Handset
- Ringing tones
- Alpha-numerical keypads
- Transceivers
- Handset cord
- RJ Slot
Setting up an Intercom
- Intercommunication is communication within an establishment without a service provider.
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