Introduction to PABX/Switching Equipment

What is the primary function of the red indication light on the machine?

Which statement accurately describes a console in comparison to a simple telephone?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the PABX system?

What do colour coding in communication cables help with?

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 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 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?

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.

This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of PABX and switching equipment, including its components, features, and functionalities. Participants will learn about the importance of PABX in communication systems within private organizations and military establishments.