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iPECS UCP
(Unified Communications Platform)
Feature Description & Operation Manual
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iPECS UCP Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandiPECS
ModelUCP
CategoryConference System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Manual Application

Explains the purpose and scope of the manual.

1.2 Manual Organization

Outlines the structure of the manual into nine major groupings.

1.3 Feature Information

Describes the structure of each feature section within the manual.

1.4 Buttons &Term Variations

Discusses proprietary phone models and button naming conventions used in the manual.

2. SYSTEM

2.1 8-Digit Station Numbering Plan

Details the system's support for station numbering plans from two to eight digits.

2.2 Account Code

Explains how to use account codes for call tracking and cost allocation.

2.3 Alarm Signal/Door Bell

Describes how the system signals IP/LDP phones for external contact activation.

2.4 Authorization Codes (Password)

Details how authorization codes control access to various system resources.

2.5 Auto Call Recording

Explains how calls can be configured for automatic recording to mailboxes or servers.

2.6 Auto Call Release

Describes automatic call release for incomplete dialing or unanswered intercom calls.

2.7 Automatic Call Distribution (ACD)

Introduces ACD features for call routing, monitoring, and statistics.

2.7.1 ACD Caller Controlled ICLID Routing

Explains routing calls based on caller-entered digits using the ICLID Table.

2.7.2 ACD Statistics Report

Details how ACD reports can be requested for group and agent statistics.

2.7.3 Agents

Covers agent-related features within ACD.

2.7.3.1 Agent Auto Connect/Zap Tone

Describes automatic connection to agents using a headset and zap tone.

2.7.3.2 Agent Automatic Wrap-Up

Explains the automatic wrap-up state for agents after completing a call.

2.7.3.3 Agent Help Request

Details how agents can request assistance from a supervisor.

2.7.3.4 Agent Id Login/Logout

Covers assigning and using agent IDs for ACD group participation.

2.7.3.5 Agent On/Off Duty w/Reason Code

Explains how agents control their status with reason codes.

2.7.3.6 Agent Queued Calls Display

Describes how agents can view the status of queued calls for an ACD group.

2.7.4 Announcements

Explains how ACD groups provide announcements to incoming callers.

2.7.5 Auto ACD DND Unavailable Service

Describes the unavailable status for agents who do not answer ACD calls.

2.7.6 Calls-In-Queue routing

Details how announcements and music on hold are played to callers in queue.

2.7.7 Calls-In-Queue Page Alert

Explains how CIQ thresholds trigger page alerts for ACD groups.

2.7.8 Event Messages

Describes sending group and agent event messages for call center functionality.

2.7.9 Group Mail Box

Explains associating a voice mailbox with a station group for overflow routing.

2.7.11 Incoming Call Routing

Details routing incoming calls to ACD groups based on agent availability and priority.

2.7.12 Supervisors

Covers features for supervisors managing agents and calls.

2.7.12.1 Agent Call Monitor

Permits supervisors to monitor agent calls for training or assistance.

2.7.12.2 Agent Status Control

Allows supervisors to view and control agent status using the {GROUP STATUS} button.

2.7.12.3 Group Status Display

Lets ACD supervisors view the status of ACD groups they are assigned to.

2.7.12.4 Group Parameter Control

Allows ACD supervisors to adjust ACD group routing parameters in real-time.

2.7.12.5 Supervisor Help Response

Details how supervisors respond to agent help requests and join calls.

2.7.12.6 Supervisor Login/Logout

Explains how supervisors log into and out of ACD groups to monitor calls.

2.8 Auto Called Number Redial (ACNR)

Allows the system to retry busy or no-answer external calls until connected.

2.10 Automatic Privacy

Explains how privacy is ensured on all communications, with options to disable it.

2.11 Auto Service Mode Control

Defines ring assignments and privileges based on time-of-day service modes.

2.15 Call Forward

Allows re-routing incoming calls to other stations, groups, or voicemail.

2.16 Call Forward, Preset

Forwards calls to a pre-determined destination based on system database assignments.

2.17 Call Park

Allows placing active calls in special holding locations (Park Orbits) for easy access.

2.18 Call Pick-Up

Enables answering calls ringing at another station.

2.18.1 Directed Call Pick-Up

Allows answering incoming/transferred calls ringing at another station.

2.18.2 Group Call Pick-Up

Enables answering calls ringing at another station within the same Station group.

2.18.3 Pick Up Group Call Pick-Up

Allows answering calls ringing at another station in the same Pick-up Group.

2.19 Call Re-Routing (CRR)

Reroutes outside incoming calls based on dialed number and line group.

2.20 Call Transfer

Explains transferring calls between stations or to other destinations.

2.20.1 Call Transfer, Outside Line

Allows transferring outside calls over an external line to another destination.

2.20.2 Call Transfer, Station

Describes sending an outside call to another station, screened or unscreened.

2.21 Call Waiting/Camp-On

Notifies a busy station of a waiting call with a "Camp-On" tone.

2.22 Conference

Allows arranging stations and contacts into groups for conference calls.

2.22.1 Conference Group

Explains creating and managing conference groups with up to 32 members.

2.22.4 Multi-Party Conference

Details establishing conferences with multiple internal and external parties.

2.24 Data Line Security

Blocks incoming system tones for stations using analog data lines.

2.25 Delayed Line Ring

Sends ring signals for incoming calls with an assigned ring cycle delay.

2.26 Delayed Auto Attendant

Routes incoming calls to Auto Attendant after a specified delay.

2.27 Diagnostics & Maintenance

Describes system software for remote or local diagnostics and maintenance routines.

2.28 Dial-by-Name (Directory Search & Dial)

Allows searching and dialing by name using phone directories.

2.29 Dial Pulse to Tone Switchover

Changes signaling mode from pulse to DTMF for accessing outside facilities.

2.30 Dialing Restrictions

Assigns dialing privileges to stations, DISA lines, and authorization codes.

2.30.1 Class of Service

Details station and CO class of service assignments for dialing privileges.

2.30.3 Temporary Station COS (Class of Service)/Lock

Temporarily changes station COS to prevent unauthorized outside calls.

2.30.4 Walking COS (Class of Service)

Temporarily overrides toll restrictions to make outside toll calls.

2.31 Digit Conversion

Converts dialed digits according to a table before checking the Numbering Plan.

2.32 Alternative Route Selection(ARS) for Digit conversion table

Connects calls using predefined paths when selected routes are unavailable.

2.33 Differential Ring

Assigns different audible ring signals to iPECS IP/LDP phones for call type identification.

2.34 DND (Do Not Disturb)

Prevents incoming calls and page announcements from ringing at the station.

2.35 Door Open

Activates external control contacts, typically for door-lock release mechanisms.

2.36 Emergency Call Service

Provides access to emergency numbers regardless of dialing restrictions.

2.36.1 Emergency Call

Allows dialing emergency numbers, overriding toll restrictions.

2.36.2 Emergency Call Caller-Location Support

Integrates with PBX ANI Link for caller ID and location info to emergency centers.

2.36.4 Emergency Mailbox

Records calls for emergency purposes to a designated mailbox station.

2.36.5 Emergency Call Monitor

Alerts attendants to emergency calls and allows monitoring.

2.37 Executive/Secretary Forward

Assigns stations as Executive/Secretary pairs for call forwarding and control.

2.38 External Auto Attendant/Voice Mail

Provides support for external AA/VM systems via SLT ports or SIP extensions.

2.38.1 AA/VM Group

Details system interface with external AA/VM based on database assignments.

2.38.3 SMDI (Simplified Message Desk Interface) AA/VM Signaling

Details SMDI protocol for communicating with adjunct AA/VM systems.

2.38.4 Voice Mailbox Translation

Allows assigning a voice mailbox number different from the station number.

2.39 Flexible Numbering Plan

Accomplishes system access and features through feature codes or flexible buttons.

2.41 Headset Compatibility

Describes using industry-standard headsets with iPECS IP and LDP Phones.

2.42 Hold

Covers features related to placing calls on hold.

2.42.1 Automatic Hold

Automatically places calls on hold when specific buttons are pressed.

2.42.2 Hold Preference

Defines Exclusive Hold or System Hold as the preferred hold state.

2.42.4 Exclusive Hold

Places lines in a waiting state, accessible only by the originating station.

2.43 Hot Desk

Allows users to log into iPECS IP Phones, taking on defined agent attributes.

2.44 ICLID Call Routing

Uses Incoming Calling Line ID to determine routing of incoming outside calls.

2.46 Integrated Auto Attendant/Voice Mail

Provides integrated AA/VM application via Voice Store and Forward (VSF) Gateway.

2.46.1 Integrated AA/VM Overview

Overview of the integrated AA/VM application features and capabilities.

2.46.2 Integrated Auto Attendant

Routes incoming calls to user-recorded system announcements for auto attendant functionality.

2.46.2.1 Company Directory

Incorporates a company directory within the integrated AA for caller lookup.

2.46.3 Integrated Voice Mail

Provides mailbox administration for accessing other mailboxes and menus.

2.46.3.1 Administrator Mailbox

Allows administrators to manage mailboxes, passwords, greetings, and broadcast messages.

2.46.3.9 Message Retrieval

Guides the user through voice mailbox operations to retrieve messages.

2.46.3.12 Outbound Message Notification

Notifies users of new voice messages via mobile phone calls.

2.51 IP TRUNKING

Supports VoIP channels for protocol conversion between H.323 v4 and iPECS protocols.

2.51.1 H.323 v4 Service

Provides protocol conversion for connecting to external H.323 networks and terminals.

2.53 LCR (Least Cost Routing)

Defines appropriate routing for outgoing calls based on dialed numbers and cost.

2.56 Mobile Extension

Registers mobile phones to stations, allowing them to place/receive calls via the system.

2.57 MOH (Music-On-Hold)

Delivers audio from defined MOH sources to calls placed on hold.

2.58 Multiple Language Support

Supports simultaneous language prompts for integrated AA/VM and incoming calls.

2.59 Multiple Voice Mailbox Support

Allows stations to access any voice mailbox by dialing VM group, number, and password.

2.60 Network Security & Priority

Supports security and priority protocols for IP devices connecting to the UCP.

2.61 Outside Call Redirect

Sends incoming outside calls to a pre-defined destination without answering the call.

2.63 Outside Line Access

Allows stations to access outgoing lines via flexible buttons or common dial codes.

2.64 Outside Line Queuing

Allows users to queue for busy outside lines, receiving a call when a line becomes available.

2.66 Pre-Defined & Custom Text Display Messages

Allows selection of text messages displayed on iPECS IP/LDP Phones during incoming calls.

2.73 Speed Dial

Covers station and system speed dial features.

2.73.1 Display Security

Prevents telephone number display on LCD for speed dial selections.

2.73.3 Station Speed Dial

Allows storing commonly dialed numbers for easy access using station speed dial.

2.73.4 System Speed Dial

Stores commonly dialed numbers accessible by stations via Web Admin.

2.74 Station Call Coverage

Permits iPECS IP/LDP phones to receive and answer calls directed to covered stations.

2.75 Station Groups

Groups stations for incoming call routing and call pick-up purposes.

2.76 Station Flexible Button Default Table

Assigns preset flexible button tables to stations automatically upon registration.

2.77 SMDR (Station Message Detail Recording)

Provides detailed information on incoming and outgoing calls.

2.77.1 Call Cost Display

Displays calculated call costs on LCDs and in SMDR records.

2.77.2 Lost Call Recording

Records details of incoming calls that hang up before answer or while on hold.

2.77.3 SMDR Call Records

Details incoming/outgoing call information, including flexible fields for CLI/CPN.

2.78 System Administration

Accesses and modifies system database items via phone keypad or Flex buttons.

2.78.1 Keyset Administration

Manages system ID, numbering plans, and phone features via keypad or Flex buttons.

2.78.2 Multi-Level Admin Access

Protects Web Admin database access with password-protected levels.

2.78.3 Web Administration

Accesses and modifies system database via LAN or ISDN using a web browser.

2.79 System Alarm Notification Control

Enables or disables fault alarms and assigns stations to receive notifications.

2.80 System Networking

Controls remote modules and terminals, providing transparent networked access.

2.80.1 Centralized Control T-NET

Manages all remote modules and terminals via a central iPECS UCP module.

2.80.2 Distributed Control Network

Maintains system control over registered devices using QSIG or iPECS protocols.

2.80.2.1 Net Intercom Call

Allows placing intercom calls to stations connected to other networked systems.

2.80.2.2 Net Call Transfer

Transfers active calls, internal or outside, across the distributed network.

2.80.2.3 Net Call Identification Service

Displays caller identification received from networked stations on the LCD.

2.80.2.4 Network Call back (Call Completion)

Allows leaving a call back request for busy networked stations.

2.80.2.5 Net Call Camp-On (Call Offer)

Allows camping a call on to a called station when it is busy.

2.80.2.6 Net Conference

Joins stations and outside lines from networked systems into a conference call.

2.80.2.7 Net Station Message Waiting

Activates a station message wait indication for call back requests on networked stations.

2.80.2.8 Net Call Forward

Forwards calls to another station, group, or VMIB mailbox across the private network.

2.80.2.9 CO Transit-In

Attempts normal DID routing for DID calls received by a networked system.

2.80.2.10 CO Transit-Out

Routes outgoing calls to the nearest appropriate point in a network of systems to reduce costs.

2.80.2.11 BLF Presentation

Displays station status (idle/busy) from networked systems on {Net DSS} buttons.

2.81 System Scenario Call Routing

Configures incoming call routing based on scenarios like date, time, and caller ID.

2.82 Traffic Analysis

Monitors, stores, and outputs various traffic statistics for system resources.

2.82.1 Traffic Analysis, Attendant

Covers operational statistics for Attendants, providing reports on call activity.

2.82.2 Traffic Analysis, Call Reports

Provides call activity statistics in Hourly Call and Call Summary Reports.

2.82.3 Traffic Analysis, H/W Usage

Offers statistics for system hardware resources like Voice Mail.

2.82.4 Traffic Analysis, Line Reports

Provides statistics on Line Group activity through summary and hourly reports.

2.83 Universal Night Answer (UNA)

Alerts users via external loud bell and answers outside calls by dialing the UNA code.

2.84 Wake-Up Alarm, Enhanced

Allows setting up to five wake-up or alerting times with audible and visual signals.

2.85 Wake-up Alarm, Standard

Allows setting wake-up alarms with audible and visual signals, with repeating options.

2.87 Zone Management

Manages devices by grouping them into zones for common characteristics and settings.

2.87.1 Holiday Assignment

Assigns holiday and vacation zones to manage ring modes and assignments.

2.87.2 Inter Zone Connection Limit

Limits the number of connected inter-zone calls to maintain voice quality and bandwidth.

2.87.3 Remote Devices

Manages remote devices by grouping them into zones for defining common characteristics.

2.87.4 Zone Outgoing Call Connection Limit

Limits outgoing calls from zone devices to manage outside line capacity.

3. INTERCOM

3.1 Barge-In

Permits authorized extensions to intrude into existing calls, establishing a conference.

3.2 Direct Station Selection/Busy Lamp Field (DSS/BLF)

Assigns Flex buttons for one-button calling and displays station status.

3.3 Intercom (ICM) Call

Allows non-blocking intercom calls to any station in the system.

3.4 Intercom Call Hold

Places active intercom calls on hold, providing assigned music-on-hold.

3.5 Intercom Caller Controlled Signaling

Changes intercom call signaling between tone ring and voice announce.

3.6 Intercom Lock-Out

Places stations out-of-service if dial tone timers are not met.

3.7 Intercom Step Call

Allows calling another station by dialing the last digit of a busy station's number.

3.8 Intercom Tenancy Group

Groups stations for intercom calls, controlling access and service modes.

3.9 Intercom Transfer

Transfers active intercom calls to other stations, screened or unscreened.

3.10 Message Wait/Call Back

Generates a log for missed calls with caller ID, date, and time.

3.10.1 CLI Message Wait

Logs missed external calls with caller ID, date, and time for review and callback.

3.10.3 Short Message Service (SMS)

Enables sending and receiving text messages to/from iPECS IP/LDP phones and UCS Client.

3.10.4 Station Message Wait/Call Back

Activates a station message wait indication for call back requests.

3.11 Paging

Allows voice announcements to internal/external page zones and all call pages.

3.11.1 Internal/External & All Call Page

Transmits voice announcements to system page zones and all call pages.

3.11.2 Meet Me Page

Allows users to request another user to respond to a page and connect via Meet-Me code.

3.11.3 SOS Paging

Records system announcements for page announcements with a Flex button.

3.12 Push to Talk Paging

Assigns phones to PTT page groups for one-way page announcements.

3.13 Emergency page

Allows stations to page not only idle but also talking stations for emergency announcements.

4. OUTSIDE (CO/IP)LINES

4.1 Auto Fault Detection and Recovery

Detects line faults on PRI/SIP trunks, places them out-of-service, and returns them to service upon recovery.

4.2 Caller ID Mode

Assigns the type of Caller ID signal provided from analog CO Lines to support regional differences.

4.3 CO Line Flash

Recognizes brief open/ground connections on analog CO lines as requests for new dial tone or PBX features.

4.7 Direct Inward Dialing (DID)

Routes incoming calls directly to specific stations or system facilities using dialed digits.

4.8 DID Line Digit Conversion

Compares dialed digits or called ID with a Digit Conversion Table for conversion.

4.9 Direct Inward System Access (DISA)

Allows incoming callers to gain access to system resources and features using dial codes.

4.11 IP Address Dialing

Allows placing calls using an IP path by accepting user-dialed IP addresses.

4.12 IP Trunking

Supports VoIP channels for protocol conversion between H.323 v4 and iPECS protocols.

4.12.1 H.323 v4 Service

Provides protocol conversion for connecting to external H.323 networks and terminals.

4.12.2 SIP Trunk Service

Supports SIP trunk registration and conversion between SIP and iPECS protocols.

4.12.3 SIP Virtual CO Line (VCOL)

Employs VoIP channels for SIP trunk connections, acting as a relay point.

4.14 ISDN (Integrated Service Digital Network)

Supports BRI and PRI ISDN circuits for digital line operation.

4.14.1 Calling/Called Party Identification

Receives and displays calling/called party identification from ISDN call setup messages.

4.15 ISDN Supplementary Services

Provides access to enhanced ISDN services offered by the service provider.

4.15.1 ISDN Call Deflection

Forwards incoming calls directly through ISDN without system connection.

4.16 Line Monitor

Places a line in Out-of-Service if the connection is lost, allowing incoming calls but disabling outgoing.

4.17 Multiple Calling Line IDs

Sends station CLI or other assigned IDs to the service provider for presentation.

4.18 Outside Line Groups

Groups outside lines for access assignment by stations and common dial codes.

4.19 Outside Line Preset Forward

Assigns a Ring-No-Answer Preset Forward destination for incoming calls on outside lines.

4.20 Outside Line Ring Assignment

Programs audible signals for incoming calls on specified lines with optional delay.

4.21 Private Line

Assigns exclusive use of outside lines to stations, accessible via Flex buttons.

5. IPECS PHONE

5.1 Answering Machine Emulation

Notifies and allows screening of calls sent to a voice mailbox using ring or speaker mode.

5.3 Automatic Speaker Select

Allows access to lines or internal calls by pressing buttons without lifting handset or pressing speaker.

5.4 Background Music (BGM)

Allows iPECS IP/LDP phones to receive audio from internal/external sources while idle.

5.5 Call Log Display

Allows viewing logs of incoming, outgoing, and missed calls on the phone's LCD.

5.6 Call Profile Routing

Establishes scenarios to route incoming calls based on time, day, and caller ID.

5.7 Call Wait for Internal & External calls

Allows waiting for calls without busy if associated flexible buttons are available.

5.8 DND –One-Time DND

Activates DND during an active call to prevent interruption.

5.9 Flex Button Direct Speed Dial Assignment

Programs telephone numbers directly to Flex buttons for one-touch access.

5.11 Group Listening

Employs the phone's speaker to allow multiple people to listen to a call.

5.13 Microphone Mute

Turns off the phone's microphone to stop audio transmission during calls.

5.15 On-Hook Dialing

Places and receives calls using the speakerphone without lifting the handset.

5.18 Ring Tone Selection and Download

Allows selection and download of ring tones to distinguish calls and lines.

5.19 Save Number Redial (SNR)

Stores the last dialed number for future redialing, protected from power loss.

5.20 Serial DSS/BLF Console

Connects consoles to phones for additional flexible buttons, useful for attendants.

5.26 Two-Way Record

Records active conversations to voice mailboxes or external servers.

5.27 Voice Over

Receives voice announcements during calls without interfering with the existing conversation.

6. ATTENDANTS

6.1 Active CPU (UCP) Display

Allows System Attendant to determine and change the active and standby CPU.

6.2 Alternate Attendant

Provides an alternate answer point when the primary attendant station is unavailable.

6.3 Attendant Call & Call Queuing

Describes how stations call the attendant and how calls are queued when the attendant is busy.

6.4 Attendant Positions

Details the capacity and types of attendant positions available in the UCP system.

6.5 Attendant Recall

Handles recall of unanswered outside calls for attendants after hold or transfer timers expire.

6.6 Attendant Station User Program Codes

Lists program codes used by attendants for various system functions and reports.

6.7 Cabinet Alarm

Alerts attendants to faults in cabinet fans or power supplies, displaying the cause and cabinet number.

6.8 Call Forward, Attendant

Allows attendants to forward calls unconditionally, on busy, or no answer.

6.9 Call Forward, Off-Net

Enables system attendants to forward incoming outside calls to remote off-net locations.

6.10 Day/Night/Timed/Scenario Ring Mode

Controls system ring modes (Day, Night, Timed, Scenario) based on time and day.

6.11 DSS/BLF Consoles

Connects consoles to attendant stations for flexible buttons and station status indication.

6.12 Disable Outgoing Line Access

Allows system attendants to place outside lines out-of-service, disabling outgoing calls.

6.13 DND Override

Allows attendants or secretaries to override DND status for awaiting calls.

6.14 Emergency Call Attendant Alert

Alerts attendants to emergency calls with tones and displays call information.

6.16 IP-Attendant

Provides a Windows-based PC application for visualizing and controlling attendant functions.

6.17 Intrusion

Allows attendants to intrude upon active station conversations, establishing a conference.

6.18 LCD Display Format Control

Allows system attendants to select time and date formats for all iPECS IP/LDP phones.

6.19 System Clock Set

Enables system attendants to set the system time and date or synchronize with ISDN/NTP.

7. SLT (SINGLE LINE TELEPHONE)

7.1 Broker Call

Allows SLT users to engage in two calls, alternating between parties privately.

7.3 SLT Flash Mode

Configures hook-switch flash operations for call transfer, drop, ignore, or hold release.

8. SIP EXTENSION

8.1 SIP Phone Support

Provides basic SIP extension service connecting SIP phones via VoIP channel.

8.2 SIP Phone Provisioning, Ericsson-LG Enterprise Phones

Automatically configures Ericsson-LG Enterprise SIP phones from UCP database provisioning tables.

8.3 SIP Virtual Mobile Extension

Combines mobile service with SIP Call services for iPECS UCP system functionality.

9. IPECS UCS CLIENT

9.1 iPECS UCS Premium & Standard Client Support

Outlines UCS client services and features, including collaboration and video calling.

9.2 Call Control with UC Client

Details how UC Client controls calls using station numbers (DSN) via voice or data.

9.3 Mobile Native Voice Support for UCS Mobile client

Describes UCS mobile client's native voice mode, linking to station extensions.

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