Instruction manual

Glossary
line
compensation
line/trunk and
station module
local host
computer
access
logical ID
loop-start trunk
Magic On Hold
Mbps
Megacom
Megacom 800
MERLIN
Attendant
MERLIN Mail
Voice
Messaging
System
Message Drop
MFM
An adjustment for the amount of cable loss in decibels (dB),
based on the length of cable between a 100D module and
a channel service unit (CSU) or other far-end connection
point.
A module on which the jacks for connecting central office
lines/trunks and/or the jacks for connecting the stations are
located.
A method for connecting a station jack to an on-site
computer for data-only calls through a modem or data
module.
A unique numeric identifier for each station and trunk jack in
the communications system control unit.
A trunk on which a closure between the tip and ring leads is
used to originate or answer a call. High-voltage 20-Hz AC
ringing current from the central office signals an incoming
call.
An AT&T Music-on-Hold system enhancement that
promotes the customer’s products or services.
Megabits per second.
AT&T’s tariffed digital WATS offering for outward calling.
AT&T’s tariffed digital 800 service for inward calling.
An application with equipment that connects to one or more
tip/ring station ports and automatically answers incoming
calls with a recorded announcement. In response to
touch-tone digits dialed by the caller, MERLIN Attendant
directs the caller to a department, an extension, or the
system operator.
An application that provides Automated Attendant, call
answering, and voice-mail services on the communications
system.
The AUDIX Voice Power answering service that plays a
message to a caller and then allows the caller to leave a
message, such as a request for service or an order.
(Multi-Function Module) An adapter that has a tip/ring mode
for answering machines, modems, fax machines, and
tip/ring alerts, and an SAA mode for –48 VDC alerts. The
MFM is installed inside an MLX telephone, and is used to
connect optional equipment to the telephone. The optional
equipment and the telephone operate simultaneously and
independently.
Glossary GL-15