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Universal Answer (UA) 3-253
Chapter 3: System Features
MBX IP Description / Operations & Programming Guide
Universal Answer (UA)
UA allows a user to be alerted via an external loud bell and answer defined CO/IP calls by
dialing a UA code. While primarily intended for alternate answering, UA will also function in
other modes providing UA in all service modes. Calls will appear on the {CO}/{IP} appearance
or a {DN} button. An External Control Contact can be assigned to activate an external Loud Bell
to alert users of incoming calls. Digital Phones may program a Flex button as a {UA} button.
CONDITIONS
- System will search a CO line for UA from first accessible CO line.
OPERATION
Digital Phone
To assign a Flex button as a {UA} button:
Press [PGM] + {FLEX} + Button Feature Type (1) + {UA Feature Code} + [SAVE]
To access an incoming UA call:
1. Lift the handset or press the [SPEAKER] button.
2. Dial {UA Feature Code}; the UA call is connected.
OR
3. Lift the handset or press the [SPEAKER] button.
4. Press the {UA} button; the UA call is connected.
Single Line Phone
To access an incoming UA call:
1. Lift the handset.
2. Dial {UA Feature Code}.
ADMIN PROGRAMMING
Numbering Plan
Universal Answer Code (PGM 113) … see details on page A-21
BTN FEATURE (PGM 113) REMARK
85 Universal Answer 587
Release 1.0
November 2010