Panasonic DBS 824/40/72/96

The DBS is designed to grow with your business, offering seamless expansion capabilities for both software compatibility and hardware connectivity. Configurable for systems ranging from 1 to 192 ports, the DBS alleviates growing pains by making the number of ports transparent to the user, while maintaining the highest levels of performance and cost-efficiency. It also supports several layers of open architecture for future software-driven applications.

In addition to being one of the most advanced business telephone systems in the world, the DBS is also one of the easiest to install and configure. The DBS connects easily to almost any type of telephone line offered by your local telephone company.

Panasonic Technology For the DBS

The DBS system uses state-of-the-art, PCM Time Divison Switching Technology to deliver a wide variety of critically-acclaimed digital telephones.

• The extremely attractive DBS large-screen display telephone was the first of its kind in the industry, and is designed to provide a whole new level of user-friendly features and options.
• New version of the DBS LCD telephones are capable of displaying a different set of executable features each time the status of the telephone changes (for example, from an idle state to an on-line state), transforming the telephone into a device that not only meets your needs, but anticipates them as well.
• With the exception of Panasonic's Digital Single Line telephones, all other DBS digital propriety telephone sets are equipped with Hands-Free Answerback circuitry for intercom calls. When an internal caller intercoms your telephone, there is no need to pick up the handset. Just speak, and the built-in microphone transmits your voice to the internal caller. Some sets are also equipped with speakerphones for hands-free conversation during outside calls.

System Capacities

The Panasonic DBS can be configured in systems ranging from 1 to 192 ports. Four different sizes are available:

• For smaller businesses, the DBS 824 system can handle up to 24 stations, and up to 8 Central Office (CO) lines. CO lines provide access to the Local Telephone Company or Common Carrier.
• Larger environments are supported by the DBS 40, DBS 72, and DBS 96 cabinets (40-port, 72-port, and 96-port, respectively). Any two cabinets can be combined, providing a range from 1 to 144 stations and 1 to 64 CO lines.

Peripheral Devices

Although the DBS offers many technologically advanced features, it also has the remarkable abiliity to fit right into your present business environment.

• The DBS allows for connection of analog devices such as facsimile, answering machines, and cordless telephones.
• Voice mail and Auto-Attendant can easily blend with the DBS. Use Panasonic's DBS PanaVOICE digital voice messaging system, or choose from any number of voice mail manufacturers.
• Attach a printer to the built-in Station Message Detail Recorder (SMDR) port to record call information, or attach a peripheral call accounting system to further detail your call information.
• Plug in your favorite music source for playing background music over the speakers of your digital telephones. Attach a separate source for Music-On-Hold.
• Take advantage of the DBS's built-in paging port by attaching an external, amplified speaker for normal paging or ring-over-paging. Install door phones and a door-opener-control to screen and control your remote door entrances.

Cabinets

DBS 824 Cabinet The DBS 824 supports up to 8 CO lines and 24 stations. The cabinet includes an AC power supply, dedicated card slots, and a central connector panel, with modular CO line connectors and an am phenol connector for all stations. The connector panel includes 4 CO line circuits and 8 stations circuits. 2 additional 208 expansion (VB-42651) cards can be installed to increase the system from 4x8 to 6x16 to 8x24. Backup batteries are optional and can easily be installed into dedicated battery slots, which are designed for safe storage within the structure of the cabinet (see Chapter 6 Table 6-6 for detailed configuration information).

DBS 40 Port Cabinet The basic DBS 40 supports 8 CO lines and 24 stations. A universal card slot can provide an additional 8 circuits for either station or CO lines. The cabinet includes an AC power supply, dedicated card slots, and a central connector panel for station and CO line connection. The connector panel is also used to connect peripheral equipment such as paging speakers, external ringers, and music-on-hold/background music sources. Backup batteries are optional and can easily be installed into dedicated battery slots, which are designed for safe storage within the structure of the cabinet (see Chapter 6 Table 6-6 for detailed configuration information).

DBS 72 Port Cabinet The basic DBS 72 supports 16 CO lines and 48 stations. A universal card slot can provide an additional 8 circuits for either station or CO lines. The cabinet includes an AC power supply, dedicated card slots, and a central connector panel for station and CO line connection. The connector panel is also used to connect peripheral equipment such as paging speakers, external ringers, and music-on-hold/background music sources. Backup batteries are optional and can easily be installed into dedicated battery slots, which are designed for safe storage within the structure of the cabinet (see Chapter 6 Table 6-6 for detailed configuration information).

DBS 96 Port Cabinet The basic DBS 96 supports 24 CO lines and 64 stations. A universal card slot can provide an additional 8 station or CO lines. The cabinet includes an AC power supply, dedicated card slots, and a central connector panel for station and CO line connection. The connector panel is also used to connect peripheral equipment such as paging speakers, external ringers, and music-on-hold / background music sources. Backup batteries are optional and can easily be installed into dedicated battery slots, which are designed for safe storage within the structure of the cabinet.