1. The Basics ↑ Rear View ↑ The Orchid PBX308 has capacity for 8 extensions and 3 exchange lines. The system provides twelve RJ-11 sockets...3 for lines, 8 for extensions and one for a door / reception phone. The Orchid PBX308 can be programmed with virtually any standard telephone set. System-phones are not required but we we recommend Orchid DBT 1000, DBT 2000 or DBT 3000. This is an excellent system but it is not expandable. If you are going to require more than 3 lines and 8 extensions we suggest you consider the NEC XN120, or Panasonic KX-TES824. 2. Where to locate the system The system should be located near your exchange line sockets and a power point. The Orchid 308 is wall mounted by drilling two holes, 18cm apart. The installer simply adjusts the screw heads until the PBX fits firmly against the wall. 3. Connecting the exchange lines Three line cords are provided with the system that have an RJ11 plug on one end and a BT socket on the other. You simply plug the RJ-11 end of the lead into the Orchid PBX, the other end will be plugged into the BT (or other service provider) line socket. If you need to locate the Control Unit some distance from the line sockets...you can extend the lead by using a connecting box (such as an 84A). You then connect the two wires to pins 2 and 5 of the BT line socket. These are not polarity sensitive so it doesn't matter which way around the two wires are connected. 4. Connecting the extensions (plug & play) As can be seen from the picture at the top, the Orchid PBX 308 has an RJ11 output for each of the eight extensions. Wiring can be avoided by using RJ-11 to RJ-11 line cords with Orchid phones and RJ-11 to BT socket cords for standard telephones. You simply plug the cords into the RJ-11 output on the control unit and plug the other end into your telephone...that really is all there is to it. RJ-11 line cords (for orchid phones) | RJ-11 to BT cords (for standard phones) | 
| 5M £2.50 |  | 5M £2.50 | | 10M £3.25 | 10M £3.25 | | 20M £4.65 | 20M £4.65 |
Note...You can order these devices from the secure online PBX308 Order-form. 5. Music on hold The Orchid PBX has an internal electronically generated melody but we recommend you make use of the external music-on-hold port, located on the rear of the unit. This will provide more variety of music and a professional image. A CD player can be connected to this port using an audio cable with a 3.5mm plugs on both ends. We offer a suitable CD player that is supplied with the audio lead for a total of £49.99 ex vat. If you don't want any music on hold simply connect a standard audio plug (3.5mm) into the music on hold jack but don't connect it to an external music device. 6. Reception / door phone Up to four extensions can be assigned to ring when a reception or door goes off hook. Installation is accomplished in the same manner as the other phones but the RJ-11 socket used on the Orchid system is designated door-bell. 7. Programming The Orchid 308 PBX is supplied with a CD that includes installation notes, user guide and programming information. Programming is accomplished with a standard single line phone. Details concerning system programming can be found in the System Administration Guide. 8. Connecting the extensions - If your phones are located in several rooms, you may decide to 'wire' all or some of the extensions and not use the the plug and play cords shown in paragraph 4. The diagram below shows you how to do it but if you have any questions please don't hesitate to give us a call. Cut an RJ11 line cord in half, leaving you with two cords each with an RJ11 plug on one end and open on the other. An 84a connecting box (picture below) is a 3-pair device. As each telephone extension socket requires one pair (2wires), one 84a will be required for each three extensions. One side of the 84a connection box has screw terminals...this is where you connect the 'open end' of the line cord. The other end simply plugs into one of the extension sockets on the system (201 - 208). The other side of the 84a box has IDC points, This is used to connect standard 2-pair cable. Run the telephone cable to the appropriate extension phone socket and connect the two wires to pins 2 & 5. This connection is not polarity sensitive...meaning it doesn't matter which way around you connect the two wires.
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| £3.00 | £2.50 | 5m £2.50 | £0.50 | £9.90 | | | | 10m £3.25 | | | | | | 20m £4.65 | | |
>> Click here for Product Details and Prices << In addition to the items shown above, we supply a wide range of installation material so if you have any special requirements please don't hesitate to give us a call. Summary...Of all the systems that we sell, the Orchid PBX308 is the easiest to install and configure. If you have any questions concerning the system, or the installation of the system, please don't hesitate to give us a call. | 
