Orchid PBX 308 Installation Notes

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1. The Basics                                                    

The Orchid PBX308 has capacity for 8 extensions and 3 exchange lines. The system provides eleven RJ-11 sockets...3 for lines and 8 for extensions. The Orchid PBX308+ can be programmed with virtually any standard telephone.

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 Orchid PBX416,  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 plug 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 our RJ-11 to BT socket cords.  You simply plug the cords into the RJ-11 output on the control unit and plug your telephones into the socket at the other end of the lead....that really is all there is to it.

RJ-11 to BT cords (for standard phones)
5M     £2.50
10M   £3.25
20M   £4.65

5. Music on hold

The Orchid PBX308 incorporates an improved internal electronically generated tune that is played to the external caller when placed on hold.

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 when plug and play is not suitable - 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. 

  • A 78a connecting box (picture below) is a 4-pair device.  As each telephone extension socket requires one pair (2wires)...one 84a will be required for four extensions. 

  • The 84A connection box uses standard IDC punch down points to connect the wires.  You can purchase a punch down tool from us (50p) if you don't already have one. You simply plug one end of your RJ11 cable into the Orchid extension socket...the other end connects to the 78A box.

  • 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.  The other end of this cable connects to the 78A box.

 

78A box Phone Socketline cord IDC Tool 100M cable

£1.60

£2.50  £2.50 (5m)

£0.50

£9.90

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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, we've found the Orchid range to be 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.

 


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