Panasonic ICX Manual
ICX-35-200
ICX35/May/1999
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Section 200 - General Description
Chapter 2 - System Hardware
OVERVIEW
This section describes the purpose and functionality of the main components of the system. By
understanding how these components work, you can easily configure a system that meets your
specific needs.
understanding how these components work, you can easily configure a system that meets your
specific needs.
This section is divided into the following categories:
Cabinets
The ICX cabinets are explained in detail below. Both the base cabinet and the expansion cabinet
share the same PCB cards. Both cabinets can attach to any of the proprietary telephone sets
offered by Panasonic. Each cabinet includes its own power supply, and is designed with
dedicated slots for CPC and option cards, and free slots for trunk, extension, and built-in option
cards.
share the same PCB cards. Both cabinets can attach to any of the proprietary telephone sets
offered by Panasonic. Each cabinet includes its own power supply, and is designed with
dedicated slots for CPC and option cards, and free slots for trunk, extension, and built-in option
cards.
Common Cards
The common cards control the signalling and features used by all other cards in the system.
Without common cards, other cards cannot function. The common card which is considered the
“brains of the system” is called the Central Processor Card, or CPC. Each phone system
requires a processor to operate. With the exception of a few distinct features which are clearly
defined in Chapters 3 (System Features) and 4 (Station Features) of this document, the software
for all processors function the same way.
Without common cards, other cards cannot function. The common card which is considered the
“brains of the system” is called the Central Processor Card, or CPC. Each phone system
requires a processor to operate. With the exception of a few distinct features which are clearly
defined in Chapters 3 (System Features) and 4 (Station Features) of this document, the software
for all processors function the same way.
Telephone Company Interface Equipment
Panasonic offers a wide variety of interface circuits which allow the ICX to attach to Central
Office (PSTN) and/or common carrier equipment. This interface equipment is explained here in
Chapter 2.
Office (PSTN) and/or common carrier equipment. This interface equipment is explained here in
Chapter 2.
Station Interface Equipment
The ICX allows for connection of Panasonic proprietary telephones as well as various analog
telephones and devices provided by other manufacturers. This chapter includes descriptions of
the cards and equipment needed to accomplish these connections.
telephones and devices provided by other manufacturers. This chapter includes descriptions of
the cards and equipment needed to accomplish these connections.
Optional and Miscellaneous Equipment
The cards and interfaces that provide optional services, and all miscellaneous equipment, are
explained in this chapter.
explained in this chapter.
Station Equipment
All Panasonic proprietary stations are explained in this chapter.
System Hardware Connections
Shown on the next page is an illustration of ICX trunk and extension line connections, as well as
some of the more popular peripheral connections.
some of the more popular peripheral connections.
CHAPTER 2 - SYSTEM HARDWARE