PARTNER ACS has integrated Caller ID (when available through your local exchange carrier) that gives you the option of seeing external caller information on your PARTNER telephone display. PARTNER ACS also has unique Caller ID Logging and Dialing which lets you scroll through a display of missed calls and return them at the touch of a button. With the addition of a termination device, PARTNER ACS can also be used with digital circuits such as ISDN or T-1 lines for fast data transfer and Internet access.

PARTNER ACS is the only PARTNER system to support three voice mail options. For basic messaging, you can select the optional PARTNER Voice Messaging feature that is loaded by PC Card. The more advanced PARTNER Mail VS and PARTNER Mail messaging systems can also be fully integrated to provide voice messaging, as well as Automated Attendant, Outcalling, and other features.

The PARTNER ACS is available worldwide: in many countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

Architectural Overview

The "brain" of the PARTNER ACS is a compact processor module (Control Unit) providing capacity for three incoming lines and eight telephone extensions. Depending on your communications requirements, the PARTNER ACS processor module can stand alone or be used with a two-slot or five-slot carrier and additional modules for extra line and station capacity, and/or voice messaging.

Expansion modules for additional line and station capacity come in 2-line/0-extension (200E), 2-line/6-extension (206E/206EC) and 4-line/0-extension (400E/400EC) configurations. The maximum system configuration is 11 lines and 32 telephones, or 15 lines and 20 telephones.

Whichever system configuration you choose, simply connect your phone lines, telephones, and other office equipment to your PARTNER ACS to get virtually all the communications capabilities you need.

With PARTNER ACS, you can select from four contemporary telephones with built-in features including speakerphone, intercom, hold and transfer buttons, and programmable feature/line buttons. Each phone has pull-out tray with instruction for using and programming specific features.

PARTNER phone options include backlit swivel display -- a unique feature available only from Lucent Technologies. The adjustable display is easy to read, especially in dim light, and can be tilted to fit the user’s comfort. The two-line by 24-character display is available in a choice of languages--English, French, and Spanish.

400E Module
The 400E/400EC Modules provide ports for 4 additional lines and no extensions, and is used with the 308 Module. The 400 EC Module supports Caller ID.

200E Module
The 200E Module provides ports for 2 additional lines & no extensions, and is used with the 308 Module.

308 Module (Control Unit)
The 308 Module is the control unit or processor for the system, with 3 jacks for Caller ID compatible lines and 8 extensions.

5-Slot Carrier
The 5-Slot Carrier supports up to 5 modules -- one Control Unit and four additional modules (expansion modules or PARTNER Mail VS).

206E Module
The 206E/206EC Modules provide ports for 2 lines and 6 extensions and are used with the 308 Module in a 2-slot or 5-slot carrier. The 206EC Module supports Caller ID.

2-Slot Carrier
The 2-Slot Carrier supports 2 modules -- one Control Unit and one additional expansion module or PARTNER Mail VS® module.

Administration
Administration and programming of the PARTNER ACS system is accomplished via a display telephone set to extension 10 or 11, or by using the optional PC Administration for PARTNER software, available from Lucent Technologies.

Security
PARTNER ACS incorporates several security features such as Toll Restriction and Disallowed/Allowed Lists to prevent unauthorized usage of the telephone system.

Features

Battery Back-up memory
Battery backup of the PARTNER ACS system memory is available for a full 45 days to 6 months.

How You Benefit:
Battery backup stores all system configurations and programming. This feature is extremely important to save system re-programming in the event of power failures and other emergencies. Customers benefit by limiting system down time during and after emergencies.

Caller ID
With PARTNER ACS, three lines are automatically compatible with Caller ID, via the Control Unit. Additional lines can be Caller ID-compatible by using "EC" expansion modules. However, Caller ID service must be provided by the local telephone service company.

How You Benefit:
Caller ID gives users the ability to choose calls to accept, and specifically greet familiar callers. Caller numbers can be included on telephone system usage reports to track calls from specific parties, such as clients.

Caller ID also provides users with the ability to use software programs with their PC, such as Lucent Technologies PassageWay® products, to display caller information and customer records on their PC.

PC Card Technology
PC Card (PCMCIA Card) technology is built into the PARTNER ACS system. This capability enables system programming information to be stored (backed up) on the PC Card. If needed, programming and administration information can be quickly and easily restored into the system, limiting downtime for the business.

Additional features and future enhancements can be also added quickly and easily into the system via PC Cards.

How You Benefit:
PC Card technology provides for quick and cost effective upgrades, limiting downtime.