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PC PROGRAMMING MANUAL
INT-1096 (IPK II)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1Introduction
2Installation
3Application Layout
1.0 Menu ......................................................................................................................... 5
2.0 Toolbar ..................................................................................................................... 5
3.0 Submenu Area ......................................................................................................... 5
4.0 Workspace ............................................................................................................... 6
4.0.1 Title ....................................................................................................................6
4.0.2 Subtitle ...............................................................................................................6
4.0.3 Workspace Buttons ...........................................................................................7
4.0.4 Navigation Area .................................................................................................7
4.0.5 Data Area ..........................................................................................................8
4.0.6 Help Area ...........................................................................................................8
5.0 Status Bar ................................................................................................................. 9
4Standard View
1.0 Accessing Standard View ........................................................................................ 11
2.0 Using a Standard View Screen .............................................................................. 11
3.0 Card Configuration ................................................................................................. 12
3.0.1 Card Types ......................................................................................................13
3.0.2 Adding a Card ..................................................................................................13
3.0.3 Removing a Card .............................................................................................14
4.0 Class of Service for DISA/E&M Tie Lines .............................................................. 14

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5.0 Class of Service for Telephones ............................................................................. 15
6.0 Department Groups ................................................................................................ 17
7.0 DID Translation Table ............................................................................................. 18
8.0 Night Mode Switching ............................................................................................. 21
8.0.1 Adding a Time Frame ...................................................................................... 23
8.0.2 Removing a Time Frame ................................................................................. 24
8.0.3 Moving a Time Frame ..................................................................................... 24
8.0.4 Modifying a Time Frame .................................................................................. 25
8.0.5 Time Frame Duration ...................................................................................... 25
8.0.6 Time Frame Night Mode .................................................................................. 25
9.0 Incoming Ring Groups ............................................................................................ 26
10.0 System Timer Classes ............................................................................................ 27
11.0 Trunk Access Map .................................................................................................. 28
12.0 Trunk Groups .......................................................................................................... 30
5Wizards
1.0 Accessing Wizard View ........................................................................................... 34
2.0 Using Wizards ......................................................................................................... 35
6System Data
1.0 Accessing System Data View .................................................................................. 38
2.0 Using System Data ................................................................................................. 38
7Modification History
8Copy

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9Multi-Assign
1.0 Account Codes ........................................................................................................ 44
2.0 Call Appearance Keys ............................................................................................ 45
2.0.1 Assigning the Same CAP Keys on All Telephones .........................................46
2.0.2 Assigning Unique CAP Number to Each Key ..................................................47
3.0 Extension Numbers ................................................................................................ 48
4.0 Function Keys ......................................................................................................... 50
10 Communications
1.0 Connect/Disconnect ................................................................................................ 52
1.0.1 Accessing Connect ..........................................................................................53
1.0.2 Using Connect .................................................................................................53
Connection Types ........................................................................................................54
Login .............................................................................................................................54
1.0.3 Disconnecting ..................................................................................................55
2.0 Download ............................................................................................................... 55
2.0.1 Accessing Download .......................................................................................55
2.0.2 Using Download ..............................................................................................56
Transfer Type ...............................................................................................................56
Transfer Type Items .....................................................................................................57
Modify Filters ................................................................................................................57
3.0 Upload .................................................................................................................... 57
3.0.1 Accessing Upload ............................................................................................57
3.0.2 Using Upload ...................................................................................................58
Transfer Type ...............................................................................................................58
Transfer Type Items .....................................................................................................59
Modify Filters ................................................................................................................59
4.0 System Initialization ................................................................................................ 59
4.0.1 Accessing System Initialization .......................................................................59
4.0.2 System Initialization Types ..............................................................................60

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5.0 Firmware Update .................................................................................................... 61
5.0.1 Accessing Firmware Update ........................................................................... 62
5.0.2 Using Firmware Update ................................................................................... 62
Firmware Package File .................................................................................................62
Schedule ......................................................................................................................62
6.0 Feature Activation ................................................................................................... 63
6.0.1 Accessing Feature Activation .......................................................................... 63
6.0.2 Using Feature Activation ................................................................................. 63
Automatic Activation .....................................................................................................63
Manual Activation .........................................................................................................65
Activating at a Later Time .............................................................................................66
6.0.3 Further Information .......................................................................................... 66
11 Debug Terminal
12 Connection Accounts
1.0 Creating from the Connect Dialog ........................................................................... 68
2.0 Creating from the Connection Accounts Dialog ...................................................... 69
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LIST OF FIGURES and taBles
Table 1 System Requirements ............................................................................................................2
Table 2 Default PCPro Accounts ........................................................................................................2
Table 3 Default Folders .......................................................................................................................3
Figure 1 PCPro Application Layout ......................................................................................................4
Figure 2 PCPro Toolbar .......................................................................................................................5
Figure 3 PCPro Workspace ..................................................................................................................6
Figure 4 PCPro Navigation Buttons .....................................................................................................7
Figure 5 PCPro Status Bar ...................................................................................................................9
Figure 6 Standard View - Submenu ...................................................................................................10
Figure 7 Standard View - Card Configuration ....................................................................................12
Figure 8 Standard View - Class of Service for DISA/E&M Tie Lines ..................................................14
Figure 9 Standard View - Class of Service for Telephones ................................................................16
Figure 10 Standard View - Department Groups ...................................................................................17
Figure 11 Standard View - DID Translation Table ................................................................................19
Figure 12 Standard View - DID Table Area ..........................................................................................20
Figure 13 Standard View - Night Mode Switching ................................................................................21
Figure 14 Standard View - Night Mode Switching Adding Time Frame ...............................................23
Figure 15 Standard View - Night Mode Switching Mode Colors ..........................................................24
Figure 16 Standard View - Incoming Ring Groups ...............................................................................26
Figure 17 Standard View - System Timer Classes ...............................................................................27
Figure 18 Standard View - Trunk Access Map ..................................................................................... 28
Figure 19 Standard View - Trunk Groups .............................................................................................30
Figure 20 Wizard Submenu ..................................................................................................................33

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Figure 21 Wizard Programming ........................................................................................................... 35
Figure 22 System Data Submenu ........................................................................................................ 37
Figure 23 System Data Programming .................................................................................................. 38
Figure 24 System Data Copy ............................................................................................................... 42
Figure 25 Multi-Assignment - Account Codes ......................................................................................44
Figure 26 Multi-Assignment - CAP Keys (Same) ................................................................................. 46
Figure 27 Multi-Assignment - CAP Keys (Unique) ............................................................................... 47
Figure 28 Multi-Assignment - Extension Numbers ............................................................................... 49
Figure 29 Multi-Assignment - Function Keys ....................................................................................... 50
Figure 30 Connect/Disconnect Status .................................................................................................. 52
Figure 31 Connect Dialog .................................................................................................................... 53
Figure 32 Download Dialog .................................................................................................................. 56
Figure 33 Upload Dialog ...................................................................................................................... 58
Figure 34 System Initialization Dialog .................................................................................................. 59
Figure 35 Firmware Update Dialog ...................................................................................................... 61
Figure 36 Feature Activation Dialog ..................................................................................................... 63
Figure 37 Feature Activation Dialog - Automatic .................................................................................. 64
Figure 38 Feature Activation Dialog - Manual ...................................................................................... 65
Figure 39 DeBug Terminal ................................................................................................................... 67
Figure 40 Connect Dialog - Create ...................................................................................................... 68
Figure 41 Connection Account Dialog - Properties .............................................................................. 69

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1Introduction
PC Programming, referred to as PCPro, is an application used to manage Electra Elite
IPK II Key Telephone Systems (KTS). PCPro is rich with features to help users more
easily manage a KTS when compared to handset programming.
The user can perform the following when using PCPro:
J Upload/Download settings between PCPro and a KTS.
J Save settings to files that can be archived for later use.
J Program settings grouped by their relationship via Standard screens.
J Program settings sequentially via Wizards to complete a feature.
J Generate reports that can be used to monitor settings.
J Automatically update KTS firmware remotely.
J Export settings to files for later use.
J Capture low level messages to problem solve through the Debug Terminal.
J Convert configurations from Electra Elite IPK to Electra Elite IPK II.

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2Installation
The process of installing PCPro is straight forward. Just run the installation program and
follow the instructions. To install PCPro, the following system requirements should exist.
When installing PCPro for the firsttime, the installation program willcreate a setof default
PCPro accounts. The accounts are:
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An install/uninstall will not remove or modify any existing PCPro accounts, or Connection
accounts.
Table 1 System Requirements
CPU Pentium III 598MHz (minimum)
Pentium 4 2.5GHz (recommended)
Memory 128 MB of RAM
256 MB (recommended)
OS Microsoft Windows 2000 or higher
Other Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
Communication port LAN, RS232 or Modem
Disk Space 25MB for PCPro (minimum)
TCP Port
PCPro needs TCP port 8000 to be open between the KTS and the
host PC. Communications between PCPro and the KTS occurs on
this port when uploading / downloading via LAN.
TCP port 5963 is required to be open if the Debug Terminal is going
to be used.
Table 2 Default PCPro Accounts
User Name Password Access Level
necii 47544 Manufacturer Mode (MF)
tech 12345678 Installer Mode (IN)
ADMIN1 0000 System Administrator Mode 1 (SA)
ADMIN2 9999 System Administrator Mode 2 (SB)

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In addition, the installation program will create the following default folders:
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An install/uninstall will not result in the folder or any files in the folder being deleted.
Table 3 Default Folders
Folder Location Description
My Databases <install dir>\databases Default folder where PCPro databases are
saved.
My Log files <install dir>\logfiles Default folder where PCPro Debug
Terminal log files are saved.
My Reports <install dir>\reports Default folder where PCPro reports are
saved.
Exports <install dir>\exports Default folder where PCPro exported files
are saved.

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4Application Layout
3Application Layout
The programming section of PCPro provides methods to view and edit values associated
with a KTS configuration. Most programming is done via 3 different views: Standard,
Wizard and System Data. These methods can be accessed through the menu item
Programming. Accessing these items updates the applications Submenu and
Workspace areas. The Status bar gives a status indication of various functions related to
PCPro (e.g. connection status, version information).
The general PcPro application layout is shown in the following figure.
Figure 1 PCPro Application Layout

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1.0 MENU
The menu displays the list of commands available in PCPro. Some of these
commands have images next to them so you can quickly associate the command
with the image. The full list of the PCPro menu hierarchy is found in 13 Menu &
Toolbar Reference on page 1-70.
2.0 TOOLBAR
The Toolbar is a group of buttons that map to items in the application menu. The
toolbar allows for quick and convenient access to the most common PCPro
commands. The items on the toolbar are shown in Figure 2 PCPro Toolbar.
The full list of the PCPro menu and toolbar hierarchy is found in the 13 Menu &
Toolbar Reference on page 1-70.
3.0 SUBMENU AREA
The Submenu Area is used to navigate through 4 Standard View on page 1-10, 5
Wizards on page 1-33 and 6 System Data on page 1-36. Selections made from
here update the Workspace with related settings.
Figure 2 PCPro Toolbar

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4.0 WORKSPACE
The Workspace is where all programming occurs. The Workspace consists of
various displays selections made from the Submenu Area and the Workspace
itself. Common Workspace components are further explained.
4.0.1 Title
Describes what the current settings in the Workspace are related to. This
is associated with the selection made in the Submenu Area. The title is
situated at the top left corner of the Workspace.
4.0.2 Subtitle
Shows further information about what the user is programming.
Figure 3 PCPro Workspace

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4.0.3 Workspace Buttons
The Workspace buttons area displays different buttons relevant to
current programming. These buttons include:
An inexplicit apply is attempted when a user does not apply changes
themselves using the Apply button but continues to do either of the
following:
1. Attempt to leave the current screen.
2. Attempt to navigate a different item within the system data.
3. Use the Previous button.
4. Use the Next button.
5. Save the active configuration.
6. Exit the application.
7. Generate a report.
4.0.4 Navigation Area
To navigate to different items with a PRG use the various navigation
buttons.
Apply
Apply sets changes recently made on the active screen.
Attempting to apply an invalid value prompts a validation
message detailing fault. In this case, the apply is not set
until the value is made valid.
Cancel Cancel discards recent changes made to the active screen that have not been applied and displays the
Home screen in the Workspace.
Copy Shows the Copy dialog.
Figure 4 PCPro Navigation Buttons

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4.0.5 Data Area
The Data Area is where actual system data appears. The contents of this
area are specific to what the user is programming. For example, if
programming PRG 10-02, this area will show all the data items within
10-02.
The contents of the Data Area are linked to the various system data
views available. These are:
H Standard View
H Wizards
H System Data
4.0.6 Help Area
The Help Area shows help text relevant for the data in the Data Area.
More extensive help can usually be found in the application online help
(F1 key).
Selections Select the item from the drop down list. PCPro will automatically move to
the selected item.
Ranges
1. Type in the item to move to.
2. Click to the Go button or press the
enter key.
PCPro will move to the specified
item.
Previous Use Previous to show settings of the
preceding item.
Next Use Next to show settings of the
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5.0 STATUS BAR
The status bar, which is a horizontal area at the bottom of the Workspace,
provides information about the current state of what you are viewing in the
Workspace and any other contextual information.
Figure 5 PCPro Status Bar