1. Basic Description 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. At the bottom of this page you will find find a link where you can download the programming guide.

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

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 line adaptors. 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. This is fine if you have an open plan office but if you need to distribute the leads through a building you will probably need a distribution box, cable and some phone sockets.

Click on installation material and you'll probably find everything you'll need. Each extension will require a master socket. Only  two wires are required from each extension and they are to be connected to pins 2 & 5 of on the socket. If you have any question simply give us a call on             0141 416 2431      .

TIp 1...If you have cat 5 or 6 structured cabling thoughout the premises you can use our RJ 11 to RJ45 adaptors so you can simply plug from the appropriate RJ45 socket on your patch panel to the RJ11 extension socket on the Orchid system.

Tip 2... If you are going to use existing cabling or you are going wire the traditional method (not cat 5 or cat 6) have a look at the CBX2 distribution box's.  You'll need one box for every two extension.  The boxes come with two leads that simply plug into the appropriate extension sockets.  Inside of the box contains strips where you can punch down the wires which are going to each extension socket. You'll find this item listed on the bottom of the Orchid PBX416+ page.  If in any doubt give us a call

5. Music on hold The Orchid PBX has an an internal electronically generated on-hold tone 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. We supply a range of music on hold devices that should meet just about any requirement.   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 phone 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. Lower down this page, on the rigt hand side, you will find a link where you can download the Administration Guide which provides detailed instructions on programming.