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 such as the DX800, DBT 1000, Simtell 8300, or the cordless Diverse 6110.

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 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 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. RJ. 

If you don't have an open plan office you may need to distribute the cable through a building and will probably need a distribution box, phone sockets and some cable. We supply a wide range of installation material.  

One method used is cut an RJ11 to RJ11 lead in half, plug the two leads into the RJ11 the extension sockets on back of the Orchid system, then connected the open end of the lead to a 78A 4-pair connection box.  You then run standard 2-pair internal telephone cable from the 78A box to the phone socket, connect the 2 wires to pins 2 and 5 of the master socket.  If you have any questions phone us on 0141 943 0010 and we'll tell you exactly what you need.

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.