A Series

The A series is an analogue hybrid key system that supports four sizes of modular CCU (pre-configured). System-specific handsets (analogue keyphones and two wire handsets) available in 6 key standard phones, 12 key standard, and 12 key executive display phones.

The SBS is an analogue hybrid key system, supporting analogue lines only, the user can utilise analogue keyphones or two wire handsets. It is a modular system allowing expansion of incoming lines and extensions. Extra features such as trunk-to-trunk transfer on the SBS, and the ability to use the existing phones make the SBS an upgrade path from the A series.

Panasonic A Series A309

Initially configured as 3 lines x 5 extensions this system can be expanded to 3 lines x 9 extensions by adding an extra card. The first 5 extensions are keyphones and the next 4 can be keyphones or single line telephones (SLT) i.e. standard phones, cordless, answering machine or fax. Doorphone, conference, external paging adaptor also available with extra cards. This system only accepts analogue lines.

The Panasonic proprietary keyphones have three varieties: six button standard, twelve key standard and the executive display terminal. An Operator's DSS console is also available. At least one display terminal is recommended per system for programming purposes.

Panasonic A616

Bigger brother of the A309 accepts the same handset options. Initially configured as 4 lines x 8 extensions (all keyphones) this system can be expanded to 6 lines x 16 extensions by adding extra cards. The first 12 extensions are keyphones and the next 4 can be keyphones or single line telephones (SLT) i.e. standard phones, cordless, answering machine, extension bell or fax. Doorphone, conference, external paging adaptor also available with extra cards. Music on hold port installed as standard, just plug in a music source (usually a CD player). This system only accepts analogue lines.

Panasonic A824

Initial configuration is 6 lines 12 extensions. Maximum capacity 8 lines 24 extensions.

Panasonic A1232

Comes as 8 lines 24 extensions can be expanded to 12 lines 32 extensions.

Upgrade Path:

The Panasonic KX-TDA and new KXTEA & S range are the upgrade paths for the A-Series & Panasonic SBS.