1.10 Conversation FeaturesFeature Guide 89Installation Manual References2.6.2 Parallel Connection of the Extensions1.10.9 Calling Party Control (CPC) Signal DetectionDescriptionThe Calling Party Control (CPC) signal is an on-hook indication (disconnect signal) sent from a CO linewhen the other party hangs up. To maintain efficient utilization of CO lines, the PBX monitors each line'sstatus and when CPC signal is detected on a line, the PBX disconnects the line and alerts the extensionwith a reorder tone.Conditions• CPC signal detection is programmable for incoming CO line calls (→ LCOT CPC Signal DetectionTime—Incoming [414]), and for outgoing CO line calls (→ LCOT CPC Signal Detection Time—Outgoing [413]).• If your telephone company sends signals similar to CPC, it is recommended not to enable CPC signaldetection on outgoing CO line calls.• If CPC signal is detected during a conference call (→ 1.13.1.2 Conference), the line is disconnected.The remaining parties stay connected.• If CPC signal is detected during a call between a caller using the Direct Inward System Access (DISA)feature (→ 1.15.6 Direct Inward System Access (DISA)) and an extension or an outside party, the lineis disconnected.