INTEGRATING THE VPS WITH THE PANASONIC KX-TA SERIES PBX AND KX-TD SERIES PBX74 Installation Manual4.2 CONNECTING THE VPS WITH THEPANASONIC KX-TA6244.2.1 KX-TA624 Software Verification and Programming forDigital Integration via the Manager’s ExtensionIt is important that the KX-TA624 has the proper software level to allow Digital Integrationwith the VPS. Follow the procedures below to confirm the software level, then complete therequired programming before starting up the VPS.All of the following procedures must be done after entering system programming. Referto the KX-TA624 Installation Manual for instructions on how to enter the systemprogramming mode.Software Verification1. Check the software version of the KX-TA624 using System Program [998].Example: Y581AYYMMDD(M)The underlined digits represent the software production date code (year, month, day). ForDigital Integration, the software version of the PBX must be Y581A or higher.If the software version of the PBX is lower than this, call National Parts Center (1-800-833-9626) to order a software upgrade.From the SYS-PGM NO ? screen:a) Enter [998].b) Press the NEXT button (SP-PHONE). The system displays the ROM version and thedate it was created.This version must be Y581A or higher for Digital Integration to be utilized.2. Set the date and time using System Program [000].Date and time are automatically synchronized between the VPS and the Panasonic KX-TA624 during Auto Configuration or Quick Setup.3. Set PBX extension numbering using System Program [009].4. Assign the Voice Mail Port. This program tells the PBX which jacks will be connected tothe VPS. This allows the PBX to send the proper Digital Integration information to thoseports. Jack 07, or jacks 07 and 08 can be assigned for the VPS1 as the Voice Mail Port. Jack15, or jacks 15 and 16 can be assigned for the VPS2.• KX-TVS90 (2 ports): assign max. 2 jacks
