KristiK

You need to define a SPRE code if you want to use special features by dialing a feature code versus having the feature appear on a key. Used mostly by analog phone users. Defined in Customer Data Block LD 15 - FTR_DATA. You can print FTR_DATA in LD 21 to see what you have programmed for SPRE.

imported_colin

Extension features of the Meridian system can help extension users save time and effort, making their working day more efficient.
Features are activated and deactivated by keying codes into the telephone set and, in the case of digital sets, by pressing keys for certain features. There are two methods of invoking features, namely Special Prefix (SPRE) code working and Flexible Feature Code (FFC) working.



Flexible Feature Code (FFC) Working

Flexible Feature Code working allows the System Administrator to assign their own codes to chosen features. This allows each Meridian 1 to be tailored to a logical pattern of codes to suit each company or to retain the same feature codes as those used on their previous telephone system. Flexible Feature Codes are set and printed through Program 57.

The Option 11 default Flexible Feature Codes are given in the table below:-





Feature
Flexible

Feature

Code



Feature
Flexible

Feature

Code

Authorisation code
*21

Make Set Busy (500) [Deny]
#62

Automatic set relocation
*90

Malicious Call Trace
*28

Automatic set removal
*92

Night Service pick-up
*8

Automatic Wake-up
*40

Override
*26

Automatic Wake-up (Cancel)
*41

Permanent Hold
#55

Automatic Wake-up (Verify)
*42

Pick-up, Call
**0

Call Forward all calls
#1

Pick-up, Directed
*09

Call Forward all calls (Cancel)
#1

Pick-up, Group
*00

Call Forward Destination Deactivation
*29

Remote Call Forward
*56

Call Forward/HUNT override via FFC
*27

Ring again
#31

Call Park
#51

Ring again (Cancel)
#32

Call Park Retrieve
#52

Set based Administration - Installer
*96

Cancel Remote Call Forward
*57

Set based Administration - User
*97

Charge Account
#56

Speed Call, Erase entry
#34

Electronic Lock (Off)
*59

Speed Call, Controller Code
#33

Electronic Lock (On)
*58

Speed Call, User Code
#23

Group Hunt - Opt in
#58

System Speed Call, User Code
*3

Group Hunt - Opt out
#59

Station control password change
*98

Internal call forward
#67

Store called number
*24

Internal call forward (Cancel)
#68

Stored number, Re-dial
*25

Last Number Re-dial
*44

Trunk Maintenance
*91

Maintenance access for telephone
*93

Trunk verify code
*95

Make Set Busy (500) [Allow]
#61

User Selectable Call Redirection
#69






SPRE Code Working

This method of working is not very common. These codes are used by extension users without multi frequency tone key phones.

SPRE code working consist of two parts:-

SPRE code followed by Fixed Feature Code

The SPRE code tells the system that a feature is about to be activated or deactivated and the Fixed Feature Code identifies the particular feature.

The SPRE code can be changed to be any value (maximum 4 digits) so long as it doesn't clash with the extension number range or access codes for routes. The Option 11 system default SPRE code is 12.

The Fixed Feature Codes however cannot be changed. Common codes are below:-


Feature
Fixed
Feature
Code

Ring Again
1

Cancel Ring Again
2

Answer Call Pickup
3

Answer Group Pickup
94

Directed (DN) Pickup
95

Authorisation Code
6

Call Park
71

Retrieve Parked Call
72

Dial System Speed Call
73

Store Speed Call (personal)
75

Dial Speed Call (personal)
76

Dial Speed Call (system)
73

Call Forward all Calls
74

Call Forward All Calls (cancel)
74

Hold (Permanent)
77

Store Number for Redial
78

Dial Stored Number Redial
79

Last Number Redial
89

Night Service Pickup
4

Charge Account
5

Automatic Set Relocation
81

Internal Call Forward
9914

Internal Call Forward (Cancel)
9914

Malicious Call Trace
83

User Selectable Call Redirection
9915




Activating Features From Digital Sets

With digital sets some features must be assigned to a programmable key whereas other features can be invoked either by dialing a feature code or be assigned to
a key.

The following features if used must be assigned to a programmable key
for activation:-

Call Forward All Calls
Ring Again
Stored Number Redial
Last Number Redial
Speed Call User and Controller
System Speed Call Controller
Six Party Conference
Call Transfer
Call Park (Activation)
Call Waiting
The following features may be assigned to a key or invoked using the relevant feature code :-

Call Park (retrieve)
System Speed Call User
Call Pickup
Charge Account
User Selectable Call Redirection


Listing all the Flexible Feature Codes on your System

You can print out the current code for all FFCs on your system using Program 57.

LD 57
Load Program 57.

REQ PRT
TYPE FFC Flexible Feature Code
CUST 0 Set to 0 unless using the multi-customer feature.
CODE ALL List every code.

The system responds by printing all FFCs,

justzikle

Hi. it was a great reply. but i have still one doubt in my mind, normally how we define SPRE, i mean what value should we set of SPRE. An option 81c , i saw, have SPRE=76, i dont understand that value . What we see before setting SPRE value???

justzikle

Hi. it was a great reply. but i have still one doubt in my mind, normally how we define SPRE, i mean what value should we set of SPRE. An option 81c , i saw, have SPRE=76, i dont understand that value . What we see before setting SPRE value???

gwebster

You can use whatever number you want for the SPRE code as long as it doesn't conflict with any other number in your dialing plan. Referring back to Colin's post, to activate Ring Again you would dial SPRE+1. In your case where the SPRE is 76, then dialling 761 activates Ring Again. If your SPRE happened to be 7786788, then you would dial 778678861 to activate Ring Again.

HCJes

Wow... 8 digit SPRE...that's one way to get people to stop using phone features....

justzikle

Ok i understand now that why would we use SPRE , but one last question. in above example having SPRE=76, what does 76 refers to?? does it means that we can use /programme 76 features??? i also asked a question in above that what would we consider before setting SPRE??(accept it doesnt conflict with DN)..
take cares