Operating instructions
TransTel TD-1648i / TDS-600 - General Description 
13
equipment. 
Key highlights of the TD-1648i/TDS-600 series include:
Economy and Efficiency 
The base system is equipped to support four (4) CO lines / two (2) or three (3) ISDN BRIs and eight (8) digital 
stations. The system may be expanded to a maximum of sixteen (16) CO lines / six (6) ISDN BRIs or Twenty-
four 24 ISDN PRI Channels. Station cards may be selected to allow practically any combination ranging from all 
TransTel DK1 Digital Sets to all industry standard Single Line Telephone sets, with any combination of the two 
types. In addition to being cost effective at the initial phase and for expanding to it's maximum capacity. This 
allows a wide variety of applications for the system to work effectively. 
Easy Installation 
•  “Factory Ready” - All TD-1648i/TDS-600 Telephone systems are "ready to go" right out of the box. A well 
thought out default database is factory installed on each system which meets the needs for most 
installations. This alleviates hours of on site time, minimizing installation costs for both dealer and customer. 
•  “Small & Compact” - The Key Service Unit's small size takes little space for installation and is about the size 
of a legal piece of paper. 
Easy Maintenance 
•  Solid-state design minimizes trouble and eliminates periodic maintenance. 
•  Easy Expansion. Various Interface Cards for simple, modular expansion. 
•  Versatile programming and options for ease of selection. 
•  Database Flash Memory Back Up - Customer data is backed up when the power is turned off and there is no 
battery to replace. 
•  Battery Back Up (System Operation) - TD-1648i/TDS-600 systems can be equipped with an optional battery 
back up which keeps the system operational for up to 1 hour in the case of a commercial power failure. 
•  Customer Care Programming - Customers and service personnel can easily communicate and perform 
programming right over the telephone. TransTel telephone systems allow programming and voice 
conversations to be performed at the same time. 
•  Advanced software upgrades – Through the RS232 connection, system software can be upgraded easily 
without a chip change. 
Flexibility of System Applications 
Unlike other conventional systems in the TD-1648i/TDS-600 size range, the installer will find an unprecedented 
range of customer database programmability. In "system parameters" there are extensive options for various 
timing settings related to features. An array of parameters are programmable for signaling options on outside 
lines and internal single line telephone sets. The installer may Enable/Disable many system wide features. And 
in class of service, there are over 20 options for each station providing maximum flexibility for nearly any 
application. 
Varied Extension Alternatives 
You can connect an ISDN Modem, ISDN phone, proprietary TransTel DK series Keyphone, Access Control 
Phone (ACP), Door Phone and conventional industry standard single line sets – Modem, Answering Machine, 
Cordless phone, etc. directly to the KSU. This feature provides you with the choice to select different extension 
equipment to suit individual applications. 
Digital Twin Port 
Install two Digital Keyphones on a single two-wire cable. No Master and Slave difference. Any keyphone can be 
plugged in and plugged out with no interference to the other. This feature provides easy cabling, easy expansion 
and easy maintenance. 










