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MAIN DISTRIBUTING FRAME [1 record]

Record 1 2003-09-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telephone Exchanges
  • Internet and Telematics
DEF

A distributing frame, on one part of which terminates the permanent outside lines entering the central office building and on another part terminates the subscriber line multiple cable line, trunk multiple cabling, etc.

OBS

It is used for associating any outside line with any desired terminal in a multiple or with any other outside line. It usually carries the central office protective devices and functions as a test point between line and office.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Centraux téléphoniques
  • Internet et télématique
DEF

Répartiteur où aboutissent les lignes intérieures et extérieures d'un central.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Centrales telefónicas
  • Internet y telemática
DEF

Distribuidor principal para asociar una línea externa con el terminal que se desea.

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