Panasonic KX-TES 824 Advanced Hybrid PBX (KX-TES824)

The Panasonic KX-TES824 is an advanced hybrid PBX system designed for small to medium-sized offices and businesses seeking professional call handling, flexibility, and expandability. Out of the box, it supports 3 CO (analog) lines and 8 extensions, but it can be easily expanded to handle up to 8 CO lines and 24 extensions with optional cards. This hybrid system integrates modern telephony features like Direct Inward System Access (DISA), built-in voicemail, and caller ID with robust call routing and management functions—delivering a powerful and scalable office communication solution.

Product Features

Flexible and Scalable PBX Configuration
Initial configuration of 3 CO lines and 8 extensions, expandable up to 8 lines and 24 extensions using Panasonic expansion cards—perfect for growing businesses.

Direct Inward System Access (DISA)
Lets external callers reach internal extensions directly without operator intervention. Operators or managers can record automatic greetings to guide callers to the correct department or individual.

Built-in Voice Mail Integration (Optional)
Optional voice message card allows users to personalize voicemail greetings and record incoming messages when unavailable, ensuring no important calls are missed.

Automatic Fax Routing
System detects fax tones and automatically redirects fax calls to the assigned fax machine without manual intervention.

Extensive Compatibility with Panasonic Phones
Compatible with the KX-T7700 series phones including KX-T7735, KX-T7730, KX-T7720, and KX-T7750. Requires one KX-T7730 display phone for initial system programming.

Advanced Call Management Functions
Supports busy or no-answer call forwarding, call hold, transfer, pick-up, follow-me forwarding, distinctive ringing, call waiting, and conference calling—all essential for office productivity.

Security and Failover Capabilities
Offers power failure transfer, data line security, and pulse-to-tone conversation fallback for continued operation during outages.

User Convenience Features
Includes speed dialing (up to 80 numbers), last number redial, intercom, doorphone interface, door opener control, flexible ringing assignment, and music on hold (internal/external source supported).

Product Specifications

• Model: Panasonic KX-TES824
• System Type: Advanced Hybrid Analog PBX
• Initial Capacity: 3 CO lines / 8 extensions
• Maximum Capacity: 8 CO lines / 24 extensions (with expansion cards)
• Caller ID Support: Display on SLTs (Single Line Telephones) and APTs (Analogue Proprietary Telephones)
• DISA (Direct Inward System Access): Yes, with programmable greeting messages
• Voice Messaging: Built-in (BV) with optional voice message card
• Fax Detection and Routing: Automatic
• Call Features:
  • Call forwarding (busy, no answer, follow-me, external)
  • Call transfer, hold, pickup
  • Call waiting and conference
  • Uniform Call Distribution (UCD)
  • Programmable call restriction
  • Distinctive ring patterns
• Phone Compatibility:
  • Panasonic KX-T7735, KX-T7730, KX-T7720, KX-T7750
  • Requires KX-T7730 display phone for system programming
• Dialing Modes: DTMF and pulse
• Power Failure Transfer: Supported
• Additional Features:
  • Doorphone and door opener support
  • Music on hold (external/internal)
  • Intercom and speed dial
  • Automatic pause insertion
  • Data line security