PABX [Private Automated Branch Exchange]

Object detail

Accession number

2008.4

Maker

Ericsson Telephone Limited
ASEA

Production period

1940s

Description

This PABX is an ALD 20, serial number 161 BDK1001. It has 20 extensions and 5 public exchange lines. Internal and outgoing calls are established automatically. Incoming external calls are handled semi-automatically by an operator using a switchboard. Although Ericsson is a Swedish company, the PABX was assembled in New Zealand by ASEA Electric (NZ) Ltd. It was installed in the Woolworths on Great North Road. As well as the PABX rack (2008.4.1), there is an Operator's Phone (2008.4.2), a Operator's Connection Box (2008.4.3), a Tool Box (2008.4.4) and a Power Supply Box (2008.4.5).

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Ericsson Telephone Limited et al. PABX [Private Automated Branch Exchange], 2008.4. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Switchboard, Telephone Tools & Equipment for Communication Telecommunication T&E Telecommunication Devices

Production place

Stockholm Sweden Northern Europe Europe New Zealand

Collection type

Telecommunication Communications Technology

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