TVM50 maintenance console

[Avytel]

I've just got my hands on a TDA30 + TVM50 combo that was retired from one of our offices. Out of curiosity I'd like to mess around with it and see what it can do. I'm not from a telecoms background and although I would like to get involved in it, it seems the only way to get certified on these systems is to work for a reseller, which prevents me from getting legitimate copies of the programming software.

Thanks to this forum I have a copy of the TDA30 maintenance console software and have been able to get my hands dirty with the the inner workings of the system. However, I'm so far stuck when in comes to the TVM50. Could any of you kind fellows provide a link to a download of the latest console software for it?

Also, in the UK does anyone know of any route to becoming certified on panasonic systems without working for a reseller? From what I've read it seems there is no way for an individual to pay for the courses and get certified independently.

 

[obtsystems]

What part of the uk are you in.

The uk is not as strict as the states and there are wholesalers that will arrange courses
You will need to have some knowledge of telephone lines and cabling

 

[Avytel]

I'm in the South East, but I'm happy to travel if it makes a difference.

I'm from a IT/networking background, but I am familiar with the basics of telephone systems. I've managed to program a nortel BCM50 and wire up a the 25 pair amphenol cable to analog and digital stations/trunks. I like to think I'm fairly competent with this sort of thing and can pick it up reasonably quickly once shown the correct methods.