Idle State:
Tip = ground, Ring = CO Battery
Outgoing Call:
PBX Off-Hook Seize message: Closes the Tip-Ring Loop
CO response: DC loop current + Dial tone
PBX On-Hook Drop message: Open Tip-Ring loop, no loop current
CO response: CO goes to idle state (see Note)
Incoming Call:
CO Applies Ringing Voltage
PBX response: Detect ringing current
PBX Off-Hook Answer message: Close loop
CO response: Trip ringing, provide loop current
PBX On-Hook Drop message: Open Tip-Ring loop, no loop current
CO response: CO goes to idle state
Note:
CO does not normally provide an On-Hook Disconnect signal. Exceptions to this rule include Netherlands loop start and UK loop-calling guarded-clearing.