System

Here you can see the connected DECT radio units. You can also change certain settings or add information.

System parameters

Table 1. DECT system parameters

Parameter

Explanation

DECT licence

Number of radio units

DECT system state

This setting allows you to deactivate the send and receive part of all radio units. This is signalled using a special flashing sequence of the LEDs on the radio units.

Note:

In the Passive state, DECT­call connections are no longer possible.

LED radio unit

This setting allows you to deactivate the LEDs (light-emitting diodes) used for status display on all the radio units connected to the communication server. (default setting activated )

Encryption

If you have connected cordless phones by third-party manufacturers in GAP mode to the communication server, it may be that they do not voice data encryption. If so, you need to deactivate this parameter. (default setting activated )

GAP compatibility mode

With this (default) setting the DECT system works in zero-blind-slot mode. In this mode all 8 channels are supported on the SB-8 radio units. With this setting the DECT system works in zero-blind-slot mode. This mode must be chosen when older GAP wireless phones, which do not support zero-blind-slot mode, are used. In GAP compatibility mode only 6 channels are supported on SB-8 radio units.

DECT recall duration (s)

During this time a recall is signalled on a wireless phone if the DECT call connection had been briefly cut.

Maximum number of location areas

You can select the 1, 2 or 4 location areas:

1: Up to 256 radio units are allowed.

2: Up to 128 radio units are allowed per location area.

4: Up to 64 radio units are allowed per location area.

The setting depends on your local situation (for hints see DECT location area).

Radio unit

To delete a radio unit

Select a radio unit and click the Delete buton to remove from the communication server.

Select

Select AIN node from the drop-down list.

Table 2. DECT Radio unit

Parameter

Explanation

Node

Port

State

Name

Give the DECT radio unit a name here.

Type

HW Version

Local power supply

Radio units can also be powered locally to relieve the communication server’s power supply. This can also render the use of an auxiliary power supply unit superfluous.

Local power supply state

External antenna

If a SB-8ANT radio unit is connected to the communication server, you can use this setting to activate the external antenna . If the check box is deactivated, the system switches over to the internal antenna.

Tip:

Using external antennas makes sense for rectifying radio signals, thereby achieving a greater range in one particular direction (e.g. to provide coverage to remote ancillary buildings). You can find more information in the DECT planning user’s guide.

Location area

You can assign the radio unit one of the maximum four location areas. A selection is only possible if several location areas are de­fined in the DECT Location Areas view.

Note:

A location area may be assigned at most 64 radio units.

Emergency location

Here you can assign any of the defined emergency location data sets to the DECT radio unit. When an emergency number out of the public emergency number list is dialled, the system reacts with specific actions: The location of the caller is sent to the provider, an emergency response team is informed, alarms are issued and logs are updated. You can find more information in the focus topic "Emergency service support".

Radio unit ID