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Table of Contents Regulations 1 Federal Communications Commission (U.S. only) 1 Companion Base Stations 1 Activation (U.S.
/ Installing external antenna and lightning surge arrestor procedures for Canada 41 Powering up the system 49 Programming 51 Installation programming 51 Programming tools 52 The Norstar Programming Record 52 Exiting programming 52 Viewing your programming updates 53 Template defaults 53 Startup programming 55 Performing Startup 55 Changing the default template 56 Entering programming 56 Entering programming for system coordinators 57 Entering programming using other passwords 58 Norstar features 58 Porta
/5 To register the C3050 80 To confirm that the C3050 is registered 82 Deregistering the C3050 83 To deregister the C3050 83 Measuring RSSI for a C3050 84 To measure undirected RSSI 84 Measuring directed RSSI 85 Registering the C3020 (Canada only) 86 To register the C3020 86 Deregistering the C3020 (Canada only) 88 To deregister the C3020 88 Measuring RSSI for a C3020 (Canada only) 89 Measuring undirected RSSI 90 Measuring directed RSSI 90 Measuring directed RSSI using your portable 91 After registering th
/ Adding Companion to a mini, midi, maxi, or mega system 119 Upgrading an RPI-8 to an RPI-16 119 Glossary 121 Index 129 Backup programming overlays 137 Modular ICS Companion Installer Guide P0992639 01
Regulations Federal Communications Commission (U.S. only) The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has designated UTAM Inc. to manage the installation and relocation of Unlicensed Personal Communication Services (UPCS). This includes Norstar Companion Base Stations and Portable Telephones.
2 / Regulations Safety Do not connect the administration set or Base Stations directly to a CO line. Doing so may result in equipment damage. The Norstar administration set and base stations must not be used as off-premises equipment. Installers must check the lightning surge arrestors at the cable entry point to the building with special attention to the grounding. Report any problems to your telephone company in writing.
Norstar Companion basics Norstar Companion provides mobility in the workplace. With Companion, your telephone can go with you, allowing you to make and receive calls while on the move. Calls that used to ring just at your desk can also appear and ring at your portable. This is called twinning. Twinning works provided that the portable is assigned the desk telephone DN as an Answer DN.
4 / Norstar Companion basics Before the base stations can be used in the United States, UTAM codes must be obtained and entered using an administration terminal or Norstar Remote Utilities (NRU). Please see Software keys (U.S. only) on page 67 for more detailed information. Companion Portable Telephones — The portable telephones used with your Norstar system are small, lightweight units with fully digital performance to provide clear voice quality.
Norstar Companion basics / 5 If you are using Norstar Voice Mail with your Companion system, Version 3.0 is recommended as a minimum Voice Mail software version. For information on how to access Norstar Voice Mail using your Norstar Companion portable, refer to the Portable Telephone Feature Card that is supplied with it. What’s new with Norstar This release reflects new features in the Modular ICS-XC software. For a list of these changes, refer to the Modular ICS Installer Guide.
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Planning the installation Planning checklist å Verify that you have approval from UTAM Inc. (U.S. only) å Verify that a site planner determined base station locations and recorded them in the Provisioning Record. Required equipment and supplies å Companion portable telephones å Companion base stations å Companion Remote Power Interconnect device or plug top Power Supplies å Companion ID Labels (See Step 1: Obtain the Companion ID on page 68.
8 / Planning the installation Maximum number of Norstar Companion base stations on a system mini ICS 16 midi maxi mega SM3 SM4 SM7 SM8 SM13 SM14 16 32 16 32 16 32 Configuring expansion modules With the addition of an Expansion Cartridge or a Combo Cartridge in the ICS, you can add Trunk Modules and/or Station Modules to increase your system capacity.
Planning the installation / 9 On a mini system Note: Port 1 and 2 are on the ICS. On a mini or non-expanded system, port 1 on the ICS (station ports 101 to 132) is used for both base stations and Norstar sets. No fiber ports are used since no Station Module is required. Directly connect your base stations or Norstar sets to port 1 on the ICS via a wiring distribution panel. On a midi system On midi and maxi systems, the highest numbered ports can be used for both base stations and Norstar sets.
10 / Planning the installation Two-port Expansion Cartridge ICS (modules 1 and 2) TM4 SM3 On a maxi system A system expanded to eight ports (maxi size) includes one 6-port expansion cartridge with fiber ports numbered 3 to 8, and 1 and 2 on the ICS. The base stations must be physically connected, via a Station Module, to fiber ports 7 and 8 only.There is a maximum number of two Station Modules per base station.
Planning the installation / 11 Six-port Expansion Cartridge with Companion ICS (modules 1 and 2) TM8 SM3 SM4 SM5 SM6 SM7 On a mega system Keep in mind that 10 station modules is the limit for regular Norstar sets, and two station modules for Companion base stations is the limit on an XC configuration. For example, a system expanded to 14 ports (mega size) includes two 6-port expansion cartridges with fiber ports numbered 3 to 14 on the expansion cartridges, and 1 and 2 on the ICS.
12 / Planning the installation 12-port Expansion Cartridge with Companion SM6 SM5 SM4 SM3 To Ac outlet (max. 7 modules per power bar) Fiber Cable Guide ICS (modules 1 and 2) TM8 TM7 To Ac outlet (max. 7 modules per power bar) Note 1: Station modules 13 and 14 are used for Companion capability only. See your Norstar Companion Installer Guide for more detail. Note 2: Using a 2 or 3 row layout is acceptable. The layout depends on the available wall space.
Planning the installation / 13 Routing fiber cables 6-port Expansion Cartridge Upward routed fiber cable Fiber cable guide Downward routed fiber cable loose cables P0992639 01 Modular ICS Companion Installer Guide
14 / Planning the installation ICS numbering Non-expanded system (ICS alone) numbering Module # Lines Line ports B1 DN B2 DN DN ports Base station ports Portable DN ICS (#2) 001048 201-248 —— —— —— —— 637-696 ICS (#1) —— —— 21-52 53-84 101132 101-132 637-696 Two-port Expansion Cartridge and ICS numbering Expansion module # Lines Line ports B1 DN B2 DN DN ports Base station ports Portable DN #4 049072 401412 269284 333348 401416 401-416 637-696 #3 073096 301312 253
Planning the installation / 15 Twelve-port expanded system and ICS numbering Expansion module # Lines Line ports B1 DN B2 DN DN ports Base station ports Portable DN #14 —— —— —— —— —— 1401-1416 637-696 #13 —— —— —— —— —— 1301-1316 637-696 #12 —— —— 397412 589604 12011216 —— —— #11 —— —— 381396 573588 11011116 —— —— #10 —— —— 365380 557572 10011016 —— —— #9 —— —— 349364 541556 901916 —— —— #8 049072 801812 333348 525540 801816 —— —— #7 073096
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Installation Installation checklist When installing a Norstar system with Companion components, follow this installation checklist: å complete the wiring å install the Remote Power Interconnect units* å install the base stations* å install the external antennas and lightning surge arrestors* å mount the Integrated Communication System (ICS) and expansion modules (as required) å install the NVRAM Cartridge (if required) å install the ROM Software Cartridge å install the Expansion Cartridge and
18 / Installation Connecting expansion modules Installation planning is required for base stations. Before connecting any Station Modules required for base stations, please see Configuring expansion modules on page 8 for more information on the installation rules involved.
Installation / 19 RPI unit There are two versions of the RPI unit: the RPI-8 BIX UL, which supports up to eight base stations; and the RPI-16 BIX UL, which supports up to 16 base stations. Each RPI has a connection board and either one (RPI-8 BIX UL) or two (RPI16 BIX UL) power supply units (PSUs). The maximum input power consumption of an RPI is 240 W. If a UPS 48 V DC backup source is used, the maximum input power requirement of the RPI is 140 W.
20 / Installation RPI Requirements Base stations RPI-16 and RPI-8 required PSUs required 1–8 1 RPI-8 1 PSU 9–16 1 RPI-16 2 PSUs 17–24 1 RPI-16 and 1 RPI-8 3 PSUs 25–32 2 RPI-16 4 PSUs Mounting the RPI unit 1. Position the screw holes for the RPI using the dimensions shown in the following figure. RPI mounting holes 25 mm (1 in.) 325 mm (13 in.) 50 mm (2 in.) Keyholes 300 mm (12 in.) To provide adequate ventilation and to prevent overheating, leave a clearance of at least 125 mm (5 in.
Installation / 21 Mount RPIs at least 300 mm (12 in.) from the ceiling. 2. Insert wall plugs in the holes. 3. Partially screw in two #10 50-mm (2-in.) screws for the keyholes. 4. Open the hinged cover with a screwdriver by pushing in and then down to release the catch on the right side. You can remove the cover by lifting it off its hinges. Opening the RPI cover 5. Hang the RPI on the two keyhole screws and tighten them. 6. Install the remaining two screws. 7.
22 / Installation RPI components Jumper lead to PSU2 Jumper lead to PSU 2 Grounding plates plates PSU1 PSU 1 PSU2 PSU 2 (if equipped) (if equipped) Grounding strap strap Grounding Ferrite Ferriterings rings Upto to16 16outputs outputs Up (TCM++power) power) (TCM Up Up to 16 Inputs inputs (TCM) (TCM) Power supply supply cabling cabling Connectionboard board Connection Clip Strain Strainrelief reliefsystem support Power Power cord Unplug the RPI power cord.
Installation / 23 Maximum power cabling distance (approximate) Depending on the size of cable you are using, you should remember the maximum cabling distances allowed between the RPI and the base station. Wire size Single-pair Double-pair 0.6 mm (22 AWG) 800 m (2,500 ft.) 1200 m (4,000 ft.) 0.5 mm (24 AWG) 500 m (1,500 ft.) 1000 m (3,000 ft.) When using two power pairs, ensure they are connected with the same polarity.
24 / Installation Output connections Feed the output pairs in through the bottom of the RPI and route the pairs to the output connectors as shown in the following illustration. If only one pair is used for powering a base station, connect the power pair to -PWR(1) and +PWR(1). If two pairs are used to power a base station, connect one pair to -PWR(1) and +PWR(1), and the second pair to -PWR(2) and +PWR(2). Ensure both pairs have the same polarity.
Installation / 25 Input connector pinout Pin 5 Pin 3 Pin 1 IBIXn Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 6 Pin 4 Pin 2 Input wiring Connector IBIX1 IBIX2 IBIX3 IBIX4 P0992639 01 Pin Signal Output connector 1, 2 TCM 1 OBIX1 3, 4 TCM 2 OBIX2 5, 6 TCM 3 OBIX3 7, 8 TCM 4 OBIX4 1, 2 TCM 5 OBIX5 3, 4 TCM 6 OBIX6 5, 6 TCM 7 OBIX7 7, 8 TCM 8 OBIX8 1, 2 TCM 9 OBIX9 3, 4 TCM 10 OBIX10 5, 6 TCM 11 OBIX11 7, 8 TCM 12 OBIX12 1, 2 TCM 13 OBIX13 3, 4 TCM 14 OBIX14 5, 6 TCM 15 OBIX15
26 / Installation RPI-8 BIX wiring chart Pin RPI Connector Board 26 1 Label -PWR OBIX1 BS1 27 TCM +PWR 3 -PWR OBIX2 BS2 30 White-Brown Brown-White TCM 5 White-Slate Slate-White 31 +PWR 6 Red-Blue Blue-Red 32 -PWR OBIX3 BS3 33 Red-Orange Orange-Red TCM 8 Red-Green Green-Red 34 +PWR 9 Red-Brown Brown-Red 35 -PWR OBIX4 BS4 36 Red-Slate Slate-Red TCM 11 Black-Blue Blue-Black 37 +PWR 12 Black-Orange Orange-Black 38 13 White-Green Green-White 29 10 White-Orange Orange-
Installation / 27 Pin RPI Connector Board 41 16 Label -PWR OBIX6 BS6 42 TCM +PWR 18 -PWR OBIX7 BS7 45 TCM +PWR 21 Violet-Blue Blue-Violet 47 -PWR OBIX8 BS8 Violet-Orange Orange-Violet TCM 23 P0992639 01 Yellow-Slate Slate-Yellow 46 24 Yellow-Brown Brown-Yellow 20 49 Yellow-Green Green-Yellow 44 48 Yellow-Orange Orange-Yellow 43 22 Yellow-Blue Blue-Yellow 17 19 Wire color Violet-Green Green-Violet +PWR Violet-Brown Brown-Violet Modular ICS Companion Installer Guide
28 / Installation RPI-16 BIX wiring chart Pin RPI Connector Board 26 1 Label -PWR OBIX9 BS9 27 TCM +PWR 3 -PWR OBIX10 BS10 30 White-Brown Brown-White TCM 5 White-Slate Slate-White 31 +PWR 6 Red-Blue Blue-Red 32 -PWR OBIX11 BS11 33 Red-Orange Orange-Red TCM 8 Red-Green Green-Red 34 +PWR 9 Red-Brown Brown-Red 35 -PWR OBIX12 BS12 36 Red-Slate Slate-Red TCM 11 Black-Blue Blue-Black 37 +PWR 12 Black-Orange Orange-Black 38 13 White-Green Green-White 29 10 White-Orange
Installation / 29 Pin RPI Connector Board 41 16 Label -PWR OBIX14 BS14 42 TCM +PWR 18 -PWR OBIX15 BS15 45 TCM Yellow-Slate Slate-Yellow 46 +PWR 21 Violet-Blue Blue-Violet 47 -PWR OBIX16 BS16 Violet-Orange Orange-Violet TCM 23 24 Yellow-Brown Brown-Yellow 20 49 Yellow-Green Green-Yellow 44 48 Yellow-Orange Orange-Yellow 43 22 Yellow-Blue Blue-Yellow 17 19 Wire color Violet-Green Green-Violet +PWR Violet-Brown Brown-Violet 50 25 P0992639 01 Modular ICS Companion Instal
30 / Installation Installing base stations Before installing wireless equipment, ensure that a site planner has determined base station locations and recorded them. Before installing or relocating wireless equipment in the United States, verify that you have approval from UTAM Inc. by calling the Nortel Customer Response Center at 1-800-3212649. You will be given codes and credits that are necessary to activate the system. Please see Software keys (U.S. only) on page 67 before calling.
Installation / 31 Position base stations away from an office area or where a portable is used by at least the amounts shown in the following table. Installing the base station on the ceiling or high on walls helps to maintain these minimum distances. Minimum distance between office areas and base stations Number of base stations in the cell Minimum distance between office areas and base stations 1 1 m (40 in.) 2 1.4 m (56 in.) 3 1.8 m (72 in.) 4 2 m (80 in.
32 / Installation To mount a base station: 1. Fasten the bracket into position using two #8 38-mm (1½-in.) screws. 2. Route the cable from the ICS through the top (or bottom) opening. 3. Wind any excess cable around the posts to secure it, then fasten it under the strain relief. 4. Connect the wires to the BIX connector on the bracket termination board as shown in the following illustration. The polarity of the TCM connections is not important.
Installation / 33 5. Mount the base station onto the bracket, snapping it into position. 6. Connect the power RJ11 jumper lead to the RJ11 jacks on the termination board and the base station. 7. For plug-top power supplies only, connect the power supply connector to the base station power connector. Make sure the base station is powered by a class 2 plug-top power source only. Inserting the power supply connector in the wrong direction may damage the plug-top power supply and the base stations.
34 / Installation Sliding cover onto bracket Installing portable telephones To use Norstar Companion portables, you must first install radio base stations to transceive radio signals to and from the portable telephones, then bring the system on-line. Installing base stations on page 30 Companion Portable Telephones are installed differently than traditional desk sets. There are no direct connections between the portables and the Norstar system.
Installation / 35 Note: Up to 60 portables can be installed on a Norstar wireless system. Each portable telephone must be registered to a DN before it can be used. By default, no Companion portables are assigned to the DNs. The range of portable extensions available for wireless registration is 637 to 696. This means that the digit 6 is not available as a destination code.
36 / Installation • Depending on site requirements, a proprietary extension cable can be attached between the lightning surge arrestor and the antenna or between the lightning surge arrestor and the base station. The total cable length should always be kept as short as possible and the recommended extension cable used only if absolutely necessary. • You must install a lightning surge arrestor for each outdoor external antenna. FCC requirements.
Installation / 37 Installing external antenna and lightning surge arrestor procedures for the United States of America Installed antenna and lightning surge arrestor (USA) Wall Antenna Mounting bracket Back to back proprietary BNC connectors Lightning surge arrestor with mounting bracket to Base Station or proprietary extension cable To ensure only recommended antennas are used: • the external antenna connectors on the base station are special proprietary BNC connectors • antennas are supplied wi
38 / Installation Planning for an outdoor external antenna (USA) When planning to install an outdoor external antenna: • Locate the antenna on the external wall of the building. • Keep the outdoor external antenna as close as possible to the base station serving it. The base station itself must be indoors. The recommended mounting height is 13 ft to 16 ft above ground. • Always install a lightning surge arrestor between an outdoor antenna and a base station.
Installation / 39 Antenna with antenna bracket (USA) Installing a lightning surge arrestor (USA) Install the lightning surge arrestor to protect the Companion components from electrical surges. To install a lightning surge arrestor, follow these steps: 1. Mount the lightning surge arrestor on the interior wall as close as possible to the entry point of the coaxial cable from the outdoor external antenna.
40 / Installation Lightning surge arrestor and bracket (USA) Before you connect the ground lead to the lightning surge arrestor, attach it to an approved ground. Tip - The recommended wire gauge is 6 AWG. Connect the ground lead to the building ground. Do not connect to a ground rod or series of ground rods. If you cannot connect the ground lead to the building ground, connect it to the steel frame of the building. The connection should be no more than 6 to 1 0ft.
Installation / 41 Tip - The connector between the antenna and the lightning surge arrestor and between the lightning surge arrestor and the base station is a proprietary BNC connector and requires alignment before a connection can be made. 2. Route and connect the coaxial cable from the outdoor external antenna to the lightning surge arrestor. 3. Route and connect the coaxial cable from the lightning surge arrestor to the appropriate base station connector.
42 / Installation antenna is used at a cell center, they should be spaced at least 0.5 m from each other to avoid radio interference problems. • Use RG-58/U co-axial cables to connect the antennas to the base stations. Only passive antennas are allowed to be connected to the Companion base stations. The co-axial cable connecting the external antenna to a Companion base station must have an impedance of 50 ohms.
Installation / 43 1. Mount the antenna using four screws. 2. To prevent undue stress on the co-axial cable, secure it to the mounting surface. 3. Connect the antenna to the appropriate base station radio. Note: The co-axial cable length must not exceed 10 m. Installing an indoor omni-directional external antenna (Canada) When installing an indoor omni-directional external antenna: • Use the bracket supplied to mount the antenna on a wall or ceiling.
44 / Installation Installing an indoor omni-directional external antenna (Canada) 30mm mm 30 Cable C0-axial Co-axial Cable clamp cable clamp cable Ceiling mount Ceiling mount installation installation Wall Wallmount mount installation installation 30 mm mm 30 C0-axial Co-axial cable cable Cable Cable clamp clamp 1. Insert the antenna in the bracket so that the antenna is vertical. 2. Mount the bracket to the wall or ceiling using two screws. 3.
Installation / 45 Installing an outdoor omni-directional external antenna (Canada) When installing an outdoor omni-directional external antenna: • Locate the antenna on the external wall of the building. Note: The antenna must be mounted on a vertical surface. • Keep the outdoor omni-directional external antenna as close as possible to the base station serving it. The base station itself must be indoors. The recommended mounting height is 4 m to 5 m above ground level.
46 / Installation Installing the outdoor omni-directional external antenna (Canada) Mast Mast Set screw screw Set Exterior wall Exterior wall mounting mounting plate plate Connector Connector at the base of of at the base the mast the mast Shroud Shroud Appropriate Lag bolts or other mounting appropriate hardware mounting hardware Plastic plug Cable Cable ties ties Co-axial Co-axial cable cable to to surge protector surge protector on on interior wall interior wall To install an outdoor omni-directi
Installation / 47 4. Rotate the mast until the threaded hole in the base of the mast is aligned with the set screw hole in the shroud, and then tighten the set screw. 5. Route the co-axial cable along the bottom edge of the plate between the shroud and the wall plate and tie the cable up. Note: The total length of the co-axial cables from the outdoor external antenna to the base station must not exceed 10 m. 6. Insert the plastic plug into the base of the shroud to keep the weather out. 7.
48 / Installation Installing the lightning surge protector (Canada) Exterior Exterior Wallwall Interior wall Interior Wall Copper plates Copper plates Surge protector Surge protector Co-axial cable Co-axial cable to to baseStation station Base Co-axial cable Co-axial cable totooutdoor outdoor external antenna external antenna Cable clamps Cable clamps Low impedance Low impedance ground lead ground lead 2. Before you connect the ground lead to the surge protector, attach it to an approved ground.
Powering up the system If you added a base station that requires a software update, the system begins downloading the software to the base station. The Administration Terminal display shows BS-1 Dload Start. Press CLEAR to clear the message. When the base station software is downloaded, the Administration Terminal shows BS-1 Dload Done. Press CLEAR to clear the message. Some Base Stations may not be powered up at the same time, and this message repeats at the beginning of each download.
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Programming Programming is performed by the installer or the customer service representative. The interface allows you to change settings for the entire Norstar system, plus settings for individual telephones and external lines. Most of the settings can also be programmed by a system coordinator who has a SysCoord+ password. This password is distributed only by the installer to avoid system complications. Programming affects system operation.
52 / Programming Programming tools As with all Modular ICS programming, you can use a T7316 Business Series Terminal or an M7310 or M7324 Norstar set to perform the programming. In this book, all processes requiring dialpad buttons are presented in the Business Series Terminal button icons.
Programming / 53 ¨ When you have completed your programming session, press . The display briefly reads End of session. Viewing your programming updates If any of the changes you have made to programming have not immediately taken effect, you see an UPDATE display button when you leave programming. The display shows you how many telephones have not been currently updated due to the system being busy with other programming or the telephone is in use.
54 / Programming Setting Default Passwords defaults Reg. pswd 72346 (RADIO) System programming Registration Registration Portable DNs N Availble Radio data Re-evaluation Status Schedule Radio credits (U.S. only) Required Not scheduled No defaults assigned Radios Cell Assignment Antenna Type Unassigned Internal Cells Cell radios Cell nghbrs Cell rad nghbrs Unassigned Unassigned Unassigned Note: DID Companion defaults are the same as PBX defaults.
Programming / 55 Startup programming Before you perform Companion programming, your system should be running and configured. Startup programming is explained in the Modular ICS Installer Guide. Startup erases programming. Startup erases any existing programmed data, and resets the system to factory defaults. Performing Startup ²²¥¥êæåæè¸ ¥¥à¡Ûà¡¡à 1. Enter the Startup access code from a M7310, M7324 or T7316 telephone dialpad, by pressing which is the same as .
56 / Programming Changing the default template After entering the Startup access code and Installer password the display shows Reset memory?. 1. Press YES to select a default template. The display shows the current template. 2. Press CHANGE to choose the appropriate template. Changing template resets programming. If you change your system template, your programming will be reset. Entering programming After performing Startup, use programming to change default settings as required.
Programming / 57 Entering programming for system coordinators The person on staff who is in charge of making changes on the Norstar system is called the system coordinator. The everyday Companion programming done by system coordinators is described in Modular ICS Companion System Coordinator Guide. Some system coordinators need to be able to program more advanced settings and functions in order to carry out the dayto-day requests and upkeep of the Norstar system.
58 / Programming Entering programming using other passwords A set of the most often used headings and subheadings is available by using a System Coordinator password. This level of access is designed for the average user who takes care of the day-to-day changes to the Norstar system, but who does not need to use more advanced programming. The default password is ADMIN (23646).
Programming / 59 4. Individually register each Companion portable telephone. 5. Disable registration for the system. Changing the Registration password To ensure unauthorized portables are not registered to your system, a separate level of password access is provided. You can, and should, set your own password to prevent unauthorized handsets from registering on your system. You can change the Registration password in Passwords. Change password to avoid incorrect registration.
60 / Programming Companion programming Companion programming is found under the System programming heading. It includes the following subheadings: Registration Software Keys are required to activate wireless capabilities (U.S. only). To take advantage of the wireless capabilities available to your Norstar system, you must first enable a certain number of portable credits using Software Keys purchased through Nortel Networks. Keys are obtained and entered into the system by the installer.
Programming / 61 Portable DNs Once registration is enabled for your Norstar Companion system, a series of extension numbers (637 to 696) automatically becomes available for registration. Check that an extension number is still available before registering a portable telephone to it. Tip - The extension numbers are based on a system with three-digit DNs. If your system has more, the first number will be repeated.
62 / Programming Deregistering a portable Deregister an extension number when: • the portable must be replaced due to loss or breakage • the owner departs and you want to assign the handset to someone else with a different telephone number Press ≠ and DEREG to deregister a DN. Tip - This procedure does not clear the registration data in the portable. You must also deregister from the portable telephone itself using on-the-air deregistration.
Programming / 63 After installing Norstar Companion components and obtaining the proper number of UTAM activation keys (see Software keys (U.S. only) on page 67), you need to verify that wireless re-evaluation has occurred. Alarm code messages can be used to indicate whether or not wireless re-evaluation has occurred: Alarm Definition Re-eval occurred? 21 Re-eval in progress No 22 Re-eval complete Yes 23 Cell configured.
64 / Programming Radio credits (U.S. only) Press CREDIT to see the number of radio credits available and the total number of radio credits. Verify that the total number of radio credits is enough to support the system you have just installed. The number of radio credits must be double the number of base stations you have installed. If the total number of radio credits is not enough for the system, you may need to obtain additional credits. See Software keys (U.S. only) on page 67.
Programming / 65 Cells Cell programming allows you to examine the cell radio and cell neighbor configuration. Choose the cell you want to examine by pressing ≠ and the cell number (01 to 32) or select LIST to see all in sequence. When in the list mode, there is a softkey that allows you to FIND a specific cell number. From a specific cell number, select ≠ to see all Cell radios, Cell neighbors and Cell radio neighbors.
66 / Programming Cell rad nghbrs This sub-heading allows you to view the two-digit number of any cells that border a particular cell in a system, these are called cell neighbors. As well, you can view any cells that border the cell neighbors. Press ≠ and enter the cell number to see the settings: Assigned or Unassigned. Select LIST to see each neighbor in sequence. Select SCAN to see the first/next cell Assigned. For example cell 01, the display shows Rad nghbr:03, Rad nghbr:04, and Rad nghbr:11.
Programming / 67 There are only two reasons to modify the system LID. • The site has multiple systems, and you want users to be able to move from system to system without changing slots on their portable telephones. All systems must be set to the same system LID. • Two systems that are located near each other were accidentally assigned the same system LID. Users of one system can access the other system.
68 / Programming Call Nortel Networks Customer Response Center at 1-800-321-2649 to verify that you have approval from UTAM Inc. when initially installing wireless equipment or relocating wireless equipment. Failure to receive approval prevents you from enabling wireless communication on the Companion system. You must provide the Companion ID each time you are requesting codes or credits.
Programming / 69 Step 2: Obtain the System Identification Number ²¥¥êçêéë ²¥¥àáàÝÜ Obtain the System ID (SysID) by pressing , or on any programming set. This information is also available by accessing Software keys in an Installer programming session: 1. Place the programming overlay on an M7310, M7324, or T7316 telephone. ²¥¥¯öìéí 2. Press Password:. . The display reads 3. Enter the most recent Installer password. The display reads Terminals&Sets. 4. Press ‘ until the display reads Software keys.
70 / Programming 3. Indicate the number of radio credits you require. You need two credits for every base station in your system. 4. You are given two keys, the UTAM Activation Key and the Credit Key. The keys consist of three separate numeric strings that contain eight digits each. UTAM Activation Key This key activates wireless capability for a new system or a system upgrade which involves base stations. The software recognizes base station radios as Radio credits.
Programming / 71 3. Press ≠. The display reads Key 1:_. 4. Enter the 8 digit password number for Key 1. Use BKSP to make corrections. The display reads Key 2:_. 5. Enter the eight-digit password number for Key 2. Proceed as above until you have finished entering Key 3. The display reads Entry successful. ¨ 6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the other key. 7. Press– until the display reads Software keys or to exit. The system automatically starts reevaluation and the display shows Re-Eval in prog.
72 / Programming Register your Companion portables Norstar Companion Portable telephones are added to the system using the portable registration process. Refer to the Modular ICS Companion System Coordinator Guide for more information on registering Companion portables. Tip - If your system has been powered down for an extended period of time your System ID may have changed. Contact the Nortel Networks Customer Response Center to obtain a UTAM Regression Key.
Registering individual portables Registering the C3060 The following section describes the procedures involved in registering Companion C3060 portable telephones. To register each portable with the Norstar system, you must do two things: • Register the portables by entering the Registration password on each one. • Verify that the portable functions correctly.
74 / Registering individual portables To register the C3060 1. Turn on registration for your system. 2. Press m ***. The display shows ADMINISTRATION and three softkeys, SYS, PINFO, DATA. 3. Press SYS. The display shows WIRELESS SYSTEMS. Note: Wireless Systems is a registration list of names for up to six different systems. If the list is full, and you must add another system, de-register an existing system name. 4. Press ADD to establish a radio link.
Registering individual portables / 75 7. Enter up to 16 characters for the system name. For example, NORTEL 1. • Press the dial pad key until the letter you need appears on the display. For example, press key 5 three times to display the letter L. • Press SPACE to add a blank space to the name. • Press BKSP to delete the previous character. • Press > if the next letter is on the same button. 8. Press SAVE . The display shows the registered name. For example, NORTEL 1 registered . 9.
76 / Registering individual portables 2. Make a call. a. Press i. You hear dial tone, and the display shows LINK. If you do not hear dial tone, check that you have selected the correct system and that the associated desk telephone is idle or register the portable again. b. Dial the number of a working telephone. The telephone must ring to confirm the registration. 3. Receive a call. a.
Registering individual portables / 77 If a portable is registered on other systems, it will still be available on those systems. You deregister one system at a time. Note: If you are out of range of the system, this procedure clears registration data only from the portable. 1. Press m ***. The display shows ADMINISTRATION and three softkeys, SYS, PINFO, DATA. 2. Press SYS. The display shows WIRELESS SYSTEMS. 3. Press ERASE . The display shows Erase item? . 4. Press OK . The display shows Deregistering...
78 / Registering individual portables by the signal strength and power mode. For example, 14112 - 67. Hand-off occurs normally between the cells. Note: In this example, the module is 14, the port is 11and the radio is 2. The signal strength measured by the base station is -67 dBm. 5. To end the connection, press k. Measuring directed RSSI You may want to measure the RSSI between a portable and a specific base station radio.
Registering individual portables / 79 • the radio IDs of all other base stations in the same location 1. Follow steps 1 to 5 of Measuring undirected RSSI on page 77. If the display shows the ID of a base station neighboring the one you want to measure, proceed to step 2. If the display shows the ID of the base station you want to measure, move out of the cell boundary range so that handoff occurs and then continue with step 2. To end the undirected RSSI connection, press k. 2. Press m.
80 / Registering individual portables Registering the C3050 The following section describes the procedures involved in registering Companion C3050 portable telephones. To register each portable with the Norstar system, you must do two things: • Register the portables by entering the Registration password on each one. • Verify that the portable functions correctly. C3050 Icons Some C3050 portable telephone icons for Canada and the United States are different but have the same functions.
Registering individual portables / 81 4. Press the ADD key to establish a radio link. The portable displays Adding SYSTEM:# for two seconds, then it displays Pswd:. If a radio link is not established, the portable displays No connection. Close the flap, and repeat the procedure from step 1. 5. Enter the Registration password. The default is ¶™£¢§ (RADIO). The portable displays DN:. If the registration password is not correct, the portable displays Invld Pswd.
82 / Registering individual portables To confirm that the C3050 is registered 1. Close, then open the portable flap. If the portable displays the system name that you just registered, proceed to step 5. If the portable displays a different system name, or No system selected, proceed to step 2. 2. Press Í. The portable displays WIRELESS SYSTEMS. 3. Press the scroll keys (” or ’) until the system name is displayed. 4. Press SELCT (or OK if the correct system is already selected). 5. Press Ò or L.
Registering individual portables / 83 Deregistering the C3050 You can deregister the C3050 in two ways: • from the portable • from the administration set You can deregister the portable to clear information stored in the portable and the system. To do this, you must be within the coverage area. For example, you may want to deregister the portable before you assign it to another DN. You can also deregister a portable using the Norstar administration set.
84 / Registering individual portables Measuring RSSI for a C3050 The Receive Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) is a measurement of the signal strength the base station receives from the portable. The base station controls the power transmitting mode of the portable. When the base station receives a weak signal, it instructs the portable to transmit in high-power. When the base station receives a strong signal, it instructs the portable to transmit in low-power.
Registering individual portables / 85 Measuring directed RSSI You may want to measure the RSSI between a portable and a specific base station radio. For example, you may suspect that one of the two radios in a base station is not working properly. You can also use directed RSSI to prevent hand-off while you find a cell edge. To measure the RSSI of a specific radio, you must be in range of two base stations—the one you want to measure and another base station.
86 / Registering individual portables 3. Press Ò or L. 4. Press °•ªª. 5. Enter the five-digit ID code for the base station radio you want to measure. The portable displays this ID followed by the signal strength, for example 03142 - 54. Hand-off does not occur as you move between the cell boundaries. The link drops when you move out of range. In this example, the module is 03, the port is 14, and the radio is 2. The signal strength measured by the base station is -54 dBm. 6.
Registering individual portables / 87 If the display does not show Office n: Free., follow the procedures in Deregistering the C3020 (Canada only) on page 88 to overwrite the system number then return to step 2 of this procedure. 5. Press s, then press m. The display shows Registering.... 6. Next, enter the Registration password when the display shows Pswd:. The default is 7 2 3 4 6 (RADIO). If the display does not clear after entering the password, then you may be using the wrong password. 7.
88 / Registering individual portables 3. On a working telephone, dial the telephone number of the registered portable. • If the portable rings, it is functioning properly. • If the portable does not ring, try to register the portable again. If you do not hear a dial tone, or if the portable does not ring, refer to the Troubleshooting section in this guide.
Registering individual portables / 89 4. Press s, then press 0. The display shows Deregister?. 5. Press s, then press 0 again. The display shows Deregistering... and then Deregistered. 6. To continue using the portable, press r. Measuring RSSI for a C3020 (Canada only) The Receive Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) is a measurement of the signal strength the base station receives from the portable. The base station controls the power transmitting mode of the portable.
90 / Registering individual portables Measuring undirected RSSI You may want to measure the Receive Signal Strength Indicator between a portable and a base station radio. 1. Press L. Wait for dial tone. 2. Press *. Enter the feature code: 8 9 8. The display shows the radio ID of the base station to which the portable is linked, followed by the signal strength, for example 03121 - 67. In this example, the module is 03, the port is 12, and the radio is 1. The signal strength is -67dBm. 3.
Registering individual portables / 91 Before you begin measuring directed RSSI Use the Companion Provisioning Record to find and note the following: • the five-digit radio ID of the base station you want to measure, by mapping the base station location to the TCM port. The first four digits indicate the TCM port to which the base station is connected. The last digit indicates the number of the radio on the base station.
92 / Registering individual portables After registering the portables When you have completed programming the system, use the following checklist to ensure you completed the required tasks. å Register the portables. å Verify Portable Credits. å Ensure that you registered all the required portables. å Verify that all portables are available for use. å Test each portable to verify it is operating properly. å Disable Master Registration when you have finished registering the portables.
Testing Testing the Companion portable telephones You must register all portable telephones before testing them. For more detail on registering portable telephones, refer to Modular ICS Companion System Coordinator Guide and the Telephone Registration Instructions. 1. Verify that the portable telephone is ON. 2. Establish a connection to get internal dial tone. If no dial tone is present, the portable telephone may not be registered. Try to register the portable telephone again. 3.
94 / Testing A solid red light indicates that both radios on the base station are busy, that the ICS is downloading data to the base stations, or that one or both radios have not been assigned to a cell. 4. Using the directed Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) feature on a portable telephone verify that you can establish a link with every radio on the system while within the cell range of the radio.
Troubleshooting The following sections describe some basic troubleshooting techniques to try with a malfunctioning portable telephone or base station. Problems with a portable telephone 1. Verify that the portable is compatible with the software version. 2. Verify that the portable is ON and that the battery is not low, by checking the power indicator on the portable. 3. If no dial tone is present: a. Verify that the dialtone is available from the ICS. b. The portable may not be registered.
96 / Troubleshooting 3. Verify that the red light is not flashing. The red light flashes for about 15 seconds when a base station powers up. This is normal. If the red light continues to flash, one of the problems may have occurred: • The ICS or Station Module is not ON. • The base station is not connected to the ICS or Station Module. • The wiring to the base station is not correct. • The TCM wiring length between the base station and the ICS or Station Module exceeds 1200 m.
Troubleshooting / 97 Replacing a base station To replace a base station, you do not have to power down the ICS. When you replace a base station, no portable registration information is lost. After a short boot sequence, the base station should be functioning normally. To replace a base station, follow these steps: 1. If the base station is powered locally, unplug the power supply from the AC outlet and unplug the power supply connector from the base station 2.
98 / Troubleshooting Verifying Radio Credits (U.S. only) You need the programming template found at the front of the Modular ICS System Coordinator Guide. ²¥¥ÛßßÜÝÝ ¥¥¯öìéí ÛßßÜÝÝ 1. Press ( 2. Press ). (the default Installer password). 3. Press ‘ until you reach System prgrming. 4. Press ≠ once. 5. Press ‘ until you see Companion. 6. Press ≠. The display shows Registration. 7. Press ‘ until the display shows Radio credits. 8. Press ≠ once. The display shows nnn Available.
Troubleshooting / 99 Problems with an RPI To troubleshoot an RPI, follow these steps: 1. Verify that the RPI is plugged into a working AC outlet. 2. Verify that all the connections to the RPI, including the power cord, jumper lead, input and output, and so on, t are correct and secured. 3. Verify the power supply: • Verify the power cord fuse. • Verify the green internal RPI light is on. • Verify the base station green light is on. • Verify that the red light is not solid.
100 / Troubleshooting Problems with wireless communication (U.S. only) If you are relocating a base station, call the Nortel Networks Customer Response Center at 1-800-321-2649 to verify that you have approval from UTAM Inc. Please have your System ID number ready when you call. Taking a base station out of service causes radio coverage to degrade. Obtaining a Recovery Key A disabled Norstar Companion system implies that base stations and portables are not operational.
Troubleshooting / 101 If you need a Regression Key, follow these steps: 1. Record the new System Identification Number once the system is powered up. See Step 2: Obtain the System Identification Number on page 69 for more information. 2. Locate the following information in theMICS-XC Programming Record. • the original SysID • all previously entered radio and portable credit keys 3. Call Nortel Networks Customer Response Center at 1-800-321-2649 to request a Regression Key. 4.
102 / Troubleshooting Alarm codes For a complete list of Norstar alarms, consult the Norstar Alarm & Event Code Manual. Also consult the Modular ICS Installer Guide.
Troubleshooting / 103 Example display Meaning Possible causes and actions Alarm: 203 UTAM test failed Alarm: 204 Evaluation override is finished Alarm: 205 Disablement test active Alarm: 206 Disablement test is finished Alarm: 207 System startup System initialization is beginning Alarm: 208 System online System initialization is finished Alarm: 209 Demo system Re-Eval required System Re-evaluation required (U.S.
104 / Troubleshooting Example display UTAM key req’d Meaning System disabled Possible causes and actions Common message for a new installation, see Software keys (U.S. only) on page 67. The only other time this alarm should appear is if you are rebuilding a system: 1. Enter a UTAM Activation Key. See Software keys (U.S. only) on page 67. 2. Obtain a Regression Key. See Obtaining a Regression Key (U.S. only) on page 100. UTAM test failed System is disabled.
Troubleshooting / 105 Example display Radio cred req’d Meaning Possible causes and actions Too many base stations have been connected to the system. This message appears only after a restart. Too many base stations have been connected and the total available Radio Credits are insufficient to accommodate all the radios. Wireless communication remains disabled. System Reevaluation may be disabled. 1. Verify the total and available number of radio credits. See Verifying Radio Credits (U.S.
106 / Troubleshooting Event messages Event message display Cause Evt:275-3546 S8 (U.S. only) Unable to activate all registered portables. The system ran out of portable credits. One event is generated per portable that failed to activate. The repetition of the corresponding alarm code 59 indicates how many additional credits must be purchased. Evt:301-1031 S5 The base station (on port 0103 in this case) cannot successfully receive the data image.
Troubleshooting / 107 Event message display Evt:305-01032 S5 Cause A B2 channel radio (radio 2 on port 0103 in this case) cannot be synchronized because the B1 radio was disabled in maintenance. Both radios belonging to the base station (on port 0103 in this case) are disabled. The B1 radio must be operational to synchronize both radios of the base station with other radios in the system. Two events are raised: one for the B1 channel radio and another for the B2 channel radio.
108 / Troubleshooting Event message display Cause Evt:664 S8 There is a bad signature. Evt:665 S4 (U.S. only) there are insufficient radio credits. Evt:666 S5 (U.S. only) radio credits decreased. Evt:667 S5 (U.S. only) UTAM keys are required. Evt:668 S5 (U.S. only) UTAM test failed. Evt:669 S5 Evaluation override is finished. Evt:670 S5 Disablement test is active. Evt:671 S5 Disablement test is finished. Evt:672 S5 System initialization is beginning.
Troubleshooting / 109 Event message display Cause Evt:833 S5 The radio driver software which directly controls the base stations’ device has experienced an internal error. Evt:834 S5 System problem with locating portable telephones. Evt:835 S5 Wireless system access error. Evt:836 S5 Wireless system access error. Evt:837 S5 Trying to register an incompatible wireless device. Evt:840 S5 Wireless system software error in dealing with a portable telephone.
110 / Troubleshooting Event message display Cause Evt:852 S5 The Data Transfer server has been told by the base station that an error has occurred. Evt:853 S5 The Data Transfer server has been told by the base station that an error has occurred. Evt:854 S5 Invalid event for Data Transfer. Evt:855 S5 Internal wireless subsystem software error. Evt:856 S5 Internal wireless subsystem locator error.
Troubleshooting / 111 Event message display Cause Evt:873 S5 Wireless subsystem Common Signaling Channel server software error. Evt:877 S5 Wireless auto-admin (Re-Eval) subsystem detected that a data re-evaluation is required. Evt:878 S5 Wireless data re-evaluation has started. Evt:879 S5 Wireless data re-evaluation has completed. Evt:881 S5 Wireless auto-admin (Re-Eval) indicating that a configured cell failed to come on-line. Alarm 23 displays cell that failed.
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Specifications This chapter provides the specifications for Companion equipment. Norstar Companion system components Remote Power Interconnect The Remote Power Interconnect (RPI) device power lines are protected by 3 A, 250 V anti-surge fuses. Each output has short-circuit protection. The length of the cord, from the outside surface of the unit to the plug, should be a minimum of 1.4 m (4.5 ft.) and a maximum of 4.2 m (15 ft.). Part no.
114 / Specifications Base station The base station consists of two printed circuit boards: the Line Interface Module (LIM) and the Dual Radio Interface Module (RIM). The base station provides connectors for a terminating line cord, external antennas, and a power supply cord. Only passive antennas may be connected to the antenna sockets on the base station. Base station Part no. NTAE20AA (A0401506 in the US) NT0P30DA-93 (A0403378 in Canada) Color Dolphin Gray Height 20 cm (8 in.) Width 32 cm (12 in.
Specifications / 115 Base station plug-top power supply Part no. A0386334 Color Dolphin Gray AC supply voltage 120 V AC supply frequency 60 Hz Secondary voltage 12 V Secondary current 800 mA Operating temperature 5°C to 40°C ( +32°F to +120°F) Relative humidity 5 to 85% (condensation may occur) Height 10 cm (4 in.) Width 10 cm (4 in.) Depth 6 cm (2 in.) External antenna assembly (For the US) Part no. antenna: NTAE50AA (A0637293) Frequency range 1.92 to 1.
116 / Specifications Outdoor omni-directional antenna (For Canada) Part no. A0383818 Frequency range 944 to 952 MHz Peak power rating 10 mW minimum Peak antenna gain 4 dBi maximum Polarization vertical Input impedance 50 Ω nominal Temperature -50 °C to +55 °C Humidity 0% to 100% Length 49.0 cm maximum Width 3.5 cm maximum Weight 1.0 kg maximum Indoor omni-directional antenna (For Canada) Part no.
Specifications / 117 Indoor directional antenna (For Canada) Part no. A0383817 Frequency range 944 to 952 MHz Peak power rating 10 mW minimum Peak antenna gain 5 dBi maximum Polarization vertical Input impedance 50 Ω nominal Temperature -18 °C to +55 °C Humidity 5% to 95% Length 21.0 cm maximum Width 8.0 cm maximum Depth 13.0 cm maximum Weight 0.5 kg maximum Lightning surge protector (For Canada) Part no.
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Upgrading your system Adding Companion to a mini, midi, maxi, or mega system On a mini system (non-expanded), only module 1 (ports 101 to 132) can be used for Companion base stations and/or wireline sets. Module 2 is used for trunk modules only. On a midi system (2- port expansion) ensure that Station Modules 3, or 4, or both are available to connect Norstar sets or base stations. base stations cannot be connected to any other module.
120 / Upgrading your system To upgrade an RPI-8 to an RPI-16 1. Power down the RPI. 2. Unscrew the grounding straps and plates. 3. Add the second power supply unit (A0385554, NPS 50376L106) and screw down the grounding straps, the grounding plates, and the power supply unit. 4. Plug the output of the power supply unit into the connector board. 5. Connect the jumper lead from PSU 1 to the lead from PSU 2, as shown in RPI connections. 6. Power up the RPI.
Glossary A alarm code: A number that appears on the alarm telephone's display, informing you that the ICS has detected a fault in the system. Analog Terminal Adapter (ATA): A device that permits the connection of analog telecommunication devices such as fax machines, answering machines, and single line telephones to the Norstar system. Programmed defaults for the ATA are automatically assigned by the Norstar system.
122 / Glossary forwarded outside the system, use Line Redirection. can also appear and ring at your portable. Call Transfer: See Transfer. Companion ID: An eight character (alphanumeric) number assigned by Northern Telecom to identify each Companion wireless system. This Companion ID is sent to each customer once radio or portable credits have been purchased. The Companion ID must be provided each time keys or credits are obtained using the Nortel Customer response center.
Glossary / 123 destination code: A two- to sevendigit number that the system interprets and then translates into the digits that you want dialed out. Both the code and its associated dialed digits are assigned under Routing service in Services programming. Directed Receive Signal Strength Indicator: A measurement of the signal strength between a portable and a specific base station radio. You require the 5-digit ID of the base station radio that you want to measure.
124 / Glossary Modules (TM) that supports more external lines, or Station Modules (SM) that support more Norstar telephones. Intercom keys: See Intercom button. incoming line group (ILG): A group of lines used for incoming calls. Incoming line groups provide telephone access to several incoming lines without taking up many line buttons. A line is assigned to be part of an incoming line group in Installer programming. Key Service Unit (KSU): Please see Integrated Communication System (ICS).
Glossary / 125 Integrated Communication System, Trunk Module and Station Module. O OPS: Off premise station. selected when you lift the receiver, press the Handsfree/Mute button or use an external dialing feature. A Prime Line is assigned to a telephone during Installer programming. OPX: Off premise extension. Private line: See Private to. overlay: See Programming overlay.
126 / Glossary Radio Data: The section of Companion programming that contains all the headings to set up cells and radios in your Norstar Companion system. Regression Key (U.S. only): Restores the previous system security number so that previously applied UTAM Activation Keys and Portable Credit Keys can be reentered to restore full system operation. Also required in cases of system recovery. This key cannot be reused.
Glossary / 127 the numbers a caller dials. For Norstar systems linked in a network, routing can create a transparent or coordinated dialing plan. It can also be used to direct calls to the least expensive lines according to a Services schedule (sometimes called least cost routing). Roaming: Roaming is the ability of a portable telephone to make and receive calls anywhere within the coverage area of a Norstar Companion system. RSSI: See Receive Signal Strength Indicator. S Software Keys (U.S.
128 / Glossary They are referred to by line numbers in the same way as physical lines. Transfer: A feature that lets you redirect a call to another telephone in your Norstar system, over a network or outside your Norstar system. It also works with a Norstar Companion portable. Trunk Module: A module that allows you to install additional Trunk Cartridges in your system to provide up to 12 additional trunks. Twinning: With the XC 2.
Index installation restrictions 41 lightning surge protector 41 outdoor omni-directional external antenna 45 type, selecting 64 A activating disabled system 1, 68 wireless communication 1, 68, 101 activation key (see UTAM) alarm code Alarm 200 102 Alarm 201 102 Alarm 202 102 Alarm 203 103 Alarm 204 103 Alarm 205 103 Alarm 206 103 Alarm 207 103 Alarm 208 103 Alarm 209 103 Alarm 21 102 Alarm 22 102 Alarm 53 102 Alarm 54 102 Alarm 55 102 Alarm 68 102 Radio cred req’d 105 Re-Eval recommended 103 Re-Eval requir
130 / Index testing 93 troubleshooting 95–96 updating software for 49 using in US 4 UTAM recognition of 30 wiring length power pair(s) 22 TCM lines 96 C C3050 portables deregistration 83 registration 80–82 cells (see Companion, cells) clearance, RPI 20 Companion antenna 64 base stations 3, 30 cells, programming cell nghbrs 65 cell rad nghbr 66 cell radios 65 cells,assignment 64 coverage area 3 Diagnostic Software 4 ID 68 portable telephone (see portable telephone) programming 51–72 Provisioning Record 30
Index / 131 Evt 673 S5 108 Evt 675 S5 108 Evt 831 S5 108 Evt 832 S5 108 Evt 833 S5 109 Evt 834 S5 109 Evt 835 S5 109 Evt 836 S5 109 Evt 837 S5 109 Evt 840 S5 109 Evt 841 S5 109 Evt 842 S5 109 Evt 843 S5 109 Evt 848 S5 109 Evt 849 S5 109 Evt 850 S5 109 Evt 851 S5 109 Evt 852 S5 110 Evt 853 S5 110 Evt 854 S5 110 Evt 855 S5 110 Evt 856 S5 110 Evt 859 S5 110 Evt 864 S5 110 Evt 865 S5 110 Evt 869 S5 110 Evt 870 S5 110 Evt 871 S5 110 Evt 872 S5 110 Evt 873 S5 111 Evt 877 S5 111 Evt 878 S5 111 Evt 879 S5 111 Evt
132 / Index expansion modules 18 external antenna 35 lightning surge arrestor 35– 41 lightning surge protector 47 planning 7–15 RPI 18–25 Station Module 7 Installer password 55 installing equipment external antenna 35–41 Integrated Communication System (ICS) numbering 14 see also KSU 8 invalid code, UTAM 71 K keys activation (see UTAM) recovery (see UTAM) KSU (Key Service Unit) see ICS (Integrated Communication System L LID (see system logical identifier) lightning protection 2 lightning surge arrestor i
Index / 133 portable telephone deregistration 83 description 4 DN range 35 features 58 installing 34 registration 35, 80–82 signal strength (see Receive Signal Strength Indicator) system maximum 35 testing 93 troubleshooting 95 using in US 4 power supply for an RPI 19 plug-top 114 power up, startup messages for base stations 49 programming Companion 51–72 entering for System Coordinators 57 entering with other passwords 58 exiting 52 overview 51–52 registration for portable telephones 60–63 Startup 55–56 s
134 / Index RPI-16 BIX UL, capacity 19 RPI-8 BIX UL capacity 19 upgrading 119 RSSI (see Receive Signal Strength Indicator) S safety 2 signal strength (see Receive Signal Strength Indicator) six-port Expansion Cartridge 11, 14 software keys 67 software, ICS and Norstar XC 2.
Index / 135 V viewing programming 53 Voice Mail, system requirements 5 W wireless capabilities (see Companion) wireless communication activation approval 1, 68, 101 regression key 100–101 wireless equipment 30 wireless, antenna installation 35 wiring, RPI 18–30 P0992639 01 Modular ICS Companion Installer Guide
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Backup programming overlays Business Series Terminals Programming Overlay Heading Back Show Next P0914001 01 Heading Show Back Next PO698666 Issue 02 Printed in Canada Norstar Programming Overlay
After you have finished programming, store your Norstar Programming Overlay in the slots provided on the back cover. Après avoir terminé la programmation, rangez la grille Norstar dans les fentes prévues à cet effet à la fin de ce guide. Cuando haya terminado de programar, inserte en estas ranuras su Plantilla de programación Norstar que se encuentra en la contra tapa.
