Specifications

Introduction
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Alphanumeric Messaging
Introduction
The alphanumeric messaging options (#950-9072, #950-9108, or Multiport Serial #950-
9196) equip the Model 2100 and Model 2200 system for accepting and sending alphabetic
text messages to alphanumeric pagers such as POCSAG and GSC alpha. Since the sending
of text is faster, more secure, and quieter than spoken voice messages, alpha messaging is
often preferred by subscribers such as health services.
Table 15 summarizes several ways to accomplish alpha paging.
Table 15: Options for Alphanumeric Messaging Available with the Series 2000
Entry Device
MultiPort
(Direct Serial)
Dual Trunk
(Dialup
Modem)
Dumb Terminal
(Video Display Terminal)
xx (Note 1)
Alpha entry device
For instance, Zetron M105, Motorola Alpha-Mate, iXO Model 100/
200, or any device using the TAP/iXO protocol.
xx (Note 2)
PC with comm. program
Personal Computer using ProComm, CrossTalk, and so on, to
emulate dumb terminal.
xx (Note 1)
PC with Alpha Paging program
Personal Computer using Zetron’s Alpha-Z or ZAPP!; or PC-Page, or
any TAP/iXO paging program.
xx (Note 1)
Nurse Call systems
Such as Rauland-Borg NCS6000, Executone Futura, or Dukane 2075.
x—
DTMF phone:
a. Numeric digits only, to alpha pager
b. Using Messages database
c. Using Touch-Tone Speller feature
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x
x
x
TNPP networking x —
Test paging facility (Note 3) (Note 3)