User`s guide

Allworx Server Administrator’s Guide Version 7.6
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Revised: 11/22/13
30 Zoned Paging and Overhead Paging
The Allworx products support two types of Paging.
• Overhead Paging - the audio goes out through the LINE IN/OUT jack or
terminal block of the associated server. If used at a site, hook the LINE IN/OUT
jack or terminal block to a paging amplifier or some sort of Public Address
Announcement system.
• Zoned Paging - emits from a selected set of Allworx IP phones speaker. A zone
refers to each set of phones that emit the same class of pages. Each handset
can be in any combination of zones. Additionally, the system assigns any
combination of zones to the Overhead Paging circuit so that those pages also
play their audio out to the LINE IN/OUT jack or terminal block.
Allworx systems support a total of 10 paging zones via a single paging circuit. For this
reason only a single zone can have an active page at any one instant in time. Users
attempting to place a page while another page is in progress hear a fast busy signal.
30.1 Paging Amplifier and Door Release Relay
Allworx servers have an internal relay used to control a door release mechanism. This
makes it possible to dial a phone extension to enable someone entry to a secured area.
The relay contacts are available via the DB-9 connector (9-pin D shell serial type
connector) or terminal block on the Allworx server. See the Allworx Server Installation
Instructions for details.
When using the LINE IN/OUT jack, configure the relay operation mode on the Phone
System > Paging. Locate the Paging Amplifier section, and click the Modify link to open
the configuration page. The relay operation mode can be set exclusively to one of the
following modes:
• Door Entry System – remotely enable access by dialing extension 403
1
. The
relay activates for the duration of the phone call or five (5) seconds, whichever is
shorter.
1. Extensions may vary per system. If using a non-default Internal Dial Plan, consult the My Allworx
Manager Phone Functions tab to determine what extensions to use for the corresponding feature.