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TD 92477EN
31 October 2013 / Ver. J
User Manual
Ascom d62 DECT Handset
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7 Alarm Operation
Note: The following system dependent features are applicable for d62 Protector only, see
the Configuration Manual for the Ascom d62 DECT Handset.
IMPORTANT: I
f a shared phone is used, it must be logged in to the system to be able to send
alarm. See 4.2 Log a Shared Phone On and Off on
page 21.
7.1 Push-button Alarm
Press the red alarm button twice within two seconds to activate the alarm. An information
text is displayed, default “Personal Alarm” is displayed. The alarm is sent to the alarm
central that distributes it further. After that the handset returns to stand-by mode. Note
that you can always trigger the alarm when you are speaking, editing your settings, or while
the handset is locked.
7.2 Acoustic Location Signal
An alarm can be followed by an Acoustic Location Signal (ALS). The ALS is a signal from the
handset that sounds for a predefined period of time. The signal is silenced by pressing the
Mute button on the handset.
7.3 Test Alarm
Press and hold the red alarm button until the information text is displayed, default “Test
Alarm” is displayed.
7.4 Alarm with Location Information
Information about the handset’s location can be sent along with an alarm. The location can
be added as follows;
Manually added by the user (see 7.4.1 Alarm with Data) or,
An approximately location given by the closest B
ase Station (see the Configuration
Manua for the, Ascom d62 DECT Handset) or,
A precise location given by DECT l
ocation devices (see the Configuration Manual for the
Ascom d62 DECT Handset)
7.4.1 Alarm with Data
The data must manually be defined and stored by t
he user. To use the function, one Soft/
Hot key/Navigation key in the handset must be defined as a shortcut to the menu “Edit
alarm data, see 8.3 Shortcuts on
page 56. The stored data is added to all types of alarm at
transmission.
7.5 Automatic Call after Alarm
A handset can be setup to call a predefined number after an alarm has been sent. The
number can also be dialled without sending an alarm by pressing a push-button that is not
configured with alarm functionality. Depending on the settings, the call can be established
in the following modes;
Loudspeaking mode, or
Monitor mode, or