User's Manual

DMC8 - Expander (DMC8-E)
The NTCW01AB DMC8-E DECT
Mobility Card – Expander provides the same functions as a
DMC card.
The DMC8-E has additional circuitry required to regenerate faceplate cable signals when a
system contains more than eight DMC8s. The DMC8-E connects two shelves or cabinets in a
DECT system.
Figure 7: DECT Mobility Card - Expander
If the DMC8-E is used in an IPE module, it must be located in card slot 8. Do not install a DMC8
in slot 8 of an IPE module.
If the DMC8-E is used in a CS 1000E cabinet or chassis, it must be located in card slot 8. Do
not install a DMC8 in slot 8 of a CS 1000E cabinet or chassis.
An NTCW25AA
DME daughterboard is required to provide Ethernet DMC DECT Manager
access. The daughterboard is also required to enable DECT Messaging. The DME
daughterboard is not required for serial DMC DECT Manager access. Only one DME
daughterboard is required per system.
Faceplate features
Figure 8: DMC8 and DMC8-E faceplate features on page 20
shows the following DMC8 and
DMC8-E faceplate features:
a Red LED (indicates the same status as all IPE cards)
b Yellow LED (indicates DECT sub-system status)
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