® term D Cordless DECT REPEATER GUIDE DTL-RPT-1 INT-2072 (DECT) DOCUMENT REVISION 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS ___________________________________________________________________________________ Chapter 1 Legal and Warranty Information Section 1 Important Safety Instructions .............................................................. 1-1 Section 2 Important Electrical Considerations ................................................... 1-2 Section 3 FCC Regulatory Information ................................................................ 1-2 Section 4 3.1 Part 15 Compliance ............
Document Revision 1 Dterm Cordless DECT ___________________________________________________________________________________ Section 5 Installing the Repeater .........................................................................2-6 5.1 Finding the Right Location ...........................................................2-6 5.2 Map the Base Coverage Area .....................................................2-6 5.3 Test the Location ..................................................................
List of Figures ___________________________________________________________________________________ Figure 2-1 Single Repeater Attached to Base ................................................................................ 2-2 Figure 2-2 Six Repeaters Attached to Base ................................................................................... 2-3 Figure 2-3 Daisy-Chain Layout .......................................................................................................
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Legal and Warranty Information Chapter 1 SECTION 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using the telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, including the following: T Read and understand all instructions. T Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. T Do not use this product near water; for example, near a sink or in a wet area.
Document Revision 1 Dterm Cordless DECT ___________________________________________________________________________________ Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: SECTION 2 T When the power supply cord is damaged or frayed. T If liquid has been spilled onto the product. T If the product has been exposed to water or rain. T If the product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions.
Dterm Cordless DECT Document Revision 1 ___________________________________________________________________________________ physical properties of radio waves, communication can be received by radio receiving devices other than your own telephone unit, consequently, any communications using the cordless telephone may not be private. 3.3 Radio Interference Information Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless handset, or clicking noises in the base unit.
Document Revision 1 Dterm Cordless DECT ___________________________________________________________________________________ 4.2 Radio Equipment The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Getting to Know Your Repeater Chapter 2 SECTION 1 CHECKING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS You should have received the following items: SECTION 2 T DTL-RPT-1 DECT repeater T AC adapter T Mounting screw and wall anchor HOW IT WORKS The DTL-RPT-1 repeater lets you extend the coverage area of your Dterm DECT Cordless telephone system in all directions, including up and down.
Document Revision 1 Dterm Cordless DECT ___________________________________________________________________________________ Figure 2-1 Single Repeater Attached to Base ___________________________________________________________________________________ 2-2 Getting to Know Your Repeater
Dterm Cordless DECT Document Revision 1 ___________________________________________________________________________________ Each base supports up to six repeaters, so you can extend coverage in all directions, including through floors and ceilings. Figure 2-2 Six Repeaters Attached to Base In addition, the DTL-RPT-1 supports a sequential or "daisy chain" layout to extend coverage in a single direction. Up to three repeaters can be installed in sequence.
Document Revision 1 Dterm Cordless DECT ___________________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 3 FEATURES T Automatic registration to the base T Up to six repeaters per base station T Up to three repeaters in a sequential or daisy-chain layout T Two internal antennas to support two simultaneous calls T Repeater connection verification tone T Low power consumption 3.1 Specifications The following specifications apply to the NEC Dterm Cordless DECT repeater.
Dterm Cordless DECT Document Revision 1 ___________________________________________________________________________________ 4.1 Automatic Registration The repeater seeks out the base with strongest DECT/GAP signal and automatically registers to that base. 1. Make sure the repeater is powered off (i.e., the AC power adapter is not connected). 2. Set the base into registration mode. (Consult the owner's manual that came with your base station for more information). 3.
Document Revision 1 Dterm Cordless DECT ___________________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 5 INSTALLING THE REPEATER 5.1 Finding the Right Location To get the best operating conditions for the repeater, it is important to place it correctly. Here are a few tips for placing repeaters: 5.2 Place the repeater as high as possible, but at least 6 feet off the ground. Make sure you have good reception from the base.
Dterm Cordless DECT Document Revision 1 ___________________________________________________________________________________ Figure 2-4 Base Coverage Area 5.3 Test the Location To test the location, plug the AC adapter into the repeater, then hold the repeater in the place where you plan to mount it. The LED should remain on and steady, indicating that the repeater has a good signal from the base. If the LED flashes, the repeater is not getting a good signal.
Document Revision 1 Dterm Cordless DECT ___________________________________________________________________________________ 5.4 Installing the Repeater Be sure the wall material can hold the weight of the repeater. Never install a repeater in damaged or decaying wall material. 1. Hold the repeater in its final location, and mark the center of the top edge. 2. From the edge mark, measure down approximately 1-1/2 inches, and mark the screw location. 3.
Dterm Cordless DECT Document Revision 1 ___________________________________________________________________________________ 7. 5.5 Connect the repeater to the 120 V AC power outlet. Multiple Repeater Systems You can register up to six repeaters to one base as long as the repeaters are a minimum of 35 feet apart. Remember the signal can cross through walls and floors. 5.5.1 Incorrect Installation Figure 2-6 Incorrect Installation illustrates repeaters that have been incorrectly installed.
Document Revision 1 Dterm Cordless DECT ___________________________________________________________________________________ 5.5.2 Correct Installation Figure 2-7 Base Coverage Area illustrates repeaters that have been correctly installed. Figure 2-7 Base Coverage Area 5.5.3 Daisy-Chain Installation You can combine "normal" and "daisy-chain" connections to create a wide variety of coverage configurations, as long as you have no more than six repeaters per base unit.
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Troubleshooting and Maintenance Chapter 3 SECTION 1 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART The following chart provides common problems and possible solutions. Problem There is a lot of static when calls hand-off to the repeater. Try Moving the repeater closer to the base. and/or Checking for interference from electronic devices. The LED on the repeater won't stop flashing. Making sure the repeater is not too close to metal objects or thick walls. Calls won't hand-off to the repeater.
Document Revision 1 Dterm Cordless DECT ___________________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 2 TURNING ON THE VERIFICATION TONE The verification tone is a useful tool for troubleshooting installation problems. If you activate the verification tone, a handset beeps whenever it moves into the extended coverage area of the repeater. The handset will beep every few seconds as long as it is connected to the repeater.
Dterm ® Cordless DECT REPEATER GUIDE DTL-RPT-1 NEC Unified Solutions, Inc.
