Specifications

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AS/CA S002:2010 COPYRIGHT
OCTOBER 2010
Compliance with Clause 5.1.8 should be checked by using the
method described in Clause 6.4.
5.1.8.5 Keypad Locks
CE for voice communications incorporating a keypad lock for the
purpose of minimizing accidental dialling of the emergency number
000 should be provided with clear instruction for the user, either via
electronic display or labelling on the CE to unlock the keypad when
required to make an emergency call.
5.2 Classification of CE
5.2.1 General
5.2.1.1
CE intended for connection to the PSTN is classified as one or more
of the following types:
(a) Line terminating equipment.
(b) Series equipment.
(c) Bridging equipment.
Note: All CE effectively performs a bridging function when in the OFF-LINE
state and is subject to the bridging requirements found in Clause
5.2.4.
5.2.1.2 Line terminating equipment may be used either singularly or in
conjunction with series or bridging equipment.
Note: CE may incorporate both series and bridging elements which
function alternatively for DC/AC and OFF-LINE/ON-LINE modes.
5.2.2 Line terminating equipment
5.2.2.1
Line terminating equipment incorporates circuitry that applies an
Online condition to the PSTN line. CE with this function may be
associated with the line as
—
(a) the only line terminating equipment connected to a line, to
provide the sole termination of that line; or
(b) one or more parallel items of line terminating equipment, one
or all of which can be used to terminate the line; or
(c) one of a number of items of line terminating equipment, which
can be used alternatively to terminate the line, e.g. for
alternative voice/data applications.
5.2.2.2 The following tandem operation requirements apply to CE operating
in tandem mode with other STS CE that complies with this Standard:
(a) If the CE applies ring to the terminating STS CE, then the CE
shall meet the requirements for Ring signal of Standard
analogue telephone Local Port (On Premises and Off Premises)
in AS/CA S003 [4].