Aastra 400 Series User Manual

Aastra Business Communication
Solution
Planning Aastra 400 DECT systems as of R1.0
User’s Guide
Platforms supported:
Aastra 415
Aastra 430
Aastra 470
This document describes the system characteristics the
planning procedure for an Aastra 400 DECT system. The
main element here is DECT measuring equipment ME-8.
The document is intended for planners, installers and
system managers of Aastra 400 communication sys-
tems.
syd-0457_en / 1.0 – R1.0 – © 10.2012

Aastra 400 Series Specifications

General

Protocols Supported	SIP, H.323
Type	IP PBX
Features	Voicemail, Auto Attendant, Mobility
Codec	G.711, G.729
Scalability	Scalable architecture

Summary

Product and Safety Information

Safety Information

Outlines critical safety precautions for operating, installing, and servicing the system.

Data Protection

Discusses measures for protecting user data and preventing unauthorized listening or recording.

System Characteristics

Interference Factors

Planning

Ascertaining Customer Requirements

Outlines key questions to ask customers to define DECT system needs and specifications.

Initial Rough Determination of the Radio Unit Locations

Provides rules of thumb for estimating radio unit placement based on building structure and range.

On-Site Measuring

Details the process of confirming planned locations with on-site measurements and using test equipment.

Optimum Positioning of the DECT Radio Unit

Measuring

Details the steps for performing on-site measurements and using the ME-8 DECT measuring equipment.

Functional Test Prior to Use

Provides a checklist for testing the ME-8 measuring equipment before field deployment.

Measuring Procedure

Outlines a typical sequence for measuring coverage areas and checking connection quality.

DECT Measuring Device ME-8 (Test Kit)

Test Phones

Test Radio Units

Operating Modes of the Cordless Phones for Test Purposes

Introduces the three modes available on test phones for DECT system measurements.

"Look Around Mode"

Explains how to activate and use the "Look Around Mode" for scanning and viewing radio unit parameters.

Displays in "Look Around Mode"

Settings in "Look Around Mode"

Voice Connections via the Test Radio Unit

"Show Measurement Mode"

Describes how to activate and use the mode for displaying field strength and call quality.

"Show Handover Mode"

Explains how to configure and use the mode to check handover behaviour visually and acoustically.