[Ata] Overhead Paging Overview - AT&T SB67030 Administrator's Manual

[ATA] Overhead Paging Overview

You can set up either single or multi-zone external overhead paging (OHP), as shown in Table 4, but only one OHP system can
be connected to the ATA. Synapse supports most OHP systems that can connect to PBX Analog Station (FXS) ports connections
as well as those that support direct Audio Input detection, also known as VOX Detect. If you already have an OHP, you need to
figure out the necessary configuration before installation and setup. This introduction may help you figure out your system. If not,
refer to your OHP system's product documentation for installation and configuration instructions or contact your OHP equipment
provider.
Table 4. [ATA] Single- vs. Multi-Zone Overhead Paging Systems
Single-Zone Paging
Broadcasts to all overhead speakers at once.
Can be included in a Synapse Paging Zone. See
Zones" on page 131.
Does not appear in the Deskset Paging Zones menu unless
the SA has programmed as a zone.
Requires no additional user input to initiate a page.
For a connection through a FXS port, requires the SA to set a
delay determined by trial and error. This delay, which starts
after the user presses
time to prepare to broadcast the message. It is required for
every page, even if the OHP is not the chosen paging zone.
See "[ATA] Single-Zone Overhead Paging Delay" on page
Can be connected to an FXS port or the AUX Out jack.
System Configuration
Synapse Administrator's Guide
"Paging
, gives the paging equipment
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Multi-Zone Paging
Broadcasts to speakers grouped into separate zones.
Cannot be included in a Synapse Paging Zone because the
multi-zone OHP cannot be paged together with Desksets.
Automatically appears in the Deskset Paging Zones menu as
Overhead Paging.
Requires using the Deskset dial pad to enter digits to address
the OHP paging zone.
There is no programmed delay as the paging equipment
provides feedback to the user when to start speaking.
Must be connected to the FXS port.
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