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SwyxDECT 700
Site Planning and Measurement Guide
As of: January 2017

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  • Page 1 SwyxDECT 700 Site Planning and Measurement Guide As of: January 2017...
  • Page 2 AG and/or its respective owners. This documentation is proprietary intellectual property of Swyx Solu- tions AG. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of this documentation without the express written consent of Swyx Solutions AG is prohibited and will be prosecuted as a violation of intellectual property rights.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ....................... 3 ............22 Safety precautions Working with the SwyxDECT 700 SPK PRO ............22 Checking the package contents ......................... 4 Introduction ............ 23 Further recommended accessories .................. 4 The SwyxDECT 700 ..........23 Setting up the measuring base station .......
  • Page 4 7.2.2 Disposal..................33 ......................37 8.23 RSSI ......................33 ....................37 Care 8.24 Slot pair 7.3.1 Contact with liquid ................ 33 ..................33 Authorisation ..................34 Specifications 7.5.1 Handset batteries ................34 7.5.2 Operating times/charging times for batteries ....... 34 .....................
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Safety precautions Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use. The device cannot be used in the event of a power failure. In case of a power failure it is also not possible to make emergency calls. Do not use the devices in environments with a potential explosion haz- ard (e.g.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    A Web user interface is available for configuring and administering the DECT network. The SwyxDECT 700 is a DECT multi-cell system for connecting DECT base stations to a VoIP PABX. It combines the options of IP telephony with the SwyxDECT 700 Base stations use of DECT telephones.
  • Page 7: Criteria For An Optimum Dect Wireless Network

    Swyx offers the SwyxDECT 700 SPK PRO (Site Planning Kit) to help you with measuring the wireless coverage and quality of your DECT network. For information on setting up and using the measuring equipment, see...
  • Page 8: Wireless Coverage

    A cell is at full capacity Wireless cell when the number of connections required for each base station is larger than the number of possible connections. A SwyxDECT 700 Base can manage eight connections simultaneously when operated in narrow- Base station band mode (see Narrowband mode, page 37).
  • Page 9: Overlapping And Synchronising

    Working with the measuring equipment see Working with the A sufficient number of large overlapping zones between neighbouring Have you purchased the SwyxDECT 700 SPK SwyxDECT 700 SPK cells must be ensured. To achieve synchronisation, the reception must PRO (Site Planning Kit)? Here you can read...
  • Page 10: Projecting The Dect Network

    Projecting the DECT network Determining the requirements for the telephone network Projecting the DECT network What is the telephony behaviour of the subscribers? How long is the average call? Where are the hotspots, i.e., where do a lot of subscribers There are a number of conditions to be considered when setting up a gather simultaneously (open-plan office, canteen, cafeteria, DECT network.
  • Page 11: Conditions For The Positioning Of The Base Stations

     In a horizontal direction, good connections can still be established  A SwyxDECT 700 Manager can manage a maximum of 30 base stations behind 2–3 normal brick walls. In a vertical direction and on the and 100 handsets. ground floor or in basements, concrete ceilings are difficult to pene- ...
  • Page 12: Synchronisation Planning

    If it does not see any base station with a  The base station should be installed vertically. higher sync level, it cannot synchronise. A SwyxDECT 700 Base station  The location and alignment of the base station installed should be shows its synchronisation status with an LED.
  • Page 13: Capacity Measurement

    Projecting the DECT network Conditions for the positioning of the base stations The capacity must always be adjusted to the highest possible traffic volume if capacity bottlenecks are to be excluded. 3.2.5.1 Traffic volume The traffic volume is expressed in "erlangs (E)". One erlang corresponds to the continuous full capacity utilisation of one connection channel in a specific period.
  • Page 14 Projecting the DECT network Conditions for the positioning of the base stations Maximum number of handsets that Evaluation can be operated from one base station Grade of service Calls at 3 min. per hour High Approx. 50% 0.5 E 2.5 E 25 E 3.2.5.2 Hotspots...
  • Page 15: Material Characteristics And Interference Factors

    Projecting the DECT network Conditions for the positioning of the base stations 3.2.6 Material characteristics and interference factors 3.2.6.2 Loss of range through building materials in comparison to a free wireless field: There are a number of interference factors that influence the range and quality of the transmission in particular.
  • Page 16: Preliminary Identification Of The Positions Of The Base Stations

    Projecting the DECT network Preliminary identification of the positions of the base stations 50 m If you have found other DECT sources, check whether you can switch them off, relocate them or integrate them in your DECT network. Summary Wireless traffic interference can have many causes that cannot all be Computers determined in advance, that increase or decrease due to mutual influ- 30 m...
  • Page 17 Projecting the DECT network Preliminary identification of the positions of the base stations Computer store Stairs  The example shows five base stations.  One base station is used to show how, by drawing in transmission directions for the wireless signal, you can estimate how many base stations can see each other and which building areas the wireless sig- nal could reach.
  • Page 18: Taking Measurements

     Using the stand, position the measuring base station as precisely as If you are using the SwyxDECT 700 SPK PRO (Site Planning Kit), you possible in relation to the intended position for the base station. can find information about setting it up on Working with the Swyx- DECT 700 SPK PRO, page 22.
  • Page 19: Defining Limit Values

    Taking measurements Defining limit values receive the signal from the "better" aerial. By moving around, you deter- Typical limit values for normal, low-interference environments are: mine an average value that you can use as the measurement value.  Limit value for secured voice quality: –65 dBm If the fluctuations are strong, it makes sense to perform the measure- This is the value at which a handset must receive the signal of a base ment while a connection is established as you then have an additional...
  • Page 20: Measuring The Wireless Range Of The Planned Base Stations

    Taking measurements Measuring the wireless range of the planned base stations the base station with sync level 1. Start here and move outwards from Reception power Frame quality Evaluation of the quality sync level to sync level. –60 dBm 97 % Weak, not suitable ...
  • Page 21: Measuring The Synchronisation Overlap Of Neighbouring Base Stations

    Taking measurements Measuring the synchronisation overlap of neighbouring base stations Measuring Base station A Base station B Base station C Base station D point –60 dBm/100% –50 dBm/98% –65 dBm/100% Computers –48 dBm/100% –55 dBm/98% –65 dBm/100% –50 dBm/100% store –68 dBm/96% –59 dBm/100% Stairs...
  • Page 22 Taking measurements Measuring the synchronisation overlap of neighbouring base stations This value applies in good environmental conditions (see Defining limit Measuring values, page 17). Base station A Base station B Base station C Base station D Base station E point Proceed as follows for the measurements: –52 dBm/100% –40 dBm/100%...
  • Page 23: Evaluating Measurements

    Once the measurements are complete and the positions of the base sta- tions have been defined, the telephone system can be installed. This is described in the user guide for the SwyxDECT 700 Base and SwyxDECT The graphical display of your measurement results in the layout plan 700 Manager.
  • Page 24: Working With The Swyxdect 700 Spk Pro

     Battery charger with three different plug-in modules (Europe, Great Britain and the USA) The SwyxDECT 700 SPK PRO (Site Planning Kit) helps you to plan and  Power adapter for measuring base station (only required if the install your DECT multi-cell system. It contains one measuring base sta-...
  • Page 25: Further Recommended Accessories

    Working with the SwyxDECT 700 SPK PRO Further recommended accessories Further recommended accessories 5.3.1 Preparing the base carrier Remove the base carrier from  Stand the case together with the To obtain an exact measurement, we recom- measuring base station and mend that you mount the measuring base battery pack.
  • Page 26: Charging The Batteries

    Working with the SwyxDECT 700 SPK PRO Setting up the measuring base station 5.3.2 Charging the batteries  The measuring station has sufficient power when the LED on the front is illumi- nated. The measuring base station is connected to the power supply by means of a cable.
  • Page 27: Mounting The Measuring Base Station On The Stand

    Working with the SwyxDECT 700 SPK PRO Starting up the measuring handset 5.3.4 Mounting the measuring base station on the stand Connecting to the mains power supply Connect the cable for the power adapter to the power connection on the measuring base station.
  • Page 28: Connecting The Charging Cradle

    Working with the SwyxDECT 700 SPK PRO Starting up the measuring handset 5.4.3 Initial charging and discharging of the batteries The display and keypad are protected by plastic films; please remove them! The correct charge status can only be displayed if the batteries are fully charged and discharged first.
  • Page 29: Connecting A Headset To The Handset

    Working with the SwyxDECT 700 SPK PRO Operating the measuring handset 5.4.4 Connecting a headset to the handset 5.5.1.1 Display in idle status The display shows the following information in idle status: To assess the quality of the sound transmitted from the measuring sta- tion, you can connect headsets to the measuring handsets.
  • Page 30: Checking The Quality Of The Connection To The Measuring Base Station

    Working with the SwyxDECT 700 SPK PRO Operating the measuring handset 5.5.2 Checking the quality of the connection to the 5.5.2.2 Switching on the continuous test tone for the base station measuring base station If you perform the measurements alone, you can play a continuous test tone to test the connection to a measuring base station from a measur- ing handset.
  • Page 31: Activating/Deactivating Metering Mode

    Working with the SwyxDECT 700 SPK PRO Operating the measuring handset 5.5.5 Activating/deactivating metering mode As soon as you have activated metering mode, the “RSSI measurement“ menu is opened. The handset is in metering mode when it is activated. Here you can change the settings for the unit of measure and the meas- urement interval.
  • Page 32 Working with the SwyxDECT 700 SPK PRO Operating the measuring handset Metering range (measurement interval) The measurement interval defines the time intervals at which measure- ments are taken. Use the navigation key to select the required measurement inter- val. RSSI measurement Value range: 06–16 (1.0 s–2.5 s)
  • Page 33: Dect Installations In Special Environments

    DECT installations in special environments DECT networks over several floors DECT installations in special If you want calls via the DECT network to be possible in the stairwell, the most cost-effective variant is to install one (or even several) base station environments as a separate cluster.
  • Page 34: Handover Over The Whole Site

    DECT installations in special environments Handover over the whole site as this supplies the device with power and is also required for the con- nection to the DECT Manager. The range on the site is up to 300 m, but may be restricted by other build- ings, walls or trees.
  • Page 35: Help, Enviroment, Care, Accessories

    Help, Enviroment, Care, Accessories Customer care and help Help, Enviroment, Care, Accessories Care Wipe the base station, charging cradle and handset with a damp cloth (do not use solvent) or an antistatic cloth. Never use a dry cloth. This can Customer care and help cause static.
  • Page 36: Specifications

    Help, Enviroment, Care, Accessories Specifications Specifications Accessories 7.6.0.2 Ordering Swyx products 7.5.1 Handset batteries You can order Swyx products from your specialist retailer. Technology Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) Case with measuring equipment Item number Size AAA (Micro, HR03) SwyxDECT 700 SPK PRO...
  • Page 37: Glossary

    Glossary Codec Codec is a procedure that digitalises and compresses analogue voice before it is sent via the Internet, and decodes (i.e., translates into ana- Bandwidth logue voice) digital data when voice packets are received. There are dif- ferent codecs with differing degrees of compression, for instance. The bandwidth defines the size or transmission capacity of a transmis- Both parties involved in the telephone connection (caller/sender and sion channel, or, more precisely, the difference between the lowest and...
  • Page 38: Dbm

    channel (Frequency). This time frame is ten ms long and is subdivided into 24 time slots (slot 0 – 23). The first 12 time slots are for the downlink and the second 12 time slots for the uplink. For one connection, the base Decibel (dB) related to milliwatt (mW) station and handset each occupy one Slot...
  • Page 39: Narrowband Mode

    Bandwidth of up to 32 kbit/s is available. On the measuring handsets of the SwyxDECT 700 SPK PRO, RSSI is speci- The bandwidth used for the transmission is determined by the selection fied as a percentage value. In this case, the maximum assumed signal of a Codec.
  • Page 40 Index Index Authorisation DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication) other wireless networks DECT Manager Base carrier Limit values DECT wireless network mounting on the stand Liquid technical conditions Base station Loss of range Diagnostics events Diagnostics, base stations Base stations Material characteristics Display minimum distance Measurement...
  • Page 41 Metering mode Stand display mounting exiting Steckernetzgerät reactivating SwyxDECT 700 Minimum distance capacity Multi-cell system power supply SwyxDECT 700 SPK PRO Sync level Narrowband Synchronisation Narrowband mode Synchronisation hierarchy Opening the battery compartment Telephone care Overlap Telephone network requirements Planning drawing...

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