Maintenance; Definitions; Upgrade Handset Software; Perform A Factory Reset - ASCOM d83 Manual

CONFIGURATION MANUAL
Ascom d83 DECT Handset
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Maintenance

4.1

Definitions

In the replacement descriptions, the handsets are defined as:
• Old handset: the handset to be replaced, possibly damaged but still working.
• New handset: the replacement handset that uses the settings downloaded from the old handset.
4.2

Upgrade Handset Software

The software on a handset can be upgraded or reinstalled. When upgrading the software of the handset,
any data (for example, messages) may be deleted.
1. Open WinPDM/Device Manager.
2. In the Devices tab, right-click the handset to be upgraded/reinstalled and select Upgrade software....
3. If needed, import the software file to be used by clicking Import. Locate the software file (".bin", ".pkg")
and click Open.
4. In the Available software drop-down list, select the desired software file (".bin") and click OK.
The software is now downloaded to the handset. The following table shows the approximately download
times when done over-the-air (OTA) in an IP-DECT system, or via charger in a DECT system.
OTA via IPBS
Approx. 1h 10 min.
The software download capacity depends on call traffic stated below. The table below is not applicable for
DP1 chargers connected to WinPDM since IPBS, IPBL or Device Manager is not needed.
IPBS/IPBL 0-4 simultaneous downloads depending on call traffic as follows:
No. of calls
0
1
2
3
4 >
Device Manager Max. 10 simultaneous downloads (max. 20 when using an external web server).
Several handsets of the same device type can be updated simultaneously using the Baseline
function in the Device Manager.
4.3

Perform a Factory Reset

When a factory reset is performed on a handset, all configuration settings are restored to their default
values and PBX subscriptions and all data are removed. This includes contacts, messages, etc. The
software is left intact.
TD 93426EN / 28 January 2022 / Ver. C
CR3 Charger connected
to WinPDM via Ethernet
Approx. 15 min.
OTA via IPBL DP1 Charger connected to
WinPDM via USB
Approx. 6h. Approx. 2 min. 30 s
No. of possible simultaneous downloads
4
3
2
1
0
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