Altair IPcom IPB-306 User Manual page 12

ALTAIR IPcom Series: Model IPB-306
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Operation
Beltpack turn-on
The IPB beltpack stations as well as the rest of the devices of the Ipcom series do not have a power button
and their operation is subject to the switch-on of the switch to which they belong.
In many installations that do not require a 24/7 intercom system, a power button will be needed to turn on/off
the switch or switches dedicated to the intercom system for this purpose.
The power indication led corresponds to the Net Status LED on the back. Devices equipped with power over
Ethernet -PoE- ports, usually lack of this power switch running all time.
The display turns off after 60 seconds to conserve energy as well as not to disturb with its lighting.
In order to wake it up, it is recommended to make a brief MENU touch and another to enter normal display
operation. The rest of the keys have preference at the first touch over the function of the key so it is
recommended not to press them to wake up the display.
Initialization. Operational beltpack
In the initialization process the beltpack will first show the ALTAIR logo followed by the company logo if it has
been included (see BRAND LOGO in the NEBULA software).
Subsequently, a window appears indicating that the beltpack does not yet have a connection to the network
"ETHERNET LINK DOWN" that will disappear in a few seconds.
At the end of the power on phase the display will show two channels with their corresponding assignments
within the system such as GROUP name, PRIVATE, CUE Standby, GPIO, etc.
Boot time may vary depending on the configured IP mode and configuration as well as other network factors.
This start time is around 60 seconds during which the beltpack will not be operational.
Number of Channels
The beltpack allows operation with up to six simultaneous channels. The channels are accessible by page
change that is done by pressing the MENU key repeatedly so that the direct key access is arranged through
a pair of channels on each page: left or channel A (odd) and right B (even).
The configuration of the number of channels is done from the NEBULA configuration software and by default
is two channels. See section "ADVANCED SETTINGS" page 20.
Taking into account that channel switching can be somewhat annoying for some users, it is recommended to
work in the two-channel mode when possible.