Altair IPcom IPB-306 User Manual page 5

HARDWARE
LISTEN (CALL) Rotors (A, G)
Each of the two channels shown on the display has a rotor that will perform different actions depending on
the function assigned to the displayed channel. When a group or point-to-point contact ("Private Call") is
assigned to the channel, pressing and holding this rotor will activate a call message to the other intercom
devices assigned to the same group, or to the other point-to-point contact. Making a quick press will activate
or deactivate listening to the group. Likewise, when said rotor is turned, the volume of the group or point-to-
point contact is modified.
Both rotor encoders includes push-on switches in order to accommodate MENU related functions as ESC -
back, escape- on the left and ENTER in the right along with the rotor function to Scroll menu options.
The rotors contain a two-color led that will indicate whether listening is active on the channel shown on the
display (LED on BLUE) or the rotor that is active on the menu window (LED on ORANGE).
TALK Keys (B, F)
Each of the two channels shown on the display has its own TALK key. With the factory settings, pressing and
holding the TALK key will activate the PTT ("push to talk") function, which activates the microphone for as
long as the key is pressed. If you press the TALK key for one second or less, it will work with latching
(ON/OFF).
These keys have an LED that will light up when the microphone is active.
Note: Latch function can be disabled by the configuration software NEBULA in order to
accommodate the unit for specific needs. When disabled, the TALK function works only PTT
Operation: USERS> Channels Config> "CHANNEL xx" > TALK LATCH Enabled/Disabled
Internal Microphone (C). Hands free operation
The IPB-306 Beltpack contains an internal microphone so you can use the unit without headphones for a
hands free mode.
Note: Unit automatically detects the presence of a connected headset and disables the
internal microphone and speaker.
Note: When the unit is in hands free mode the side-tone is disabled.
MENU Key (D)
The display and menu keys toggles between normal operating mode and menu window. To enter the menu
window pres it briefly or press and hold down this key for 2 seconds in the case the beltpack is configured as
4 or 6 channels. Also, to quickly exit the menu and return to normal operation, press the MENU key again or
the ESC rotor. Keeping the key pressed for 4 seconds, a message will be shown on the display that will
contain: the type of device, the version of firmware that is installed, the name assigned to the device and its
IP and the serial number.
Additionally, if the IPB-306 Beltpack is configured with 4 or 6 channels, pressing the MENU key quickly will
alternate between the available channels, showing them on the display by twins:
Example: Display shows: 1-2> Pressing MENU > 3-4 Presing again MENU > 1-2...(Four channels case)
ALTAIR IPcom Series: Model IPB-306
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