Commissioning; Radio Coverage Verification Tests; Base Station Operation Test; Coverage Area Test - ASCOM IPBS Installation And Operation Manual

Installation and Operation Manual
IP-DECT Base Station & IP-DECT Gateway (software version 5.0.x)
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Commissioning

This section describes the visual inspection and tests that must be executed after
completing the installation and initialization of the IP-DECT system. The purpose of the
visual inspection and tests is to verify that all installation activities have resulted in a
correctly functioning system. If it appears that a part is malfunctioning while the system is
installed correctly (that is, no cabling faults, no configuration faults), the technician must
consult the maintenance section included in this manual for fault finding.
9.1

Radio coverage verification tests

The radio coverage verification consists of two tests:

• Base station operation test

• Coverage area test

Note: Be sure that all batteries in the handset are charged before executing the tests.
9.1.1 Base Station Operation Test
The purpose of this test is to check if all base stations are operational.
1 Put a handset in the service display mode (DCA mode), see applicable User Manual
for the handset.
2 Use the base station plan, see the applicable System Planning documentation for IP-
DECT.
3 Move close to each base station and check that the handset locks to it (the service
display should display the correct number).
After having checked that all base stations are operational proceed with the coverage area
test.
9.1.2 Coverage Area Test
The purpose of this test is to verify that there is satisfactory field strength to enable good
speech quality everywhere within the covered area (rooms, lift shafts, staircases). This test
is executed with two handsets and requires two persons.
1 Place the handset in the service display mode (DCA mode) and call the other
handset. One user of the handset should now start moving around the covered
area. Both users must check that a good speech quality is maintained everywhere.
Special attention should be paid to areas such as edges of the building and areas
behind metal structures where there is a possibility of reduced speech quality.
2 Mark areas where cracking sounds or mutes are heard.
9.1.3

Evaluation

After having performed the coverage area test, the results should be evaluated. If the
coverage is not sufficient you should review the planning and move or add equipment.
9.2

Cordless Extension Number Test

This test checks for each handset the complete connection from the IP-DECT system to the
PBX. Furthermore it checks that the handsets' numbers have been correctly programmed.
The test is performed by calling all handset from one specific handset.
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