Nortel Networks MICS-XC User Manual

MICS-XC Norstar-Companion Installer Guide
Norstar, Meridian and Companion are trademarks of Northern Telecom
© Northern Telecom 1998
1-800-4 NORTEL
www.nortel.com/norstar
P0881594 Issue 01
Printed in Canada
Table of Contents
Regulations 1
Federal Communications Commission (U.S. only) 1 Companion Base Stations 1 Activation (U.S. only) 1 Safety 2
Norstar Companion basics 3 What’s new with Norstar 7
New features 7
Hunt Groups 7 Wireless call pickup features 7 Wireless Portable Language Selection 8 Wireless Call Forward No Answer enhancement 8 Wireless Twinning enhancement 8
Planning the installation 9
Planning checklist 9 Required equipment and supplies 9 Configuring Station Modules 9 Configuring expansion modules 10
On a mini system 11 On a midi system 11 On a maxi system 13 On a mega system 14
ICS numbering 16
Installation 19
Installation checklist 19 Connecting expansion modules 20 Installing Remote Power Interconnect (RPI) units 20
Mounting the RPI unit 22 Wiring the RPI 24 RPI Connector Overview 25
Installing Base Stations 31
Positioning a Base Station 32
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Mounting a Base Station 33 Installing portable telephones 36 Installing external antennas and lightning surge arrestors 37
Planning for an outdoor external antenna 40
Installing a lightning surge arrestor 41
Powering up the system 45 Programming 47
Programming overview 47 Programming tools 50
A Norstar telephone 50
The programming overlay 50
The Norstar display buttons 52
Special characters on the display 52
The Norstar Programming Record 53
Exiting programming 53
Viewing your programming updates 53
Entering numbers 53 Template defaults 54 Passwords defaults 54 System prgrming defaults 55 Startup programming 55
Performing Startup 55
Changing the default template 56 Entering programming 56
Entering programming for installers 57
Entering programming for system coordinators 57
Entering programming using other passwords 58 Norstar features 58
Portable features 58 Registration password 59
Changing the Registration password 59 Companion programming 61
Registration 61
Radio data 63
System logical identifier (LID) 67 Software keys (U.S. only) 68
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Registering individual portables 73
Registering the C3050 73
C3050 Icons 73 To register the C3050 73 To confirm that the C3050 is registered 75
Deregistering the C3050 76
To deregister the C3050 76
Measuring RSSI for a C3050 77
To measure undirected RSSI 77 Measuring directed RSSI 77
Registering the C3020 (Canada only) 79
To register the C3020 79
Deregistering the C3020 (Canada only) 81
To deregister the C3020 81
Measuring RSSI for a C3020 (Canada only) 82
Measuring undirected RSSI 82 Measuring directed RSSI 83 Measuring directed RSSI using your portable 84
After registering the portables 84
Testing 87
Testing the Companion portable telephones 87 Testing the Base Stations 87 Testing the system coverage 88
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Troubleshooting 89
Problems with a portable telephone 89 Problems with a Base Station 89
Replacing a Base Station 91
Verifying Radio Credits (U.S. only) 92 Problems with an RPI 93 Problems with wireless communication 94
Obtaining a Recovery Key (U.S. only) 94
Obtaining a Regression Key (U.S. only) 94
Alarm codes 95
Event messages 100
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Specifications 107
Norstar Companion system components 107
Remote Power Interconnect 107 Base Station 108
Upgrading your system 111
Adding Companion to a mini, midi, maxi, or mega system 111
Upgrading an RPI-8 to an RPI-16 111
Glossary 113 Index 121
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Regulations

Federal Communications Commission (U.S. only)

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has designated UTAM Inc. to manage the installation and relocation of Unlicensed Personal Communication Services (UPCS). This includes Norstar Companion Base Stations and Portable Telephones.

Companion Base Stations

The radiated and conducted emissions of the Companion Base Station radios must not exceed the requirements for digital cordless telephones as outlined in FCC Part 15-subpart D (DOC RSS-130 documents in Canada). Do not install the Base Station in ducts, plenums, or hollow spaces used to transport environmental air.
Note:
In Canada, Base Stations may be installed where the duct, plenum or hollow space is created by a suspended ceiling having lay-in panels or tiles, in accordance with CE Handbook Rule 60-402.

Activation (U.S. only)

Wireless communication on a Companion system cannot be activated until installation at its authorized location is verified and approved by UTAM Inc. This system is equipped with an automatic mechanism for disabling wireless operation in the event it is moved outside the area where its operation has been approved by UTAM Inc. This mechanism complies with FCC requirements.
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Safety

Do not connect the administration set or Base Stations directly to a CO line.
Doing so may result in equipment damage.
The Norstar administration set and Base Stations must not be used as off-premises equipment.
Installers must check the lightning surge arrestors at the cable entry point to the building with special attention to the grounding. Report any problems to your telephone company in writing.
Do not install Norstar administration sets and Base Stations outside of the building because they are not lightning protected.
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Norstar Companion basics

Norstar Companion provides mobility in the workplace. With Companion, your telephone can go with you, allowing you to make and receive calls while on the move. Calls that used to ring just at your desk can also appear and ring at your portable (this is called twinning). Twinning works provided that the portable is assigned the desk telephone DN as an Answer DN. Wireless twinning is improved by assigning the same answer key to your Norstar desk telephone and to your wireless portable telephone.
The portable telephones can access most Norstar business features such as call forward, call transfer, conferencing, and voice mail. Companion on Norstar consists of four main components:
ICS and Norstar XC software
manages the telephone traffic between Companion Base Stations and portable telephones. Base Stations are connected to the ICS in the same way as Norstar sets. Companion portable telephones are registered on the system and do not take up any ports on the system. Up to 60 portable telephones and up to 32 Base Stations (32 cells) can be connected to the system.
Companion Base Stations
throughout the coverage area to send and receive calls between the portable telephones and the ICS. The Base Stations use advanced digital radio technology and support handoff and roaming within the coverage area which can be up to 160,000 square meters (three million square feet) when using the maximum number of Base Stations.
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- Base Stations are positioned
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Before the Base Stations can be used in the United States, UTAM codes must be obtained and entered using an administration terminal or Norstar Remote Utilities (NRU). See “Software keys (U.S. only)” on page 68 for more detailed information.
Companion Portable Telephones
- The portable telephones used with your Norstar system are small, lightweight units with fully digital performance to provide clear voice quality. Companion portable telephones feature a three line, 16­character, alphanumeric display. For more information on the portable used with your MICS XC system, refer to the
Companion Portable Telephone User Guide
that is supplied
with it.
Before the portables can be used in the United States, portable credits must be obtained. See “Software keys (U.S. only)” on page 68
Administration and Maintenance Tools
- Programming of the Companion system is easily and quickly done through an M7310 or M7324 digital telephone set. You can assign portable telephones to the system, check Base Station parameters, and enable and disable registration.
System programming can also be done using Norstar Remote Utilities (NRU) software on a personal computer (PC).
Companion Diagnostic Software allows diagnostics to be run on the wireless system and can be done either locally or remotely via a PC.
Norstar Voice Mail
- If you are using Norstar Voice Mail with your Companion system, Version 3.0 is recommended as a minimum Voice Mail software version.
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Note:
Versions 4.0 and 5.0 are also supported.
For information on how to access Norstar Voice Mail using your Norstar Companion portable, refer to the
Telephone Feature Card
that is supplied with it.
Portable
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What’s new with Norstar

New features

Norstar introduces Hunt Groups capability plus two new features including two wireless call pickup features, Directed Call Pickup and Group Pickup, and wireless Portable Language Selection. Enhancements have been made to wireless Call Forward No Answer and wireless Twinning.
For a complete list of other features supported on Companion portables refer to the
Coordinator Guide

Hunt Groups

Your Norstar system now allows you to establish Hunt Groups in your system. Hunt Groups are a group of Norstar sets that can be called by a single directory number. The Hunt Groups feature ensures calls are easily routed to the appropriate people. For information about which features are affected by Hunt Groups see the
Coordinator Guide
MICS-XC Norstar-Companion System
.
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For information on how to program Hunt Groups see the
Modular ICS System Coordinator Guide

Wireless call pickup features

The wireless call pickup features allow portable handset users to use a feature code to answer internal or external calls which are ringing at other sets. Two types of wireless call pickup are supported:
Directed Call Pickup
Directed Call Pickup allows you to answer any telephone that is ringing in your Norstar system by entering a feature code
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and specifying that set’s DN. For more information see the
MICS-XC Norstar-Companion System Coordinator Guide
Group Pickup
Group Pickup allows the portable user to answer a call ringing on another set in the same pickup group by entering a feature code. For more information see the
Companion System Coordinator Guide
MICS-XC Norstar-
.

Wireless Portable Language Selection

This feature allows you to change the language of the prompts controlled by the ICS as they appear on the portable’s display, including both the display prompts and voice prompts from voice mail.
Norstar supports English, French and Spanish. For more information see the
Coordinator Guide
MICS-XC Norstar-Companion System
.
.

Wireless Call Forward No Answer enhancement

This enhancement stops the Companion portable from ringing when the call has been forwarded to its new destination. The portable user can still answer the call, but it does not ring. For more information see the
System Coordinator Guide
MICS-XC Norstar-Companion
.

Wireless Twinning enhancement

Wireless twinning is improved by assigning the same answer key to your Norstar desk telephone and to your wireless portable telephone.
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Planning the installation

Planning checklist

Verify that you have approval from UTAM Inc. (U.S.
å
only)
å
Verify that a site planner determined Base Station locations and recorded them in the

Required equipment and supplies

Companion portable telephones
å
Companion Base Stations
å
Companion Remote Power Interconnect device
å
Companion ID Labels (See “Step 1: Obtain the
å
Companion ID” on page 69.)

Configuring Station Modules

When installing wireless capabilities, use only the last two (or highest numbered) ports for connecting the Companion Base Stations.
Provisioning Record
.
Each Station Module allows you to connect up to 16 additional Norstar telephones to the system.
Maximum number of Norstar telephones on a system
mini midi maxi mega
ICS SM3 SM4 SM5 SM6 SM7 SM8 SM9 SM10 SM11 SM12
48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 176 192
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Each Station Module that is used for Norstar Companion allows you to connect up to 16 Base Stations to the system.
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Maximum number of Norstar Companion Base Stations on a system
mini
ICS SM3 SM4 SM7 SM8 SM13 SM14
16
midi maxi mega
16 32 16 32 16 32

Configuring expansion modules

With the addition of an Expansion Cartridge or a Combo Cartridge in the ICS, you can add Trunk Modules and/or Station Modules to increase your system capacity.
Previous users of the Norstar 0X32 system should note that the Key Service Unit (KSU) has been renamed the Integrated Communication System (ICS).
Installed in ICS
XC system
Combo cartridge (6-port + Services) (maxi)
Combo and 6-port cartridges (mega)
Two Combo cartridges (mega) 6 12* 12 Two 6-port cartridges (mega) 6 12* 12
*The last two ports are reserved for Companion use only.
Note:
For each type of expanded system above, Norstar
Additional modules allowed
Trunk Station Maximum
6 6 6
6 12* 12
Companion capability is supported. For wireless capability you must install MICS-XC software.
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On a mini system

Note:
Port 1 and 2 are on the ICS.
On a “mini” or non-expanded system, port 1 on the ICS (station ports 101 to 132) is used for both Base Stations and Norstar sets. No fiber ports are used since no Station Module is required. Directly connect your Base Stations or Norstar sets to port 1 on the ICS via a wiring distribution panel.

On a midi system

On midi and maxi systems, the highest numbered ports can be used for
both
Base Stations and Norstar sets. Therefore, sets and Base Stations can share the two highest numbered fiber ports.
A system expanded to 4 ports (midi size) includes one 2-port expansion cartridge with fiber ports numbered 3 and 4, and 1 and 2 on the ICS. The Base Stations
must
be physically connected (via a Station Module) to fiber ports 3 and 4 only. If only one Station Module supporting Base Stations is required, connect it to the highest-numbered port (port 4).
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Two-port Expansion Cartridge
ICS (modules 1 and 2) TM4 SM3
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On a maxi system

A system expanded to 8 ports (maxi size) includes one 6-port expansion cartridge with fiber ports numbered 3 to 8, and 1 and 2 on the ICS. The Base Stations
must
be physically connected (via a Station Module) to fiber ports 7 and 8 only.There is a maximum number of two Station Modules per Base Station. See “Six-port Expansion Cartridge with Companion” on page 13.
If only one Station Module supporting Base Stations is required, connect it to the highest-numbered port (port 8).
Tip -
If Both ports 7 and 8 are used for connecting Station Modules supporting Base Stations, connect Trunk Modules starting at port 6 and working down. Connect Station Modules (for Norstar desk sets) beginning at port 3 and working up.
Six-port Expansion Cartridge with Companion
13
TM8
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On a mega system

Keep in mind that 10 station modules is the limit for regular Norstar sets, and 2 station modules for Companion Base Stations is the limit on an XC configuration.
For example, a system expanded to 14 ports (mega size) includes two 6-port expansion cartridges with fiber ports numbered 3 to 14 on the expansion cartridges, and 1 and 2 on the ICS. The Base Stations must be physically connected to fiber ports 13 and 14 only. See “12-port Expansion Cartridge with Companion” on page 15.
Tip -
In the fully expanded mega configuration, Station
Modules 13 and 14 are reserved for Base Stations only.
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Fiber Cable Guide
ICS (modules 1 and 2)
SM6 SM5
SM4 SM3
TM8 TM7
(max. 7 modules per power bar)
To Ac outlet
To Ac outlet
Note 1: Station modules 13 and 14 are used for Companion capability only. See your Norstar Companion Installer Guide for more detail.
Note 2: Using a 2 or 3 row layout is acceptable. The layout depends on the available wall space.
(max. 7 modules per power bar)
SM14 SM13 SM12 SM11 SM10 SM9
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Routing fiber cables
6-port Expansion Cartridge
Upward routed fiber cable
Downward routed fiber cable
Fiber cable
guide
loose cables

ICS numbering

Non-expanded system (ICS alone) numbering
Module # Lines Line
ICS (#2) 001-
ICS (#1) — — — — 21-52 53-84 101-
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ports
201-248 — — — — — — — — 637-696
048
B1 DN
B2 DN
DN ports
132
Base Station ports
101-132 637-696
Portable DN
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Expansion module #
#4 049-
#3 073-
ICS (#2) 001-
ICS (#1) — — — — 221-
Lines Line
ports
401-
072
412 301-
096
312 201-
048
248
B1 DN
269­284
253­268
B2 DN
333­348
317­332
DN ports
401­416
301­316
— — — — — — — — — —
252
285­316
101­132
Six-port Expansion Cartridge and ICS numbering
Expansion module #
#8 049-
#7 073-
#6 097-
#5 109-
#4 121-
#3 133-
ICS (#2) 001-
ICS (#1) — — — — 221-
Lines Line
ports
801-
072
812 701-
096
712 601-
108
612 501-
120
512 401-
132
412 301-
144
312 201-
048
248
B1 DN
333­348
317­332
301­316
285­300
269­284
253­268
B2 DN
461­476
445­460
429­444
413­428
397­412
381­396
DN ports
801­816
701­716
601­616
501­516
401­416
301­316
— — — — — — — — — —
252
349­380
101­132
Base Station ports
Portable DN
401-416 637-696
301-316 637-696
— — — —
Base Station ports
Portable DN
801-816 637-696
701-716 637-696
— — — —
— — — —
— — — —
— — — —
— — — —
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Twelve-port expanded system and ICS numbering
Expansion module #
#14 — — — — — — — — — — 1401-1416 637-696 #13 — — — — — — — — — — 1301-1316 637-696 #12 — — — — 397-
#11 — — — — 381-
#10 — — — — 365-
#9 — — — — 349-
#8 049-
#7 073-
#6 097-
#5 109-
#4 121-
#3 133-
ICS (#2) 001-
ICS (#1) — — — — 221-
Lines Line
072
096
108
120
132
144
048
ports
801­812
701­712
601­612
501­512
401­412
301­312
201­248
B1 DN
412
396
380
364 333-
348 317-
332 301-
316 285-
300 269-
284 253-
268 — — — — — — — — — —
252
B2 DN
589­604
573­588
557­572
541­556
525­540
509­524
493­508
447­492
461­476
455­460
413­444
DN ports
1201­1216
1101­1116
1001­1016
901­916
801­816
701­716
601­616
501­516
401­416
301­316
101­132
Base Station ports
— — — —
— — — —
— — — —
— — — —
— — — —
— — — —
— — — —
— — — —
— — — —
— — — —
— — — —
Portable DN
Tip -
Port 3 is the bottom fiber cable port on the two-port and the six-port Expansion Cartridge in slot 2. Port 9 is located on the leftmost Expansion Cartridge in slot 1.
Refer to the
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for details.

Installation

Installation checklist

When installing a Norstar system with Companion components, follow this installation checklist:
å
mount the Integrated Communication System (ICS) and expansion modules (as required)
å
install the NVRAM Cartridge (if required)
å
install the ROM Software Cartridge
å
install the Expansion Cartridge and Trunk Cartridges (as required)
å
connect the expansion modules*
å
complete the wiring
å
install the emergency telephone(s)
å
install the Norstar telephones
å
install the single-line telephones
å
install the optional equipment
å
install the Remote Power Interconnect units*
å
install the Base Stations*
å
install the portable telephones*
å
install the external antennas and lightning surge arrestors*
å
power up the system
* Procedures that are specific to Companion are included in this document. For all other procedures, see the Modular ICS Installer Guide.
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Connecting expansion modules

Installation planning is required for Base Stations.
Before connecting any Station Modules required for Base Stations, please see “Configuring expansion modules” on page 10 for more information on the installation rules involved.
In order to keep the default port and extension numbering, connect Trunk Modules to the Expansion Cartridge beginning at the top and working down; connect Station Modules to the Expansion Cartridge beginning at the bottom and working up.

Installing Remote Power Interconnect (RPI) units

The RPI unit should have the DC backup power supplied by a UL listed UPS.
The UPS should have an output voltage rating of 44 to 52 V DC, with a maximum fault current limit of 6 A to protect the RPI’s output wiring. Otherwise, it may be necessary to use class 1 wiring.
The RPI units must always be installed inside a building.
The AC outlet powering the RPI should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible.
The length of the RPI cord, from the outside surface of the unit to the plug, should be a minimum of 1.3 m (4 1/ 2 ft.) and a maximum of 4.6 m (15 ft.).
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RPI unit
There are two versions of the RPI unit: the RPI-8 BIX UL, which supports up to eight Base Stations; and the RPI-16 BIX UL, which supports up to 16 Base Stations. Each RPI has a connection board and either one (RPI-8 BIX UL) or two (RPI­16 BIX UL) power supply units (PSUs). The maximum input power consumption of an RPI is 240 W. If a UPS 48 V DC backup source is used, the maximum input power requirement of the RPI is 135 W.
You can upgrade an RPI-8 BIX UL to an RPI-16 BIX UL by installing a second PSU to the RPI-8 BIX UL. See “Upgrading an RPI-8 to an RPI-16” on page 111.
If RPIs are distributed throughout the site, the number and type of RPIs depend on the placement and powering plan of the Base Stations.
To determine how many Base Stations and how many PSUs you need for the number of Base Stations, use the following table:
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RPI Requirements
Base Stations RPI-16 and RPI-8 required PSUs required
1–8 1 RPI-8 1 PSU 9–16 1 RPI-16 2 PSUs 17–24 1 RPI-16 and 1 RPI-8 3 PSUs 25–32 2 RPI-16 4 PSUs

Mounting the RPI unit

1. Position the screw holes for the RPI using the dimensions shown in the following figure.
RPI mounting holes
25 mm
(1 in.)
325 mm
(13 in.)
50 mm
(2 in.)
Keyholes
300 mm
(12 in.)
To provide adequate ventilation and to prevent overheating, leave a clearance of at least 125 mm (5 in.) around the RPI.
If you are mounting two RPIs, one above the other, leave a clearance of at least 300 mm (12 in.) between them to provide adequate ventilation and to prevent overheating.
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Mount RPIs at least 300 mm (12 in.) from the ceiling.
2. Insert wall plugs in the holes.
3. Partially screw in two #10 50-mm (2-in.) screws for the keyholes.
4. Open the hinged cover with a screwdriver by pushing in and then down to release the catch on the right side. You can remove the cover by lifting it off its hinges.
Opening the RPI cover
5. Hang the RPI on the two keyhole screws and tighten them.
6. Install the remaining two screws.
7. Feed the power cord through the bottom of the RPI and route it through the clip and around the strain relief support as shown in the following figure.
8. Route the power cord to the input power socket just to the left of PSU 1. Connect the plug to the socket.
Note: Distinctive labeling of RPIs may help to diagnose any
future problems.
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RPI components
Jumper lead to PSU 2
Grounding plates
PSU 1 PSU 2
Up to 16 outputs
(TCM + power)
Strain relief support
(if equipped)
Power cord
Up to
16
inputs
(TCM)
Grounding strap
Ferrite rings Power supply cabling
Connection board
Clip
Unplug the RPI power cord.
Do not apply power to the RPI until its installation and wiring are complete.
The RPI-8, which has only one power supply unit, has grounding straps and plates fitted so it can be upgraded to an RPI-16 (see illustration “RPI components”).

Wiring the RPI

Do not run unprotected power cables outdoors.
The maximum two-way DC loop resistance for power pairs, including interconnections for each Base Station, is 90 ohms. You need one or two power pairs between the RPI and the Base Station, depending on the wire size of the power pairs and the distance between the Base Station and the RPI.
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