Polycom KIRK Installation And Configuration Manual

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Polycom

KIRK Repeater

Installation and

Configuration Guide

14183300 Version 1

KIRK Repeater, Installation and Configuration Guide

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Catalog No. 14183300

Version 1

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Contents

Installing KIRK Repeater

Contents

Contents 1

KIRK Repeater Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

KIRK Repeater provides RF Channels to KIRK Handsets . . . . . . . . . 1–1

KIRK Repeater Types and Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

KIRK Repeater - Appearance and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

KIRK Repeater LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

Installing the KIRK Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

Environmental requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5

Recording the Installation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

Checking Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

Powering the KIRK Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

Power Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

Programming a KIRK Repeater with the KIRK Programming Kit . . . . . 1–7

Content of the KIRK Programming Kit Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

Set up of the Hardware for Repeater Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8

Programming the KIRK Repeater with the ServiceTool . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9

Use of KIRK Repeater With External Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–18

Synchronization Ways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–18

Regulatory Notices

International Regulatory and Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Important Safety Instructions and Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

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Installing KIRK Repeater

This section provides information about the repeater and how to unpack and
install it. Installing repeaters requires a software installation as well as a
hardware installation.

Before you install the equipment, ensure that a site planner defines the location
of the repeaters.

This section includes information about:

• “KIRK Repeater Description” on page 1-1

• “Installing the KIRK Repeater” on page 1-4

• “Recording the Installation Information” on page 1-7

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• “Checking Indicators” on page 1-7

• “Powering the KIRK Repeater” on page 1-7

• “Programming a KIRK Repeater with the KIRK Programming Kit” on

page 1-7

KIRK Repeater Description

This section contains information about:

• “KIRK Repeater provides RF Channels to KIRK Handsets” on page 1-1

• “KIRK Repeater Types and Part Numbers” on page 1-2

• “KIRK Repeater - Appearance and Components” on page 1-3

• “KIRK Repeater LED Indicators” on page 1-4

KIRK Repeater provides RF Channels to KIRK Handsets

The KIRK Repeater is a building block to be used to extend the coverage area
in a KIRK solution. The repeater does not increase the number of traffic
channels, however it provides a larger physical spreading of the traffic
channels and thereby increases the coverage area established with the KIRK

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KIRK Repeater, Installation and Configuration Guide

Base Stations.The repeaters are mainly used in areas with limited traffic. The
KIRK Repeater is available with either 2 or 4 voice channels. It is wireless and
does not need physical connection to the KIRK Wireless Server, making it very
easy to install. The repeaters can be supplied with an external antenna making
it possible to create radio coverage in a remote area without cabling to the rest
of the installation.

Note

The repeater is also termed by some manufacturers as the WRFP (Wireless
Radio Fixed Part).

The RF communication is provided according to the band standard at the site:

• Repeater - DECT provides four RF channels of 1.88 GHz, DECT standard,
used in Europe, Australia and South America.

• Repeater - USA DECT provides four RF channels of 1.9 GHz, USA DECT
standard, used in North America.

KIRK Repeater Types and Part Numbers

The repeater contains RF circuitry that comply with the local band standards:
UPCS, DECT, or ETSI DECT. The wall mounted repeater and the ceiling
mounted repeater is available as a full slot repeater. A full slot repeater covers
four simultaneous speech channels. These channels are borrowed from the
attached base station, and are not additional channels to the total number of
channels on the system.

The table below includes a list of available repeaters and their part numbers.

Table 1-1 KIRK Repeater - Wall - Part Number

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Variants of KIRK Repeaters Part Number
KIRK Repeater 1.8 GHz, 2 channels

(Supported on KWS300, KWS500, KWS600 and
KWS600v3 single cell).

KIRK Repeater Residential 1.8 GHz, 4 channels

(Supported on KWS300, KWS500, KWS600 and
KWS600v3 single cell).

KIRK Repeater Business 1.8 GHz, 4 channels

(Supported on KWS300, KWS500, KWS600,
KWS600v3 single and multi cell, KWS1500, KWS3000
and KWS6000).

KIRK Repeater Business 1.9 GHz, 4 channels

(Supported on KWS300, KWS500, KWS600,
KWS600v3 single and multi cell, KWS1500, KWS3000
and KWS6000).

0244 0300

0233 4600

0233 4601

0233 8200

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Table 1-1 KIRK Repeater - Wall - Part Number

Variants of KIRK Repeaters Part Number
KIRK Repeater with external antenna 1.8 GHz,

2 channels

(Supported on KWS300, KWS500, KWS600,
KWS600v3 single and multi cell, KWS1500, KWS3000
and KWS6000).

KIRK Repeater with external antenna 1.8 GHz,
4 channels

(Supported on KWS300, KWS500, KWS600,
KWS600v3 single and multi cell, KWS1500, KWS3000
and KWS6000).

KIRK Repeater with external antenna 1.9 GHz,
4 channels

(Supported on KWS300, KWS500, KWS600,
KWS600v3 single and multi cell, KWS1500, KWS3000
and KWS6000).

KIRK Repeater - Appearance and Components

The repeater connection panel includes the following:

• Power supply connection (connection for programming the repeater as
well).

Note: The power supply for the repeater is to be ordered separately (Part
no. UK version: 84642421, Part no. EU version: 84642420, Part no. US
version: 84642432).

0244 0000

0244 1600

0244 0200

• Antenna connector for repeaters supplied with external antenna
connection.

Note: The external antenna incl. antenna cable is to be ordered separately
(part no. 02319505).

• LED that indicates whether or not the unit is functioning.

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LED

Figure 1-1 Repeater

KIRK Repeater LED Indicators

The repeater has one LED indicator describing the repeater operations. The
indicator is off when the repeater is not powered. The LED flashes when the
repeater initializes, and it is on when the repeater is in sync. The LED flashes
each time a connected handset is off or on hook or makes handover from or to
a repeater.

Installing the KIRK Repeater

Before beginning the installation, determine the position of the repeater for
best coverage. The coverage depends on the construction of the building,
architecture, and the choice of building materials.

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Environmental requirements

• Avoid installing repeaters on large concrete or marble columns because
these columns affect radio coverage. If possible, place the base station a
minimum of one meter/3.3 feet from these types of columns.

• Do not install a repeater with the antenna housings near metal objects. Be
careful not to damage existing wiring or panels.

• Do not position repeaters in ducts, plenums or hollow spaces used to
transport environmental air except where the duct, plenum or hollow
space is created by a suspended ceiling having lay-in panels.

• Keep the repeater away from steel constructions.

• Do not position repeaters directly on metallic surfaces. If possible, place

the base station a minimum of one meter/3.3 feet from these types of
surfaces.

• Do not position repeaters behind furniture.

• Only position repeaters where the signal is needed.

• The installation area must be clean, free of traffic and excess dust, dry, and

well ventilated.

Note

Note

Caution

• The installation area must be within the temperature ranges of 10°C and
40°C/50°F and 104°F.

• The installation area must be between 20% and 80% non-condensing
relative humidity.

The repeater does not add channels, it only adds additional coverage area.

The repeater can be registered on the system 1) when placed within the coverage
area of a base station 2) when placed within the coverage area of an
already-installed repeater or 3) when placed outside the coverage area using an
external antenna.

For best RF coverage, the repeater must be mounted vertically on walls. The
antennas must always be kept perpendicular to the floor.

The repeater must not be installed at any angle other than vertical. If the
repeater is placed upside-down, the coverage area of the repeater is
decreased by 40 - 50% and it might not transmit or receive effectively.

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RepeaterExternal Antenna
(Only for repeaters supplied
with external antenna
connection)

Figure 1-2 Connect Power to the Bottom of the Repeater and External Antenna

Cable to the Rear of the Repeater

Holes for

wall

mounted

screws

External

antenna

cable (only

for repeaters

supplied

with

external

antenna

connection

Power

supply

cable

1 Connect the power supply cable into the RJ11 connector in the bottom of

the repeater. For repeaters with external antenna, connect the external
antenna cable to the antenna connector in the rear of the repeater as well.

2 Mount the repeater onto the wall using the screws accompanying the

repeater.

Figure 1-3 Repeater and External Antenna Installed on the Wall

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Note: The external antenna used for the transmitter is to be
fixed-mounted on indoor permanent structures providing a separation
distance of at least 20 cm / 8 inches from all persons during normal
operation and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter. The maximum radiated output power is
1W e.i.r.p. For more information and technical support, please refer to
www.polycom.com.

Recording the Installation Information

After completing the installation of the repeaters, record the location of each
repeater.

Checking Indicators

Verify that the repeater LED indicator is continuously on, indicating that the
repeater is functional.

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Powering the KIRK Repeater

Power Options

The power supply for the repeater is 9VDC, 300mA.

Programming a KIRK Repeater with the KIRK Programming Kit

This section provides information about:

• “Content of the KIRK Programming Kit Repeater” on page 1-7

• “Set up of the Hardware for Repeater Programming” on page 1-8

• “Programming the KIRK Repeater with the ServiceTool” on page 1-9

Content of the KIRK Programming Kit Repeater

The Programming Kit Repeater (Part no. 02319508) consists of:

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