TD 91034GB

System Description
On Site Paging System

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Contents

1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Abbreviations ......................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Definition of On Site Paging ................................................................................................... 1

2 System Description ...................................................................................................................... 2

2.1 Application Examples ............................................................................................................. 3

3 Generating Units ......................................................................................................................... 3

4 Transmitting Units ....................................................................................................................... 4

4.1 Control Keyboard ................................................................................................................... 5
4.2 Central Unit ........................................................................................................................... 6
4.3 Fixed Transmitter .................................................................................................................... 6

5 Receiving Units ............................................................................................................................ 7

5.1 Fixed Receiver and Receiver Interface ...................................................................................... 7
5.2 Pocket Receiver ...................................................................................................................... 8

6 Accessories ................................................................................................................................... 9
6.1 Charging/Storage Rack ......................................................................................................... 10

7 How the On Site Paging System works ................................................................................... 10

7.1 System Buses ....................................................................................................................... 10
7.2 Messaging ........................................................................................................................... 11

8 System Configuration ............................................................................................................... 12

8.1 Small Sized System ............................................................................................................... 12
8.2 Medium Sized System .......................................................................................................... 13
8.3 Large Sized System ............................................................................................................... 14
8.4 System Administration ......................................................................................................... 15

9 Connection between Systems .................................................................................................. 18

9.1 Connection to PBX ............................................................................................................... 19
9.2 Connection to Wide Area Paging System ............................................................................. 20
9.3 Connection to Fixed Alarm Point .......................................................................................... 21
Appendix A: Product List ............................................................................................................ 23
Appendix B: Other Documentation ........................................................................................... 27

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1 Introduction
This document gives you a general description of the system philosophy; it describes basic
functions, connected products and general configuration possibilities, system functions
and how to integrate the system with other communication systems.

The On Site Paging System (OSP) is a cost effective communication system based on highly
advanced radio technology which allows staff to move freely at work and yet always be
accessible. The core commitment is to create intelligent customer adapted message
handling systems, which also are adaptable to other similar systems. This system is
principally intended for use in limited areas like manufacturing plants, offices, exhibition
centres, airports, penal institutions, hospitals and nursing homes.

This system integrates text and speech functions. It manages to handle different sizes of
systems and offers complete in-house communication solutions.
At the user end of the system the pager acts as a versatile message terminal which is able
to receive, transmit, and act upon messages in form of text- or speech. The On Site Paging
(OSP) system prevents and minimizes the effects of unforeseen events. It will make any
organisation more efficient and profitable where speedy communication is essential.

1.1 Abbreviations

The following abbreviations are used continuously in this document:

OSP = On Site Paging

PSS = Personal Security System

CTS = Cordless Telephone System

DECT = Digitally Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication

1.2 Definition of On Site Paging

The paging conception covers two different system principles; wide area paging (off-site)
and on-site paging. Common for both principles is that pagings are sent to pocket units
via radio from a fixed transmission equipment. While a wide area paging system covers a
larger geographical area, i.e. a region or an entire country, an on-site paging system only
covers a limited area, for example a hospital site or a manufacturing plant. In an on-site

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system, fixed transmission equipment is included which gives full control over
transmissions to practically no variable costs at all.

Figure 1. Wide area paging versus On-Site paging

2 System Description
The On Site Paging (OSP) system includes fixed equipment in separate modules such as,
among others, a Control Keyboard, telephone or PC to generate pagings and various
models of mobile pocket units to receive the pagings. Each installation is equipped with
one or more transmitters depending on required radio coverage area. A system is
configured and built up according to the function- and performance requirements of each
respective installation. The principle of building a system in modules enables a system to
be configured and altered in a number of various ways. It also enables the system to easily
be modified and extended to meet future requirements. The modules are placed close to
the equipment they are connected to. This gives a smoother installation with shorter cable
distances.

Pagings can take the form of text messages which can be plain text, codes or telephone
numbers. They can be indicated by tone, and light emitting diode (LED) signals as well as
vibrating movements, depending on the type of pocket unit. A paging can be received by
one ore more pocket units simultaneously i.e. group pagings.

Communication between fixed equipment and pocket units is made via a special
transmission code. Communication between fixed equipment modules is made via a
system bus including transmission lines for data and speech. A system always includes a
unit with a central function that generates transmission code and controls the system bus
communication.

The OSP systems can easily be connected to each other and run in parallel i.e. multi-
systems. They can also be run in parallel with the Personal Security System (PSS), the
Cordless Telephone System (CTS), and a system based on Digitally Enhanced Cordless
Telecommunication (DECT) technology. By a Serial Interface it is possible to connect to
external equipment according to RS422A/RS232C. This admits pagings from an alarm
system, a PC or other data system. Communication takes place via ESPA 4.4.4, PSP1, PSP2,
TAP, or a simplified line protocol.

From the OSP system it is also possible to generate pagings to wide area paging systems
and cellular telephones in GSM telephone networks (SMS). It can be extended to

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accommodate possible future expansion or to incorporate new types of equipment of the

future.

A basic OSP system comprises of the following elements:

Modules to initiate pagings

Unit that generates transmission code and controls the system traffic
Transmitters to transmit pagings
Antennas and cabling
Modules to receive pagings
Storage and charging racks for pocket receivers

2.1 Application Examples

Paging can be used for purposes like:

To reach out with text information. Text pagings, either manually or automatically
generated, give exact information immediately e.g. to medical personnel needing to be
paged instantly or to service technicians at a machine failure e.g. technical alarm.

To reach out with speech pagings (voice). Pagings with one-way speech can be used to
reach out quickly with short but exact messages. Two-way speech, with bidirectional
communication and spoken acceptance of a call, is essential e.g. among service
personnel in the industry.

To reach out with group pagings. A speech and/or text message can be sent as a group
paging, reaching several users simultaneously e.g. to summon a work group on duty or
fire alarm.

To reach people unable to answer their telephones at the present time. Depending on
how the organisations private branch exchange (PBX) is equipped and programmed,
pagings can be generated automatically to users who do not answer their telephones.
A paged user can connect himself to the call by dialling a specific key code from any
telephone connected to the PBX.

For personnel safety and supervision. Personnel e.g. working alone and/or in hazardous
environments can be paged with regular intervals. If a paging is not acknowledged
some kind of alarm measure is taken.

To forward electronic mail and reminders from electronic schedules etc.

By connecting an organization electronic mail system to the paging system, non-
acknowledged e-mail messages can be forwarded as pagings.

3 Generating Units
Paging is generated from the following:

Control Keyboard. Both text- and voice pagings are possible. Text pagings can be either
pre-programmed, or directly written on the keyboard.

PC or other equipment with paging software. Only text messages are possible. The
paging system can be connected to an external computer system e.g. a supervision
system in a hospital.

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Wired telephone. Both text- and voice pagings are possible. The telephones are
connected to the system either directly via a PBX Interface, or to an existing company
PBX which in turn is connected to the system through a PBX Interface. It is possible to
choose among pre-programmed messages.

Pocket transceiver. Pagings are generated from pocket transceivers in the OSP system.

Fixed alarm point. Pagings are made by activation of various fixed alarm points e.g.
traditional push button alarm or automatic messages from machines, computers and
surveillance alarms which automatically send pagings to pre-defined receiving units like
a group of pocket receivers.

External equipment. Pagings can be made from other equipment where examples can
be both alarm and cordless telephone systems from Ascom e.g. generated by alarm
transmitters (PSS) or cordless telephones (CTS or DECT). Also PC or data systems can
be handled thanks to the serial interface run via RS422A/RS232C.

Control Wired Pocket

Keyboard PC telephone Transceiver

C OK

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

Fixed Other system via Alarm Pocket

alarm point Serial Interface Transceiver Telephone

Figure 2. Examples of units which generate pagings

4 Transmitting Units
Pagings are transmitted from fixed transmitters in the system. The transmission code is
generated from a central function in a fixed module in the system. The central function

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unit also controls the traffic in the system. The central function can either be placed in a
separate Central Unit, or be included in a Control Keyboard.

Paging code
initiation generating transmission

Figure 3. Example of paging transmission

In the example above a paging is generated from a Control Keyboard. The central function
in the separate Central Unit converts the paging into a transmission code that is
transferred to a transmitter.

Modules which transmit the generated pagings are:

Control Keyboard. The transmitter function is included in the Control Keyboard.

Transmitter. Available in two different models; Terminal- and Slave Transmitter.

4.1 Control Keyboard

A Control Keyboard with built-in transmitter and central function is the smallest system.
Only a few pocket units are used and the coverage area is small. Both generating and
transmitting functions are included in the Control Keyboard.

Figure 4. Control Keyboard with optional receiver

The Control Keyboard is used to generate pagings to pocket receivers. The basic version
includes keypad and display. The Control Keyboard is also available in a version with a
transmitter and a central function. For speech systems the Control Keyboard can be
equipped with a loudspeaker and a receiver. It can also be equipped with a code plug
programmer for programming of pocket receivers with code plug. There is also a simpler
model without display.

Pagings can be generated with text messages, with one-way and two-way speech and
with request of manual or automatic acknowledgement. Messages can be pre-
programmed, or entered directly at the paging occasion. Depending on Control Keyboard
model, up to 10 pre-programmed messages, each including up to 120 characters, can be
stored. Additionally, pre-programmed messages can also be stored as short codes. A short
code consists of a call number together with a pre-programmed message. Depending on
Control Keyboard model, up to ten short codes can be stored.

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4.2 Central Unit

The Central Unit is essentially used to control communication between modules in the
system and to create transmission code to transmitters. It places incoming pagings in a
queue and controls in which order these are to be transferred to the transmitters for
further transmission. The Central Unit handles high traffic capacity in systems with many
users and/or many text and speech pagings. It also handles call diversion and
communication between multi- systems.

The OSP system is continuously supervised by the Central Unit. This means that an
interruption in communication or a power failure activates a relay output in the Central
Unit. This relay can be connected to a lamp or siren in order to notify the system
responsible of the matter.
If the system must work even during slightest power interruption, it might be useful to
install an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) for higher security.

4.3 Fixed Transmitter

Fixed Transmitters for operation either in the HF or UHF ranges are available. Output
power can be adjusted to comply with regulations of applicable authorities. The
transmitter is connected to an antenna.

Terminal Transmitter

The Terminal Transmitter is connected to a Central Unit. This combination is a preferred

basis for future system development. It is also used in systems that require high capacity
e.g. installations with various types of pocket units and high traffic capacity i.e. where
several pagings are transmitted simultaneously. Up to 16 Terminal Transmitters per
transmission sequence can be connected.

Central Terminal
Unit Transmitter

Figure 5. Separate Central Unit connected to a Terminal Transmitter

Slave Transmitter

One or more Slave Transmitters, depending on required radio coverage, are connected to
a Terminal Transmitter. The radio code is transmitted in phase with the driving transmitter.

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Up to 7 slaves can be connected per Terminal Transmitter, but with supplementary

equipment even more.

Slave
Driver

Central Terminal Slave Slave

Unit Transmitter Transmitter Transmitter

Figure 6. Slave Transmitters connected to a Terminal Transmitter

Interference

Where several fixed transmitters are used, the security in pagings can be affected in areas
where transmitters overlap each other. In these areas you get interference, which means
that transmission signals disturb each other. To avoid interference there are, depending on
system, different types of installation methods available:

Sequence transmission. Transmission takes place in one transmission sequence at the

time for all sequences used.

FOM/SFO. Generates a Frequency Offsets Modulation (FOM) signal or offsets the

carrier frequency (SFO, Small Frequency Offset). All transmitters transmit at the same
time, by creating the same signal delay to all overlapping transmitters.

Use of Slave Transmitters. A Slave Transmitter transmits in phase with its driver, the
Terminal Transmitter.

Frequency locking. All transmitters transmit in phase to avoid interference.

The transmitters are frequency locked via a frequency dependent reference signal
which continuously is generated to the transmitters.

Sequence transmission is recommended, but cannot be used in speech systems or when

the traffic intensity is high. How to avoid interference problems in multi- transmitter
systems is described in detail in the document System Planning On Site Paging System.

5 Receiving Units

5.1 Fixed Receiver and Receiver Interface

Fixed Receivers are required for two-way speech systems and operates within the VHF and
UHF ranges and it communicates with the Central Unit via the Receiver Interface. The

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Receiver Interface processes speech and code signals from the receivers and feed them to
the system data bus or the speech bus if a valid subtone is present.

Terminal
Transmitter
Central Receiver Fixed
Unit Interface Receiver

Figure 7. Fixed Receiver and Receiver Interface

The Receiver Interface can connect up to four Fixed Receivers depending on the required
radio coverage. The Receiver Interface always selects the best signal in multi-receiver
systems based on the quality of the signal from the connected receivers.

5.2 Pocket Receiver

The OSP system includes several types of pocket receivers:

Tone-Only receiver
Display receiver
Text receiver
Speech receiver. One-way speech
Transceiver. Two-way speech

Figure 8. Examples of units receiving pagings

The pocket receivers, commonly called pagers, have a number of basic functions in
common and differ from each other by special functions. Which pocket receiver(s) to
choose depends on how you want to receive the information; by tone, text, or speech.

All pocket receivers indicate pagings with tone and LED signals. Pocket receivers can also
receive silent pagings i.e. without tone signal, which is an appreciated function for users
while they attend meetings. Most pocket receivers can also be equipped with vibrator to
e.g. notice pagings even in noisy environments. Group paging, i.e. that the same message
can be sent to several persons at the same time, is possible.

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Absence indication is as well a common feature in the system. It gives an absent indication
to the calling party when the searched pocket receiver is put in the charging- or storage
rack. It is possible to program the pocket receiver in advance so the pagings are diverted to
another person i.e. call diversion.

Time stamp is a feature in the pocket receiver that shows at which time a message was
sent to the pocket receiver. With this appreciated feature it is possible to e.g. see at what
time someone tried to reach an individual while the pocket receiver was muted during a
meeting, as well as shows the exact time for a technical alarm. Irrespective of time stamp,
there can be a time display with the current time.

There can be a notification if the pocket receiver is outside the covered area (out of range).
Some models can also be used to control other activities like activating doors, machines,
fire alarms, lamps etc. It is possible to display messages with Roman, Cyrillic, Greek,
Hebrew and Arabic characters.
The pocket receivers are available for either the HF range 25-50 MHz or UHF range 425-
470 MHz. Speech from pocket units for two-way speech, so called transceivers, is made
on VHF 140-175 MHz or on UHF 425-470 MHz.

Many of the pocket receivers have won international design awards. The handling is easy,
most have just one button for all functions. The pocket receivers are especially robust with
high resistance to electrostatic discharges and they endure a fall from one meter on to a
concrete floor.

More appreciated features are that they are dust and water protected (IP66) and that
special versions can be used in explosive atmospheres (EX). EX-classification is only
possible without vibrator option.

Some models can be powered by disposable or specially designed rechargeable nickel

metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. Both are made of materials non-hazardous to the
environment. Transceivers are always power supplied by rechargeable accumulators. The
system must therefore be equipped with charging racks.

Note: Depending on the type of pocket receiver all or just few of above functions are
applicable. For more exact details see corresponding data sheet or contact your supplier.

6 Accessories
There are many accessories to the OSP system. Many of these are also applicable on the
PSS or CTS system. Examples are, charging equipment, batteries, belt clips, safety chains/
strings, and leather casings.

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6.1 Charging/Storage Rack

In a system with many users and various types of pocket units it is recommended to have a
charging equipment. There are different types of charging and storage racks available
depending on the type of the pocket unit.

Figure 9. Examples of charging and storage racks

When not in use, the pocket units should be placed in a charging rack to get an efficient
battery charging function. By connecting charging racks to the system you do not only get
quick and intelligent charging but also automatic absence handling. This is often
required in larger installations. Via a PC the charging rack can report the status of the
pocket unit's parameters and also be used for remote programming or reprogramming
while the unit is in the rack. When the pocket unit is taken out of the rack, a test paging
can be transmitted automatically. If the pocket unit does not receive the paging, a
warning signal alerts the user.

Most of the charging racks have a modular construction with master- and extension
modules that makes them easy to extend. Depending on charging rack version, a rack
holds four or eight pocket receivers. The speech receiver and transceiver model also has a
single charger for desk use.

Certain pocket receiver models can not be charged and are instead placed in storage racks
connected to the system. By placing the pocket receiver in a storage rack you get the same
system functions as with a charging rack. Instead of charging the battery, an efficient
battery save function is provided.

7 How the On Site Paging System works

7.1 System Buses

In the OSP system the communication takes place on the different data buses as follows:
A-bus Serial communication between modules
B-bus Serial communication between modules
C-bus Serial communication between separate systems (Central Units)
D-bus Serial communication between Terminal Transmitters and Central Units
SP-bus Speech bus

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FL-bus Frequency locking bus

The serial communication protocol is based on the standard ISO 1745.
All data buses are balanced and polarised and corresponds to the RS485 standard, half
duplex and is transmitting on 1200 to 9600 baud.

7.2 Messaging

A paging can be initiated in many ways. One way is to write a message in the Control
Keyboard. The message is then transferred to the Central Unit over the A-bus. The Central
Unit generates transmission code which is sent to the Terminal Transmitter over the D-bus.
The right pocket receiver gets the code and attracts attention to the user by sound,
flashing LED and, if equipped, vibrator.

D-Bus
Terminal
Transmitters

A-Bus D-Bus

Control Central
A-Bus

Keyboard Unit

Charging/
storage rack

PBX
PBX
Interface
Wired
telephone

Figure 10. Route of a text message

Meet-me function

The meet-me function is a function of the company PBX. Someone is calling but the called
person does not answer the phone. The incoming call is placed in a meet-me queue and a
paging is sent to the no-answering number. The searched person is notified by a message
on the pocket receiver. He/she picks up any wired telephone, dials a meet-me code, and is
instantly connected to the calling person.

Absence

There are two types of features that handles absence; automatic absence and manual
absence. Automatic absence is a feature indicated by the charging/storage rack. An

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absence indication is sent to the calling party when the searched pocket receiver is located
in the charging- and storage rack.

Manual absence is a feature which is set, removed and acquired from i.e the pocket
receiver and the Control Keyboard. All paging messages can be diverted to another
person. The absence information is stored in the Central Unit.

Other system functions

Independently of system size, a large number of functions can be used:

Call diversion
Test pagings
Out of range check pagings
Time stamped pagings
Global speech i.e. speech is broadcasted over all systems
Short codes to control Output Module e.g. by using code ** 1a door opens
Automatic system error pagings

Some of these functions require a Central Unit.

8 System Configuration

8.1 Small Sized System

A typical small system has around ten users and uses text paging without speech
possibilities.

Paging
Paging initiation,
initiation... ..code
code generating
generating..... ....transmission
and transmission
in one unit

Control Control Central Terminal

Keyboard Keyboard Unit Transmitter
with built-in
transmitter

Figure 11. Two examples of a small sized system enabling text paging

Above are two examples of a small sized OSP system. When the system and the traffic
intensity grows it is recommended that the central function is placed in a separate Central
Unit. Then it is also possible to administrate the system from a PC by using a special
software program.

A text message is sent from the Control Keyboard. The Central Unit converts the paging
into a transmission code that is transferred to the transmitter on the Data bus. The
transmitter then modulates and transmits the code to the pocket receiver.

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Note: One-way or two-way speech can be used if a Control Keyboard is complemented

with speech equipment and if pocket units for speech are used. It is, however, more
common to integrate a cordless telecommunication CTS or DECT within the OSP system to
enable more than one simultaneous speech conversation. See separate documentation.

8.2 Medium Sized System

A typical medium sized system has about 100 users and uses both text pagings and two-
way speech possibilities.

Modem

To other building

Slave
Driver

Control Central Terminal Slave

Keyboard Unit Transmitter Transmitter

Charging/
storage rack

PBX
PBX
Wired Interface
telephone

PBX Receiver
Interface Interface
Fixed Fixed
Receiver Receiver

Figure 12. Medium sized system with two-way speech communication interfacing
the PBX

The above system example has both text and speech pagings which are generated from a
Control Keyboard or wired telephone. Charging racks must be used in a system with
Pocket Transceivers. There are two PBX Interfaces connected to the PBX in order to prevent
blocking of outgoing pagings when the traffic intensity is high (one interface is used for
speech solely). A modem is connected to the Central Unit because the system also extends
to another building. The two-way speech requires one or more Fixed Receivers depending
on desired radio coverage.

The system is equipped with both pocket receivers and transceivers. The transceivers can
transmit speech back to the fixed equipment and to other transceivers in the system. If
needed, the radio coverage can be extended further. The system can be equipped with up
to 64 units to each A- or B-bus if they are provided with a 938BC that act as a repeater.

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8.3 Large Sized System

WinBK
PC

Slave
Driver

Control Central Terminal Slave

Keyboard Unit Transmitter Transmitter

Charging/
storage rack

PBX
PBX
Interface
Wired
telephone
Other
system
Pocket
PBX Serial receiver/
Interface Interface transceiver
PC

Fixed Printer
Alarm Printer
alarm point Module Interface

Door Output Receiver

opener Module Interface Fixed
Fixed
Receiver Receiver

Figure 13. Large sized system with two-way speech communication and selected
modules

A typical large system has a large radio coverage area, over 100 users and many text and
speech pagings are sent in the system e.g. hospital or airport. There are many different
pocket receiver/transceivers available and the whole system function offer is used.

The system example above enables both text and speech pagings which are generated
both from a Control Keyboard and wired telephone. Text pagings are also generated from
a PC comprising of an existing internal data system e.g. surveillance alarm. As in the
medium sized system the PBX Interfaces are used for pagings with and without speech
respectively. Different modules and interfaces are, depending on system requirements,
implemented in the system like a:

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Serial Interface which connects to an existing internal data system e.g. a surveillance or
nurse call system.
Alarm Module connected to a fixed alarm point e.g. a machine which sends a group
paging at machine breakdown. As an alternative the Alarm Module can also activate
an output module to light a warning lamp or start a siren.
Printer Interface which logs pagings is essential after a grand alarm or at fault finding
Output Module connected to a door which enables a continuously locked door to
open just by entering a code on the pocket transceiver.

A PC connected directly to the Central Unit is used for system modifications and
surveillance. Remote access is also possible by connecting a PC to the system via a
modem.

To avoid interference in large systems where Terminal Transmitters are included in a

synchronous multi-transmitter network, Frequency Locking, Frequency Offset Modulation
(FOM), Small Frequency Offset (SFO), or Transmission Sequences can be used. The choice
is dependent on the amount and type of traffic in the system. Frequency Locking is
required in speech systems.

A function called cathegory planning makes it possible to divide pocket units into separate
groups e.g. after model and paging character. It can be controlled how different groups
are to be treated by the system regarding access to special functions etc.

Cathegory planning can optimize the traffic and minimizing paging queues and by that
enhances the system performance, which is primarily recommended in larger systems with
high traffic intensity and/or many text and speech pagings.

8.4 System Administration

WinBK

An OSP system is configured and administrated from a PC equipped with the program
software package Win900 Base Kit (WinBK). Included functions are e.g. programming of
fixed and mobile units, system logging and module tests. A PC with WinBK is either
permanently connected to the system or temporarily connected during configuration of
the system.

It is recommended to have the WinBK PC permanently connected in larger systems. The

WinBK PC is connected to the Central Unit via the PC- line interface. If required,
communication can also be remote via modem. For smaller installations where WinBK is
used temporarily during system configuration and system administration, future
programming can be handled remote via modem.

For each installation a data base is created containing information of e.g. pocket receivers
and fixed units. The data base handles pocket units from OSP system units as well as units
from CTS. For a combined system this means that only one data base needs to be created
for the entire installation.
Category Planning, where each pocket receiver is associated to a category, is
administrated from WinBK. Category Planning enhances the system performance in larger
systems. The categories and their properties are defined in the Central Unit.

WinBK includes the following applications:

Site Manager. The main application, from here all other applications are launched.
Pocket Units (PU). This application handles the system data base of included pocket
units. The data base can include data for up to 2000 pocket units with user names etc.
Some of the data is transferred and stored in the Central Unit.

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Pocket Unit Programmer (PUP). This application is used to program parameters of the
pocket units. Parameters can also be read from the pocket unit to be changed in PUP.
System Service. This application is used for administration of the fixed equipment in the
system. Administration includes programming, configuration, download of programs,
restart of fixed units, setting of real time clock, and various types of module test
applications.
Central Logger. A useful tool at start-up and troubleshooting in an installation. It logs
traffic information in the system detected by the Central Unit.

Note: Central Logger is only available in the WinBK for Service version.

Together with WinBK the software WebPage or WinPage are used for sending different
types of text messages and initiate speech pagings in a similar manner as e.g. a Control
Keyboard.
PCSPY are used for advanced system handling and fault finding.

Note: More information regarding the different products is given in the respective
software documentation. Most software require a license.

WebPage and WinPage

Both WebPage and WinPage are PC based software for sending pagings but there are
some differences. WebPage is accessible from a web browser.

WebPage and WinPage are available in English. WebPage is easy to translate to other
languages if required.

Today WebPage only handles the most basic functions of WinPage. If the user however
wants more advanced functions not yet available for WebPage e.g. short-cuts, time
controlled pagings, user defined buttons and group pagings, WinPage ought to be more
appropriate.

WinBK
WebPage

PC-Line
Central
Web server (NT) Unit

LAN

Web Web
Browser Browser
Web
Browser

Workstations

Figure 14. Example of an WebPage installation

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PCPAR

This is a window-based PC software used for system maintenance and customizing of the
software for fixed equipment in not only the OSP system, but also the alarm and cordless
telephone systems. The software is usually used temporarily during system installation.
The desired system function is enabled by changing parameters in the different modules.
A high system knowledge is required. PCPAR can be integrated with System Service in
WinBK.

PCSPY

This is an advanced trouble shooting software for the OSP system as well as other PSS and
CTS products. The major function is to log data communication on the system buses
which requires high system knowledge. By analysing the system bus communication it is
easier to see what is wrong or where the fault is situated. PCSPY is usually recommended
as a fault finding program for service technicians.

WinLog

This application sorted under WinBK is used to log paging and module status messages of
an OSP system. The logged data is stored in a Microsoft Access database which is analysed
by the software WinLog Analyser.

WinLog Analyser

This application is used for analysing log files created with WinLog. Based on Microsoft
Access, predefined filters can be used to search specific log pagings and module status
messages and even be shown in a graph. This tool is directed to service technicians and
supervisors to facilitate trouble shooting, administration and surveillance of the system.

String Convertor PSP2 / Menu Handler

This application is run on the Serial Interface Module and it enables communication with
any external system that can send serial text string information. The external computerized
system sends a string to PSP2 where it is converted to a paging. The display method is very

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refined e.g. error in a string can be sent to a pocket receiver with a more specific text
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Pocket Units (PU) (Register pocket units)

Pocket Unit Progr. (PUP) (Program pocket units)
System Service (H andle fixed units)
Central Logger (Fault finding)

Other importable softwares to WinBK:

WinPage (Send pagings)

WinLog (Fault finding -log)
WinLog Analyser (Fault finding -read)

Figure 15. Examples of OSP system software

9 Connection between Systems

Connection to other systems is enabled with C-bus communication between the Central
Units of respective system. If the total length of the C-bus exceeds 3000 m a modem is
connected to each system. This reduces costs for cabling or use of PTT-lines and increases
security and efficiency at traffic over long distances. With this so called multi- system,
parallel operation of separate paging, alarm and cordless telephone systems is possible.

The OSP system can be integrated with corresponding Central Units in a PSS or CTS
system. Also other external equipment can be connected by a Serial Interface. This admits

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pagings from an alarm system, a PC or other data systems. Communication takes place
according to e.g. ESPA 4.4.4, TAP, a simplified line protocol or string converter PSP2.

C-Bus

Paging system Alarm system

Alarm functions Paging functions

integrated integrated

Cordless
telephone system

Figure 16. Example of a multi- system

9.1 Connection to PBX

The OSP system can be connected to the company telephone- or public branch exchanges
(PBX) via one or more PBX Interfaces.

Depending on version, up to 100 predefined paging messages, each including max 120
characters, can be programmed and associated with so called mode digits in the units. At
paging, a mode digit is selected either directly from the telephone keypad or automatically
from the PBX if this is equipped with paging functions. A paging message can for example
include information on whether the incoming call is internal or external. The PBX
Interfaces can be connected to a Voice Module that can store various speech messages
e.g. the paged person is absent or please hold, the person you are calling is now being
paged.

PBX Interfaces can be completed with speech equipment to handle one-way- or two-way
speech. The PBX Interface, available in two hardware versions, can be connected either to
a trunk line or to an analog extension in the PBX. Both modules accept finger dial pulses
from a trunk line as well as DTMF tones from a trunk line or an extension. Depending on
version, the PBX Interface accepts finger dial pulses directly from an extension. By that the
module is useful in systems with dial-telephones connected to the PBX. Both PBX
Interfaces can communicate with the PBX via so called E&M signalling according to ESPA
standards.
Depending on version, the PBX Interface is also equipped with two inputs for alarm start.

Meet-me function

Most PBX's have a so called meet-me function which is used by the OSP system. This
means that if a person, which is being called to, does not answer the telephone, the call is

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placed in a meet-me queue while the searched person automatically is being paged. For
PBX:es without paging functions a simpler version of meet-me function is possible.

PBX

PBX Central Terminal

Interface Unit Transmitter

Wired
telephone

Figure 17. Connection to the company PBX

9.2 Connection to Wide Area Paging System

From the OSP system it is possible to generate pagings to pocket units in wide area paging
systems. It is also possible to generate SMS messages to cellular telephones in GSM-
networks. For that purpose a PC equipped with the special software PCXCALL is
connected to the system via an interface and to the public telephone network (PSTN) via a
modem. PCXCALL is a menu based program which is used to register absence and
presence of pocket receivers in the OSP system. When an absent pocket receiver is paged,
the paging can be automatically transferred to an off-site paging system. Off-site paging
parameters are logged on the PC. Supported systems are among others, Cityruf
(Germany), Minicall (Sweden) and Eurosignal.

Note: Pagings to an external system require implementation of the corresponding paging

protocol in PCXCALL.

PCXCALL
GSM-Text

Modem Printer
PC interface
Off-Site On-Site
Paging system Paging system

Figure 18. Connection to Off-Site paging system

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9.3 Connection to Fixed Alarm Point

By connecting an alarm source to a physical input in an Alarm Module a paging can be

started e.g. to single or various groups of pocket receivers.

Fixed Alarm Central Terminal

alarm point Module Unit Transmitter

Figure 19. An alarm source activates a paging

The Alarm Module is available in two versions; either with 8 physical inputs + 56 logical
inputs or with 32 physical + 32 logical inputs. Logical as well as physical inputs can initiate
alarm procedures via preprogrammed parameters. The physical inputs are primarily
intended to activate alarms at making/breaking an external alarm source e.g. a push
button alarm, or at detection of a pulse frequency from a nurse call system. Logical inputs
can, among others, be used for incoming calls from mobile units and as alternative inputs.

Each input can be programmed to page up to eight individual call numbers or group
numbers. If more than eight call numbers are needed, an input can be programmed to
start one or more other so called alternative inputs. This makes it possible to send various
messages to a large number of pocket receivers. Alternative inputs can also be
programmed to be started under specific error conditions e.g. if the paged pocket unit is
registered as absent or if an acknowledgement does not occur.
An input can also be programmed to receive calls from transceivers. Instead of starting a
paging an input can also send a data block to another unit, for example an output
module. This can be programmed to interpret the data block and activate an output e.g.
to light a lamp or start a siren.

The Alarm Module has a relay output that can be activated at internal program errors. The
relay can also be activated under specific error conditions, for example if a required
acknowledge does not occur.

The Alarm Module can be used in various applications e.g. together with a transceiver for
personal safety supervision of personnel working alone. An input in the module is
programmed to send pagings to the employee working alone with pre-defined intervals.
Each paging includes a request of manual acknowledgement. If acknowledgement does

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not occur one or more measures can be taken e.g. paging of a foreman, activation of
external alarm systems or a relay.

Alarm Central Receiver Fixed

Module Unit Interface Receiver

Terminal
Transmitter

Figure 20. The personal safety of an employee working alone is ensured with the
help of a transceiver

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Appendix A: Product List

This product list gives a short description of respective unit in an OSP system.

Software, charging/storage rack, pocket receivers/transceivers and their accessories are

not included in this list. For information of these products contact your supplier.

Generating Equipment

Control Keyboard H900/T900

Control Keyboard with display. Used to send text, tone and/or speech messages. Stores up
to 20 fixed paging messages and 10 short codes. It can be equipped for speech including
a speech module T900HU, telephone receiver and if required a loudspeaker T900LU. The
Control Keyboard includes functions for troubleshooting and system diagnostics. H900
has a built in transmitter.

Control KeyboardH901/T901
As Control Keyboard H900/T900 but without display. Can be preprogrammed with 10
fixed paging messages and three short codes. Also equipped with two inputs for alarm
starts. H901 has a built in transmitter.

Transmitting Equipment

Transmitter Module H900TX

HF Transmitter Module operating on 25-50 MHz. Used in the Control Keyboards H900
and H901 with or without central function. The Speech Module T950SM is placed directly
on the circuit board for speech paging. Output power is adjustable up to 1,5 W.

Terminal Transmitter H952T/U952T

Connected to a stand-alone Central Unit. Several Terminal Transmitters can be connected
to each other or to a Central Unit T942C. Slave transmitters can be connected. A coax
slave driver option T952DR is used on U952T to feed the Slave Transmitters. In a frequency
locked system the combined speech-/ frequency lock module T952SM/FL is mounted
directly on the circuit board. Output power is adjustable up to 5 W. Transmits in frequency
range 25-50 MHz (H952T) and 425-470 MHz (U952T).

Slave Transmitter H950S/U951S

Connected via a coaxial cable to Terminal- or other Slave Transmitter. A modulated control
signal makes the slave transmitter to transmit in phase with the Terminal Transmitter. Also
used as line amplifier. Output power is adjustable up to 5 W. Transmits in the same
frequency as Terminal Transmitter.

Central Unit T942C

It controls all communication and generates transmission code to all transmitters in a
system. Includes functions for absence indication of pocket units and call diversion etc.
Can be connected to a PC equipped with the software program package WinBK for
system administration. One Central Unit can be connected to corresponding Central Units
in other installations i.e. multi- system.

Slave Driver T952DR

Connected between the Terminal Transmitter U952T and antenna. Each T952DR can feed
one or two Slave Transmitters.

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Antenna Transformer MAT-50

Gives galvanic isolation between HF transmitter and antenna as well as protection against
transients and overvalued, for example at stroke of lightning.

Power Divider MPT-50

Divides output power between antenna and Slave Transmitter connected to an HF
transmitter (terminal- or slave). Divides 20% to the Slave Transmitter and 80% to the
antenna (or divides output power between two antennas). The two outputs are
galvanically isolated from the input which gives equal protection against transients etc. as
for antenna transformer MAT-50.

Output Power Supervisor H950SC/U950SC

Connected between transmitter and antenna. Measures output power and reflected
effect. If values are not within given tolerances an error signal is given to the transmitter.
These transmitter errors can e.g. be indicated on a Control Keyboard or printer.

Receiving Equipment

Fixed Receiver V980/U980

Receives calls from transceivers and transfers it together with a quality signal to a Receiver
Interface. Operates in the frequency range 140-175 MHz (V980) and 425-470 (U980).

Interfacing Equipment

PBX Interface T942PX

Connected directly to a telephone or to a trunk line or extension in the PBX. Up to 12
paging messages with max 16 characters each can be programmed as so called mode
digits. The PBX Interface can also be connected to a Voice Module T941VM. Accepts both
DTMF tones and finger dial pulses (only from trunk line in T942PX) and can handle E&M
signalling according to ESPA standard. Handles two wire- and four wire speech
connection. Two inputs for alarm starts are available. The PBX Interface is also used to
receive keypad-code calls from transceivers.

Alarm Module T941AM8/T941AM32

Alarm Modules T941AM8 and T941AM32 have 8 and 32 inputs for external alarm sources
respectively. Each input can be programmed individually for paging or activation of other
modules. The inputs are galvanically isolated. T941AM8 also handles ring signal detection.

Receiver Interface T981RI

Used to connect up to four Fixed Receivers V980 and/or U980 to the system. Compares
receivers and selects the one with best quality signal when two or more transmitters have
overlapping coverage areas. Handles both data and speech.

Output Module T941OM

Fitted with 16 outputs and one input and is used for controlling indicator lamps or similar
loads. The Output Module can also be used for receiving alarms in a system without alarm
computer. Galvanically isolated and equipped with a relay output for fault indication.

Serial Interface T942SI

Used as serial gate to external equipment via RS422A/RS232C. This admits pagings from
an alarm system, a PC or other data system. Communication takes place according to
ESPA 4.4.4, TAP, simplified line protocol, PSP2 etc.

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Printer Interface T940PT

Used to log activity in the installation. System data and activities can be printed out on a
printer connected to the Printer Interface. It also admits specific printouts such as system
messages including transmission- and communication errors.

Alarm Interface P940AI

Used to transfer alarms to an external alarm computer or printer. It communicates with
external equipment via RS232/422.

ISDN Module T941IS

Used as an ISDN interface for private PBX's Ascotel BCS64/BCS645.

Voice Module T941VM

Used together with PBX Interface T942PX. Voice messages are selected and used to send
various messages via programmable mode digits in the PBX Interface module e.g. Please
wait, a paging will be sent out or if the paged person is absent: The person paged for is
not there, please hang up. Up to 64 voice messages can be programmed from a
telephone.

Speech Module T941SM

Plug in module for connection of speech bus to external audio equipment, for example a
telephone (via PBX Interface). Mounted directly on the circuit board of respective speech-
transferring module.

Speech Module T950SM

Used for speech pagings via Control Keyboard with built-in transmitter. Mounted directly
on the circuit board in H900TX.

Speech Module/Frequency Lock Module T952SM/FL

Used for speech pagings via fixed transmitters in a system. Mounted directly on the circuit
board in transmitter H952T, U952T.

Bus and Modem Equipment

Bus Amplifier T938BA

A reference module without reference tone, used as line amplifier for one-way speech or
for galvanic isolation.

Bus Converter T938BC2

Converts data format RS485 on all bus lines to RS422 or RS232C. Can also be used as line
amplifier, for galvanic isolation, connection to external modems etc.

Data Modem T938D

Used when data bus length exceeds 3000 m, for transmission on leased lines or when
galvanic isolation is required. Also used on lines with heavy disturbances. One pair of
modems per data line. The modem is changeable between asynchronous data
transmission on A- and C-buses and both asynchronous and synchronous transmission on
D-bus.

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Modem Compensator T938MC

Compensates for the time delay in frequency locked systems. Produces a time delay
equivalent to a pair of speech modems T938S and 3 km line.

Speech Modem T938S

Used when speech bus length exceeds 500 m, at transmission on hired lines and on lines
with heavy disturbances. Can be exceeded with up to 10 km.

Frequency Locking Equipment

Speech Module/Frequency Lock Module T952SM/FL

Used in frequency locked system e.g. multi-transmitter system. Mounted directly on the
circuit board in transmitter H952T and U952T.

Reference Module T938RM

Generates a reference tone used in frequency locked systems. Can also be used as a line
amplifier with the same function as bus amplifier T938BA.

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Appendix B: Other Documentation

As complementary reading the following documentation is available.

System Description

Gives a general description of the system philosophy with basic functions and general
configuration possibilities associated to functions.
Target groups: system responsible at the end customer site, sales department, training
department, project manager or simply whoever wants to know the basics of the system.

Note: Specific information about units included in a system, is described in the Data Sheet
and User Manual for each unit.

System Planning

Is to be read after taking part of the System Description. It describes different functions
and possible technical solutions in the system. It also deals with various factors that can
affect the future installation.
Target groups: technical engineers planning a system.

System Installation

Primarily explains system dependent aspects to be considered at system installation and

gives an overview of how to install the system.
Target groups: technical engineers planning the system and service technicians installing it.

Note: Further information and guide lines how to install the separate units included in a
system, is described in an Installation Guide for each unit.

Function Description

Gives all relevant information concerning existing functions i.e. system function and
smaller functions e.g. positioning, supervision.
Target groups: see under System Description section.

Installation Guide

Describes how to install any fixed units in the system.

Target groups: installation- and service personnel.

Installation and Operation Manual

Describes how to install and operate different PC software programmes. In many cases
complemented with or replaced by on-line help or CD.
Target groups: service engineer or administration responsible of the end user system.

On-Line Help

Gives direct help and information via the PC screen.

Data Sheet

Describes up-to-date technical data of a particular product or software. It includes a short

presentation of features, applications and possibly extended functions with other
software/products.

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Target groups: end customer, system responsible, technical engineers and sales
department.

User Guide

This document is available for pocket units only. It contains a concise, how to use
description, and is normally distributed together with the pocket unit.
Target groups: user of the pocket unit for quick learning of the included functions.

User Manual

Is a complement to the user guide. It gives a thorough description of the specific functions
and how to use the product e.g. pocket receiver.
Target groups: responsible for handling the administration and distribution of pocket units
at the end customer site, or anyone interested to get deeper usage knowledge.

Alignment and Adjustment

An instruction for alignment and adjustment of the unit.

Target groups: installation- and service personnel.

Circuit Description

Together with schematics (electrical and component) this document is a good source for
fault finding.
Target groups: service- and support technicians.

Repair Manual

For limited service and repair on some of the Ascom products. Information about the
repairable parts and simple trouble shooting are described in the document.
Target groups: service- and support technicians.

Parameter List

Study of the parameter lists is a way to increase comprehension for how different
functions in the system work.
Target groups: service personnel that program fixed units in installations and execute
advanced troubleshooting.

Electrical Diagram

Used as a complement for fault finding.

Target groups: installation personnel, service- and support technicians.

Component Layout

Used as a complement for fault finding.

Target groups: installation personnel, service- and support technicians.

Product News/Technical News

Product News and Technical News are distributed continuously on the web site.
Target groups: principally for sales departments and technical engineers at our
subsidiaries.

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