IPECS Release 5
Hardware Description & Installation
Issue 5.0
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4 INSTALLATION
4.1 Overview
As with any sophisticated communications device, installation of iPECS requires the care and
forethought of a competent technician. Recommended installation proceeds in 6 major steps:
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Site
Preparation
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Equipment
verification
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Cabinet/Desk/Wall Mount Holder installation, as required
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Module installation and wiring
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LIP Phone and other terminal installation
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System Programming and Verification
By utilizing the instructions that follow, the installation is quick and efficient. Directions for system
programming and verification are given in the
iPECS Admin & Program Manual
.
4.2 Site
Preparation
4.2.1 General Site Considerations
The first step is to locate an acceptable site for the Module mounting hardware (Desk Mount
Holder, Wall Mount Holder or Main Cabinet). When locating the mounting site, the following points
must be considered:
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The Main Cabinet can be Desk, 19” Rack or Wall mounted. When desk mounting, assure
that the desk has ample strength to support the Main Cabinet and other hardware to be
installed.
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When wall mounting is desired, the cabinet
MUST NOT
be mounted directly to a masonry
or plasterboard wall. A ½-inch plywood backboard should be firmly attached to the wall,
and the cabinet and the MDFs should be mounted to the backboard.
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The location must have access to an appropriate 100~240 VAC @ 50-60 Hz power source
with a circuit breaker or fuse rated at 10 amps and must be surge protected. An
appropriate grounded outlet should be within approximately 2 meters (6 feet) of the
equipment location. When employing the Module Desk Mount Holder, an outlet will be
required for each Module; a multi-outlet extension cord can be used.
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The location must have access to a good protective earth ground, such as a metallic cold
water pipe with no non-metallic joints. The ground source should be located as close as
possible to the equipment.
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The system should be located in a well-ventilated area with a temperature of around 20
0
C
(68
0
F) and a relative humidity of 0-80% (non-condensing).
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The equipment should be located within 8 meters (25 feet) of the telephone company's
termination point. If the system is to share the LAN with data devices or be connected to an
external VoIP network the system must be within 100 meters (330 feet) of the WAN
connection. Also, the location should be within the prescribed station loop lengths for all
phones and terminals refer to section 3.1.3.3. If existing cabling is employed, the location
of existing cabling and conduits should be considered.
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The location should have adequate accessibility, space and lighting for future servicing and
should consider the need for future expansion.
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The site should be away from radio transmitting equipment, arc-welding devices, copy
