Alcatel-Lucent 8234 DECT Handset Release R100 Instruction Manual

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Release Note
DECT Terminals
TC2758 ed.06
8234/8254 DECT Handset Release R100
Release Note for 8234, 8254 DECT Handset
R100
This document is the Technical Release Notes of 8234/8254 DECT R100 version 4085b0009.
Revision History
Edition 1: July 21, 2020 R100: v4085b0005 first delivered version on OXE/OCO/OCE solution for 8254
Edition 2: July 23, 2020 a few updates (add RBS for OXE, only one HW variant of the desktop charger)
Edition 3: September 28, 2020 introduction of the dual charger
Edition 4: December 17, 2020 R100: new maintenance release v4085b0006
Edition 5: February 12, 2021 R100: new maintenance release v4085b0008
Edition 6: April 27, 2021 R100: new maintenance release v4085b0009 and first release for new handset 8234

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Table of contents
1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................ 4
2 History of the Software Versions .............................................................................................................. 4
2.1 History of Releases ........................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 History of Versions ............................................................................................................................ 4
3 Product Presentation ............................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 DECT 8254 ....................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 DECT 8234 ....................................................................................................................................... 6
3.3 Supported Solutions .......................................................................................................................... 7
4 Delivered Features .................................................................................................................................. 8
4.1 New features introduced in release R100 (branch 40.85) for 8254 ....................................................... 8
4.2 New features introduced in release R100 (branch 40.85) for 8234 ....................................................... 8
5 Hardware Package .................................................................................................................................. 8
5.1 Handset and Desktop Charger ........................................................................................................... 8
5.1.1 8254 Handset ............................................................................................................................. 8
5.1.2 8234 Handset ............................................................................................................................. 9
5.1.3 Desktop Charger......................................................................................................................... 9
5.1.4 Dual Desktop Charger ............................................................................................................... 11
5.2 Other ALE commercial items related to 8234/8254 DECT................................................................... 12
6 Software Package ................................................................................................................................. 13
6.1 Versioning of the software............................................................................................................... 13
6.2 SW Package ................................................................................................................................... 13
6.3 SW Upgrade ................................................................................................................................... 13
6.4 Manual SW upgrade ........................................................................................................................ 14
6.4.1 UST (v0044b0001 version) ........................................................................................................ 14
6.4.1.1 Win7/10 and USB port .......................................................................................................................14
6.4.1.2 Connection Principles .........................................................................................................................15
7 Headsets .............................................................................................................................................. 15
8 Support of Alcatel-Lucent Solutions ........................................................................................................ 17
8.1 OXE ............................................................................................................................................... 17
8.2 OXO Connect and OXO Evolution for 8254........................................................................................ 17
8.3 OXO Connect and OXO Evolution for 8234........................................................................................ 18
9 Installation and Upgrade ....................................................................................................................... 20
9.1 Registration to the Call Server ......................................................................................................... 20
9.2 SW Upgrade ................................................................................................................................... 20
10 Restrictions and Limitations ................................................................................................................. 21

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10.1 Current restrictions........................................................................................................................ 21
11 Corrections and Improvements ............................................................................................................ 21
11.1 Corrections in 4085 b0009 ............................................................................................................. 21
11.2 Corrections in 4085 b0008 ............................................................................................................. 21
11.3 Corrections in 4085 b0006 ............................................................................................................. 21
12 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 22
13 Technical Documentation..................................................................................................................... 22
13.1 Technical Documentation Library ................................................................................................... 22
13.2 Technical Bulletins......................................................................................................................... 25
14 Glossary ............................................................................................................................................. 25

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1Introduction
This document is the Technical Release Note of the Alcatel-Lucent 8234/8254 DECT software version 40.85
b0009.
This version is made available as a SW on the Enterprise Business Portal in the SW download section. It will also
be loaded at the factory for future productions of 8234/8254 DECT handset hardware (3BN67378AA/
3BN67330AB). SW modifications are detailed in sections “Delivered Features”, “Restrictions” and “Corrections and
Improvements”
2History of the Software Versions
2.1 History of Releases
Branch 40.85 (R100):
-Version 40.85 is the first released version of 8254 DECT release R100 (build 0005),
-Version 40.85 is the first released version of 8234 DECT release R100 (build 0009)
2.2 History of Versions
Table of delivered software versions
ED
DATE
Version
Comment
01
July 21st 2020
V40.85b0005
First R100 version, delivered only on OXE/OCO/OCE solution
02
July 23rd 2020
Few updates
03
Sep 28th 2020
Dual charger introduction
04
Dec 17th 2020
V40.85b0006
New maintenance release v4085b0006
05
Feb 12th 2021
V40.85b0008
New maintenance release v4085b0008
06
April 30th 2021
V40.85b0009
New maintenance release for 8254 and first new release for 8234
ED: edition of this document introducing the version

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3Product Presentation
3.1 DECT 8254
The Alcatel-Lucent 8254 DECT handset offers an easy-to-use, cost effective and reliable voice communication
solution that addresses the mobility needs of evolving healthcare/industrial business environments.
The characteristics are:
a larger 1.8” display compared to 8232,
a rubber protection,
a compatibility with IP65,
a drop height of 2m on concrete floor,
an easiness for a clean keyboard,
anti-bacterial materials,
New skin,
New settings reorganization,
Menu display change,
Clock in screen saver
The Alcatel-Lucent 8254 DECT Handset provides a convenient and practical solution for the basic personal
mobility needs of most business environments. It offers simple and efficient voice communications, enhanced
usability and compatibility with the existing Alcatel-Lucent base station portfolio. It also offers all of the
Alcatel-Lucent OmniPCX Communication Server value-added voice services (such as dial-by-name and multi-

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line management) available for Alcatel-Lucent corded TDM/IP deskphones. 8254 can be registered as 8232 on
former OCO/OCE and OXE release.
3.2 DECT 8234
The Alcatel-Lucent 8254 DECT handset offers an easy-to-use, cost effective and reliable voice communication
solution that addresses the mobility needs of evolving business environments.
The characteristics of the 8234 are:
Compact handset:
o8234: 119 x 47 x 21
o8232: 133 x 52 x 23
Larger 1,8” Display compared to 8232
Strong and efficient belt clip
Drop height: 2m on wooden floor
New skin,
New settings reorganization,
Menu display change,
Clock in screen saver
8234 can be registered as 8232 on former OCO/OCE and OXE release.

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3.3 Supported Solutions
The 8234/8254 DECT Handset is introduced on call servers OmniPCX Enterprise and OmniPCX Office. It
provides DECT mobility feature to the following Alcatel-Lucent solutions:
Alcatel-Lucent OmniPCX Office (OCO/OCE) with following DECT infrastructures:
oTDM base stations (IBS) in AGAP mode
oIP-DECT base stations (4080 DAP, 8340 DAP and 8340C DAP) in GAP mode,
o8378 DECT IP-xBS in AGAP mode,
Alcatel-Lucent OmniPCX Enterprise (OXE) with following DECT infrastructures in AGAP mode:
oTDM IBS base stations,
oTDM RBS base stations,
oIP-DECT base stations (4080 DAP, 8340 DAP),
o8378 DECT IP-xBS,

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4Delivered Features
4.1 New features introduced in release R100 (branch 40.85) for 8254
Same level as previous range of 8232 DECT handset,
New MMI,
Patient call feature,
Screen saver feature (but battery autonomy decreases)
4.2 New features introduced in release R100 (branch 40.85) for 8234
Same level as previous range of 8232 DECT handset,
5Hardware Package
5.1 Handset and Desktop Charger
5.1.1 8254 Handset
-The 8254 DECT handset (ref: 3BN67370AA)
oEasy to clean keyboard,
oAnti-bacterial materials,
oRuggedized IP65 handset

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5.1.2 8234 Handset
-The 8234 DECT handset (ref: 3BN67378AA)
oLarger 1,8” Display compared to 8232
oStrong and efficient belt clip
oDrop height: 2m on wooden floor
5.1.3 Desktop Charger
-One desktop charger (ref: 3BN67371AA)

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oThe new desktop charger has no USB connector. It has a fixed cable for connection to either
the AC/DC adapter for battery charge or PC for SW upgrade.
oNote: there is no modification of the AC/DC adapter which is compatible with the desktop
charger.
oReuse of AC/DC adapter for 82x2 DECT handsets range is possible