Commend GEC 880 User manual

GEC 880
User Manual
VERSION 2.0/0719
USER MANUAL
ENGLISH & DEUTSCH

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Content
English 3
The station 7
FAQs 11
Technical support 12
Deutsch 13
Die Sprechstelle 17
Fehlersuche 22
Technischer Support 23
GEC 880 User Manual
Version: 2.0/0719
Number of pages/Seitenanzahl: 23
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English
Manufacturer’s reference
This device complies with the European directives listed below by fulfilling the corresponding standards:
Electromagnetic compatibility (directive 2014/30/EU)
The restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment
(directive 2011/65/EU)
Application
The CE mark means that the device is suitable for the following types of application: residential buildings, office and
commercial premises, small businesses and industrial premises with public low-voltage mains supply.
The material in this document is for information only and subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts
have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, we assume no liability resulting from er-
rors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein. We reserve the right to make
changes or revisions in the product design or the product manual without reservation and without obligation to notify
any person of such revisions and changes.
Cleaning the device
Use a damp cloth to clean the device when required. Do not use water, liquid detergent or paper towels to clean the
device.
Safety warning
This device shall be installed, opened or replaced by trained and qualified personnel only and only when the power
supply is disconnected.
On the bottom of the device, a label displays the device type and serial number for reference.
Keep this description in safe custody.

Quick reference
GEC 881/GEC 882
Keypad
Button description
Parameters
1Talk
2Mute (only client side audible for service side)
3STANDBY
4Toggle normal/BOOST volume (client side)
6/5Internal loudspeaker volume
9/8Headset loudspeaker volume
7Toggle NORMAL/HEADSET MODE
dEnter parameter mode/
skip to next parameter
f/eSet parameter value
aShow device type/firmware version
bToggle LED day/night
cTrigger gong on client side
Para-
meter
Description Value
range
ACK Acknowledgement tones:
keypad tones on/off
0 ... OFF
1 ... ON
LCD Adjustment of LCD display con-
trast 1 ... 10
LED Brightness of the LED 1 ... 10
VCI
Volume level for playback of tone
signals on the service side (keypad
tone, ringtone and alarm tone)
1 ... 10
VEB Volume of client-side loudspeaker
in BOOST mode 1 ... 13
VEX Volume of client-side loudspeaker 1 ... 13
Parameter settings
Special functions
Headset
Loudspeaker client/
service side
Conversation control
Quick reference
GEC 881/GEC 882
Keypad
Button description
Parameters
1Talk
2Mute (only client side audible for service side)
3STANDBY
4Toggle normal/BOOST volume (client side)
6/5Internal loudspeaker volume
9/8Headset loudspeaker volume
7Toggle NORMAL/HEADSET MODE
dEnter parameter mode/
skip to next parameter
f/eSet parameter value
aShow device type/firmware version
bToggle LED day/night
cTrigger gong on client side
Para-
meter
Description Value
range
ACK Acknowledgement tones:
keypad tones on/off
0...OFF
1...ON
LCD Adjustment of LCD display con-
trast 1...10
LED Brightness of the LED 1 ... 10
VCI
Volume level for playback of tone
signals on the service side (keypad
tone, ringtone and alarm tone)
1...10
VEB Volume of client-side loudspeaker
in BOOST mode 1...13
VEX Volume of client-side loudspeaker 1 ... 13
Parameter settings
Special functions
Headset
Loudspeaker client/
service side
Conversation control

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The station
The operator station
Boot sequence
After connecting the power supply PA30W15V to the counter Intercom station, a short boot sequence
is carried out:
Plug in -> “BOOT” is shown in the display and the LED turns white for one second.
For one second, the station type is displayed (e.g. “GEC881”) and a beep can be heard.
After this, “STDBY” is shown in the display (the LED turns blue) and the counter Intercom station is
ready for use.
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Internal loudspeaker
Gooseneck
microphone
Internal
microphone
LED
Indication of station status
or parameters
LCD display
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Conversation control
Headset operation
For this feature to work, a headset must be connected to the GEC 881/GEC 882. Headphones without
microphones are not recognised and therefore not supported.
Button Function Display LED
1Press to start a conversation (bidirectional connection) between the
operator station on the service side and the client side. The LED
turns red.
ACTIVE (during
conversation)
3Press to stop the conversation. STDBY
(in standby)
2
Press to mute the service-side microphone (possible only during
conversations).
After pressing the button, the client side will be audible for the ser-
vice side, but the service side will not be audible for the client side.
This feature is known as “cough button” and is used to suppress
unwanted noise or conversation on the service side.
By pressing the mute button again, the bidirectional connection is
re-established.
MUTED blinking
(during
conversation)
Button Function Display LED
Connect headset: The counter Intercom station recognises the
headset and switches to HEADSET MODE. HS ON
Disconnect headset: The counter Intercom station switches back to
NORMAL MODE (internal microphone and loudspeaker). HS OFF
7
Press to toggle between normal operation and HEADSET MODE
manually.
HEADSET MODE is automatically activated by connecting a headset
and automatically deactivated by disconnecting it.
Attention: HEADSET MODE is not shown in standby. It is not pos-
sible to switch to HEADSET MODE when no headset is connected
(display: “NO HS”).
1Press to establish a call (bidirectional connection) between the op-
erator station on the service side and the client side. The LED turns
green.
ACTIVE (during
conversation)
3Press to end the call. STDBY
(in standby)
2
Press to mute the headset microphone (possible only during
conversations).
After pressing the button, the client side will be audible for the ser-
vice side, but the service side will not be audible for the client side.
This feature is known as “cough button” and is used to suppress
unwanted noise or conversation on the service side.
By pressing the mute button again, the bidirectional connection is
re-established.
MUTED blinking
(during
conversation)

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Volume settings
Volume settings affect conversations only (not tones).
Special functions
Station type/firmware version
This feature allows the operator to obtain information about the specific device (e.g. which features are
implemented or the availability of new software updates).
Day/night mode
This feature allows the operator to select the brightness of the LED suited to the time of day:
Bright LED (level 10 = maximum) for easy recognition during daytime
Dimmed LED to prevent glare (level adjustable, see ”Station parameters” on page 10) during night-
time
Note: If the brightness is adjusted, changes are visible only if night mode is active (press button
b).
Button Function Display
5Press to decrease volume level of the internal loudspeaker. VIN:
6Press to increase volume level of the internal loudspeaker. VIN:
4Press to toggle between normal and BOOST volume at the client-side loudspeak-
er (only possible during conversations).
To set normal and BOOST volume, see ”Station parameters” on page 10.
BOOST
8Press to decrease volume level of the headset loudspeaker1).VHS:
9Press to increase volume level of the headset loudspeaker1).VHS:
1) Only if a headset is connected, otherwise “NO HS” is shown in the display.
Button Function Display
aPress and hold to display the station type and firmware version. The sta-
tion type is shown for two seconds and after that the firmware version is
shown for as long as the button is pressed.
GEC881
V50105
Button Function LED
b
Night:
Press to toggle between day and night mode.
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Gong on client side
 When the gong has been triggered, conversation is not possible (in none of the directions).
If the gong is triggered during a conversation, the conversation is re-established when the gong has
ended.
Station parameters
The following parameters can be set:
The selected parameters are saved automatically. Even when the power supply is disconnected the
selected parameters remain stored.
Acknowledgement tones
There are two types of acknowledgement tones:
“Beep” = OK
“Boing” = not available
When pressing the button cor 4, no acknowledgement tone is audible.
Bell tone from client side
For this function to work, there must be a bell button on the client side or a proximity switch, and the
station must be configured by a technician.
Button Function Display
cPress to trigger a gong at the client-side loudspeaker(s) to attract the at-
tention of clients. GONG
3Press to end the gong immediately.
Button Function
dPress to enter the user settings mode. Press the button again to cycle through the parame-
ters.
ePress to decrease the value of the current parameter.
fPress to increase the value of the current parameter.
3Press to exit the parameter settings mode at any time.
The parameter settings mode automatically ends after 5 seconds of inactivity.
Parameter Description Value range
ACK Acknowledgement tones (keypad tones) on/off 0....OFF
1....ON
LCD Adjustment of LCD display contrast 1....10
LED Brightness of the LED (see ”Day/night mode” on page 9) 1....10
VCI Volume level for playback of tone signals on the service side
(keypad tone, ringtone and alarm tone) 1....10
VEB Volume of client-side loudspeaker in BOOST mode 1....13
VEX Volume of client-side loudspeaker 1....13
Situation Function Display
The client presses the bell button or enters
the client-side area (if a proximity switch is
used).
A bell tone is audible (in HEADSET MODE at
both the service-side loudspeaker and the head-
set).
BELL