ETC CS-808 User manual

CS-808/812
Administration & Setup Guide
188 Norwich Ave, Colchester, CT 06415
[phone]
www.essentialtradingsystems.com

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Table of Contents
1.0 Product Overview ........................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Product Description .................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Product features.......................................................................................................................................4
2.0 Administration...............................................................................................................................................5
2.1 Login ..........................................................................................................................................................5
2.2 System Settings .......................................................................................................................................6
2.4 System Information Page ......................................................................................................................8
2.5 Networking Page.....................................................................................................................................9
2.6 SIP Configuration Page .......................................................................................................................10
2.7 DTMF Steering Page................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
2.8 LMR / EIA Tone Settings .....................................................................................................................15
2.9 Audio Settings Page..............................................................................................................................16
2.10 Management page.................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
2.11 Update Firmware ...................................................................................................................................17
2.12 Diagnostics Page..................................................................................................................................19
3.0 Frequently Asked Questions....................................................................................................................20
4.0 Appendix .....................................................................................................................................................21
4.1 Specifications .........................................................................................................................................21
4.2 Syslog Messages......................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
5.0 CS-812 Limited Warranty .........................................................................................................................22
Revised – May 2023, for firmware version 1.0.16, release date – 5/23/2022
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Release notes:
5/23/2022 Ver 1.0.16 Incoming Audio Indication Delay introduced
4/25/2022 Ver 1.0.12 Headset Only mode introduced
2/1/2022 Ver 1.0.7 Initial release firmware
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1.0 Product Overview
1.1 Product Description
The CS-812 is a Twelve-channel console capable of simultaneously connecting either SIP, Multicast
or Unicast channels.
1.2 Product features
•Display – Provides information such as date and time, network connectivity, PTT status,
channel information as defined by administrator and other device status indicators.
•Volume Control / PTT button – Each channel has an individual volume control so users can
set levels to their liking. Users can PTT on desired channel by pressing and holding down the
channel’s volume knob.
•Loudspeaker – Each CS-812 is equipped with a built-in loudspeaker. Administrators have
access to master volume control via web page configuration. Users can adjust volume for
each channel with the volume control knob. Audio for all Channels is mixed in the speaker.
•F1-F4 Buttons – These buttons have been added to provide expanded capability of the device.
These buttons can be used for numerous different functions such as DTMF steering, EIA
Tones, Group call etc.
•Handset or Headset – The CS-812 can be equipped with the option to connect either a mono
headset or PTT handset. An RJ-25 (6-wire) jack located on the back of the device can be
universally used for either PTT handset or Mono headset with appropriate adapter cable.See
Specifications in this manual for pinout.
•Footswitch – The CS-812 can be equipped with an optional foot switch for PTT activation.
Footswitch will connect to the handset port on back of unit. Pins 1 & 6 are used for contact
closure input to activate PTT.
•Gooseneck Mic – The CS-812 is typically equipped with a close talking gooseneck
microphone.

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2.0 Administration
2.1 Login
The CS-812 is configured via web portal. CS-812’s ship, default, set to DHCP. Upon connection to
appropriate network the device will automatically acquire an IP address.This address will be
indicated on the device’s display during boot up.
ETC recommends using Chrome or Firefox to ensure best browsing experience. IE9 and above can
be used as well.
Once the IP address has been determined, open a browser, and type the IP address of the CS-812
into the URL bar of the browser and press enter. The CS-812 Login screen is shown in Figure 1.
Default Username is: admin, default password is: admin. Upon logging in, administrative login
credentials can be changed to ensure security of system configuration.
Figure 1

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2.2 System Settings
After logging in, you are brought to the Home page. See Figure 2.
Figure 2
Admin Password Change – The administrator password can be changed from any screen by pressing
the icon highlighted on figure 2b below.
Figure 2b

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2.3 Menu Options
The menu selections are displayed as tabs across the left side of the web page. Each section will
be explained in more detail later in the guide. Figure 3 shows the options available.
Figure 3
•System Information – This page displays device information and administrator definable
fields for device name.
•Networking – This page allows the administrator to configure network settings for the device.
•Channels – This page allows the administrator to configure each of the lines/channels.
•DTMF Steering – This page allows the administrator to multiple names & DTMF codes on a
per channel basis for steering radio systems to use different frequencies/channels for
communication between the CS-812 and mobile radios.
•LMR – This page allows the administrator to enable and set EIA Tones for each channel
•Audio – This page allows the administrator to set master volume & mic gain as well as display
brightness/contrast. Other feature settings are accessible from this page.
•Update Firmware – This page allows the administrator to upgrade device firmware as well as
upload .wav file for the man down function alert.
•Diagnostics – This page allows the administrator access to numerous diagnostic tools such
as logging and network packet capture.
•About – This page displays general information about the device and manufacturer.
•Logout – Lets the administrator log off from the web portal

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2.4 System Information Page
The System Information page displays pertinent information about the device such as IP address,
serial number, firmware version etc.Additionally, there is a Device Name field which the
administrator may use to identify the specific device.See Figure 4 below.
Figure 4
•Device Name – Enter any alpha-numeric sequence to uniquely identify the device.
Upon making changes you must click Save Configuration if making additional changes on other
pages or click Save Configuration & Reload to save & activate the changes. These buttons are
located at the bottom of the page. See figure 4b.
Figure 4b

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2.5 Networking Page
The Network Settings page allows the administrator to configure the device with a static IP address
or configure using DHCP.Device is default DHCP, and IP address will be indicated on the display
during boot up. See Figure 5 below.
Figure 5
•IP Address –Enter static IP address for the gateway.In DHCP mode, device will default to
192.168.0.240 in the event it cannot retrieve an address from a DHCP Server.
•Subnet Mask –Enter the Subnet Mask for the gateway.
•Default Gateway –Enter the Default Gateway for the gateway.
•NTP Server –Enter IP or DNS name of NTP (Network Time Protocol) Server. If left blank device
will not poll for time/date.
•DNS Server 1 –Enter the IP address of the primary DNS server if DNS will be utilized.
•DNS Server 2 –Enter the IP address of the secondary DNS server if DNS will be utilized.
•STUN Server –Enter IP address of STUN Server. Needed for firewall penetration.
•DSCP/QoS –Click drop down to select Default Forwarding or Expedite Forwarding. Expedite
Forwarding tags RTP packets with DSCP bits 46 (EF). Default Forwarding does not tag RTP
packets. CS-812’s are shipped factory set to Default Forwarding.
•Send RTP Keep Alive– Allows administrator to enable or disable RTP keep Alive depending on
requirements of SIP server/conference bridge. - REMOVE
•Send RTCP Keep Alive – Allows administrator to enable or disable RTCP keep Alive depending
on application requirements.
When finished entering IP information click the Save Configuration & Reload button at bottom of screen.
Once finished with the reload, click the Reboot button.
Rebooting is required after making device IP address changes.

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2.6 Channels
This configuration page allows the administrator to configure the respective multicast/SIP channels
or lines of the device.Lines/channels can be set for different modes of operation, turned on or off,
etc., depending on specific application needs. Each channel (N1-N12) is configured in a separate
channel tab. See Figure 6 below for SIP channel more, Figure 8 for Multicast channel mode and
Figure 9 for Unicast channel mode).
SIP Channel Mode
Figure 6
•Enable RTP Unicast Mode–Allows the administrator to switch between multicast and unicast
channels. Unicast mode is explained further in Unicast Channel mode section on page 14.
•Enabled - Allows the administrator to turn on / off the respective channel/line.
•Channel Name – This field allows the administrator to assign a name to the respective channel.
This name will be displayed on the device. It is recommended that the name does not exceed
10 characters.
•Multicast – Allows the administrator to switch the channel for Multicast/Unicast
•SIP Server –This field allows the administrator to input the address of the SIP Server to which
the device will register. Can be either DNS name or IP address. Each channel can be configured
to register with a different SIP Server if desired.
•SIP Server 2 –This field allows the administrator to input the IP address of a backup SIP server
in the event the primary is not available.
•SIP User –This field allows the administrator to assign an extension or SIP identifier for
registration.
•SIP Password –This field allows the administrator to assign the SIP Password for registration.
•Number to Dial –This field allows the administrator to assign an extension the device will dial.