Polycom KIRK Operator's manual

Polycom® KIRK Repeater
Installation and
Configuration Guide
14183300 Version 1

KIRK Repeater, Installation and Configuration Guide
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Contents
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Contents
Contents 1
Installing KIRK Repeater
KIRK Repeater Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
KIRK Repeater provides RF Channels to KIRK Handsets . . . . . . . . . 1–1
KIRK Repeater Types and Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
KIRK Repeater - Appearance and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
KIRK Repeater LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Installing the KIRK Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Environmental requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Recording the Installation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
Checking Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
Powering the KIRK Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
Power Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
Programming a KIRK Repeater with the KIRK Programming Kit . . . . . 1–7
Content of the KIRK Programming Kit Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
Set up of the Hardware for Repeater Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Programming the KIRK Repeater with the ServiceTool . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9
Use of KIRK Repeater With External Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–18
Synchronization Ways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–18
Regulatory Notices
International Regulatory and Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Important Safety Instructions and Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

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Installing KIRK Repeater
This section provides information about the repeater and how to unpack and
install it. Installing repeaters requires a software installation as well as a
hardware installation.
Before you install the equipment, ensure that a site planner defines the location
of the repeaters.
This section includes information about:
•“KIRK Repeater Description” on page 1-1
•“Installing the KIRK Repeater” on page 1-4
•“Recording the Installation Information” on page 1-7
•“Checking Indicators” on page 1-7
•“Powering the KIRK Repeater” on page 1-7
•“Programming a KIRK Repeater with the KIRK Programming Kit” on
page 1-7
KIRK Repeater Description
This section contains information about:
•“KIRK Repeater provides RF Channels to KIRK Handsets” on page 1-1
•“KIRK Repeater Types and Part Numbers” on page 1-2
•“KIRK Repeater - Appearance and Components” on page 1-3
•“KIRK Repeater LED Indicators” on page 1-4
KIRK Repeater provides RF Channels to KIRK Handsets
The KIRK Repeater is a building block to be used to extend the coverage area
in a KIRK solution. The repeater does not increase the number of traffic
channels, however it provides a larger physical spreading of the traffic
channels and thereby increases the coverage area established with the KIRK

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Base Stations.The repeaters are mainly used in areas with limited traffic. The
KIRK Repeater is available with either 2 or 4 voice channels. It is wireless and
does not need physical connection to the KIRK Wireless Server, making it very
easy to install. The repeaters can be supplied with an external antenna making
it possible to create radio coverage in a remote area without cabling to the rest
of the installation.
The RF communication is provided according to the band standard at the site:
•Repeater - DECT provides four RF channels of 1.88 GHz, DECT standard,
used in Europe, Australia and South America.
•Repeater - USA DECT provides four RF channels of 1.9 GHz, USA DECT
standard, used in North America.
KIRK Repeater Types and Part Numbers
The repeater contains RF circuitry that comply with the local band standards:
UPCS, DECT, or ETSI DECT. The wall mounted repeater and the ceiling
mounted repeater is available as a full slot repeater. A full slot repeater covers
four simultaneous speech channels. These channels are borrowed from the
attached base station, and are not additional channels to the total number of
channels on the system.
The table below includes a list of available repeaters and their part numbers.
Note The repeater is also termed by some manufacturers as the WRFP (Wireless
Radio Fixed Part).
Table 1-1 KIRK Repeater - Wall - Part Number
Variants of KIRK Repeaters Part Number
KIRK Repeater 1.8 GHz, 2 channels
(Supported on KWS300, KWS500, KWS600 and
KWS600v3 single cell).
0244 0300
KIRK Repeater Residential 1.8 GHz, 4 channels
(Supported on KWS300, KWS500, KWS600 and
KWS600v3 single cell).
0233 4600
KIRK Repeater Business 1.8 GHz, 4 channels
(Supported on KWS300, KWS500, KWS600,
KWS600v3 single and multi cell, KWS1500, KWS3000
and KWS6000).
0233 4601
KIRK Repeater Business 1.9 GHz, 4 channels
(Supported on KWS300, KWS500, KWS600,
KWS600v3 single and multi cell, KWS1500, KWS3000
and KWS6000).
0233 8200

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KIRK Repeater - Appearance and Components
The repeater connection panel includes the following:
•Power supply connection (connection for programming the repeater as
well).
Note: The power supply for the repeater is to be ordered separately (Part
no. UK version: 84642421, Part no. EU version: 84642420, Part no. US
version: 84642432).
•Antenna connector for repeaters supplied with external antenna
connection.
Note: The external antenna incl. antenna cable is to be ordered separately
(part no. 02319505).
•LED that indicates whether or not the unit is functioning.
KIRK Repeater with external antenna 1.8 GHz,
2 channels
(Supported on KWS300, KWS500, KWS600,
KWS600v3 single and multi cell, KWS1500, KWS3000
and KWS6000).
0244 0000
KIRK Repeater with external antenna 1.8 GHz,
4 channels
(Supported on KWS300, KWS500, KWS600,
KWS600v3 single and multi cell, KWS1500, KWS3000
and KWS6000).
0244 1600
KIRK Repeater with external antenna 1.9 GHz,
4 channels
(Supported on KWS300, KWS500, KWS600,
KWS600v3 single and multi cell, KWS1500, KWS3000
and KWS6000).
0244 0200
Table 1-1 KIRK Repeater - Wall - Part Number
Variants of KIRK Repeaters Part Number

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Figure 1-1 Repeater
KIRK Repeater LED Indicators
The repeater has one LED indicator describing the repeater operations. The
indicator is off when the repeater is not powered. The LED flashes when the
repeater initializes, and it is on when the repeater is in sync. The LED flashes
each time a connected handset is off or on hook or makes handover from or to
a repeater.
Installing the KIRK Repeater
Before beginning the installation, determine the position of the repeater for
best coverage. The coverage depends on the construction of the building,
architecture, and the choice of building materials.
LED

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Environmental requirements
•Avoid installing repeaters on large concrete or marble columns because
these columns affect radio coverage. If possible, place the base station a
minimum of one meter/3.3 feet from these types of columns.
•Do not install a repeater with the antenna housings near metal objects. Be
careful not to damage existing wiring or panels.
•Do not position repeaters in ducts, plenums or hollow spaces used to
transport environmental air except where the duct, plenum or hollow
space is created by a suspended ceiling having lay-in panels.
•Keep the repeater away from steel constructions.
•Do not position repeaters directly on metallic surfaces. If possible, place
the base station a minimum of one meter/3.3 feet from these types of
surfaces.
•Do not position repeaters behind furniture.
•Only position repeaters where the signal is needed.
•The installation area must be clean, free of traffic and excess dust, dry, and
well ventilated.
•The installation area must be within the temperature ranges of 10°C and
40°C/50°F and 104°F.
•The installation area must be between 20% and 80% non-condensing
relative humidity.
For best RF coverage, the repeater must be mounted vertically on walls. The
antennas must always be kept perpendicular to the floor.
Note The repeater does not add channels, it only adds additional coverage area.
Note The repeater can be registered on the system 1) when placed within the coverage
area of a base station 2) when placed within the coverage area of an
already-installed repeater or 3) when placed outside the coverage area using an
external antenna.
Caution The repeater must not be installed at any angle other than vertical. If the
repeater is placed upside-down, the coverage area of the repeater is
decreased by 40 - 50% and it might not transmit or receive effectively.

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Figure 1-2 Connect Power to the Bottom of the Repeater and External Antenna
Cable to the Rear of the Repeater
1Connect the power supply cable into the RJ11 connector in the bottom of
the repeater. For repeaters with external antenna, connect the external
antenna cable to the antenna connector in the rear of the repeater as well.
2Mount the repeater onto the wall using the screws accompanying the
repeater.
Figure 1-3 Repeater and External Antenna Installed on the Wall
RepeaterExternal Antenna
(Only for repeaters supplied
with external antenna
connection)
External
antenna
cable (only
for repeaters
supplied
with
external
antenna
connection
Power
supply
cable
Holes for
wall
mounted
screws

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Note: The external antenna used for the transmitter is to be
fixed-mounted on indoor permanent structures providing a separation
distance of at least 20 cm / 8 inches from all persons during normal
operation and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter. The maximum radiated output power is
1W e.i.r.p. For more information and technical support, please refer to
www.polycom.com.
Recording the Installation Information
After completing the installation of the repeaters, record the location of each
repeater.
Checking Indicators
Verify that the repeater LED indicator is continuously on, indicating that the
repeater is functional.
Powering the KIRK Repeater
Power Options
The power supply for the repeater is 9VDC, 300mA.
Programming a KIRK Repeater with the KIRK
Programming Kit
This section provides information about:
•“Content of the KIRK Programming Kit Repeater” on page 1-7
•“Set up of the Hardware for Repeater Programming” on page 1-8
•“Programming the KIRK Repeater with the ServiceTool” on page 1-9
Content of the KIRK Programming Kit Repeater
The Programming Kit Repeater (Part no. 02319508) consists of:

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•splitter
•serial cable
Figure 1-4 Programming Kit Repeater
Set up of the Hardware for Repeater Programming
1Unplug the repeater power supply and insert the splitter.
2Connect the repeater power supply to the splitter and the mains. LED
flashes.
Note: Ensure that you have the appropriate power supply for the local
requirements.
3Connect the serial cable to the splitter and Com port of your computer.
The repeater is now ready for programming via the ServiceTool.
Note: The above mentioned order of the set up (point 1, 2 and 3) is
important.
Note For programming the repeater you also need the programming software
(ServiceTool) and the power supply for the repeater. The ServiceTool is
not part of the Programming Kit Repeater but can be downloaded from
www.polycom.com. The power supply for the repeater is to be ordered
separately (Part no. UK version: 84642421, Part no. EU version:
84642420, Part no. US version: 84642432).
Splitter
Serial cable

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Programming the KIRK Repeater with the ServiceTool
The ServiceTool is the tool you access from your desktop and use for repeater
programming, handset adjustment and software download to the handset and
repeater.
The ServiceTool identifies the type of repeater, and with this software it is
possible to program the KIRK Repeater to connect to the KIRK DECT Radio
Infrastructure solutions.
Before you start programming the repeater, ensure that the repeater is
connected to the computer and the mains.
In a single cell solution the numbers assigned to the repeaters must be between
2 and 7. The number of the base station is default set to 1.
In a multi cell solution, the numbering of the base stations and repeaters has to
follow the numbering in the table below.
Table 1-2 Repeater Numbering in a Multi Cell Solution
Base Station Repeater 1 Repeater 2 Repeater 3
064 128 192
165 129 193
266 130 194
367 131 195
468 132 196
569 133 197
670 134 198
771 135 199
872 136 200
973 137 201
10 74 138 202
11 75 139 203
12 76 140 204
13 77 141 205
14 78 142 206
15 79 143 207
16 80 144 208
17 81 145 209
18 82 146 210
19 83 147 211
20 84 148 212
21 85 149 213

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22 86 150 214
23 87 151 215
24 88 152 216
25 89 153 217
26 90 154 218
27 91 155 219
28 92 156 220
29 93 157 221
30 94 158 222
31 95 159 223
32 96 160 224
33 97 161 225
34 98 162 226
35 99 163 227
36 100 164 228
37 101 165 229
38 102 166 230
39 103 167 231
40 104 168 232
41 105 169 233
42 106 170 234
43 107 171 235
44 108 172 236
45 109 173 237
46 110 174 238
47 111 175 239
48 112 176 240
49 113 177 241
50 114 178 242
51 115 179 243
52 116 180 244
53 117 181 245
54 118 182 246
55 119 183 247
56 120 184 248
Table 1-2 Repeater Numbering in a Multi Cell Solution
Base Station Repeater 1 Repeater 2 Repeater 3

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57 121 185 249
58 122 186 250
59 123 187 251
60 124 188 252
61 125 189 253
62 126 190 254
63 127 191 255
64 128 192 0
65 129 193 1
66 130 194 2
67 131 195 3
68 132 196 4
69 133 197 5
70 134 198 6
71 135 199 7
72 136 200 8
73 137 201 9
74 138 202 10
75 139 203 11
76 140 204 12
77 141 205 13
78 142 206 14
79 143 207 15
80 144 208 16
81 145 209 17
82 146 210 18
83 147 211 19
84 148 212 20
85 149 213 21
86 150 214 22
87 151 215 23
88 152 216 24
89 153 217 25
90 154 218 26
91 155 219 27
Table 1-2 Repeater Numbering in a Multi Cell Solution
Base Station Repeater 1 Repeater 2 Repeater 3

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92 156 220 28
93 157 221 29
94 158 222 30
95 159 223 31
96 160 224 32
97 161 225 33
98 162 226 34
99 163 227 35
100 164 228 36
101 165 229 37
102 166 230 38
103 167 231 39
104 168 232 40
105 169 233 41
106 170 234 42
107 171 235 43
108 172 236 44
109 173 237 45
110 174 238 46
111 175 239 47
112 176 240 48
113 177 241 49
114 178 242 50
115 179 243 51
116 180 244 52
117 181 245 53
118 182 246 54
119 183 247 55
120 184 248 56
121 185 249 57
122 186 250 58
123 187 251 59
124 188 252 60
125 189 253 61
126 190 254 62
Table 1-2 Repeater Numbering in a Multi Cell Solution
Base Station Repeater 1 Repeater 2 Repeater 3

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127 191 255 63
128 192 0 64
129 193 1 65
130 194 2 66
131 195 3 67
132 196 4 68
133 197 5 69
134 198 6 70
135 199 7 71
136 200 8 72
137 201 9 73
138 202 10 74
139 203 11 75
140 204 12 76
141 205 13 77
142 206 14 78
143 207 15 79
144 208 16 80
145 209 17 81
146 210 18 82
147 211 19 83
148 212 20 84
149 213 21 85
150 214 22 86
151 215 23 87
152 216 24 88
153 217 25 89
154 218 26 90
155 219 27 91
156 220 28 92
157 221 29 93
158 222 30 94
159 223 31 95
160 224 32 96
161 225 33 97
Table 1-2 Repeater Numbering in a Multi Cell Solution
Base Station Repeater 1 Repeater 2 Repeater 3

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162 226 34 98
163 227 35 99
164 228 36 100
165 229 37 101
166 230 38 102
167 231 39 103
168 232 40 104
169 233 41 105
170 234 42 106
171 235 43 107
172 236 44 108
173 237 45 109
174 238 46 110
175 239 47 111
176 240 48 112
177 241 49 113
178 242 50 114
179 243 51 115
180 244 52 116
181 245 53 117
182 246 54 118
183 247 55 119
184 248 56 120
185 249 57 121
186 250 58 122
187 251 59 123
188 252 60 124
189 253 61 125
190 254 62 126
191 255 63 127
192 0 64 128
193 1 65 129
194 2 66 130
195 3 67 131
196 4 68 132
Table 1-2 Repeater Numbering in a Multi Cell Solution
Base Station Repeater 1 Repeater 2 Repeater 3

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197 5 69 133
198 6 70 134
199 7 71 135
200 8 72 136
201 9 73 137
202 10 74 138
203 11 75 139
204 12 76 140
205 13 77 141
206 14 78 142
207 15 79 143
208 16 80 144
209 17 81 145
210 18 82 146
211 19 83 147
212 20 84 148
213 21 85 149
214 22 86 150
215 23 87 151
216 24 88 152
217 25 89 153
218 26 90 154
219 27 91 155
220 28 92 156
221 29 93 157
222 30 94 158
223 31 95 159
224 32 96 160
225 33 97 161
226 34 98 162
227 35 99 163
228 36 100 164
229 37 101 165
230 38 102 166
231 39 103 167
Table 1-2 Repeater Numbering in a Multi Cell Solution
Base Station Repeater 1 Repeater 2 Repeater 3

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232 40 104 168
233 41 105 169
234 42 106 170
235 43 107 171
236 44 108 172
237 45 109 173
238 46 110 174
239 47 111 175
240 48 112 176
241 49 113 177
242 50 114 178
243 51 115 179
244 52 116 180
245 53 117 181
246 54 118 182
247 55 119 183
248 56 120 184
249 57 121 185
250 58 122 186
251 59 123 187
252 60 124 188
253 61 125 189
254 62 126 190
255 63 127 191
Table 1-2 Repeater Numbering in a Multi Cell Solution
Base Station Repeater 1 Repeater 2 Repeater 3
Note Repeater and base station numbers must not be the same. Neither can the
repeater have a number similar to another base station or another repeater
in a situation where common overlap is present between the actual units
(Numbers with red colour show where numbering could be identical
between different units). If this occurs, handover between the different
units is not possible.

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For more information about programming the repeater with the ServiceTool,
refer to the Help File in the ServiceTool. The ServiceTool is to be downloaded
from www.polycom.com.
Table 1-3 Example of a Normal Base Station/Repeater Configuration
Numbering of base stations and repeaters in a normal configuration
First repeater No. of base station + 64
Base to synchronize on: Number of base station
Second repeater No. of base station + 128
Base to synchronize on: Number of base station
Third repeater No. of base station + 192
Base to synchronize on: Number of base station
Table 1-4 Example of Repeater Jump Configuration
Numbering of repeaters in a repeater jump configuration
First repeater in chain No. of base station + 64
Base to synchronize on: Number of base station
Second repeater in chain No. of base station + 128
Base to synchronize on: Number of previous repeater
Third repeater in chain No. of base station + 192
Base to synchronize on: Number of previous repeater