Aastra DECT EMEA, User Manual

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Basics
Building materials Range loss as a % of the free radio hop
Glass, timber, untreated approx. 10
Timber, treated approx. 25
Plasterboard approx. 27 – 41
Brick wall, 10 to 12 cm approx. 44
Brick wall, 24 cm approx. 60
Aerated concrete wall approx. 78
Armoured glass partition approx. 84
Steel-reinforced concrete ceiling approx. 75 – 87
Metal-coated glass approx. 100
Due to their typical furnishings/fixtures projects in the following environments must be regarded as
critical, e.g.:
• Garages/motor trade
• Scrap merchants
• Production plants
• Galvanizing plants
• Metal-working industry
Reception conditions
Optimising range is a fundamental challenge of radio technology. The reception of information in
marginal zones is patchy at best. Practical measurements are carried out on the premises to deter-
mine the range.
When instructing users, the following instructions can help to achieve optimum results:
• You can usually improve the connection quality through minor changes in location, e.g. by turn-
ing your head or your body.
• Avoid making phone calls in unsuitable places, for example in lifts. Users should be made aware of
these zones during instruction.