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Group Address
A group address is used to identify a distribution list. Using a group address will send
an alert to all units contained in the distribution list which is identified with that group
address.
A distribution list contains two to twenty addresses of groups of other units on the
same network.
A group address starts with “ + ” followed by the list number Ø through 9 . Example:
+Ø, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, +6, +7, +8, +9.
Note: To initiate an alert using a group address, the group address must be pre-de-
fined and programmed for your unit.
EXAMPLE: All units in the sales department could be assigned the group address
+Ø, administrative personnel +1 , accounting department +2 , etc.
The following example will contact the accounting department.
1. Press the
ALERT ENTER
key. The screen displays ALERT TO AA (the initial
address).
2. Press
SHIFT
and then + (release the keys) and enter the list number. (For our
example the list number is 2.)
ALERT TO + 2
3. Press
SEND .
The screen displays the a2 and a flashing cursor.
+ 2 __
4. Enter the alert text (maximum 1 screen).
5. Press
SEND
to send the alert to all units defined in the group address. The
screen returns to idle mode, indicating the alert was received.
Global A+
A global alert is sent to all units on the network simultaneously. All units on the net-
work beep two times upon receipt of the alert and display the alert.
A global alert can also be used for paging.
EXAMPLE:
PAGING MARY or MARY / DR SMITH ON 1 . When Mary responds, the ad-
dress of that unit is displayed along with the response.
1. Press the
ALERT ENTER
key. The screen displays ALERT TO AA (the initial
address).
2. Press
SHIFT
and + + to enter the global address.
ALERT TO + +
Ve r s i o n 2 . 1
Sending an Alert to Multiple Addresses 2 – 5
KEYBOARD USER MANUAL
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Alerts