Pub. 42004-790B
SP2 Fiber Class I Div. 2 Handset/Speaker Amplifier Station
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Operation
Standard Handset Paging
Complete the following steps to make a page announcement from an SP2 handset station:
1.
Lift the handset from the cradle.
2.
If requesting conversation
: rotate the party-line selector switch (if equipped) to select an unoccupied
party line.
3.
Press and hold the handset pressbar
(not necessary when using the optional
A
LL
-C
ALL
button).
4.
After hearing the short
preannouncement
tone (if configured), speak directly into the microphone to
broadcast the page/announcement.
N
OTE
:
SP2 stations incorporate a noise-canceling microphone to reduce transmitted ambient noise.
This requires the user to place the microphone as close as possible to their mouth.
5.
If requesting conversation
:
1.
Designate the party line selected in Step 2.
2.
Release the handset pressbar.
3.
Wait for the designated individual(s) to respond.
Full-duplex communication takes place on the party line without broadcasting over the system’s
speakers.
6.
Replace the handset in the cradle.
Party Line Communication
To respond to a page:
1.
Turn the selector switch on any SP2 station in the system to the requested party line.
2.
Pick up the station handset.
Full-duplex communication takes place on the party line without broadcasting over the system’s
speakers.
N
OTE
:
SP2 stations incorporate a noise-canceling microphone to reduce transmitted ambient noise.
This requires the user to place the microphone as close as possible to their mouth.
3.
Return the handset to the cradle following the party line conversation.
The system speakers do not broadcast party line conversations. Other individuals can join the
conversation at any time by picking up a handset and rotating the party-line selector switch to the party
line in use.
