Operation instructions
Adesys bv, Wateringen, NL
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Octalarm-T2 / T4 / T8 / T16
7.2 Report to a pager
B
Select the pager type. The following options are available:
•
tone-only pager, (see paragraph 7.2.1 “Characteristics of a tone-only pager")
•
(alpha) numerical pager, (see paragraph 7.2.2 “Characteristics of an (alpha) numerical pager”)
The Octalarm has an individual report code or text message for each type of pager and for each
alarm channel. For a summary of the default settings, see paragraph 4.3.2 “Report to pager”.
B
Confirm the selection using the Prog-key.
B
In case a numerical or alpha-numerical pager has been selected, the Octalarm asks for the pager
type as well.
B
The Octalarm now asks you to enter the call number or the number of the paging service. Use
C
or
D
to move the cursor to the field for setting or changing a digit. Now you can enter the digit
using the
E
and
F
key
.
The following characters may be used for settings as well:
•
-
: setting a delay for a dialling tone (e.g. if the Octalarm is connected to a home exchange,
requiring a pause after dialling 0 in order to wait for the dialling tone of the outside line).
•
,
: indicates a 2 seconds delay during the dialling and can for example be used if one has to
wait for an undefined dialling tone.
•
!
: used in combination with the
C
and
D
keys to insert or delete digits at the position of the
cursor.
B
Confirm the entered number using the Prog-key.
B
Depending on the selected pager type, the Octalarm can ask some additional questions, such as:
•
pager number
: this question will only appear when using a pager with a general paging
service extension number, followed by a unique pager number.
•
pin code
: this question will appear for pagers using some sub-address. (These pagers do not
involve any subscription expenses because many pagers are placed on one single
subscription. Separation takes place by the sub-address in the report code.) In case you do
not have to use a PIN code for your pager, you can leave this question unanswered.
B
Select the desired reset procedure, see paragraph 7.5 “Set reset procedure”.
7.2.1 Characteristics of a tone-only pager
This pager transmits a tone code and is sometimes equipped with a small numeric display. The pager
is supplied with 4 or 8 individual call numbers, with the transmitted tone code being determined by the
last digit. Nevertheless, the last digit is not important to the Octalarm.
When setting the call number, only one of the numbers provided must be entered. The Octalarm
itself will alter the last digit in order to transmit the right tone code for the right alarm channel.
7.2.2 Characteristics of an (alpha) numerical pager
This pager disposes of a display on which a user-defined numerical code or an alpha-numerical text
can be shown. Before the report can take place, one has to select the call number. Next, the report
code (and in some cases an additional pager number or sub-address) must be entered using a
telephone or a modem.
Attention: some numerical pagers are connected to paging services that are not able to send
defined acceptance signals on behalf of automatic dialling devices. Reporting to these kind of
pagers is therefore not possible!
