Nortel Networks DCT1900 - Manual (Page 3)

Technical Product Manual - DCT1900
Preface
Preface-DCT1900/R8/mw 1
© 2000-2005
Preface
What this manual describes ...
This manual describes how to configure, install, maintain and operate the DCT1900 Cordless Telephone
System. It also describes the concepts and the hardware building blocks of the DCT1900 system to
provide the reader with general knowledge about the system. Product specifications of the DCT1900
system products are also included.
Who should use this manual ...
This manual is written for telecommunication system managers, and people involved in planning,
operation, installation and maintenance of the DCT1900 system.
It should be noted that only certified installers should be allowed to install and maintain the DCT1900
System. Therefore, the information contained in this manual is directed to personnel who have been
properly trained and certified.
Where to find what ...
This manual is divided by means of separators into sections.
Section 1 Safety and Regulatory Information
Contains regulatory information, and information on how to handle Electrostatic Sensitive
Devices (ESD) and lithium batteries.
Section 2 System Description
A general system description that includes the concept, capacity, characteristics, and
hardware building blocks of the DCT1900. It also contains information about the numbering
conventions for cabinets, system boards, peripherals and Base Stations.
Section 3 Product Specifications
Contains environmental/general specifications and compliance to regulations and standards
for each product where applicable.
Section 4 Configuration Directions
This section gives detailed information on how to configure a DCT1900 system based on the
user requirements, i.e. number of Base Stations, power supplies, system boards, cables and
system limitations.
Section 5 Installation Instructions
Contains all necessary information to install the DCT1900 system. It includes information
about required tools, firmware, recommended board positions, cabling and cabinets.
Section 6 Commissioning
Describes a series of checks and tests to verify that the system is working correctly after
completing installation and initialization instructions.
Section 7 Maintenance
Maintenance is limited to fault finding of defective modules like system boards, Base Stations,
fuses, power supplies, Portable Telephones, and cables. This section describes how to