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Installation Manual DECT 6.0 Repeater KX-A405 Model No. Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic DECT 6.0 Repeater. Please read this manual carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use. Document Version: 2010-06...
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Important Information Important Information SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Safety Notices Please observe the safety notices in this manual in order to avoid danger to users or other people, and prevent damage to property. The notices are classified as follows, according to the severity of injury or damage: WARNING This notice means that misuse could result in death or serious injury.
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Important Information • When driving the screws into the wall, be careful to avoid touching any metal laths, wire laths or metal plates in the wall. • To prevent malfunction, deformity, overheating, rust, and discoloration, do not install or place equipment in the following types of locations: –...
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Important Information Additional Information F.C.C. REQUIREMENTS AND RELEVANT INFORMATION CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this device. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
1 Overview 1 Overview System Overview A repeater is used when you need to extend the range of a DECT 6.0 Portable Station (PS) or DECT 6.0 Cell Station (CS) connected to a PBX, to include areas where reception was previously not available. The repeater extends the range in all directions, allowing several floors to be covered.
Names and Locations DC Jack PROGRAM Button STATUS LED RSSI /ID LED RSSI: Received Signal Strength Indication Unpacking Unpack the box and check the items below: Repeater (KX-A405) AC Adaptor (PQLV219) Screws Washers LED Indications Mode Status STATUS RSSI/ID —...
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1 Overview Mode Status STATUS RSSI/ID Standby (signal is strong) Green On Green On Standby (signal is weak) Amber On Standby (out of range) Red On Red On Talking (signal is strong) Green On Operation Mode Green Flashing Talking (signal is weak) Amber On Busy (signal is strong) Green On...
1 Overview Mode Status STATUS RSSI/ID Channel 1 One Green Flash Channel 2 Two Green Flashes Site Survey Mode Channel 3 Three Green Flashes Channel 4 Four Green Flashes Channel 0 Five Green Flashes Flashing Speeds LEDs flash in a cycle at the following speeds: Type of Flashing Speed Regular Flashing...
1 Overview Specifications Basic Specifications Maximum Number of Simultaneous Calls Maximum Number of Cascade Steps Maximum Number of Repeaters Registered to a CS General Specifications 111 mm (W) ´ 82 mm (H) ´ 39 mm (D) Dimensions (4-3/8 in ´ 3-1/4 in ´ 1-1/2 in) Weight 80 g (2.8 oz) AC Adaptor (PQLV219)
2 Registering the Repeater 2 Registering the Repeater Easy Registration In easy registration, the repeater can be registered to a CS easily. WARNING When installing or testing a product with an external AC adaptor, the AC adaptor should be plugged into a wall outlet or floor-mounted AC outlet.
2 Registering the Repeater Manual Registration In manual registration, the repeater can be registered to another repeater to create a cascade configuration. WARNING When installing or testing a product with an external AC adaptor, the AC adaptor should be plugged into a wall outlet or floor-mounted AC outlet.
2 Registering the Repeater De-registration Perform de-registration to delete the ID of the CS/repeater that the repeater is registered to. WARNING When installing or testing a product with an external AC adaptor, the AC adaptor should be plugged into a wall outlet or floor-mounted AC outlet. Do not connect the AC adaptor to a ceiling-mounted AC outlet, as the weight of the adaptor may cause it to become disconnected.
2 Registering the Repeater ID Modification In ID Modification mode, the ID of the repeater (RPN [Radio Part Number]) can be selected. Registered repeaters are automatically assigned an ID during the registration process. This ID can be changed by following the procedure below.
3 Using the Repeater 3 Using the Repeater ID Confirmation Mode/Verification Tone Mode The ID of currently registered repeaters can be checked in ID Confirmation mode. Also, repeater coverage can be checked using a PS, in Verification Tone mode. When the beep is no longer heard, the PS is no longer in range of the repeater.
3 Using the Repeater Site Survey Mode This function can be used to measure the transmission quality, and identify problematic transmission areas of the repeater installation. This function can be used when registered or de-registered. WARNING When installing or testing a product with an external AC adaptor, the AC adaptor should be plugged into a wall outlet or floor-mounted AC outlet.
4 Wall Mounting 4 Wall Mounting Mounting WARNING • Make sure that the wall that the unit will be attached to is strong enough to support the unit (approx. 80 g [2.8 oz]). If not, it is necessary for the wall to be reinforced. •...
4 Wall Mounting Reference for Wall Mounting Print this page and use as a reference for wall mounting. Install a screw here. 37 mm (1-15/32 in) Install a screw here. Note Make sure to set the print size to correspond with the size of this page. If the dimension of the paper output still deviates slightly from the measurement indicated here, use the measurement indicated here.
5 Troubleshooting 5 Troubleshooting PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION • • • The repeater does not turn The AC adaptor is not Make sure that the AC adaptor is connected properly. properly connected to both the repeater and the AC outlet. •...