Polycom Cordless Telephone 1725 36097 001 User Manual

SpectraLink 6100 MCU  
Installation and Operation  
SpectraLink 6000 System  
November 2009 Edition  
1725-36097-001  
Version J  
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About this Guide  
This document explains installation and operation of Polycom’s  
SpectraLink 6000 System, using the SpectraLink 6100 Master Control  
Unit (MCU). The SpectraLink 6100 MCU adds wireless service to your  
existing telephone system. The installation process connects the  
SpectraLink 6000 System to your telephone system, and activates the  
SpectraLink 6000 Wireless Telephones.  
Polycom Model Numbers  
This document covers the following registered model numbers:  
SCA416, SCA408, SCA516, SCC408, SCC416, SCD408, SCD416,  
SCE408, SCE416, SCF4089, SCF416, SCI408, SCI416, SCJ408, SCJ416,  
SCK408, SCK416, SCL408, SCL416, SCM408, SCM416, SCN408,  
SCN416, SCO408, SCO416, SCS416, SCT416, SCX416 RCC400,  
RCO400, RCU100, RCU200, RCU201, MOG400  
Related Documents  
SpectraLink 6100 MCU: Facility Preparation (1725-36096-001)  
SpectraLink 6100 MCU: Quick Reference (1725-36098-001)  
SpectraLink 6100 MCU: Open Application Interface (OAI) Gateway  
Installation and Operation (1725-36120-001)  
SpectraLink 6020 Wireless Telephone Configuration and Administration  
Using HAT (1725-36094-001)  
Installing the Outdoor Base Station (1725-36127-001)  
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SpectraLink 6100 MCU: Installation and Operation: SpectraLink 6000 System  
LinkPlus Interface Guide (1725-361xx-001 where xx indicates a number  
corresponding to the type of PBX)  
Available at  
Customer Support  
Polycom wants you to have a successful installation. If you have  
questions please contact the Customer Support Hotline at  
(800) 775-5330. The hotline is open Monday through Friday,  
6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mountain time.  
For Technical Support: [email protected]  
For Knowledge Base:  
For Return Material Authorization: [email protected]  
Icons and Conventions  
This manual uses the following icons and conventions.  
Caution! Follow these instructions carefully to avoid danger.  
Note these instructions carefully.  
Label  
This typeface indicates a key, label, or button on SpectraLink  
hardware.  
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Contents  
12 Safety Notices ........................................................................61  
13 Index .....................................................................................63  
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Installation Overview  
Installation has three phases. In most cases, a separate person is  
responsible for each phase.  
1. Site preparation and wire installation: This is usually done by a  
wire technician or contractor.  
2. Installing the SpectraLink system: This is done by Polycom or one  
of our certified distributors.  
3. Programming the customer’s telephone system to work with the  
SpectraLink system: This is usually done by the customer’s system  
administrator or technician.  
Because these major steps require some parallel activities, it is  
important to coordinate the activities among the persons involved.  
This table lists the installation steps and the person usually  
responsible for each step.  
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SpectraLink 6100 MCU: Installation and Operation: SpectraLink 6000 System  
Installation Steps and Responsibilities  
Task  
Description  
Wire Contractor  
or Electrician  
Field Service  
Engineer  
Customer Project  
Mgr/ System Admin  
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Site Preparation  
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Determine location of MCU  
Run Cable for System  
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Run cable to Base Station  
locations  
9
9
Pull cable  
Terminate cable at Base Station  
locations  
9
9
Prepare and install demarc blocks  
Assign and program ports  
9
Connect cables to demarc blocks  
Install SpectraLink System  
Survey site and check  
components  
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Install MCUs  
9
9
Install Base Stations  
Install outdoor Base Stations  
Connect and register handsets  
Set up diagnostic modem  
Register handsets  
9
9
9
9
9
Program handset features  
Test handsets  
9
9
Site certification  
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SpectraLink 6000 System  
Overview  
Review this section if you are unfamiliar with the features and  
operation of the SpectraLink 6000 System.  
System Operation  
The SpectraLink 6000 System is a wireless communication system that  
offers direct telephone access for incoming and outgoing calls  
anywhere within a facility.  
The SpectraLink 6000 System consists of three basic components: the  
Master Control Unit, the Base Station and SpectraLink 6000 Wireless  
Telephones, or handsets. This diagram shows an overview of the  
system. Components are described below.  
The SpectraLink 6000 System  
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SpectraLink 6100 MCU: Installation and Operation: SpectraLink 6000 System  
Master Control Unit (MCU)  
Serves as the connecting point, or gateway, between the Base Stations  
and the existing telephone system. One or more of these boxes  
(approximately 12” x 3” x 7”) are typically installed in the telephone  
equipment room and provide connectivity from the telephone system  
to the SpectraLink 6000 System. Each MCU is hard-wired to one or  
more Base Stations, which in turn provides the wireless link to each of  
the SpectraLink 6000 Wireless Telephones. The MCU establishes the  
connection from the telephone line to the appropriate Base Station in  
order to reach a handset.  
The MCU supports four Base Stations and up to 16 handsets. Up to  
four SpectraLink 6100 MCUs can be linked together for extended  
coverage area. Chained MCUs support up to 64 handsets maximum.  
Polycom offers an analog MCU that works with telephone systems  
(CO, PBX or Key Systems) with analog (loop start) ports. We also  
offer digital MCUs that work with the most common brands of  
telephone systems’ (PBX or key systems) digital ports.  
Base Stations  
Act as a radio transceiver to provide the communications signal  
between the handset and the MCU. Base Stations are slightly larger  
than a smoke detector and are typically mounted on the ceiling, in  
strategic locations throughout the facility. A single Base Station can  
provide radio coverage for an area of 5,000 to 50,000 square feet  
depending on building obstructions. Base Stations may be located up  
to 2,200 cable feet from the MCU.  
When a handset user makes or receives a call, the handset and Base  
Station establish a digital radio communication link. As the user  
moves around the coverage area, calls are “handed off” to the Base  
Station that is able to provide the best radio signal (typically the  
closest Base Station). These handoffs involve the handset establishing  
a communication link with another Base Station and dropping the  
previous link.  
SpectraLink 6000 Wireless Telephones  
Communicate with the Base Station using digital spread spectrum  
transmission at 902-928 MHz. Employees can carry handsets to keep  
in contact as they move throughout the building. The handsets use  
on-premises wireless technology; they are not cellular or satellite  
phones. They are connected to the facility’s existing telephone system  
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and, just like wired telephones, can receive calls directly, receive  
transferred calls, transfer calls to other extensions, and make outside  
and long distance calls (subject to the restrictions applied in your  
facility.)  
SpectraLink 6100 OAI Gateway  
The SpectraLink OAI Gateway and application server are optional  
components which enable third-party applications (such as nurse call  
systems) to communicate with SpectraLink Wireless Telephones..  
See SpectraLink 6100 MCU: Open Application Interface (OAI) Gateway  
Installation and Configuration for more information.  
System Capacity  
Base Station Capacity  
Each Base Station supports up to four call paths/simultaneous calls.  
Each Base Station can cover 5,000 to 50,000 square feet, depending on  
physical layout of location.  
Maximum distance from MCU = 2,200 total cable feet.  
Individual MCU Capacity  
Eight or 16 PBX lines, depending on model.  
Each MCU supports up to four Base Stations.  
Each MCU supports up to eight simultaneous calls.  
Maximum System Capacity  
Up to four MCUs may be inter-connected using IPC cables.  
64 Wireless Telephones.  
16 Base Stations.  
32 simultaneous calls.  
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The Front Panel of the SpectraLink 6100 MCU  
The MCU’s front panel contains the connections to the telephone  
system, switches to control system administration, and status LEDs.  
1. STEP button: Selects a specific line or Base Station  
during registration process.  
2. Mode switch: Selects the mode of operation for the  
SpectraLink 6100 MCU.  
ADMIN: Administration mode, used to set up system  
features to match features on the telephone system.  
NORMAL: Normal mode, used during day-to-day  
operations.  
REGISTER: Registration mode, used to add or delete  
handsets and Base Stations.  
3. DEL/ENTER button: Removes a registered handset from  
the system.  
4. IPC IN port: Used to connect preceding MCUs in a multi-  
MCU configuration.  
5. IPC OUT port: Used to connect sequential MCUs in a  
multi-MCU configuration or to connect to an Open  
Applications Interface (OAI) Telephony Gateway.  
6. ERROR LED: Flashes when the system has detected an  
error. When flashing, check the STATUS LEDs for an error  
code.  
7. STATUS LEDs: Indicate system error messages and  
status. See SpectraLink 6100 MCU: Installation and  
Operation for more information.  
8. LINE LEDs: Indicate the line status of each handset:  
ringing, in-use or not active.  
9. BASE STN LEDs: Indicate the status of each Base  
Station.  
10. CONN A or B: RJ-21 connector to the cross-connect  
demarc block. Connector B is supplied and used only  
with four-wire digital interface.  
11. PWR jack: Connects to the AC adapter to supply power  
to the system.  
CAUTION: Use only the provided Class II AC Adapter  
with output 24V DC, 1A.  
12. Grounding lug: For use on the analog interface MCU  
(SCA-5XX).  
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Site Preparation  
Required Materials Provided by Customer  
The following equipment must be provided by the customer:  
Outlet Strip Recommended for installations with more than one  
MCU. This will allow the MCUs to be turned on and off together.  
Cross-Connect Block Required to connect the telephone switch  
ports and the Base Stations to the MCU.  
25 Pair Cables RJ-21 male at MCU end, required to connect the  
MCU to the cross-connect blocks.  
Backboard Space The MCU is designed to be wall mounted to  
3/4” plywood securely screwed to the wall.  
Quick Clip Fuse Required with an RCO410 Outdoor Base Station  
or when a Base Station is located in a separate building from the  
SpectraLink 6100 MCU. Recommended Quick Clip Fuse is  
available from Illinois Tool Works, Linx Division, Model # SCP-  
2X2.  
Base Station Mounting Hardware If the Base Stations will be  
mounted on finished walls or ceilings, a 4 to 5” long 1/4” bolt,  
nuts, and washers will be required for each Base Station mounted.  
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Determine Location of MCU  
Each MCU is approximately 2.75” wide, 12.5” high, and 7” deep, and  
weighs about 5 pounds. The unit is designed to be wall-mounted over  
3/4” plywood.  
Select a location for the MCU with sufficient backboard space and  
an available outlet.  
The MCU must be within 2,200 feet of the Base Stations.  
All digital interface modules must be within 250 feet of the  
telephone system.  
See your telephone system specifications for distance limitations  
for analog modules.  
Since the front panel is used for cabling and as an operator’s  
console, mount the units so the front panel is accessible.  
If your system has more than one MCU, the units should be mounted  
vertically, side by side, physically touching the adjacent unit. Do not  
stack units on top of one another. Stacked MCUs can cause  
overheating and failure.  
Polycom recommends an operational temperature range of 0º–  
40º C (31º–104º F). Optimal temperature is 20º C (68º F). Humidity  
recommendation is 20%– 80% (non-condensing).  
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Run Cable for System  
Run Cables to Base Station Locations  
The Base Station locations should be designated on the building floor  
plans provided to the Polycom field service engineer. Base Stations  
can be mounted easily on raised or acoustical ceiling tiles, or on the  
wall. Avoid locating Base Stations in high or hard-to-reach places, as  
this will hinder maintenance, testing and/or repositioning.  
Wire specifications  
The customer’s wire contractor is responsible for adhering to all  
local codes for wiring.  
Polycom recommends UL-listed wire that conforms to the following  
specifications for AWG, distance, and number of power pairs  
required for this installation.  
Power  
Pairs  
Max Cable Feet  
22 AWG  
Max Cable Feet  
24 AWG  
Max Cable Feet  
26 AWG  
1
2
3
1,100  
2,200  
2,200  
750  
470  
940  
1,500  
2,200  
1,400  
One additional pair is required for data.  
Attenuation must not exceed 6.8 dB/1,000 feet at 772KHz.  
Wire that is already installed (spare house cable) can be used when it  
is available. House cable will usually run from the MDF in the  
telephone equipment room to intermediate distribution frames (IDFs)  
spread throughout the facility. Install new wire from the closest IDF  
to the Base Station. Be sure no bridge taps, multiples, or “Y”  
connections are created or present.  
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Determine the amount of wire needed to connect the Base Station to  
the MCU by scaling from a floor plan or a sketch, pacing, measuring,  
or estimating. Remember to include enough wire to reach the ceiling.  
The wire length between the MCU and each Base Station may not  
exceed 2,200 cable feet.  
Install an extra 25 feet of wire at the Base Station to allow for  
possible relocation.  
Pull Cable  
Pull the cable from the MCU location (usually in the telephone  
equipment room) to the Base Station locations designated on the floor  
plans.  
If the cabling exits the building, consult the telephone system  
manual, the National Electrical Code (NEC), and local codes for  
instructions on providing lightning and other over-current protection.  
When cabling an external Base Station or a Base Station with  
wiring that exits the building, protect all Base Station wiring with the  
Quick Clip Fuse (Illinois Tool Works, Linx Division, SCP-2X2)  
before bridging with other Base Station power leads.  
Run all cable before attaching the RJ-45 connectors to the Base  
Stations. Label both the demarcation block end and the Base Station  
end of each wire with the Base Station number using a wire tie marker  
or other form of marker.  
Remove bridge taps, multiples, or “Y” connections to the Base  
Station wires; these will cause data transmission errors.  
The area above some suspended ceilings is used as an  
environmental air plenum. The NEC requires that wire installed in  
plenums be rated for plenum installation.  
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Terminate Cable at Base Station Locations  
After running the wire to the Base Station location, terminate the wire  
using an RJ-45 modular crimp-on plug. Connect the data pair to pins  
1 and 2, and the power pair to pins 7 and 8.  
If the connection uses more than two pair, refer to the table on the  
following page.  
To avoid damage to the connectors or crimps, be sure to run the  
wire to the Base Station before connecting the RJ-45 connectors.  
RJ-45 Modular Cable  
When wiring the 8-pin connector, use the following table as a guide.  
8-pin Modular  
Connector  
MCU Pin  
Function  
Polarity  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Data 1  
Data 2  
Any  
Any  
Power 3  
Power 2  
Power 2  
Power 3  
Power 1  
Power 1  
+
-
+
-
-
+
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Prepare Demarc Blocks  
The MCU connects to the existing telephone system using RJ-21  
connections. An MCU is designed to operate with a specific interface  
to the telephone system: two-wire digital or analog, or four-wire  
digital. The number of demarcation blocks required for the system  
depends on the number and type of MCUs installed.  
MCU  
Part Number  
Wire  
Pairs  
Interface Type  
# Blocks  
Analog POTS  
SCA-5XX  
SCU-5XX  
1
1
1
1
Universal Digital Interface (Norstar, Meridian, Comdial, Fujitsu,  
Inter-Tel, DEFINITY 2-wire, NEC, Rolm, Toshiba)  
Merlin Legend and DEFINITY 4-wire  
Mitel (DNIC)  
SCF-5XX  
SCX-5XX  
SCP-5XX  
SCB-5XX  
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
Panasonic (Universal 2-wire Auxiliary Digital)  
Executone (Universal 4-wire Auxiliary Digital)  
If the wiring between the SpectraLink 6100 MCU and the telephone  
system leaves the building, consult your telephone system manual  
for instructions on providing adequate lightning and other over-  
current protection. All MCUs (except the analog interface SCA-5XX)  
are intended only for connection to the isolated side of an on-  
premises telephone switch. The interfaces are intended to connect  
to digital telephone switch ports that provide signals of 5Vp-p (max)  
AC component, and some telephone switches provide a 48 V DC  
offset.  
Based on the number and type of interfaces in the system, determine  
the number of 25-pair cables required to connect line ports and Base  
Stations to the demarcation blocks.  
The diagrams which follow provide an overview of the connections.  
Multiple power pairs  
Some sites may prefer to wire Base Stations to a separate demarc  
block in order to split out power pairs.  
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Dedicated line for diagnostic modem  
The SpectraLink 6100 MCU can be accessed remotely using an  
internal modem. To use the modem for remote access, a dedicated  
dial-in line must be provided. On digital interface systems this line  
must be terminated as a digital extension to the MCU.  
Two-wire analog or digital interface  
The wiring diagram below shows the connections required for a two-  
wire analog or digital interface.  
A
Telephone Ports  
Pair 1-16  
To  
PBX  
Pair 17 Unused  
Pair  
18-19  
Data Pair  
20-23  
Pair 24 & 25  
Unused  
Power Pairs  
To  
Base Stn. 1-4  
Base Stations  
Data Pairs  
Base Stn. 1-4  
Two-wire Analog or Digital Connection  
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Four-wire digital interface  
The wiring diagram below shows the connections required for a four-  
wire interface . Each MCU of this type requires two demarcation  
blocks which will be wired as indicated.  
B
A
Receive (RX)  
To PBX  
Telephone Ports  
Pair 1-16  
Pair 17-25 Unused  
To  
PBX  
Transmit (TX)  
From PBX  
Telephone Ports  
Pair 1-16  
Pair 17 - Unused  
Power Pairs 18-19  
Base Stn. 1-4  
To  
Base Stations  
Data Pairs 20-23  
Base Stn.1-4  
Pair 24 & 25 Unused  
Four-wire Digital Connection  
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Install Demarc Blocks  
The demarcation blocks used to connect the telephone system and  
Base Stations to the MCU should be installed on a typical telephone  
facility backboard. A 1/2or 3/4” thick board mounted on the wall  
near the MCU is typical. Although this manual uses 66 blocks as  
examples, any standard cross-connect blocks are acceptable.  
When cabling an external Base Station or a Base Station with  
wiring that exits the building, protect all Base Station wiring with  
the Quick Clip Fuse (Illinois Tool Works, Linx Division, SCP-2X2)  
before bridging with other Base Station power leads.  
If the cabling between the MCU and the telephone system leaves  
the building, consult the telephone system manual, the NEC, and  
local codes for instructions on providing lightning and other over-  
current protection.  
Assign and Program Ports  
The wire contractor should inform the system administrator which  
port numbers have been designated for the handsets and the remote  
diagnostics modem line.  
The system administrator must assign extension numbers to the  
handsets and plan the functions (trunk access, toll restrictions, system  
features, ringing options, etc.) to be programmed for the handsets.  
This programming will be done after the handsets are registered, but  
will be faster if it is planned in advance by verifying the parameters  
and features on the current telephone system and wired phones.  
For details, refer the system administration document for your PBX.  
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Connect Cables from Base Stations and Phone  
Lines to Demarc Blocks  
Two-pair twisted cable from Base Stations installed throughout the  
facility converge at the demarc block or backboard. Each MCU can  
support four Base Stations and up to 16 handsets. The Base Station  
and SpectraLink 6000 Wireless Telephone cables are punched down  
onto the demarc/cross-connect blocks as shown in the demarc block  
diagrams below. Refer also to the diagrams in Chapter 4, section  
Prepare Demarc Blocks and Chapter 5, section Install MCUs.  
Photocopy the Handset Planning Worksheet and Base Station Location  
Worksheet provided in this manual as needed. Use the forms to track  
the Base Stations and handset port assignments connected to each  
MCU. As the Polycom field service engineer makes each Base Station  
or handset connection, fill in the information on the form to identify  
the position of the Base Station or handset (the building and floor  
number, for example) and a detailed description of the location  
(perhaps a room number). A copy of this form should be posted near  
the cross-connect block.  
Up to four Base Stations can be connected on a single MCU. Each  
Base Station uses two pair, one for data and one for power.  
When cabling an external Base Station or a Base Station with  
wiring that exits the building, protect all Base Station wiring with  
fuse protection. One method is to use a Quick Clip Fuse (Illinois  
Tool Works, Linx Division, SCP-2X2) to provide protection from  
external wiring.  
If the wiring between the MCU and the telephone system leaves  
the building, consult the telephone system manual, the NEC, and  
local codes for instructions on providing lightning and other over-  
current protection.  
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Run Cable for System  
Two-wire analog or digital demarc block  
The demarc block for the two-wire analog or digital interface should  
be wired as follows.  
tip  
ring  
tip  
LINE1  
LINE 2  
LINE 3  
LINE 4  
LINE 5  
LINE 6  
LINE 7  
LINE 8  
LINE 9  
LINE 10  
LINE 11  
LINE 12  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
25 PAIR MALE  
CONNECTOR  
CABLE TO  
MCU  
CONNECTOR A  
Telephone  
Ports  
LINE 13  
LINE 14  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
LINE 15  
LINE 16  
ring  
UNUSED  
Base  
1 & 2  
Station  
Power  
Pairs  
3 & 4  
1
2
3
4
Base  
Station  
Data  
Pairs  
UNUSED  
Two-wire Connector  
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Four-wire digital demarc block  
The four-wire digital interface (future release) requires two demarc  
blocks, one to Connector A and one to Connector B on the MCU. They  
should be wired as follows.  
tip  
ring  
tip  
Line 1 TX  
Line 2 TX  
Line 3 TX  
Line 4 TX  
Line 5 TX  
Line 6 TX  
Line7 TX  
Line 8 TX  
Line 9 TX  
Line 10 TX  
Line 11 TX  
Line 12 TX  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
25 PAIR MALE  
CONNECTOR  
CABLE TO  
MCU  
CONNECTOR A  
Telephone  
Ports  
Note:  
TX denotes  
data transmitted  
from the telephone  
system to the  
Link150  
Line 13 TX  
Line 14 TX  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
Line 15 TX  
Line 16 TX  
UNUSED  
1, & 2  
ring  
Base  
Station  
Power  
Pairs  
3 & 4  
1
Base  
Station  
Data  
2
3
4
Pairs  
Unused  
Four-wire Connector A  
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tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
Line 1 RX  
Line 2 RX  
Line 3 RX  
Line 4 RX  
Line 5 RX  
Line 6 RX  
Line 7 RX  
Line 8 RX  
Line 9 RX  
Line 10 RX  
Line 11 RX  
Line 12 RX  
Line 13 RX  
Line 14 RX  
25 PAIR MALE  
CONNECTOR  
CABLE TO  
MCU  
CONNECTOR B  
Telephone  
Ports  
Note:  
RX denotes  
data received by  
the telephone  
system from Link 150  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
ring  
tip  
Line 15 RX  
Line 16 RX  
ring  
Unused  
Pairs  
DO NOT  
USE  
Four-wire Connector B  
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Install SpectraLink 6000 System  
Survey Site  
Check the site to be sure pre-installation work has been completed  
correctly. This includes:  
Location chosen for the MCU is adequate, and power is available.  
Wiring to Base Station locations has been pulled and correctly  
terminated.  
Phone lines for the SpectraLink 6000 Wireless Telephones are  
installed and properly terminated.  
Dedicated line is available for remote access to diagnostic modem.  
Telephone system administrator is on-site to program the existing  
telephone system.  
If the work has not been completed, the Polycom field service  
engineer can leave the site and reschedule the installation when the  
items have been completed or corrected, or assist in preparing the  
site.  
This unit must be installed by a service person familiar with the  
installation of electronic equipment.  
Do not power up the unit before it has been properly grounded to a  
protective earth. See Grounding instructions below.  
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Check Components  
The following items should be at the installation site.  
SpectraLink 6100 Master Control Unit Depending on the size of  
your system, there may be up to four MCUs, which will be  
chained together to extend the coverage area.  
The SpectraLink 6000 System MUST contain only SpectraLink  
6100 MCUs. Link 150 Model 2 MCUs or Model 1 MCUs cannot be  
used in an M3 system.  
AC Adapter Supplies power to the SpectraLink 6100 MCU.  
Use only the provided Class II AC Adapter with output 24V DC, 1A.  
IPC Cable Each MCU is shipped with one inter-processor  
communication (IPC) cable to carry signals between SpectraLink  
6100 MCU units. It is used only when multiple MCUs are chained  
together.  
Base Stations SpectraLink Part Number RCC 400/410 or RCO  
400/410 (for outdoor use). Your system may have up to four Base  
Stations for each MCU shipped.  
Base Station Mounting Hardware A ceiling clip and plastic bolt  
used to attach each Base Station to the T-bar ceiling tile grid.  
MCU Mounting Hardware Four #8 x 3/4” panhead wood screws  
and star washers, used to mount the MCU to the wall.  
ESD Bonding Straps To provide static protection for the MCU.  
SpectraLink 6000 Wireless Telephones The correct number of  
handsets for this installation.  
Battery Chargers SpectraLink 6000 Wireless Telephones require a  
Battery Charging system, usually one per handset.  
Battery Packs The system may have one or more spare Battery  
Pack per handset, depending on the needs at your location.  
Documentation and Training Information This includes a user guide  
for each handset and the CD which contains all referenced  
documents.  
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Grounding materials per section below Grounding Instructions.  
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Install MCUs  
Mount MCUs to wall  
The MCUs are designed to be mounted on a backboard of 3/4”  
plywood, securely fastened to the wall. Mount the MCUs vertically,  
side by side, using 2.75” spacing center-to-center for each unit. Do not  
stack MCUs on top of one another.  
To mount the MCUs:  
1. Using a 1/8” drill bit, drill four pilot holes, on 2” x 12.1” centers.  
2. If installing only one MCU, insert the #8 x 3/4” screws in the pilot  
holes and tighten, leaving a 1/8” to 1/4” gap from the wall.  
3. If installing more than one MCU, the ESD bonding strap(s) must  
be installed between adjacent units:  
4. Remove the screws from the bottom of adjacent units.  
5. Place the ESD strap over the pilot holes that span two units, and  
hold it against the plywood backboard.  
6. Place the star washer on top of the ESD strap.  
7. Insert the #8 x 3/4” screw and tighten to leave 1/8” to 1/4” gap  
from the wall.  
8. Repeat for all ESD straps.  
9. Slide the MCU over the screws until it drops in place.  
10. Tighten screws fully.  
11. Ground the unit per Grounding instructions below.  
Grounding instructions  
The metal chassis of this unit may contain leakage currents (i.e.,  
"touch" current) which is cumulative when multiple units are  
connected together to form a system. To prevent the summation of  
leakage currents from being present on exposed metal surfaces, the  
following installation procedure must be followed.  
Safety  
Warning  
All system units must be grounded to a protective earth by means of  
the grounding stud located on the rear panel. Refer to the illustration  
below for recommended continuity connection.  
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No more than 15 units may be grounded through one connection to  
the protective earth ground. Systems involving more than 15 units  
must be broken up into groups of 15 or fewer units with each group  
provided with an independent protective earthing conductor.  
Connect MCU to demarc blocks  
Connect the male RJ-21 connector from the appropriate demarcation  
block to the designated RJ-21 connector (A or B) on each MCU. Secure  
the cables using the keeper.  
Connect multi-unit systems  
Use the following procedure to connect multiple MCUs.  
1. Mount the MCUs side by side.  
2. Connect the IPC cable from the OUT port of the first unit to the IN  
port of the adjacent unit. Repeat until all units are connected, as  
shown in the following illustration.  
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Multi-Unit SpectraLink 6100 MCUs  
No IPC cable is connected to the IN port of the first unit. An Open  
Applications Interface (OAI) Telephony Gateway may be  
connected to the OUT port of the last unit.  
When adding a new or replacement MCU to an existing system,  
the MCUs will perform a software update. See Chapter 8 section  
Replace an MCU for further details.  
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Connect power  
1. Once the units have been properly grounded, connect the power  
plug from the AC adapter to the jack labeled PWR on the MCU.  
Use only the provided Class II AC Adapter with output 24V DC, 1A.  
For installations with more than one MCU, use an outlet strip with a  
built-in power switch. This allows the MCUs to be turned on and off  
together.  
2. Plug the AC adapter into a 110V AC outlet or switch on the outlet  
strip to apply power to the MCU.  
3. Verify that leakage current ("touch" current) is below 250 μA rms  
on exposed metal surfaces.  
4. If leakage is excessive, power off the system and re-verify ground  
path continuity.  
Set switch interface type  
The following steps explain how to assign a switch interface type to  
the MCU. This procedure must be done on each MCU.  
MCUs can be enabled with different/mixed PBX integrations within  
the same system and operate normally. However, the MCUs must  
be running the same software. See Chapter 8 section Replace an  
MCU for details on the software update procedure. If you need  
additional help, please contact the Polycom Customer Support for  
assistance.  
1. Power on the MCU with the mode switch in the NORMAL position.  
Because the MCU does not have a switch type assigned, it will  
alarm (the ERROR LED will flash along with STATUS LEDs 1, 2, 3, 4,  
and 5). This should take less than 2 minutes.  
2. Power off the MCU.  
3. Move the mode switch to ADMIN and power on the MCU. Within  
15 seconds, STATUS LEDs 2 and 4 will light.  
4. Press the STEP button three times.  
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STATUS LEDs 1, 2, and 4 must be lit. LINE LEDs 1 through 8  
(indicating an unconfigured MCU) should also be lit.  
If any other combination of LINE LEDs is lit, then a switch type has  
already been selected. Go to step 5 to pick the desired switch type.  
5. Press the DEL/ENTER button to select the correct switch interface  
type. With each press of the DEL/ENTER button, a different series of  
LINE LEDs will be lit. Continue to press DEL/ENTER until the correct  
LINE LEDs are lit. Use the following list to select the desired switch  
interface.  
Switch Interface  
Line LEDs  
MCU Type  
Notes  
Analog  
1
SCA5xx  
The SCA will only support Analog.  
Comdial  
3
SCU5xx  
SCU5xx  
SCF5xx  
SCB5xx  
SCU5xx  
SCU5xx  
SCU5xx  
SCF5xx  
SCX5xx  
SCU5xx  
SCU5xx  
SCP5xx  
SCU5xx  
SCU5xx  
DEFINITY – Two-wire  
DEFINITY – Four-wire  
Executone  
Fujitsu  
1, 4  
1, 5  
2, 5  
2, 4  
2, 3, 4  
1, 2  
1, 3  
1, 2, 3  
1, 2, 4  
2
Four-wire Interface.  
The SCB will only support Executone.  
Inter-Tel  
Meridian  
Merlin Legend  
Mitel  
Four-wire Interface.  
The SCX will only support Mitel.  
NEC  
Norstar  
Panasonic  
Siemens / Rolm  
Toshiba  
5
The SCX will only support Panasonic.  
4
2, 3  
1 through 8  
Unconfigured  
6. Move the mode switch back to NORMAL.  
7. The MCU will cycle through diagnostic testing. When the system  
is ready for use, the ERROR LED should be off, and the LED for the  
MCU Number (1 to 4) will be lit. This should take less than two  
minutes.  
If the LED for the MCU ID does not light, or if an MCU ID is  
duplicated, there is most likely a problem with the IPC cabling. If  
the system displays an error refer to Chapter 8, section  
Troubleshoot Error Codes.  
8. If you select a switch type that is not supported by the MCU type,  
the system will alarm. The ERROR LED will flash along with STATUS  
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LEDs 4 and 5. For example, this alarm will display if you assign  
switch type NEC to an SCB-5XX – Executone MCU.  
If this alarm displays, use the table above to verify that your MCU  
type supports the selected switch type. If you need to change the  
switch type, repeat steps 2 through 6.  
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Install Base Stations  
Be sure the Base Station is positioned clear of anything that might  
damage it. The Base Station should be well above head height, away  
from doors and other objects that might strike it, and away from areas  
open to the elements or possible water leaks.  
Check your location for other radio antenna devices and place the  
Base Stations to avoid interference. Leave enough slack wire  
(approximately 25 feet) to account for possible future Base Station  
moves.  
Mount Base Stations on dropped tile ceilings  
A ceiling clip and plastic bolt are supplied to install Base Stations on  
the drop ceiling rails (T-bars) used to support acoustical tile. The  
plastic bolt screws into the top of the Base Station, then snaps into the  
ceiling clip which has been attached to the rails that hold the  
acoustical tile. The fastener is designed for use on 15/16” wide rails.  
1. Attach the metal fastener to the rail (T-bar) supporting the  
dropped ceiling by rotating it into position until it snaps into the  
locked position.  
2. Screw the plastic bolt to the 1/4” x 20 captive nut into the top of  
the Base Station.  
3. Slide the bolt into the exposed prongs of the metal clip until it  
snaps into position.  
4. When properly attached, the Base Station should sit almost flush  
against the ceiling, and be tightly attached to the clip and T-bar  
grid work.  
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5. Once the Base Station is anchored to the fastener, lift the acoustical  
tile and plug the RJ-45 8-pin modular plug into the connector on  
the top of the Base Station.  
The LED will blink red and green as the system software  
downloads to the Base Station and the Base Station is tested.  
When the LED blinks amber, the system is ready for operation.  
When the LED blinks green, a telephone has established a  
radio link with that Base Station.  
If the LED turns solid red, there should be an error message on  
the MCU’s STATUS LEDs. Refer to Chapter 8, section  
Troubleshoot Error Codes.  
Mount Base Stations on finished ceilings  
If your site does not have a dropped tile ceiling, the Base Station can  
be mounted to a finished ceiling or wall with a 4 to 5” long 1/4” –20  
TPI plastic or nylon screw or bolt (such as a lag screw).  
The customer’s wire contractor is responsible for this installation.  
1. Drill two holes approximately 1” apart. Make the holes large  
enough to accommodate the RJ-45 connector and a bolt to secure  
the Base Station.  
2. Insert a wide washer above the ceiling, then screw the bolt into  
the beam or ceiling.  
3. Insert three nuts on the bolt, then screw the Base Station into the  
bolt, being careful not to insert the bolt more than 1/3”, five full  
turns, into the Base Station.  
If the ceiling is open with I-beams or pipe construction, mount the  
Base Station with I-beam clamps or pipe clamps.  
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Install Outdoor Base Stations  
Outdoor Base Stations are equipped with a protective enclosure,  
designed to be mounted to a wall or pole. After the enclosure is  
mounted, the Base Station is inserted in the enclosure and connected.  
Only RCO Base Stations can be used outdoors.  
The customer’s wire contractor is responsible for wiring and  
mounting the outdoor Base Station enclosure. The contractor is  
responsible for supplying screws, brackets, and other appropriate  
hardware.  
Wire and connect outdoor Base Stations  
If the wiring for a Base Station exits a building—whether to reach  
an outdoor Base Station location or to reach a Base Station in  
another building—it should be equipped with primary protection  
according to the NEC and/or local codes.  
Wiring that exits the building must also be fuse protected at both  
ends. For example, use a Quick Clip Fuse from Illinois Tool Works,  
Linx Division, model number SCP-2X2. Insert the Quick Clip fuses  
in place of bridging clips on a 66 block for the non-internal Base  
Station circuits.  
1. Mount the outdoor Base Station enclosure to a wall or pole. The  
enclosure should be attached at the highest point available that  
will provide central coverage for the outdoor area.  
2. Insert the Base Station cable through the compression fitting and  
tighten the fitting.  
3. Wire the Base Station connector just as you wired the RJ-45  
connectors for the indoor Base Stations.  
4. Place the Base Station inside the enclosure with the part number  
label facing the back of the enclosure.  
5. Screw the protective cover onto the Base Station enclosure.  
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Connect and Register Handsets  
Set Up Diagnostic Modem  
Each MCU has an internal modem feature that allows Polycom  
technicians to dial into the system for troubleshooting and  
maintenance. The modem is enabled on Line 1 when no handset is  
registered to Line 1. When enabled, the modem will auto-answer an  
incoming call to that line.  
This internal modem uses proprietary communication software.  
You cannot use commercial software packages to access this  
software. If you have a multiple MCU system, you only need to  
enable one modem line, on Line 1 of MCU 1. Line 1 positions on  
the other MCUs can be used for handsets.  
To set up the diagnostic modem:  
1. Connect an analog Direct Inward Dial (DID) line to Analog  
Interface MCUs (SCA-5XX) or a digital DID line to Digital  
Interface MCUs.  
2. Move the mode switch to the REGISTER position. The LED for Line  
1 should be off, indicating that no handset is registered to Line 1.  
If the LED is on then a handset is registered to the line. Refer to  
Chapter 6, section Unregister Handsets  
.
3. Dial the number associated with the DID line. After one or two  
rings, you should hear the high-pitched modem answer tone.  
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Register Handsets  
Before a handset can be used it must be registered to a line on one of  
the MCUs. While handsets are being registered, the system will  
continue normal operation.  
Use the Handset Planning Worksheet filled out by the system  
administrator to be sure you are correctly assigning each handset to  
its port and extension number.  
All lines are unregistered when shipped from the factory. However, if  
you are replacing a failed MCU you may not need to register the  
handsets. Refer to Chapter 8 System Administration for details.  
Line 1 MCU 1 may be skipped to allow for remote access through  
the diagnostic modem.  
Each MCU supports eight simultaneous conversations. To  
optimize performance and reduce the possibility of call blocking,  
distribute the handsets evenly across all MCUs.  
To register a handset to your system, do the following:  
1. Be sure all unregistered handsets are powered off and that there is  
a Base Station plugged in and within range of the handsets to be  
registered.  
2. Move the mode switch to the REGISTER position. (If your system  
has more than one MCU, be sure to move the switch only on the  
correct MCU.) The LED which indicates the Box ID (1 through 4)  
may change. This is normal and is not an error.  
The LINE indicator LEDs now show the registration status of each  
line.  
If the LED is on, a handset is registered to the line.  
If the LED is off, no handset is registered to the line.  
3. Press the STEP button until the LED for the line to be registered  
flashes.  
If the LED is flashing, that line is selected. A flash with the  
LED mainly off indicates no handset registered; a flash with  
the LED mainly on indicates a handset is registered to the  
selected line.  
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Initially Line 2 will flash. This is because Line 1 is usually set up  
as the remote access diagnostic modem. To register a handset  
to Line 1, press the STEP button until Line 1 flashes.  
If the desired line already has a handset registered to it, follow  
the procedure outlined below to unregister the handset, then  
return to this step.  
4. Turn on the handset to be registered by holding down the PWR  
key until the handset beeps twice. After a few seconds, the line  
indicator LED on the MCU will shine solid red. Once the handset  
is registered, the LED for the next line begins to flash.  
5. To assign the extension number, hold down the FCN key until  
Volume Level displays. Press the # > key until EXTENSION displays  
on the handset. Press 0, then enter the correct extension number.  
Press END when finished.  
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for all handsets to be registered.  
7. When all handsets are registered, return the mode switch to the  
NORMAL position.  
Unregister Handsets  
If the desired line already has a handset registered to it, follow this  
procedure to unregister the handset.  
1. Move the mode switch on the MCU to the REGISTER position. If  
your system has more than one MCU, be sure to move the switch  
on the correct MCU. The LINE indicator LEDs now show which  
lines have handsets registered.  
2. Use the STEP button to select the line to be unregistered. The LINE  
indicator LED for a line that has a handset registered to it will  
flash with the LED mainly on.  
3. Press the DEL/ENTER button. The LINE indicator LED for the selected  
line will be off with a short on flash  
4. Register the new handset or return the mode switch to the  
NORMAL position.  
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Program Handset Features  
PBX and Key Systems provide users with special features such as  
hold, transfer, conference, camp on, and speed dial. These features  
can be accessed via the handset, but the telephone system or  
SpectraLink 6100 MCU must be programmed to allow access to these  
features from the handset. For information on programming the  
switch to operate with the handsets, refer to the system  
administration document for your PBX.  
If the SpectraLink 6100 MCU is connected to your telephone  
system via analog lines, refer to your analog system’s feature  
programming document.  
If the SpectraLink 6100 MCU is connected to a digital key  
telephone system or PBX, refer to your digital system’s feature  
programming document.  
Test Handsets  
Verify proper registration and operation of each handset by  
performing the following steps.  
1. Press the START key on each handset. The extension number  
should clear and you should hear dial tone. On some digital  
systems, depending on how the telephone system is programmed,  
you may have to select a line to get dial tone.  
2. Place a call to each handset to verify ring, answer, clear transmit,  
and clear receive audio.  
3. Verify all programmed features on each handset.  
4. Press the END key. The LINE indicator should turn off.  
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Site Certification  
The Polycom field service engineer should not leave the site before  
contacting Polycom to perform remote install verification.  
Contact a Polycom engineer on the Customer Support Hotline at  
(800) 775-5330. The hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mountain  
time, Monday through Friday.  
The engineer will connect with the diagnostic modem, verify calling  
functions, and listen while you perform a walk test. The walk test will  
require you to walk the inside perimeter of the coverage area. If all  
Base Stations are running, note any areas with heavy static or clarity  
problems and report them to a Polycom engineer.  
The installation is not complete until these certification steps have  
been performed. Do not hand out SpectraLink 6000 Wireless  
Telephones at a site that has not been certified.  
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System Administration  
Troubleshoot Error Codes  
When an alarm is detected, the ERROR LED will light and the MCU’s  
STATUS LEDs will display an alarm code.  
If the error code refers to a Base Station problem, the Base Stn LED will  
indicate which Base Station has the problem. If more than one Base Stn  
LED is on, the error code refers to the lowest numbered Base Station  
with an error. Use the STEP button to select another Base Station to  
display its error code.  
For additional assistance in troubleshooting your system, please  
contact the Polycom Customer Support Hotline at (800) 775-5330. The  
hotline is open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mountain  
time.  
Troubleshoot Handset Features  
If handset features are not working properly, disconnect the handset  
from the MCU and plug a wired telephone into the port. The  
telephone should be the same type as the emulated telephone. Refer  
to the appropriate section of the LinkPlus Interface Guide for your PBX  
type.  
Test the features on the wired telephone.  
For analog MCUs, verify that feature access codes and switchhook  
flash work correctly.  
For digital MCUs, verify that features are assigned to the correct  
keys and are working properly. Refer to the document that covers  
button mapping information for the brand of telephone system at  
your location.  
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Certain four-wire telephones (such as MERLIN LEGEND) use a  
different connector on the phone than on the back of the MCU.  
Therefore you may need phone cord or an adapter to perform these  
tests.  
Status LED Codes  
STATUS LEDs  
1 2 3 4 5  
Description  
Action  
Random  
Cycling  
The SpectraLink 6100 MCU is  
powering up. Initialization to  
follow.  
This is not an error and should change to  
another code after a minute.  
5
SpectraLink 6100 MCU is  
initalizing.  
Code number will change when finished.  
1, 2, 3, or 4  
MCU identification number.  
Indicates normal operation when it is on steady.  
Check the IPC connections.  
If the same LED is lit on more  
than one MCU:  
If the LED is flashing and the  
ERROR light is on:  
There is a problem with the MCU indicated by  
the flashing box ID.  
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The following STATUS LEDs are displayed in combination with the  
ERROR LED.  
STATUS LEDs  
Description  
Action  
1, 2, 3, 4, 5  
MCU has not been configured for  
switch interface type.  
Assign a switch type to the MCU. See  
Chapter 5, section Install MCUs -Set Switch  
Interface Type for instructions.  
1, 3  
2, 3  
A Base Station has reported an  
internal problem.  
Replace the Base Station. In rare cases a  
problem with the MCU can cause this error.  
No communication with one or more  
Base Stations on this MCU.  
Check cabling to verify that the Base  
Station’s cable is plugged into and fully  
seated in the Base Station port at the back  
of the MCU and plugged into the Base  
Station at the other end.  
If the LED on the Base Station is not lit,  
check for proper wiring of the 8-pin modular  
plugs. See Chapter 4, section Terminate  
Cable at Base Station Locations.  
If the cable is over 600 feet long, verify that  
the extra wire pairs have been connected  
correctly.  
If the Base Station LED is flashing red,  
check for open or shorts on pins 1 and 2 of  
the cable.  
If the Base Station has been removed,  
acknowledge the alarm by moving the  
mode switch to REGISTER. Press the STEP  
button until the LED for the removed Base  
Station is blinking. Press DEL/ENTER, then  
move the mode switch back to NORMAL.  
1, 2, 3  
4
Internal communication problem with  
the MCU.  
Replace the MCU.  
IPC problem.  
Check IPC cabling by disconnecting and  
reconnecting the MCUs. Connect the Male  
RJ-21 connector from the appropriate  
demarcation block to the designated RJ-21  
connector (A or B) on each MCU. Secure  
cables using the keeper.  
If the error still occurs try using a different  
IPC cable. Replace MCU if the problem still  
occurs.  
4, 5  
The switch type selected is not  
supported by this MCU.  
Verify that the switch type selected is  
correct. If the type is incorrect, repeat the  
steps to select a new switch type. See  
Chapter 5 section Install MCUs -Set Switch  
Interface Type.  
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STATUS LEDs  
Description  
Action  
1, 4  
The operator is trying to register a  
handset or place an admin call on an  
MCU with no phone lines.  
Return mode switch to the NORMAL  
position.  
2, 4  
3, 4  
The MCU was powered on with the  
mode switch in the wrong position.  
Turn off the MCU, place the mode switch to  
the NORMAL position and turn back on.  
Configurations on a multi-MCU  
installation do not match in each of  
the units.  
Most likely to occur when an MCU  
was just added to the system.  
Erase the configuration in the MCU with  
incorrect configuration definitions (probably  
the MCU that was just added.) To erase the  
configuration, refer to Chapter 8, section  
Replace an MCU.  
Note: Do not erase the configurations in all  
the MCUs. In multiple MCU installations the  
handset registration information is shared  
among the MCUs. This allows you to  
replace an MCU without re-registering all  
the handsets.  
1, 3, 4  
REGISTER or ADMIN mode selected on Only one mode switch can be in ADMIN or  
more than one MCU at the same  
time.  
REGISTER at a time. Check the MCUs and  
take one of them out of REGISTER or ADMIN  
mode.  
2, 3, 4  
1, 2, 3, 4  
1, 5  
The MCU was powered on with the  
mode switch in the wrong position.  
Turn off the unit, place the mode switch to  
the NORMAL position and turn back on.  
Internal problem with the MCU.  
Contact Polycom Customer Service for  
technical support.  
The MCU was powered on with the  
mode switch in the wrong position.  
Turn off the MCU, place the mode switch in  
the NORMAL position and turn back on..  
A possible Base Station failure has  
been detected. A Base Station that  
had previously been heard by another  
Base Station can no longer be heard.  
Check to see if the system was powered on  
with the switch in the wrong position. If not,  
contact Polycom Customer Service.  
5
The MCU was powered on with the  
mode switch in the wrong position.  
Turn off the MCU, place the mode switch in  
the NORMAL position and turn back on.  
One or more of the Base Stations on  
this unit is disabled because it is  
located too close to other Base  
Stations. The ERROR display refers to  
the LED that is red. If more than one  
LED is red, it refers to the lowest  
numbered Base Station.  
Identify which Base Station has been  
disabled and move it away from its nearest  
neighbor Base Station  
Adjust the companding mode from Mu law  
to A law. Refer to Chapter 11, section  
If Mode switch is in ADMIN mode:  
3, 5  
The MCUs have incompatible  
versions of software.  
Contact Polycom Customer Service for  
technical support.  
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Handset Status Indicator Messages  
Indicator  
Description  
Action  
BATT  
Displays when user is on the handset  
and the battery charge is low. The user  
has two minutes to complete the call.  
Replace the Battery Pack with one  
that is charged.  
BATTERY LOW  
Displays when user is not on the  
handset and battery charge is low. The  
handset will ring to alert user to this  
condition. The handset will not work  
until the Battery Pack is replaced.  
Replace the Battery Pack with one  
that is charged.  
INTERNAL ERROR  
Communications error between the  
handset and the MCU.  
Have the user turn the handset off,  
then on again. If the error persists  
try registering another handset to  
this port. If the problem persists,  
contact technical support.  
NO PBX  
There is no telephone system port  
connected to the port associated with  
this handset, or the telephone system  
has not yet synchronized the port.  
This message should disappear  
when the telephone system ports  
are wired and programmed  
correctly.  
PT UNREGISTERED  
The handset is not yet registered to an  
MCU.  
Register the handset.  
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Replace a Handset  
If a handset breaks or needs to be replaced, the old handset must be  
deleted and the new handset added.  
Delete old handset  
1. Make sure all unregistered handsets are off. If this is not done an  
unregistered handset may unintentionally register to an available  
line.  
2. Move the mode switch to the REGISTER position on the MCU.  
3. Press the STEP button until the LED for the line to be deleted is  
flashing red.  
4. Press the DEL/ENTER button.  
You can now register a new handset or return the mode switch to the  
NORMAL position.  
Register new handset  
1. Make sure all unregistered handsets are off.  
2. Move the mode switch to the REGISTER position.  
3. Press the STEP button until the desired line to be registered is  
flashing red. Only unregistered lines can be registered.  
4. Press PWR on the handset that needs to be registered. The LED  
should change to mostly on once the handset is registered.  
5. Wait at least three seconds and then press END.  
6. Return the mode switch to the NORMAL position.  
7. To assign the extension number, hold down the FCN key until  
Volume Level displays. Press the # > key until EXTENSION displays  
on the handset. Press 0, then enter the correct extension number.  
8. When the handset is turned on, the extension will be displayed.  
Test the handset by placing a call to each handset to verify that the  
correct handset rings.  
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System Administration  
Replace an MCU  
When the system has more than one MCU, each MCU contains a  
complete set of configuration information for the entire system. This  
includes handset registration information, function definitions, and  
frequency sequence selection.  
This Configuration Sharing feature allows a failed MCU in a multi-  
unit installation to be replaced without having to register the handsets  
again.  
To replace a failed MCU, first clear the configuration information on  
the replacement MCU, then replace the failed MCU.  
Clear configuration on replacement MCU  
1. Remove power from the replacement MCU. There should be no  
IPC cables connected to the IPC ports.  
2. Slide the mode switch on the replacement MCU to the ADMIN  
position.  
3. Apply power.  
4. Press the STEP button until the STATUS LEDs light 2, 3, and 4 of the  
replacement MCU.  
5. Press the DEL/ENTER button.  
6. Remove power from the unit.  
7. Slide the mode switch to the NORMAL position.  
Connect the replacement MCU  
1. Remove the failed MCU from the IPC chain  
2. Connect the replacement MCU in the position vacated by the  
failed MCU.  
3. Reconnect the IPC cables for the chain. Double-check that the IN  
and OUT ports are correctly connected.  
4. Apply power to the MCU.  
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MCUs now perform the software updating sequence. The MCU  
with the newest revision of the software will update the other  
MCUs in the system. It is normal to see status LEDs 1, 3 and 4  
blinking to confirm the update. Once the software update starts you  
will see cascading/cycling line LEDs on the MCUs. The update  
may take only a few minutes or longer, depending on the number  
of MCUs installed. Be patient and allow the system to complete  
this update. If the software updated does not start after 15 minutes,  
reboot the system. If issues still persist, please call Polycom  
Customer Support for further assistance.  
5. After a few moments each MCU in the chain should have a  
unique box ID number (1 through 4), shown on the STATUS LEDs.  
If this is not the case, recheck the IPC wiring.  
6. If the replacement MCU has STATUS LED 3 and 4 lit, the  
configuration data has not been successfully shared. Most likely,  
the replacement MCU was powered up before it was correctly  
attached to the IPC chain. Repeat the entire replacement  
procedure.  
Replace a Base Station  
To replace a Base Station, unplug the existing Base Station and plug in  
the new Base Station.  
The LED will blink red and green as the system software  
downloads to the Base Station and the Base Station is tested.  
When the LED blinks amber, the system is ready for operation.  
When the LED blinks green, a handset has established a radio link  
with that Base Station.  
If the LED turns solid red, there should be an error message on the  
MCU’s STATUS LEDs and the MCU ERROR LED should be lit.  
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Handset Planning Worksheet  
Copy and complete this worksheet to keep track of the port numbers,  
extensions, users, and features assigned to your handsets.  
MCU ID: _________  
Handset #  
Extension  
Port ID  
User Name  
Feature Notes  
1 *  
2 **  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
*On MCU No. 1: Reserve Port 1 for access to SpectraLink  
Diagnostic Modem  
**On MCU No. 1: Port 2 is used for administrative programming  
(analog system only)  
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Base Station Location Worksheet  
MCU: ________  
Location  
Base Station #  
Port ID  
(e.g.: building, floor #, detailed description)  
Base Station 1  
Base Station 2  
Base Station 3  
Base Station 4  
1
2
3
4
MCU: ________  
Location  
Base Station #  
Port ID  
(e.g.: building, floor #, detailed description)  
Base Station 1  
Base Station 2  
Base Station 3  
Base Station 4  
1
2
3
4
MCU: ________  
Location  
Base Station #  
Port ID  
(e.g.: building, floor #, detailed description)  
Base Station 1  
Base Station 2  
Base Station 3  
Base Station 4  
1
2
3
4
MCU: ________  
Location  
Base Station #  
Port ID  
(e.g.: building, floor #, detailed description)  
Base Station 1  
Base Station 2  
Base Station 3  
Base Station 4  
1
2
3
4
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11  
Technical Parameters  
Select Alternate Spread Spectrum Sequence  
The SpectraLink 6000 System uses spread spectrum radio  
transmission. Spread spectrum takes a discrete signal, such as a  
digitized voice conversation, and spreads it over a wide range of  
frequencies rather than transmitting at a single carrier frequency. The  
frequency range may need to be adjusted if other wireless devices in  
your facility, such as data terminals or bar code readers, share the  
same frequency band.  
Units shipped from the factory are preset to operate on sequence 1,  
which spans the entire spectrum from 902MHz to 928MHz. If  
interference between the SpectraLink 6000 System and other 900MHz  
radio devices is anticipated or observed, any one of six alternate  
sequences can be selected.  
Determine the frequency band of the interfering device, then use the  
frequency ranges below (given in MHz) to select the best interference  
avoidance pattern for the situation.  
Sequence  
Frequencies Used by SpectraLink  
902-928  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
902-915  
902-909 & 921-928  
914-928  
902-904 & 909-921  
904-910 & 920-928  
908-922  
To change a system to an alternate sequence, perform the following  
steps for each MCU.  
1. Wait for any calls in progress to end. Power the system off, then  
slide the mode switch to the REGISTER position.  
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2. Power the system on. STATUS LEDs 5 and 1 should be lit,  
indicating frequency selection mode. One of the LINE LEDs from 1  
to 7 will be indicating the current frequency selected for the MCU.  
3. Use the STEP button to select the desired new sequence.  
4. Press the DEL/ENTER button. The LED indicates the new frequency  
that has been selected.  
5. Return the mode switch to the NORMAL position.  
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each MCU of a multi-unit  
installation.  
Change Companding  
The factory setting on the SpectraLink 6100 MCU is compatible with  
Mu-law companding (signal compression), which is the standard  
used by most PBXs in North America. Systems outside North  
America generally use A-law companding. If the PBX companding is  
incompatible with the MCU’s, the handsets will have distorted or  
hissing dial tone, and voice will be unintelligible.  
Before you begin, if the system has more than one MCU, erase the  
configurations from all MCUs except MCU 1. Refer to Chapter 8,  
section Replace an MCU for instructions.  
To change the default from Mu- to A-law on the SpectraLink 6100  
MCU follow these steps.  
1. Power the system off.  
2. Slide the mode switch on the first MCU to the ADMIN position.  
3. Power the system on. STATUS LEDs 2, 3, and 4 will be solid green.  
4. Press the STEP button once. STATUS LEDs 2 and 5 will be lit.  
5. If the LED for LINE 1 is lit, the system is set for Mu-law.  
If the LED for LINE 2 is lit, the system is set for A-law.  
6. Press the DEL/ENTER button to toggle between Mu-law and A-law.  
7. When the correct LINE LED is lit, return the mode switch to the  
NORMAL position.  
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Safety Notices  
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this equipment not  
approved by Polycom may cause this equipment to not comply with  
part 15 of the FCC rules and void the user’s authority to operate  
this equipment.  
WARNING: Polycom products contain no user-serviceable parts  
inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  
Follow these general precautions while installing telephone  
equipment:  
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.  
Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is  
specifically designed for wet locations.  
Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless  
the telephone line has been disconnected at the network  
interface.  
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines  
When installing Base Stations outside or in buildings other than  
the one containing the System Controller, take the following  
precaution:  
If wiring for a Base Station exits a building—whether to reach  
an outdoor Base Station location or to reach a Base Station in  
another building—the wiring must be protected at both ends by  
a Quick Clip Fuse from Illinois Tool Works, Linx Division, model  
number SCP-2X2. The Quick Clip Fuse replaces the bridging  
clips on the 66 blocks for all four connections to the non-internal  
Base Station.  
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Index  
Customer Support Hotline....................................4  
A
D
AC Adapter ...........................................................29  
A-law......................................................................60  
Alternate sequence ...............................................59  
Attenuation............................................................17  
Demarcation blocks  
Four-wire digital ..............................................26  
Installing............................................................23  
Two-wire analog or digital .............................25  
Diagnostic Modem ...............................................21  
B
Base Station............................................................28  
Cabling ........................................................17, 19  
Description........................................................12  
Installation ........................................................37  
LED ....................................................................47  
Location Worksheet.........................................57  
Outdoor.............................................................39  
Outside Wiring.................................................39  
Replacing...........................................................54  
Battery Chargers ...................................................29  
E
Error Codes............................................................47  
ESD bonding strap................................................29  
Extension numbers ...............................................52  
F
Batteries..................................................................29  
Forms  
Base Station Location Worksheet...................57  
Handset Planning Worksheet ........................55  
Frequency, transmission......................................59  
C
Cabling  
Base Station specifications ..............................17  
Base Station, external.......................................23  
Base Station, internal .......................................17  
Demarcation blocks .........................................23  
Exiting the building.........................................18  
Four-wire digital ..............................................22  
IPC......................................................................35  
Prepare Demarc Blocks ...................................20  
Quick Clip Fuse................................................15  
RJ-45 modular...................................................19  
Shipped with system .......................................29  
Troubleshooting...............................................48  
Two-wire analog or digital .............................21  
Ceiling clip.......................................................29, 37  
Chargers.................................................................29  
Companding..........................................................60  
Configuration sharing..........................................53  
Connecting MCU to Telephone System.............20  
Coverage ................................................................12  
G
Grounding .............................................................31  
H
Hand-off.................................................................12  
Hotline......................................................................4  
I
Interface types, Demarc .......................................20  
Interference, frequency ........................................59  
L
LED  
Base Station.......................................................47  
Codes .................................................................48  
Front Panel........................................................14  
Line indicator....................................................14  
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Troubleshooting...............................................47  
Replacing  
Base Station.......................................................54  
MCU...................................................................53  
Wireless Telephone..........................................52  
M
Master Control Unit ................................ See MCU  
MCU  
S
Base Station cabling .........................................18  
Connect to Demarc Blocks..............................32  
Description........................................................12  
Front Panel........................................................14  
Location.............................................................16  
Mounting...........................................................31  
Multiple.............................................................32  
Replacing...........................................................53  
Mode Switch..........................................................14  
Modem .............................................................21, 41  
Mounting Hardware ............................................29  
Mu-law...................................................................60  
Site Certification....................................................45  
Site Preparation.....................................................15  
Site Survey .............................................................28  
SpectraLink 6000 System, Overview..................11  
Spread Spectrum Sequence .................................59  
STEP Button...........................................................14  
Switch type ............................................................34  
T
Ports........................................................................20  
Troubleshooting....................................................47  
P
U
PBX type.................................................................34  
Power  
Unregister Wireless Telephone...........................43  
AC Adapter.............................. See AC Adapter  
Outlet strip........................................................15  
Power jack.........................................................14  
Programming ........................................................23  
W
Walk test ................................................................45  
Wireless Telephone  
Description........................................................13  
Planning Worksheet ........................................55  
Program.............................................................44  
Register..............................................................42  
Replacing...........................................................52  
Test.....................................................................44  
Unregister..........................................................43  
Q
Quick Clip Fuse.....................................................15  
R
Register Wireless Telephone ...............................42  
Remote Access via modem..................................21  
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