PRODUCT MANUAL

ENGLISH

GE 800
MANUAL VERSION 4.2/0617
 GE 800

Manufacturer’s reference:
This equipment fulfils the requirements of the EU standard 2014/30/EU (EMC).

Therefore, this equipment is CE-labelled.

Keep this description in safe custody!

Legal notice:
The manufacturer guarantees the functionality of its products as described in the data sheets and/or tech-
nical documentation. For error-free operation of the Intercom system, faultless transmission paths are
mandatory. The functionality of transmission paths, in particular of IP networks, exclusively is the respon-
sibility of the operating company of the transmission path and, therefore, the manufacturer cannot be re-
sponsible in any manner for errors and problems, which result from problems or malfunctioning of the
transmission path.

Attention:
This is a Class A product (standard EN 55022). In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interferences in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Defective power cables of the transformer may not be repaired or changed. In case of defective power ca-
bles, the whole transformer must be changed.

Mounting and installation of the Intercom Servers and of the equipment may be carried out by authorised
service personnel only.

Cards may be exchanged only while the voltage is switched off.

If heavy electromagnetic interference is to be expected (industrial environments), grounding of the Inter-

com Server is mandatory.

Before exchanging of cards, ESD precautions must be observed. The Earth terminal of the instal-
lation board G8A-GEN (see page 34) is used as grounding point for Wrist Strap Grounding.

GE 800
Version: 4.2/0617
Number of pages: 43

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Content
General information 4 5. Configuration CCT 800 24
PDF Format 4 Configuration via IP or RS-232 24
Info boxes 4 Networking of housings 24
Start-up of a networked system 25

Quick start 5
General information 31
Expansion 31
1. Extent of supply 6
Standard call numbers 31
Dynamic audio channel allocation 32
2. Additional Components 7
General 7
Technical data 33
Intercom Server basic housing GE 800 33
3. Assembly of components 8 Power supply card G8-GEN 33
Pre-installed plug-in cards 8 Processor card G8-GEP 34
Plug-in positions of the cards 8 Networking card G8-NET 34
Installation of plug-in cards 9
Installation boards for GE 800 10
LED status indication 35
Power supply card G8-GEN 35
4. Cabling 11 Processor card G8-GEP 36
Connection Intercom Server 11 Networking card G8-NET 36
Connection of IP Intercom stations 12 Subscriber cards 38
Connection of digital and analogue Intercom stations 13 Input/output cards 40
Connection inputs and outputs 16 Interface cards 42
Connection of multiple GE 800 19

Technical Support 43

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General information

PDF format

Supported viewers
The PDF manual can be used with the following viewers:
 Adobe Reader from version 6.0
 Foxit Reader from version 5.0

Info boxes
ATTENTION
This information box addresses all necessary configuration options and actions which will allow an
error-free operation. Also, this box will warn you if a certain configuration, option or entered value
could lead to a malfunction of the application or a loss of data.

NOTE
This information box serves multiple purposes: It ranges from basic configuration tips to additional
advices and comments on occasional settings and events.

GOOD TO KNOW
This information box provides background knowledge which helps understand the basic principles
behind different configurations and the application itself.

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GE 800 Quick start

Quick start

Intercom Server GE 800

The Intercom Server GE 800 has been designed to meet the internal communication demands of large
companies and organisations. With the GE 800, different functions of modern internal communication
such as Intercom, video, information and control can be managed within a single system. By means of
different subscriber cards with different feature levels and additional interfaces, the Intercom Server
can be adapted to the individual needs with ease.
This manual describes mounting of the hardware and start-up of the Intercom Server, subscriber inter-
faces and input/output cards. Information about the interface cards and Intercom stations can be found
in the respective product manuals. The following steps are required for start-up:

Installation of plug-in cards

and installation boards

Connection of
additional Servers
(only in networked systems)

Configuration of Server-IDs
and IP addresses
(only in networked systems)

Connection of
Intercom Terminals

Activation of
Licences

Configuration of:
- Features
- IP-Terminals
- Networks

Start-up steps for the GE 800

Overview
This manual is split into the following chapters:
1. Extent of supply
2. Additional Components
3. Assembly of components
4. Cabling
5. Configuration CCT 800

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1. Extent of supply GE 800

1. Extent of supply
 GE 800 Intercom Server
 19" housing (3 RU) with snap-on lid
 G8-GEB bus PCB (with 17 slots, of which 14 are empty)
 G8-GEN power supply card (incl. G8A-GEN installation board)
 G8-GEP processor card
 G8-NET networking card (incl. G8A-NET installation board and 1 m cable)
 Tool for removing of installation boards
Country specific power supply:
Type Power supply
C-GE800 Without transformer
C-GE800EU Transformer 230 V Europe
C-GE800AU Transformer 230 V Australia
C-GE800UK Transformer 240 V UK
C-GE800US Transformer 120 V USA

The desired transformer (incl. mounting set for DIN rail in TS 35 format) can also be ordered separately:
Type Power supply
X-PA7-230VEU Transformer 230 V Europe
X-PA7-230VAU Transformer 230 V Australia
X-PA7-240VUK Transformer 240 V UK
X-PA7-120VUS Transformer 120 V USA

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GE 800 2. Additional Components

2. Additional Components

General
In addition to the Intercom Server, for start up of the system the following components are required:
 Subscriber cards: Subscriber cards handle the speech communication as well as subscriber spe-
cific functions. For connection of IP-based, digital and analogue subscribers, various cards are avail-
able in four feature levels (B, C, D and P). The cards of the higher levels contain all the features of the
lower ones plus additional features. With feature level P, individual feature levels can be advised to
each subscriber.
 VoIP cards: Due to the support of wide spread standards such as the SIP or IAX protocol, various
VoIP telephones or entire VoIP telephone systems can be connected to the Intercom system as sub-
scribers with VoIP cards.
 Input and output cards: Input and output cards are used for reading in of floating contacts and/or
operating of controls such as door openers or barriers via floating relay contacts (depending on
type).
 Interface cards: By means of interface cards, external systems such as telephones, PCs or mobile
radios can be connected and integrated.
 Connection and networking cards: Via connection and networking cards, it is possible to con-
nect the Intercom Server to LAN/WAN (TCP/IP), 2-wire lines, ISDN, multiplexer/media converter or
the public telephone network. Connection: restricted features. Networking: full range of features –
Intercom Servers operate as if they were in one location.
 Installation boards: Installation boards help to connect plug-in cards e.g. with Intercom stations,
interfaces, inputs or outputs.
 Licenses: With licenses, the functionality of the Intercom Server and the plug-in cards can be ex-
panded.

NOTES: Additional components

 These components must be ordered separately according to customer’s requirements.
 For technical data of the Intercom Server cards, see current data sheet of the desired card.
 Before beginning with assembly, make sure all required components are at hand.
 For information about the configuration see manual “Intercom Server Configuration”.

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3. Assembly of components

Pre-installed plug-in cards

The included plug-in cards G8-GEN, G8-GEP and G8-NET are pre-installed in the Intercom Server.

ATTENTION: Exchanging cards

Cards may be exchanged only with voltage switched off!

Plug-in positions of the cards

The plug-in cards can be inserted in the following slots:
max. per
Plug-in card GEN GEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 NET
housing

G8-16A 1)               14

G8-16E               14

G8-8E8A 1)               14

G8-CNET-E1        5

G8-LAN        7

G8-CNET-W        5

G8-AUD               14

G8-IAX               14

G8-IF               14

G8-IP               14

G8-IP-32               14

G8-TEL4 2)        2

G8-GED               14

G8-GEN  1

G8-GEP  1

G8-GET               14

G8-NET  1

G8-S0               7

G8-SELCALL 3)               4

G8-TEL               14

G8-V24-PRO               14

G8-VOIPSERV               6
1)
Max. 100 outputs may be switched on at the same time.
2) For further information, see data sheet “G8-TEL4.”
3)
A second slot of the GE 800 is occupied by the G8-V24-PRO delivered with the G8-SELCALL.

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Installation of plug-in cards

Assemble the components as follows:
 Remove the lid from the housing.
 Install the installation boards. Insert the plug-in cards into the 19" housing from the front panel side
and fix them with the attachment clips.
 Mount the corresponding installation boards at the rear of the Intercom Server. See the following
illustration:

Installation boards

Plug-in cards Tool for removing

of installation
boards

Installation of plug-in cards and installation boards

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Installation boards for GE 800

The plug-in cards can be used with the following installation boards:
Plug-in card G8A-C G8A-CP G8A-I G8A-K G8A-T G8A-V24 G8A-GEN G8A-NET G8A-TEL G8A-PRO G8A-EW
G8-16A  
G8-16E  
G8-8E8A  
G8-CNET-E1 
G8-LAN X
G8-CNET-W 
G8-AUD *   *
G8-IAX X
G8-IF  X
G8-IP / G8-IP-32 X
G8-TEL4  
G8-GED     
G8-GEN 
G8-GEP X
G8-GET    
G8-NET 
G8-S0 
G8-SELCALL 
G8-TEL 
G8-V24-PRO 
G8-VOIPSERV X 
* When using the installation boards G8A-C or G8A-T the 4 relay contacts of the G8-AUD cannot be connected
 Included in extent of supply
 Available separately
X Via Ethernet jacks of Intercom Server (G8A-NET)

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4. Cabling
The following chapters are available:
 „Connection Intercom Server”
 „Connection of IP Intercom stations”
 „Connection of digital and analogue Intercom stations”
 „Connection inputs and outputs”
 „Connection of multiple GE 800”

Connection Intercom Server

Installation board G8A-GEN

G8A-GEN
Music /
alarm
input
MU1 1....GND
Floating MU2 1 (Shield)
IN1 6 2....TXD
contacts 2
7 3....RXD
3
IN2 8 4....NC
4 5....GND
9
S1 5 6....NC
S2 7....NC
Wiring outputs

8....NC
S1W S1W
9....NC
S1 S1
S2W S2W Programming socket
S2 S2 (parallel to G8-GEN)

+30V
DC
or Power supply GE 800
24V AC
AC
24V AC
e.g.:
Grounding point
Door opener for wrist strap
Grounding grounding
Power supply

Overview installation board G8A-GEN

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Installation board G8A-NET

UPLINK 'VJGTPGV EQPƂIWTCVKQP

DOWNLINK

OUT (GEV) %QPPGEVKQPVQPGVYQTMECTFU )%0'69)%0'6'

QT)' ))'8

IN (GEV)

Overview installation board G8A-NET

Connection of IP Intercom stations

For IP subscribers, no additional installation boards are required. Communication with the Intercom
Server is carried out via the G8-NET card (G8A-NET installation board). The G8-IP card is connected to
the network (switch) via the RJ45 jacks “UPLINK” or “DOWNLINK” on the installation board G8A-NET.
G8-NET

IP GEP GEN

Switch GEV

GE 800

Connection from a GE 800 to a switch

NOTE: Configuration
For further information about configuration see manual “Intercom Server Configuration”.

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Connection of digital and analogue Intercom stations

For digital and analogue Intercom stations, installation boards are required to connect them to the
Intercom Server (see page 10).

Installation board G8A-C for 4 subscribers

1st subscriber

2nd subscriber Plug connection

C A B D

3rd subscriber
NC NC NC NC NC = not connected

4th subscriber

GEAC 700

Overview installation board G8A-C

NOTE: Connection DSP subscriber card

At DSP subscriber cards G8-GED, only “A” and “B” are connected.

Connection over patch panel

Between G8A-C and the patch panel, a standard Cat 5 cable – e.g. ASK KAT5/1 (1 m, 3.3 ft) or ASK KAT5/
5 (5 m, 16.4 ft) – of our selection should be used, because these cables are not cross-jointed. A standard
Intercom cable can be used between jack and Intercom station (the cables that are delivered with each
station are cross-jointed).
Standard Cat 5 cable Standard
Intercom cable

Socket
G8A-C Patch panel EE 411 / EE 811A

Connection scheme patch panel

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Installation board G8A-CP for 4 subscribers

Installation board with optional possibility of connecting an additional power supply for digital Inter-
com stations via the subscriber line.

1st subscriber
PWR

PWR
Optional at jumper
position “PWR”:
max. 35 VDC, 1 A
STD

STD

2nd subscriber
PWR

PWR

PWR+ A B PWR–

NC NC NC NC
STD

STD

3rd subscriber
PWR

PWR
STD

STD

4th subscriber
PWR

PWR
STD

STD

+PWR –
Pin assignment

Overview installation board G8A-CP

Activation of power supply per subscriber

In order to activate the connected power supply per subscriber, the two jumpers next to the subscriber
jack must be set to “PWR”.

ATTENTION: Analogue Intercom stations

It is not allowed to connect analogue Intercom stations when the power supply of the jacks is activated.
This would destroy the connected devices!

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Installation board G8A-T for 8 subscribers

Slot n Slot n+1
1st subscriber 1st subscriber
C1 A1 B1 D1
whiteblue: A1 whiteyellow: A1
blue: B1 brown: B1
A1 whiteblue: C1 whiteyellow: C1
B1
C1 D1 yellow: D1 black: D1
A2
Slot n C2 B2 2nd subscriber 2nd subscriber
D2
Slot n+1 Slot n

A3 B3 whiteblue: A2 whitegreen: A2
C1 A1 B1 D1 C3
A4
D3 green: B2 blue: B2
B4
whiteblue: C2 whitegreen: C2
parallel to D-Submin

C4 D4
A1
C1 B1 brown: D2 yellow: D2
D1
A2 B2 3rd subscriber 3rd subscriber
Slot n+1 C2
A3 D2 whiteblue: A3 whitegreen: A3
B3
C3 D3 black: B3 green: B3
A4
C4 B4 whiteyellow: C3 whitegreen: C3
A1 B1 C1 D1 D4
NC NC blue: D3 brown: D3
Slot n NC
NC NC 4th subscriber 4th subscriber
whiteyellow: A4 whitegreen: A4
yellow: B4 black: B4
whiteyellow: C4 whitebrown: C4
green: D4 blue: D4
A1 B1 C1 D1
Slot n+1 GEAT 700R

Colour code

5m or 10m cable
(16.4 ft or 32.8 ft)

Overview installation board G8A-T

NOTE: Connection DSP subscriber card

At DSP subscriber cards G8-GED, only “A” and “B” are connected. The first subscriber of each slot can
also be connected over the RJ45 jacks or the screw terminals (e.g. for test purposes or feed in of music).

Installation board G8A-I for 4 subscribers

Slot n
1st subscriber
whiteblue: A1
blue: B1
A1 B1
C1 whiteblue: C1
A2 D1
B2 yellow: D1
C2 D2
A3 2nd subscriber
B3
C3 D3 whiteblue: A2
A4 B4
C4 green: B2
NC D4 whiteblue:
NC C2
NC NC brown: D2
NC NC
NC 3rd subscriber
NC NC
NC whiteblue: A3
NC
NC NC black: B3
NC NC
NC whiteyellow: C3
NC NC
NC blue: D3
NC NC
4th subscriber
whiteyellow: A4
yellow: B4
whiteyellow: C4
green: D4

G8A-I

5 m or 10 m cable
(16.4 ft or 32.8 ft) Colour code

Overview installation board G8A-I

NOTE: Connection DSP subscriber card

At DSP subscriber cards G8-GED, only “A” and “B” are connected.

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Installation board G8A-K for 4 subscribers

G8A-K

A4 D3 A2 D1 NC
B4 C3 B2 C1 NC
C4 B3 C2 B1 NC
D4 A3 D2 A1 NC
NC NC NC NC NC
NC NC NC NC NC

Overview installation board G8A-K

NOTE: Connection DSP subscriber card

At DSP subscriber cards G8-GED, only “A” and “B” are connected.

Connection inputs and outputs

Connection G8-8E8A
Installation board G8A-I
Outputs Inputs
whiteblue: S1W whitegreen: IN 1
blue: S1 blue: IN 2
whiteblue: S2W whitegreen: IN 3
S1W yellow: S2 yellow: IN 4
S1
S2W
S2 whiteblue: S3W whitegreen: IN 5
S3W
S3 green: S3 green: IN 6
S4W
S4
S5W whiteblue: S4W whitegreen: IN 7
S5
S6W
S6 brown: S4 brown: IN 8
S7W
S7
S8W whiteblue: S5W whitegreen:
S8
S1
S2 black: S5 black:
S3
S4
IN1 whiteyellow: S6W whitebrown
IN2
IN3
IN4 blue: S6 blue:
IN5
IN6
IN7 whiteyellow: S7W
IN8
yellow: S7 Connection:
NC whiteyellow: S8W
NC IN1
NC
NC green: S8
NC
whiteyellow: S1
brown: S2
whiteyellow: S3
black: S4

Internal cabling:
Colour code
G8A-I S1W
S1
5 m or 10 m cable
(16.4 ft or 32.8 ft) S1

Overview installation board G8A-I

Installation Board G8A-K

S7W S6 S3W S2 S1
S7 S6W S3 S2W S2
S8W S5 S4W S1 S3
S8 S5W S4 S1W S4
IN7 IN7 IN5 IN3 IN1
IN8 IN8 IN6 IN4 IN2

Overview installation board G8A-K

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Connection G8-16A
Installation board G8A-I
Outputs S1 - S10 Inputs S11 - S16
whiteblue: S1W whitegreen: IN 1
blue: S1 blue: IN 2
whiteblue: S2W whitegreen: IN 3
S1W yellow: S2 yellow: IN 4
S1
S2W whiteblue: S3W whitegreen: IN 5
S2
S3W
S3 green: S3 green: IN 6
S4W
S4
S5W whiteblue: S4W whitegreen: IN 7
S5
S6W
S6 brown: S4 brown: IN 8
S7W
S7
S8W whiteblue: S5W whitegreen:
S8
S9W
S9 black: S5 black:
S10W
S10
S11 whiteyellow: S6W whitebrown
S12
S13
S14 blue: S6 blue:
S15
S16
S11-16W whiteyellow: S7W
S11-16W
yellow: S7 Internal cabling:
whiteyellow: S8W S11
green: S8 S12
whiteyellow: S1
brown: S2 S11 -
16W
whiteyellow: S3
black: S4 Attention:
As the outputs
Internal cabling: S11 to S16 have a
Colour code
common root, the
G8A-I S1W equipment to be
S1 connected must
5 m or 10 m cable have a common
(16.4 ft or 32.8 ft) reference point.

Overview installation board G8A-I

Installation
GEAK 700 board G8A-K
S7W S6 S3W S2 S9W
S7 S6W S3 S2W S9
S8W S5 S4W S1 S10W
S8 S5W S4 S1W S10
S11-16W S11-16W S15 S13 S11
S11-16W S11-16W S16 S14 S12

Overview installation board G8A-K

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Connection G8-16E
Installation board G8A-I

whiteblue: IN1 whitegreen:

blue: IN2 blue:
whiteblue: IN3 whitegreen:
IN1 yellow: IN4 yellow:
IN2
IN3 whiteblue: IN5 whitegreen:
IN4
IN5
IN6 green: IN6 green:
IN7
IN8
IN9 whiteblue: IN7 whitegreen:
IN10
IN11
IN12 brown: IN8 brown:
IN13
IN14
IN15 whiteblue: IN9 whitegreen:
IN16
black: IN10 black:
whiteyellow: IN11 whitebrown
blue: IN12 blue:
whiteyellow: IN13
yellow: IN14
whiteyellow: IN15
green: IN16
whiteyellow:
brown:
whiteyellow:
black:

Connection:
Colour code
G8A-I IN1

5 m or 10 m cable
(16.4 ft or 32.8 ft)

Overview installation board G8a-I

Installation
GEAK 700 board G8A-K
IN13 IN12 IN5 IN4
IN14 IN11 IN6 IN3
IN15 IN10 IN7 IN2
IN16 IN9 IN8 IN1

Overview installation board G8A-K

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Connection of multiple GE 800

G8-NET card
Multiple GE 800 Intercom Servers are connected via the Uplink and Downlink ports of the G8-NET card.
For the G8-NET card, no special configuration is necessary. A special “Discovery protocol” is used to
localise the other GE 800 Intercom Servers in the local network.

ATTENTION: Discovery protocol

To localise other GE 800 in the local network, the following IP address range is reserved:
“231.255.x.233” to “231.255.x.239” (“x” stands for the ID of the Intercom Server)!

Connection possibilities
With switch Without switch
If more than 20 servers shall be connected,
a switch is required (max. 105 GE 800). See the Up to 20 GE 800 can be connected in series
following illustration: directly via the G8-NET card (no switch
required). See the following illustration:

 No restrictions for IP subscriber cards

Advantages  Redundant connections possible (see  No additional costs
page 23)
 When one GE 800 in the chain fails, the
Disadvantages  Increased cost and power consumption
rest of the chain is disconnected as well
 Max. 20 GE 800
Restrictions  Max. 105 GE 800 in LAN  No GE 800 fully equipped with IP subscriber
cards

VLAN
If the GE 800 Intercom Servers are connected via a switch, the switch must be VLAN capable.

NOTE: VLAN requirements

The VLAN IDs “254” and “255” must be available. Depending on the type of the switch, these IDs must
be configured.

Switches with auto-negotiation

If both the Intercom Server and the switch are configured to “Autonegotiation”, in certain cases the
connection cannot be built-up. The solution for this is a fixed configuration, e.g. “100 MBit / full duplex”
(see page 27).

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Network requirements
IP addresses and ports
 After initiating the server ID, the Intercom Server gets automatically an IP address.
 The communication between the Intercom Server and the IP Intercom stations requires the standard
UDP port “16400” (configuration via firewall or router, only one port for audio and signalling data).
 The communication between the Intercom Server GE 800 and the configuration software CCT 800
requires the standard TCP port “17000” (configurable).
 The communication between the ICX interface from Intercom Server (G8-GEP) and the used tool
(e.g. ComWIN) requires the standard TCP port “18000” (configurable).

QoS requirements
 One-way delay max. 100 ms
 Delay Jitter max. 50 ms
 0 % packet loss for perfect audio quality

Bandwidth

NOTES: Information to the bandwidth

 One conversation with a 16 kHz bandwidth requires a throughput of 146 kBit/s.
 A network with a capacity load of 100 MBit/s has an advisable load of 40 MBit/s. Therefore, 40 MBit/s
can be transmitted in the network. This bandwidth minus the bandwidth already used in the network
is available for the Intercom system.
 Always plan enough reserves in the bandwidth.
 For detailed information about the bandwidth, see guideline “IoIP Technology”.

ATTENTION: Network load

The connection of GE 800 Intercom Servers creates a load on the IP network with the speech and
connection data! These must be regarded when planning the system together with the network
administrator!

Example
40 MBit/s equals 270 conversations between two segments when no other load is on the network.

Multiple GE 800 within a network

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Networking with existing systems

Via the two GEV ports on a G8A-NET installation board of the G8-NET card, the GE 800 can be connect-
ed to multiple GE 700 Intercom Servers.

Example 1

Connection example of GE 800 and GE 700 Intercom Servers without a switch

Example 2

Connection example of GE 800 and GE 700 Intercom Servers with a switch

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Limitations in mixed systems

Limitations for GE 800
 Must be inserted in the top-most GEV ring.
 Can only be connected to “ring 1” of a GE 700, no connection to “ring 2”.
 If the GE 800 is switched off, the GEV ring does not work (no relay on G8-NET).
 Only one GEV connection of a GE 800 system to a GE 700 possible.

Limitations for GE 700

 GE 700 network cards must be upgraded to at least software version 5.2.

Limitations for synchronous connections

 Works like “Ring 2” (GE 800 is always “Clock Master”).
 If CNET-W or CNET-E1 networking is used in the GE 700 system, the GE 800 may only be connected
on one side of the network (see illustration below). Otherwise, non-synchronous connections must
be used (LAN, WAN, S0).
 When G8-CNET-W or G8-CNET-E1 are connected to the GEV ring, a connection to a GE 700 is not
possible.

One-sided use of GE 800 in a network with CNET-W or CNET-E1 networking

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Network redundancy
Via the two Ethernet ports of the G8-NET, it is possible to realise a network redundancy connection. If
one of the two cables cannot establish a connection to the switch (e.g. due to a defect), the connection
automatically takes over via the second cable.

Scheme of a network redundancy

NOTE: Requirements for network redundancy

For network redundancy, the switch must support Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) functionality.

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5. Configuration CCT 800

Configuration via IP or RS-232

Configuration of GE 800 Intercom Servers can be carried out via a RS-232 or a standard network cable.

NOTES: Configuration
 It is not recommended to use RS-232 to USB adapters.
 For detailed information about the configuration of features see manual “Intercom Server Config-
uration”.

IP (Ethernet)
For the configuration, connect the computer with a network cable directly to the GE 800 (Ethernet port
on the installation board G8A-NET) or with a switch within the network. A suitable Cat 5 cable with RJ45
plugs can be purchased at an electric outfitter or ordered directly under the type “ASK KAT 5”.

NOTES: Networking
 In a network the Intercom Server and the computer must be in the same subnet.
 The Intercom Server is automatically advised an IP address during initialisation (see page 26).

RS-232
For configuration via the RS-232 interface, a 9-way D-Submin extension cable is required (1:1, plug on
the Server side, jack on the computer side). This cable is connected to the 9-way D-Submin jack on the
G8-GEN or the installation board G8A-GEN. A suitable cable can be purchased at an electric outfitter or
ordered direct under the type “X-KAB-CCT”.
NC 1 1
TXD 2 2
RXD 3 3
NC 4 4
GND 5 5 NC = not connected
NC 6 6
NC 7 7
NC 8 8
NC 9 9
GE 800 (9-way D-Submin plug) (9-way D-submin jack) PC

RS-232 pin assignment

Networking of housings
With networking cards G8-NET, up to 105 housings can be networked to a local system in which all fea-
tures of the GE 800 are available. Additionally, multiple locations can be networked via further network
cards (e.g. G8-LAN, G8-S0 or G8-CNET-E1).

NOTES: Additional information

 The description of the individual network cards can be found in the respective manuals. Next, only
networking via the G8-NET card is described.
 In the extent of supply of the basic housing GE 800, one networking card G8-NET, one installation
board G8A-NET and one 1 m connection cable (type “ASK KAT5/1”) are included.

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Start-up of a networked system

In networked systems, each Intercom Server housing must be advised a unique number (server ID).
There are two methods of advising each Intercom Server a server ID:
 For a maximum of 14 housings, the server IDs can be set via the DIP switches of the G8-GEP. This is
the easiest method, because the computer does not need to be connected to each single housing.
 The numbers can be set with the configuration software CCT 800, e.g. for more than 14 housings or
if the programming should be prepared in advance for an Intercom Server.

ATTENTION: Changing automatic allocated calling numbers

 The standard calling numbers that are automatically allocated to the housings must be changed if
more than 9 housings are connected! Otherwise, three-digit and four-digit numbers begin with the
same numerical sequence (e.g. “110” in housing no. 1 and “1101” in housing no. 11)!
 At full expansion with IP subscribers (14 cards with 8 subscribers per card equals 112 subscribers
per housing), collisions may already occur at the second housing (see page 31)!

Setting the server ID with DIP switches

 Initialise each housing with the desired ID (“1” to “14”):
 Set the DIP switches “1” to “4” of the G8-GEP to the switch position “ON“.
 Switch the Intercom Server off and back on.
 Set the desired number (doe for switch position, see below).
 Switch the Intercom Server off and back on.
 Connect all housings. If all server IDs are set correctly, the status LEDs of the G8-NET card must sig-
nal faultless operation (see page 36).

ATTENTION: Initialisation
Initialising the Intercom Server resets the configuration!

 Connect the computer with any housing and receive the configuration of the Intercom Server in
CCT 800 (for further information see manual “Intercom Server Configuration”). All cards are rec-
ognised automatically and the Intercom Server can be configured.
DIP switches
Server ID Standard call numbers with subscriber cards with 4 subscribers
1 2 3 4
1 1 0 0 0 101 – 148
2 0 1 0 0 201 – 248
3 1 1 0 0 301 – 348
4 0 0 1 0 401 – 448
5 1 0 1 0 501 – 548
6 0 1 1 0 601 – 648
7 1 1 1 0 701 – 748
8 0 0 0 1 801 – 848
9 1 0 0 1 901 – 948
10 0 1 0 1 1001 – 1048
11 1 1 0 1 1101 – 1148
12 0 0 1 1 1201 – 1248
13 1 0 1 1 1301 – 1348
14 0 1 1 1 1401 – 1448
0 Switch position „OFF“
1 Switch position „ON“

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Setting the server ID in CCT 800

Configuration CCT 800
To set the server ID of a new added Intercom Server in CCT 800, follow the instructions below:
1. Go to: Intercom Server > Cards
The following dialogue appears:

Dialogue “New Intercom Server”

2. In the server area, right-click and select “add Intercom Server”.

3. Activate the radio button GE 800.
4. In the field Server-ID, enter the desired server ID and click on OK. Repeat this steps for all further
housings.
5. Optional: In the field Description, enter a description for the housing.
6. Go to: Menu Intercom Server > Send
7. Send the configuration to the Intercom Server. Further information about the sending process can
be found in the manual “Intercom Server Configuration”.

Changing the server ID with CCT 800

NOTE: Intercom Server must be connected to the computer

To change the server ID of an existing Intercom Server, the Intercom Server must be connected with
the computer, via which it shall be configured with CCT 800.

Configuration CCT 800

To change the server ID of an Intercom Server with CCT 800, follow the instructions below:
1. Go to: Menu Intercom Server > Initialize
The following dialogue appears:

Dialogue “Initialization”

2. In the field Current Server-ID, the current server ID is shown.

3. In the field New Server-ID, enter the new server ID and click on the button Initialize. When the
server ID has been changed, this ID is shown in the field Server-ID.

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Configuration of IP network settings

Auto-Configuration of the network
When a GE 800 is initialised, IP addresses are automatically generated for the G8-GEP and G8-NET
cards:
Server ID G8-GEP G8-NET
1 10.10.1.1 10.10.1.241
2 10.10.2.1 10.10.2.241
3 10.10.3.1 10.10.3.241

Configuration CCT 800

1. Go to: IP - Settings > tab Common
2. In the field Card IP Address, enter the desired IP address for the Intercom Server.
3. In the field Subnet mask, enter the desired subnet mask for the Intercom Server (e.g. “255.255.0.0”
for the automatic configuration of the network).
4. In the column MAC - Address, the MAC address of the IP subscriber is shown.
5. In the drop-down lists Uplink and Downlink, select the Ethernet operation mode of the RJ45 ports.

Additional settings
Function Description
In this field, enter the IP address of the router (gateway), via which the Intercom
Router IP address
Servers communicate.
In this field, enter a VLAN ID when the GE 800 is in a virtual network. Enter this ID
VLAN-ID
as decimal value (0 – 4095; “0” and “4095” are reserved).
Address Conflict By activating this checkbox, the IP station will stop its communication (according
Detection to RFC 5227) in case of an IP address conflict. 1)
1) With using a dynamic IP address, the respective IP station receives a new IP address from a DHCP server. With
using a static IP address, the IP address remains unchanged (as long as the IP address conflict is existing, the
IP station will not be indicated in IP Station Config). In this case, the static IP address has to be changed man-
ually in another network with no IP address conflict. For further information see manual “Intercom Server
Configuration”.

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Firewall configuration
It is possible to define which cards communicate via which jacks of the G8-NET card. Additionally, it is
possible to configure which cards are allowed to use which jack (Uplink, Downlink or both).

Configuration CCT 800

 IP - Settings > tab NET - Firewall
 Activate the checkboxes Uplink VLAN-ID and Downlink VLAN-ID for each card, which is allowed
to communicate via the appropriate jack (see example 1):
 Checkbox activated: For the card in this slot, the communication to the network over the “Uplink”
or “Downlink” jack is possible.
 Checkbox deactivated: For the card in this slot, the communication to the network over the “Up-
link” or “Downlink” jack is not possible.7
 In the fields Uplink VLAN-ID and Downlink VLAN-ID, enter the VLAN IDs for the communication
with the network in case the external switches are configured with VLAN.
 Activate the checkboxes NET-ARP for Uplink and NET-ARP for Downlink to enable a NET
connection (see example 2):
 Checkbox activated: The NET card establishes a NET connection to the next Intercom Server.
 Checkbox deactivated: It is not possible to establish a NET connection to the network.

NOTE: NET connection

For situations where the NET-card shall communicate with the network, however no NET-connec-
tions shall be possible (e.g. LAN-connection).

 Activate the checkbox Allow packets between up- and downlink to enable communication via
the jacks “Uplink” or “Downlink” (see example 3):
 Checkbox activated: It is possible that two networks can establish a connection over the “Uplink”
and “Downlink” jack.
 Checkbox deactivated: It is not possible to establish a connection over the “Uplink” and “Down-
link” jack. It is just possible to establish a connection to the network.

Examples for firewall configuration

Example 1
The IP subscriber card shall only communicate with network “A”. The LAN card shall establish a con-
nection to both networks. To lock the communication between the IP subscriber card and network “B”,
the checkbox for the jack, which is connected with network “B”, has to be deactivated. In this example,
the checkbox “Downlink mask (Slot)” has to be deactivated for the G8-IP card.
Slot Card Configuration
11 G8-IP Uplink mask (slot)
Downlink mask (slot)
10 G8-LAN Uplink mask (slot)
Downlink mask (slot)

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Example 2
In an Intercom System, the Intercom Servers “1” to “3” shall be connected over a NET connection.
Intercom Server “1” and “4” shall be connected over a LAN connection. To establish a LAN connection
instead of a NET connection, NET-ARP for the used jack has to be locked. In this example, the Uplink
jacks of Intercom Server “1” and Intercom Server “4” has to be connected.
Configuration
Intercom Server 1 Allow NET-ARP for Uplink
Allow NET-ARP for Downlink
Intercom Server 2 Allow NET-ARP for Uplink
Allow NET-ARP for Downlink
Intercom Server 3 Allow NET-ARP for Uplink
Allow NET-ARP for Downlink
Intercom Server 4 Allow NET-ARP for Uplink
Allow NET-ARP for Downlink

Example 3
It is possible to enable or lock the communication between two networks over the Uplink and Downlink
jacks. In this example, both cases are described.
Configuration

Case 1 (RED) Allow packets between

up- and downlink

Case 2 (BLUE) Allow packets between

up- and downlink

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Configuration of bandwidth usage

It is possible to configure the maximum bandwidth used in the network by the Intercom Server.

Configuration CCT 800

 IP - Settings > tab Extended Settings
 In the drop-down list Bandwidth in kBit, select the bandwidth, which is used in the network by the
G8-NET card for data and speech.

NOTE: Bandwidth
The overall bandwidth has always to be set higher as the data bandwidth. It is recommended to
select “unlimited”.

 In the drop-down list Data-Bandwidth in kBit, select the bandwidth, which is used for data packets
that leave the G8-NET cards.

NOTE: Bandwidth
When the bandwidth is reduced, the packets leave the cards with a longer delay between them
(traffic shaping algorithm according to leaky bucket principle). This prevents a “packet burst”, which
can lead to a queue overflow at the router.

At bad Internet connection or missing QoS

 When transmitting speech via a data network, the Intercom Server performs a automatic jitter ad-
justment. At a bad Internet connection or missing QoS mechanisms, this can lead to a reduced
speech quality.
 If the speech transmission at the start of conversations is faulty, the time in the drop-down list Jitter
Buffer Start Delay should be increased.
 If speech quality is not good during conversations, the checkbox No decrement of Jitter Buffer
should be activated. This prevents automatic readjusting of the jitter adjustment.

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General information

Expansion
Basic expansion Max. expansion per housing Max. expansion (239 housings)
Subscribers 0 112 30,000 (incl. WAN)
Outputs 2 226 50,000
Inputs 2 226 50,000

Standard call numbers

ATTENTION: Changing automatic allocated calling numbers
The standard calling numbers, that are automatically allocated to the housings, must be changed if
more than 9 housings are connected! Otherwise, three- and four-digit numbers begin with the same
numerical sequence (e.g. “110” in housing no. 1 and “1101” in housing no. 11)!

Subscriber cards (front view)

Standard call numbers

101 109 117 125 133 141 149 157 165 173 181 189 197 205
(at subscriber cards with 102 110 118 126 134 142 150 158 166 174 182 190 198 206
8 subscribers) 103 111 119 127 135 143 151 159 167 175 183 191 199 207
104 112 120 128 136 144 152 160 168 176 184 192 200 208
105 113 121 129 137 145 153 161 169 177 185 193 201 209
106 114 122 130 138 146 154 162 170 178 186 194 202 210
107 115 123 131 139 147 155 163 171 179 187 195 203 211
108 116 124 132 140 148 156 164 172 180 188 196 204 212
GEN GEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 NET

Installation boards (rear view)

NET 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 GEP GEN

Standard call numbers
153 149 145 141 137 133 129 125 121 117 113 109 105 101
(at subscriber cards with 154 150 146 142 138 134 130 126 122 118 114 110 106 102
4 subscribers) 155 151 147 143 139 135 131 127 123 119 115 111 107 103
156 152 148 144 140 136 132 128 124 120 116 112 108 104

Standard call numbers GE 800

NOTE: Adding or changing subscriber cards

The call numbers are allocated dynamically. If subscriber cards are added or exchanged at a later time,
the next available call number range is allocated.

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Dynamic audio channel allocation

Maximum number of conversations

Intercom Server GE 800 internal
The Intercom Server GE 800 has 128 internal channels. One conversation requires:
 4 channels for 16 kHz audio
 4 channels for 7 kHz audio
 4 channels for 3.5 kHz audio
 2 channels for 7 / 16 kHz All Calls/radio conferences/music
 1 channel for 3.5 kHz All Calls/radio conferences/music
The result is that 32 conversations with 3.5, 7 or 16 kHz simultaneously within one Intercom Server
GE 800 are possible.

NOTE: Maximum number of radio conferences

A maximum of 48 radio conferences can be configured.

Conversations via G8-NET connection

Conversations per G8-NET card to other Intercom Servers (LAN conversations via a G8-NET card re-
duce this number):
 32 conversations at 7 / 16 kHz
 32 conversations at 3.5 kHz
 48 radio conferences at 3.5 kHz

NOTES: Maximum number of LAN conversations

 For details regarding the number of max. LAN conversations (e.g. in reference to the PRO 800 soft-
ware in use, compression etc.) see manual “G8-LAN, G3-LAN”.
 For details regarding the number of max. WAN conversations see manual “WAN Networking”.
 For details regarding G8-NET (e.g. bandwidth etc.), see page 19.

G8-NET to G7-GEV
28 conversations between GE 800 and GE 700.

G8-CNET-E1
10 conversations (in each mode).

NOTE: Maximum number of conversations per E1 connection

For details regarding the number of max. conversations per E1 connection, see manual “G8-CNET-
E1”.

G8-CNET-W
Depending on configuration 2 to 12 conversations (in each mode).

NOTE: Maximum number of conversations per CNET-W connection

For details regarding the number of max. conversations per CNET-W connection, see manual “G8-
CNET-W”.

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Technical data

Intercom Server basic housing GE 800

AC power supply: 24 V (±5 %) / 80 VA
DC power supply: 24 – 35 V / 80 W
Emergency power consumption: 200 mAh/h for G8-GEN, G8-GEP, G8-GEB and G8-NET
for other cards, see technical data of the respective cards
Frequency range: 50 Hz to 15 kHz (–3 dB)
Total harmonic distortion: less than 0.9%
Operating temperature range: 0 °C to +50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)
Storage temperature range: –30 °C to +60 °C (–22 °F to 140 °F)
Relative humidity: 20% up to 80 %, not condensing
Dimensions: 483 x 133 x 229 mm (19.03 x 5.24 x 9.02 in)
Weight incl. package: approx. 5800 g (12.8 lbs)
Mounting: 19”, 3 HE
Relay outputs: max. switching capacity: 60 W respectively 125 VA
max. switching current: 2 A
max. switching voltage 60 VDC / 40 VAC
Music input: max. 800 mVrms at 10 kW, 16 kHz
Inputs IN1 and IN2: for floating contacts, max. line resistance: 1.5 kW
Thermal dissipation loss:
45.2 W
(for calculation of the thermal load)

Power supply card G8-GEN

Power supply card with programming jack, 2 relay outputs, 2 inputs for floating contacts, audio input,
power switch and signal LED for power supply.

Operating temperature range: 0 °C to +50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)

Storage temperature range: –30 °C to +60 °C (–22 °F to 140 °F)
Relative humidity: 20% up to 80%, not condensing
Plug: 96-way PC board connector according DIN 41612
Emergency power consumption: see GE 800 above
Dimensions: 100 x 167 mm (3.9 x 6.6 in)
Weight: approx. 275 g (0.61 lbs)
Relay outputs: type: change over contact
max. switching power: 60 W / 125 VA
max. switching current: 2 A
max. switching voltage: 60 VDC / 40 VAC
Inputs: for floating contacts, max. line resistance: 1.5 kW
Music input: max. 800 mVrms at 10 kW, 16 kHz

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Processor card G8-GEP

Processor card with Blackfin DSP, flash for basic operating system and features, signal-LED for status
and diagnosis.

Operating temperature range 0 °C to +50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)

Storage temperature range –30 °C to +60 °C (–22 °F to 140 °F)
Relative humidity 20% up to 80%, not condensing
Plug 96-way PC board connector according DIN 41612
Power supply via Intercom Server
Emergency power consumption see GE 800 above
Dimensions 100 x 167 mm (3.9 x 6.6 in)
Weight approx. 230 g (0.51 lbs)
Flash memory 8 MB
RAM memory 2 MB

Networking card G8-NET

Fully digital IP networking card with 2 IP Ethernet ports and one digital data ring, incl. connection cable
and 4 signal LEDs for status and diagnosis.

Operating temperature range 0 °C to +50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)

Storage temperature range –30 °C to +60 °C (–22 °F to 140 °F)
Relative humidity 20% up to 80%, not condensing
Plug 165-pin connector
Power supply via Intercom Server
Emergency power consumption see GE 800 above
Dimensions 100 x 167 mm (3.9 x 6.6 in)
Weight approx. 325 g (0.72 lbs)
Number of conversations between two GE 800 32
Maximum cable length between two GE 800 (IP) 100 m (328 ft)
Maximum cable length between GE 800 and 5 m (16.4 ft)
GE 700 (GEV)
Cable type standard Cat. 5 cables with RJ45 jacks

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LED status indication

Power supply card G8-GEN

Power supply card for GE 800 with:
 Programming jack
 2 relay outputs
 2 inputs for floating contacts
 Audio input
 Power switch

Indication power supply

ON
Main switch Intercom Server
OFF

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G8-GEN power supply

LED status indication “power supply”

 LED is on: system power on.
 LED is permanently off: no power.

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Processor card G8-GEP

Processor card with Blackfin DSP and flash for basic operating system and features.

G8-GEP processor card

LED status indication “Status”

 LED blinks in rhythm of one second: Intercom Server is working correctly.
 LED blinks fast: during initialising.
 LED blinks slowly: during download of server software.
 LED is permanently off: no power or hardware fault.
 LED is permanently on: during reset or hardware fault.
 LED blinks in rhythm “definition error” ( ): at least one wrong or missing plug-in card.

Networking card G8-NET

Fully digital networking card with 2 Ethernet ports and one digital data ring, incl. connection cable.

G8-NET networking card

LED status indication “RUN”

 LED blinks in rhythm of one second: the card is working correctly.
 LED is permanently off: no power or hardware fault.
 LED is permanently on: waiting for connection to the main processor (during initialising) or reset.

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LED status indication “LAN”

 LED is permanently on: connection to the network and to all defined Intercom Servers is OK (or no
Intercom Servers defined).
 LED is permanently off: no connection to the network.
 LED blinks: data error – the time interval of one second is split into equal parts for connection to the
network and for all defined Intercom Servers.
Example: 1 connected Intercom Server defined, this Example: 3 connected Intercom Servers defined,
Intercom Server cannot be reached: the 1st defined Intercom Server cannot be reached:

1st Server

1st Server

2nd Server

2nd Server
3rd Server

3rd Server
1st Server

1st Server
Network

Network

Network

Network
LED on LED on
LED off LED off
1 sec 2 sec 1 sec 2 sec

LED status indication “NET”

 LED is permanently on: connection to the network and to all defined Intercom Servers is OK (or no
Intercom Servers defined).
 LED is permanently off: no connection to the network.
 LED blinks: During logon and logoff of Intercom Servers.

LED status indication “GEV”

 LED is permanently off: ring not in operation, no clock received.
 LED is permanently on: ring in operation, at least one further system is connected.
 LED blinks fast: there are the following possibilities:
 Synchronisation and/or data is not received correctly.
 Cables are connected in an incorrect way.
 Two housings with same number in the ring.
 Data error causes short blinking.

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Subscriber cards

IP DSP subscriber card G8-IP

IP DSP subscriber card for connection of up to 8 IP subscribers via Ethernet (LAN/WAN). A maximum
of 14 G8-IP cards can be used in a GE 800 Intercom Server. The cards are available in the feature levels
B, C, D and P. The number of subscribers and the individual feature levels can also be activated with a
licence code.

Plug-in server G8-IP-32

IP subscriber card for connection of up to 64 subscribers. A maximum of 14 G8-IP cards can be used in
a GE 800 housing, this results in a maximum expansion of 896 Intercom stations. Without licence, it is
possible to connect up to 32 subscribers to the plug-in server. From the 32 subscribers, the first 2 have
feature level D (control desk function), the others feature level B (2D/30B). For further information as
well as LED status indication, see current manual “G8-IP-32”.

DSP subscriber card G8-GED

DSP subscriber card for connection of up to 4 digital subscribers via 2-wire lines. A maximum of 14 G8-
GED cards can be used in a GE 800 Intercom Server. Per subscriber, one conversation is possible si-
multaneously (non-blocking). The card is available in the feature levels B, C, D and P. These individual
feature levels can also be activated via a licence code.

DSP subscriber card G8-GET

DSP subscriber card for connection of up to 4 analogue subscribers via 4-wire lines. A maximum of 14
G8-GET cards can be used in a GE 800 Intercom Server. Per subscriber, one conversation is possible
simultaneously (non-blocking). With the licence G8-GET-DSP, the DSP features (see data sheet) are
also available at analogue Intercom stations. The card is available in the feature levels B, C, D and P.
Via a licence code, the DSP features and the individual feature levels can be activated.

DSP subscriber card G8-GET

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LED status indication “subscriber card”

NOTE: Status indication

The LED status indication is only valid for the cards G8-IP, G8-GED and G8-GET.

 LED blinks in rhythm of one second: the card is working correctly.

 LED is permanently off: no power or hardware fault.
 LED is permanently on: waiting for connection to the main processor (during initialising) or reset.
 LED blinks fast: card inserted in wrong slot.
 LED blinks in rhythm “definition error” ( ): wrong type of subscriber card.

LED status indication “subscribers”

 LED on: a working Intercom station is connected.
 LED off: no Intercom station is connected.
 LED blinks: line fault.
 LED flickers: data are transmitted.

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Input/output cards

Input/output card G8-8E8A

Plug-in card with 8 inputs for floating contacts and 8 relay outputs (4 of which are make contacts, 4 as
make, open or switch over contacts).

Status-LEDs:
Input / output card
Output 1
Output 2
Output 3
Output 4
Output 5
Output 6
Output 7
Output 8

Input/output card G8-8E8A

Output card G8-16A

Plug-in card with 16 relay outputs (10 make contacts, 6 as make contacts with common ground).

Status-LEDs:
Output card
Output 1
Output 2
Output 3
Output 4
Output 5
Output 6
Output 7
Output 8

Output card G8-16A

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Input card G8-16E

Plug-in card with 16 inputs for floating contacts.

Status-LEDs:
Input card
Input 1
Input 2
Input 3
Input 4
Input 5
Input 6
Input 7
Input 8

Input card G8-16E

LED status indication “input/output card”

 LED blinks in rhythm of one second: the card is working correctly.
 LED is permanently off: no power or hardware fault.
 LED is permanently on: waiting for connection to the main processor (during initialising) or reset.
 LED blinks fast: card inserted in wrong slot.

LED status indication “outputs”

 LED is on: output active.
 LED is off: output inactive.

LED status indication “inputs”

 LED is on: input active.
 LED is off: input inactive.

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Interface cards

Interface card G8-V24-PRO / G8-V24-PROIP

Interface card with programmable protocol converter (used for adapting the standard protocol to those
of various external systems). Equipped with two RS-232 interfaces (of which one can be configured as
RS-422). With the software developer kit, own applications can be programmed (e.g. adaptation to vari-
ous video switchers). For more information as well as LED status indication, see the current manual
“G8-V24-PRO-IP”.

Interface card G8-IF (2nd generation)

Powerful IP interface card with up to 4 virtual TCP/IP interfaces for using the ICX protocol via IP net-
works. Equipped with two 9-pin D-Submin connectors for output via RS-232 interface port. This allows
for integrating third party systems (e.g. video switcher, access control systems or host computers) to
Intercom Servers via IP networks or RS-232 using the Commend standard protocol.

Status LEDs:

RUN
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5 (= RX interface 1)
S6 (= TX interface 1)
S7 (= RX interface 2)
S8 (= TX interface 2)

Interface card G8-IF

LED status indication “RUN”

 LED blinks in rhythm of one second: the card is working correctly.
 LED is permanently off: no power or hardware fault.
 LED is permanently on: waiting for connection to the main processor (during initialising) or reset.
 LED blinks fast: card inserted in wrong slot.

LED status indication “subscribers“ (S1 to S4)

 LED on: TCP connection established.
 LED off: no connection configured.
 LED blinks in rhythm “definition error” ( ): connection configured, but no TCP connec-
tion.
 LED blinks fast: faulty configuration or active establishing of a connection is not possible.

LED status indication “interfaces” (S5 to S6)

 LED on: ready for data transmission.
 LED off: no data transmission possible.
 LED flickers: data are transmitted.

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