Polycom KIRK Base Stations

Polycom KIRK Base Stations provide the link between the wireless handsets and the Polycom KIRK Wireless Servers used in some KIRK wireless handset solutions.

Do you need a KIRK Base Station?

KIRK Base Stations are required for the KWS1500/1500IP, KWS6000 and KWS8000 wireless servers when these are used for KIRK wireless handset solutions.  Depending on the model used Polycom KIRK base stations,

• Deliver reliable robust and secure communications for VoIP and analogue solutions
• Provide a signal coverage of up to 300 metres radius - depending on local conditions
• Support the use of repeaters to extend signal coverage
• Can be deployed outside or in hostile in-door environments - when mounted in approved enclosures
• Can be deployed in explosive or hazardous areas -  when mounted in approved ATEX enclosures

KWS6000 base stations 

A maximum of 256 base stations (or repeaters ) can be deployed on a KWS6000 system.  Fast and easy installation - it connects directly to the LAN No need for proprietary cabling - it uses standard LAN cabling No external power required - it uses PoE Supports up to 11 simultaneous conversations Signal coverage can be extended by using repeaters - supports up to 3 repeaters per base. Repeaters should only be used as Gap fillers

KWS1500/KWS1500IP and KWS8000 base stations

The KIRK Base station is used with the KWS1500/KWS1500IP and the KWS8000. The base stations must be wired to the server using a  single twisted pair up to 2Km in length. Fast & easy installation No external power required - power is provided over the twisted pair 4 simultaneous DECT traffic channels Antenna diversity Signal coverage can be extended by using repeaters

A maximum of 16 base stations can be connected to a single KWS1500/1500IP solution (32 on a linked solution). 

Up to 504 base stations can be connected to a KWS8000 solution.  However, practical deployment considerations will limit the number of base stations to a lower figure.

Certified installers To ensure trouble free operation and installation ICON recommends that DECT solutions are specified and installed by a certified installer.

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