How to Use: Engenius DuraFon 1X Single-Line Industrial System

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Introduction

The Engenius DuraFon 1X Single-Line Industrial System is a powerful and reliable communication solution designed for use in industrial environments. This system includes a base station and one wireless handset, and is compatible with single-line telephone systems. With a range of up to 3,000 feet indoors and 350,000 feet outdoors, this system is perfect for warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and other large industrial spaces. The estimated price of the Engenius DuraFon 1X Single-Line Industrial System is around $400.

DuraFon 1X Handset

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DuraFon 1X Base Station

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DuraFon 1X Charger

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Users may include

  • Self-Storage
  • Hotels/Motels
  • Ranches/Farms
  • Luxury Homes

Key Features

  • Long-Range Coverage
  • Upgradeable and Scalable System
  • Complementary Addition to Any PBX or IP-PBX Phone System
  • Versatile Communication Tools
  • Simultaneous Alerts and Broadcasts
  • Intercom and Speakerphone 
  • Ruggedized Handsets
  • DuraFon 1X Telephone Handsets
  • DuraWalkie (2-Way Radio) Handsets
  • No Recurring Costs
  • Easy to Program and Install

Extreme Range & Coverage
Up to 12 floors in-building penetration; up to 250,000 sq. ft. of facility coverage; and up to 3,000 acres of property, open land coverage.

Upgradeable and Scalable System
Add up to 9 phone handsets for each base station. Add 2-way DuraWalkie 1X units for expanded user capacity.

Complementary Addition to Any PBX or IP-PBX Phone System
For companies that require a longer-range phone solution than DECT or Wi-Fi can deliver, the DuraFon 1X system can complement an existing system, working behind any analog port (PBX, VoIP, PSTN, FXS, or POTS).
Versatile Communication Tools
Broadcast Page half duplex (Push-to-Talk) between DuraFon & DuraWalkie handsets and wireless full duplex intercom between DuraFon 1X & DuraWalkie 1X handsets. Includes Auto Attendant with call redirect assistance.
Ruggedized Handset
Features a tested, rugged housing specifically designed for work in industrial environments. Finely constructed and drop tested for durability in a variety of environments. Each handset holds up to 
6 hours of talk time and up to 50 hours stand-by time when fully charged.

Packaging

 

DuraFon 1X

DuraFon 1X-HC Handset

DuraWalkie 1X-HC

 

Description

Single LineSystem - Industrial [Base and Handset package]

 

DuraFon 1X Expansion Handset

DuraWalkie 1X Handset / 2-Way Radio for DuraFon 1X Phone Systems Only

Master Carton
Quantity

6

6

6

Weight

25.8 lbs.

11.4 lbs.

11.4 lbs.

Dimensions (inches)

24” x 17” x 14”

22” x 11” x 9”

22” x 11” x 9”

Dimensions (cm)

61 x 43.2x 35.6 cm

55.9 x 27.9 x 22.9 cm

55.9 x 27.9 x 22.9 cm

Contents
Base Station

1 DuraFon 1X Base Station

N/A

N/A

Base AC/DC Adapter

1

N/A

N/A

Base Antenna

1

N/A

N/A

Handset

1 DuraFon1X Handset

1 DuraFon 1X Handset

1 DuraWalkie 1X Handset

 

Handset Antenna

Low Profile Handset Antenna x 1; Optimal Performance Handset Antenna x 1

Low Profile Handset Antenna x 1; Optimal Performance Handset Antenna x 1

Low Profile Handset Antenna x 1; Optimal Performance Handset Antenna x 1

Battery

1700mA Li-ion Battery Pack

1700mA Li-ion Battery Pack

1700mA Li-ion Battery Pack

Desktop Charger

1

1

1

Charger AC/DC Adapter

1

1

1

Telephone Cord

1

N/A

N/A

RJ-45 Cable

N/A

N/A

N/A

Audio In Cable

N/A

N/A

N/A

Belt Clip

1

1

N/A

DuraPouch

N/A

N/A

N/A

User’s Manual

1

N/A

1

Quick Guide

1

1

N/A

 

Warranty

1 Year; Extended 3 Year (optional)

1 Year; Extended 3 Year (optional)

1 Year; Extended 3 Year (optional)

FCC Certified

FCC Part 15

FCC Part 15

FCC Part 15

Handset Features

Features

DuraFon 1X Handset

DuraWalkie 1X Handset

 

Telephone

 

Yes

No, but can receivecalls transferred from a 1X handset

2-Way Radio

Yes

Yes

900 mHz DSS, Frequency Hopping

Yes

Yes

Broadcast/Push-to-Talk

Yes

Yes

Call Hold

Yes

N/A

Call Logs:Dialed & Received

Yes

N/A

Call Transfer

Yes

N/A

Call Waiting

Yes

Yes

Caller ID

Yes

Yes

Headset Jack(2.5mm)

Yes

Yes

Intercom (Handset-to-Handset, No Group Chatter)

Yes

Yes

Keypad Lock

Yes

Yes

Line/Base Select

Yes

N/A

Message WaitingIndicator

Yes

N/A

Mute

Yes

Yes

Phone Book/Speed Dial

30 entries

90 entries

Redial

Yes

Yes

Selectable Handset Grouping (7 Groups)

Yes

Yes

Silent Ring

Yes

Yes

Speakerphone

Yes

N/A

User HandsetNaming

Yes

Yes

User-Programmable PBX Functions (9 per Handset)

Yes

Yes

Vibrate Mode

Yes

Yes

Wireless PBX Options Sharing

N/A

N/A

Wireless Phone Book sharing

N/A

N/A

DuraFon 1X System Features

Long-Range

12 FloorsIn-Building Penetration

250,000 sq. ft. of Facility Coverage

3,000 Acresof Property/Open LandCoverage

 

Durable

Tested to Withstand 6-Foot Drops, Over 50 Times onto Concrete Floors

 

Ports

Flexible Port Dedication: Single,Group, or All

PBXCompatible

PTSN (RJ11) Ports: 2 (1 telephone, 1 line)

 

Call Features

Auto-attendant

Ring Group/Hunt Group Support

Conference Calling

Modifiable Flash and DTMF Timing

Base Station Speakerphone

Base Station Intercom/Broadcast to Handset

Call Box Compatibility (with base expansion - one for phone, one for call box)

Configuration

# Talk Paths: 1 per base (4 max)

# Supported Handsets per Base: 9

# Bases Interlinkable: 4

# TotalHandsets Supported: 36

# Concurrent Calls Per Handset: 1

# Simultaneous Calls Per Base Unit: 1

 

Battery and Charger

Li-Ion technology

Hours of Talk Time: 6

Hours of Stand-By Time:50

Hours Recharge Time: 4

Handset and Spare BatteryCharging Slots

Battery hot-swap with call on hold

Optional Equipment

30’ or 60’ Low-Loss LMR-400L Cable

Outdoor AntennaKit (including antenna& cable)

Lightning Protection Kit (including cable)

Leather Pouch

Belt Clip

Spare Battery

Optimal Performance Handset Antenna

Headset

Antenna Splitter

Audio-in Cable

 

Value

NoMonthly Bill (like Cellular)

No PerMinute Charges (likeCellular)

No Contracts (like Cellular)

No annual FCC licensing fees (like 2-way radios)

No Extensive Infrastructure Installation (like Wireless Networking with Wi-Fi Phones)

No QoS Concerns

NoWireless Network Interference

Meets HIPAAGuidelines for Compliance

Technical Specifications

Physical Specifications

DuraFon 1X Base Unit

DuraFon 1X Handset

DuraWalkie 1X Handset

 

 

 

 

 

Buttons

Reset

End/Power

End/Power

Registration

Left & Rightsoft keys

Left &Right soft keys

Volume

Up & Down scrolling keys

Up & Down scrolling keys

Intercom

Intercom

Intercom

Broadcast

Broadcast

Broadcast

 

Talk/Speakerphone

Talk/Speakerphone

 

0 – 9, #

0 – 9, #

 

 

Jack(s)

Phone

Travel charger (on charger)

Travel charger (on charger)

Line

Headset(2.5 mm, on charger)

Headset (2.5 mm, on charger)

Audio-In x 1 (3.5 mm)

 

 

DC In

 

 

 

 

LED Indicators

Power

 

 

In-Use

 

 

Intercom

 

 

Broadcast

 

 

Electrical Specifications

DuraFon 1X Base Unit

DuraFon 1X Handset

DuraWalkie 1X Handset

Frequency

902-928MHz

902-928MHz

902-928 MHz

RF Power

Peak: 708mW; Average: 76mW

Peak: 708mW; Average: 76mW

Peak: 708mW; Average: 76mW

Channel Spacing

200 kHz

200 kHz

200 kHz

Number of Channels

128

128

128

Modulation

MSK

MSK

MSK

Multiple Access

Frequency Hopping TDMA

Frequency Hopping TDMA

Frequency Hopping TDMA

Frequency Hopping Rate

100 per second

100 per second

100 per second

Electrical Specifications continued

DuraFon 1X Base Unit

DuraFon 1X Handset

DuraWalkie 1X Handset

TDMA Frame Length

10 ms

10 ms

10 ms

Number of Talk Paths

1

1 per base (up to 4)

1 per base (up to 4)

Receiver Sensitivity

< -108 dBm (@ BER 10-2)

< -108 dBm (@ BER 10-2)

< -108 dBm (@ BER 10-2)

Antenna Connector

Reverse TNC

Non-standard

Non-standard

 

Antenna Gain

2 dBi (included);

3 dBiExternal (optional); 6 dBi External (optional)

0.5 dBi (short antenna); 2 dBi (long antenna)

 

2 dBi (Long); 0.5 dBi (Short)

TX Power Control Range

N/A

708 mW

708 mW

Telephone Interface

RJ11x2

N/A

N/A

VoIP Interface

N/A

N/A

N/A

Default IP Address

N/A

N/A

N/A

Default User Name& Password

N/A

N/A

N/A

SIP Protocol

N/A

N/A

N/A

Speech Coding

8 kbps G.729A

8 kbps G.729A

8 kbps G.729A

Channel Coding

8 kbps Convolutional+CRC

8 kbps Convolutional+CRC

8 kbps Convolutional+CRC

Transmission Data Rate

170.678 kbps

176.678 kbps

170.678 kbps

User Data Rate

128 kbpsduplex

128 kbpsduplex

128 kbps duplex

Duplex

Time Division Duplex (TDD)

Time DivisionDuplex (TDD)

Time Division Duplex (TDD)

Voice Quality

TIA/EIA-470B

TIA/EIA-470B

TIA/EIA-470B

Number of SystemID

65,536

65,536

65,536

Ring Signal

20-50 Hz,12–90 Vrms

N/A

N/A

Auto-Attendant Coding

N/A

N/A

N/A

Flash Time

100-900 ms programmable

N/A

N/A

Power Source

120V/12V AC/DC Adapter

3.6V 1700mAh Li-ionBattery

3.7v, 1700mAh Li-ionBattery

Charge Time

N/A

4 Hours(from empty)

4 hours (fromempty)

 

Charge Current

 

N/A

600 mAh

(900mAhfor spare batteryslot)

 

500 mA

Battery Talk & Standby Time

N/A

~ 6 hours/50 hours

8 hours/50 hours

Environmental Specifications

DuraFon 1X Base Unit

DuraFon 1X Handset

DuraWalkie 1X Handset

 

Regulation Compliance

FCC Part 15, Part 68; CAN/DOC RSS210,CS03

FCC Part 15, Part 68; CAN/DOC RSS210, CS03;

Hearing Aid Compatible

 

FCC Part 15, Part 68

Operating Temperature

14°F – 140°F (-10°C– 60°C)

14°F – 140°F(-10°C – 60°C)

14°F – 140°F(-10°C – 60°C)

Storage Temperature

14°F – 158°F (-10 – 70°C)

14°F – 158°F(-10 – 70°C)

14°F – 158°F(-10 – 70°C)

Humidity

20 – 75 %

20 – 75 %

20 – 75 %

IP Rating

N/A

IP 42

IP 42

 

Dimensions

6.3” x 1.65” x 7.4”

(161 x 42 x 188 mm)

2.28” x 1.22” x 6.34”

(58 x 31 x 161 mm)

2.28” x 1.22” x 6.34”

(58 x 31 x 161 mm) w/short antenna

Device Weight

0.94 lbs.(424g)

0.39 lbs.(175g)

0.39 lbs.(175g)

Description

The Engenius DuraFon 1X Single-Line Industrial System is built to withstand the toughest industrial environments. The handset is dust and water resistant, and can withstand drops of up to 6.5 feet. The base station is also durable, with a rugged design that can withstand harsh conditions. The system supports a variety of features, including call transfer, hold, and conferencing, as well as intercom and hands-free operation. The handset also includes a built-in vibrate function, making it easy to stay connected even in noisy environments.

Setup Guide

Setting up the Engenius DuraFon 1X Single-Line Industrial System is easy. Simply connect the base station to your telephone line and power source, and then register the handset by following the on-screen prompts. The handset can be charged using the included charging cradle, and can be used while charging. To make a call, simply lift the handset and dial the desired number. To access system features, press the appropriate button on the handset.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any issues with the Engenius DuraFon 1X Single-Line Industrial System, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can take. First, check that the base station is properly connected to your telephone line and power source. If the handset is not registering, try resetting the base station and handset. If you are experiencing issues with call quality, check that the handset is within range of the base station. If the issue persists, contact Engenius support for further assistance.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Long range of up to 3,000 feet indoors and 350,000 feet outdoors
  • Durable and rugged design
  • Variety of features, including call transfer, hold, and conferencing
  • Built-in vibrate function for noisy environments

Cons

  • Higher price point compared to other single-line systems
  • May be overkill for smaller industrial spaces

Customer Reviews

Customers who have purchased the Engenius DuraFon 1X Single-Line Industrial System have praised its long range and durability. However, some have noted that the system can be complex to set up and may require technical expertise. Overall, customers have rated the system highly for its reliability and functionality in industrial environments.

Common Complaints

The most common complaint about the Engenius DuraFon 1X Single-Line Industrial System is its complexity. Some customers have found the system difficult to set up and configure, and have required assistance from technical support. Additionally, some customers have noted that the handset can be difficult to read in bright sunlight.

Faqs

What is the range of the Engenius DuraFon 1X Single-Line Industrial System?

The Engenius DuraFon 1X Single-Line Industrial System has a range of up to 3,000 feet indoors and 350,000 feet outdoors.

Is the Engenius DuraFon 1X Single-Line Industrial System durable?

Yes, the Engenius DuraFon 1X Single-Line Industrial System is built to withstand the toughest industrial environments. The handset is dust and water resistant, and can withstand drops of up to 6.5 feet. The base station is also durable, with a rugged design that can withstand harsh conditions.

What features does the Engenius DuraFon 1X Single-Line Industrial System support?

The Engenius DuraFon 1X Single-Line Industrial System supports a variety of features, including call transfer, hold, and conferencing, as well as intercom and hands-free operation.

Can the Engenius DuraFon 1X Single-Line Industrial System be used while charging?

Yes, the Engenius DuraFon 1X Single-Line Industrial System can be used while charging using the included charging cradle.

How do I troubleshoot issues with the Engenius DuraFon 1X Single-Line Industrial System?

If you experience any issues with the Engenius DuraFon 1X Single-Line Industrial System, try resetting the base station and handset. Check that the base station is properly connected to your telephone line and power source, and that the handset is within range of the base station. If the issue persists, contact Engenius support for further assistance.

Can the Engenius DuraFon 1X Single-Line Industrial System be used outside?

Yes, the Engenius DuraFon 1X Single-Line Industrial System has a range of up to 350,000 feet outdoors, making it ideal for use in outdoor industrial environments.

What is the warranty on the Engenius DuraFon 1X Single-Line Industrial System?

The Engenius DuraFon 1X Single-Line Industrial System comes with a standard 1-year warranty. Extended warranties are available for purchase.

Can the Engenius DuraFon 1X Single-Line Industrial System be used with a VoIP phone system?

No, the Engenius DuraFon 1X Single-Line Industrial System is not compatible with VoIP phone systems. It is designed for use with single-line telephone systems only.

How many handsets can be registered to the Engenius DuraFon 1X Single-Line Industrial System base station?

Up to 10 handsets can be registered to the Engenius DuraFon 1X Single-Line Industrial System base station.

Can the Engenius DuraFon 1X Single-Line Industrial System handset be used with other base stations?

No, the Engenius DuraFon 1X Single-Line Industrial System handset can only be used with the base station it was registered to. If you need to use the handset with a different base station, you will need to register it to that base station.

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