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{{AI}} [[File:IP Hotline.PNG|thumb|200px|IP Hotline Station]]
This article is applicable for the [[IP Hotline Station - 1008070000|INCA based]] and the [[IP Hotline Station - 1008070010|Turbine based]] IP Hotline station, used in '''ICX-AlphaCom''' mode.

== Hotline function ==
=== Hookswitch status ===
The handset hook-switch is connected to input 1 on the IP Station Board. An event must be created that reports correct handset status to the ICX-AlphaCom.

In AlphaPro,  '''Users & Stations''' window, select the '''Events''' button, press '''Insert''' and enter an event with the following properties:
[[File:IP Hotlie Hook.PNG|thumb|left|500px|When input 1 (= DAK 11) is activated on station 144, the off-hook and on-hook status is reported to the ICX-AlphaCom]]
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The action string is: %chg($HOFF %1.ref,$HON %1.ref)

=== Hotline Call ===
Enable the hotline function by selecting the hotline station in the listbox in '''Users & Stations''', select the '''Station Type''' tab, and check the '''Hotline''' flag:

[[File:Hotline Enable.PNG|thumb|left|500px|Enable the Hotline Call flag]]
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In '''Users & Stations''', select the '''DAK''' button, and enter the call destination on DAK 7 (= Off-hook):
[[File:HotlineCall1.PNG|thumb|left|500px|Call station 321 when lifting the handset]]
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* If the hotline call should generate a Call Request instead, enter "I 623 I xxx" on DAK 7, where xxx is the target station. 
* If the Call Request should be cleared when replacing the handset, enter "I626 I xxx" on DAK 8, else leave DAK 8 blank.
[[File:HotlineCall2.PNG|thumb|left|500px|Send Call Request to station 101 when lifting the handset, delete the Call request when replacing the handset]]
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=== Hotline Call Delay ===
By default there is a 5.0 second delay from the handset is lifted until the call is placed. Often you want the call to be placed immediately. To change the delay time, select '''Exchange & System''' > '''System''' > '''Calls and Options'''.
[[File:HotlineCallDelay.PNG|thumb|left|500px|Default hotline delay is 5.0 sec. Change from 50 to 0 for immediate call]]
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== Additional Call Indication (optional) ==

The built-in relay in the IP Hotline Station can be used to operate an additional call indication device, such as a rotary light.
[[File:IP Hotline IRR3 1.PNG|thumb|400px|left|Additional Call Indication by rotary light]]
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Additional equipment required:
* Rotary light 24VDC (Item 300 6102 041)
* [[IRR-3 Relay unit|IRR-3 relay box]] (Item 102 0600 992)
* 24VDC power supply (Minimum 3A)

Connection diagram:
[[File:IRR-3 connections2.PNG|thumb|400px|left|Detailed connection diagram]]
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=== Configuration ===
The built-in relay in the IP Hotline Station is controlled by the [[RCO - Set Remote Control Output|RCO command]] in the [[Event Handler|event handler]]. 

To map the relay of the IP Station to a logical RCO, select '''Exchange & System -> RCO'''. Pick a free RCO, select Change and set the RCO Type = Station, enter the physical number of the IP Station, and set pin number = 1. 

[[File:IP Hotline RCO 2.png|thumb|left|500px|The relay of IP Station 146 is mapped to RCO 12.<br> Image shows configuration for Turbine based IP Hotline Station.]] 
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[[File:IP Hotline RCO 1.PNG|thumb|left|500px|The relay of IP Station 146 is mapped to RCO 12.<br> Image shows configuration for INCA based IP Hotline Station.]] 
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In '''Users & Stations''', select the IP Hotline station from the list box, then press '''Events''', and '''Insert''' a new event with the following properties. This will cause the relay to operate during the ringing of an incoming call.

[[File:IP Hotline Relay Event.PNG|thumb|left|500px|When station 146 receives a call in private ringing mode, RCO 12 will be operated. This will again operate the relay and the rotary light.]] 
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[[Category: Turbine Configuration]]
[[Category: INCA Station Configuration Guide]]