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[[File:PulseSystem.PNG|thumb|400px|A Pulse System can contain any IP Station from Zenitel]]
The Pulse system is a SIP intercom system intended for small to mid-size installations for up to 64 IP stations. Up to 16 stations can be used without the need of a license. The Pulse System is easy to install and configure. It can be configured using a standard web browser (like Firefox or Chrome), or one can use the dedicated [[IMT|Intercom Management Tool IMT]]. 

One of the intercom stations must be set as the "'''Pulse Server'''". The Pulse Server is acting as a server for the other intercom stations in the system. Any station can be a Pulse Server. However, more features are available if a [[:Category:Stations#Turbine_stations|Turbine station]] is acting as a Pulse Server. There must be only one Pulse Server in the installation.

This article described step by step how to configure a Pulse System using the Web interface, and all optional configurations and settings available.

== Getting Started == 
[[File:PulseServerConfig.png|thumb|200px|First step: Configure the Pulse Server]]
===Configure the Pulse Server===
# Decide which station to use as a Pulse Server, and connect that station to a PoE Ethernet switch. ''Do not connect any other stations at this point''.
# Connect your laptop computer to the network switch
# Start a web browser (e.g. Firefox or Chrome), and [[Logging into an IP Station|log on to the station]].
# In [[Main Settings (IP Stations)|Main Settings]], set "Station Mode" = '''Use Pulse Server'''. Enable '''Static IP''', and enter the IP address and network mask of the Pulse Server (Note: Do not use DHCP on the Pulse Server)
# Press '''Save''' and '''Apply'''. The station will now reboot, and start up as a Pulse Server

{{obs|It is recommended not to use TCIV (Turbine station with camera) as Pulse server in a system with more than 5 registered clients. For such systems please use any other Vingtor-Stentofon IP station type, such as TCIS-x, or TKIS-2. }}

[[File:PulseServerConfigRest.png|thumb|200px|Second step: Connect and configure the rest of the stations]]

===Configure the remaining Intercom Stations===
# After the Pulse Server has been configured, connect the rest of the IP intercom stations to the network. 
# Wait for the stations to boot up (approximately 60 seconds) before proceeding to the next step.
# [[Logging into an IP Station|Log on to the Pulse Server station]] using its new IP address.
# Select '''Server Management''' > '''Server Configuration''' > '''Directory Settings'''. You should now see a list of all stations on the network.
# To identify the individual stations,  click '''Play'''. You will now hear a tone in the loudspeaker of the station you selected.
# Enter '''Directory number''', '''Name''' and '''IP address''' for all the stations. You can choose to use a static IP address or to obtain IP address from a DHCP server.
# Click '''Save''' to push the new settings to all stations, and  '''Apply''' to do a required system reboot.

[[File:Pulse Turbine Directory.PNG|thumb|left|500px|Configure the Server Directory]]
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===Verify System Setup===
# To verify that the system is up and running, [[Logging into an IP Station|log on to the Pulse Server station]] and select '''Server Management''' > '''Server Monitoring'''
# All stations that have been configured should be displayed in the table. Stations that are up and running will have the status '''Registered'''.
# You should now be able call between the stations, and have two-way audio communication

[[File:Pulse Turbine DirectoryRegistered.PNG|thumb|left|500px|Verifying System Setup]]
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=== Adding more than 16 stations ===
The Pulse system supports up to 16 intercom stations without the need of any license. As from Turbine firmware ver. 4.7, the number of intercoms can be expanded to 64 by adding an '''Intercom extension''' license (item number 100 9661 001) for each station above 16. See here how to [[Pulse License key installation|install the license]].


=== Adding a new station to an existing Pulse System ===
See [[IP Station Configuration - Pulse mode]]

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==Additional configuration ==
=== Call Buttons (DAK) ===
The call buttons (also called Direct Access Key - DAK) can be configured via the Pulse Server or directly on the calling station. 
* Via Pulse Server: Log on to the Pulse Server, and select '''Server Management''' > '''Server Configuration''' > '''Direct Access Key Settings'''
* Directly on the calling station: Select '''SIP Configuration''' > '''Direct Access Key Settings'''.

Related articles:
* [[Direct Access Key & Ringlist Settings (Pulse)|Direct Access Key & Ringlist Settings]]: For details about DAK key configuration 
* [[OLED Labels]]: How to configure the OLED display used for labeling the call buttons in the station models [[TCIS-4]] and [[TCIS-5]]
* [[Address Book]]: How to configure and maintain the Address Book used in the station models [[TCIS-6]] and [[TCIV-6]]

=== Call and Audio Settings ===
From the Pulse Server you get access to a subset of Call and Audio Settings:
* On the Pulse Server, select '''Server Management''' > '''Server Configuration''' > '''Call and Audio Settings'''

[[File:Pulse Turbine CallsAndAudio.PNG|thumb|left|500px|Configure Call and Audio Settings]]
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The '''Call and Audio Settings''' menu include the following parameters:
* '''Autoanswer''': When un-checked the call will be ringing (Private mode). When checked the call will connect straight through (Open mode). An optional field let you specify a delay (in seconds) before the call is auto-answered.
*'''Relay Configuration''': Click on this link to configure the relay operation of the station
* '''Speaker Volume''': This parameter sets the speaker volume for the station.
* '''Noise Reduction''': This parameter enables active noise cancellation. This feature is for stations that are located in noisy environments.  A level of 3 or 4 is normally suitable.

By logging on to the station directly, you will get access to more settings:
* [[Call Settings (Pulse)|Call Settings]]
* [[Audio Settings (Pulse)|Audio Settings]]

=== Relay Settings ===
All IP Intercom stations (execpt the desktop models) have a built-in relay which can be used for [[Door Opening feature (Pulse)|door opening]], call indication lamp etc. The relay can be controlled by a DTMF digit, or by a number of different call events and station statuses. 

You can access the Relay Configuration page either:
* Via the Pulse Server by selecting '''Server Mangement''' > '''Server Configuration''' > '''Call and Audio Settings''', or 
* By logging on to the station directly, and select '''SIP Configuration''' > '''Relay Settings'''

For details about relay configuration, see [[Relay Settings (Pulse)|Relay Settings]]

=== Inputs and Outputs ===
The [[:Category:Stations#Turbine_stations|Turbine stations]] have 6 I/O's which can be used as Inputs or Outputs. By default all I/O's are set as Inputs. 

For details about configuration of inputs and outputs, see [[I/O Settings (Pulse)|I/O Settings]].

=== Station Profiles ===
The Station Profile defines a set of service features and parameters that are available for a group of stations. The following service features and parameters are included in the station profile:
* Outgoing call restriction
* Door opening including remote I/O
* Group Call initiation
* Busy Override

To modify Station Profiles, see [[Station Profiles (Pulse)|Station Profiles]]


=== Group Call ===
The Pulse system supports 4 '''group calls'''. A group call is activated by dialing the appropriate code (default 84-87). A ding-dong signal is heard in all member stations. Press the M-key to speak, and C-key to disconnect. From substations without a M-key, the group call is in handsfree mode.

To configure the Group Call feature, see [[Group Call (Pulse)|Group Call]]


===Ring List ===
The '''Ring List''' is used to configure Call Escalation (i.e. forwarding of unattended calls), and for Parallel Ringing.

To configure the Ring List feature, see [[Direct_Access_Key_%26_Ringlist_Settings_(Pulse)#Ringlist_function|Ring List Function]]

=== Virtual I/O [Turbine only]===
'''Virtual I/O''' is a feature for activating scripts on station events. The supported script languages are Lua and other shell scripting languages. This can be used for example to execute scripts towards other systems, e.g. access control systems, triggered by a DTMF digit. These scripts can be uploaded and configured via the menu options:
* Script Upload
* Script Configuration
* Script Events

The Virtual I/O feature is supported on [[:Category:Stations#Turbine_stations|Turbine stations]] only.

For more details, see [[Virtual I/O (Pulse)|Virtual I/O]]

=== Audio Messaging [Turbine only]===

Prerecorded audio files can be uploaded to a [[:Category:Stations#Turbine_stations|Turbine IP Station]], and the audio messages can be triggered by various events occuring on the station. The audio message files are uploaded from the station webinterface or from the [[IMT|VS-IMT tool]]. 

See [[Audio Messaging (Pulse)|Audio Messaging]] for more details.

=== Button and LED configuration for customized stations [Turbine only]===
When making customized stations based on the Turbine Frontboard, it is possible from the station web interface to define DAK actions and LED behavior. 
This is supported when front board type is set to TCIS 1/2/3 and TCIV 1/2/3, and the station operates in Pulse or SIP mode.

For more details, see [[Button and LED configuration for customized stations (Pulse)]]

=== Backup and Restore ===
From the web interface of the station it is possible to backup and restore the configuration data. See [[Backup and Restore (IP Stations)|Backup and Restore]] for more information.


===Language Settings===
In the [[:Category:Stations#INCA_stations|INCA type stations]] it is possible to change the language of the display texts. This does not affect the texts in the web server interface. See [[Language Settings (Pulse)|Language Settings]] for details.

=== Password===
The password for web access and for accessing the display setup menus can be changed, see [[Password (IP Stations)]].

== 3rd-party SIP phones ==
Up to 10 third party SIP phones can be registered to a Pulse system. Each phone requires that a SIP User account is defined on the [[Pulse Server]]. 

Before adding SIP accounts to the system, you need to [[Pulse License key installation|install a license]] for the Pulse 3rd Party SIP phones. When a valid SIP phone license has been installed, the '''Third Party SIP Terminals''' parameter will be available.

* [[Logging into an IP Station|Log on to the Pulse Server]]. 
* Select '''Server Management''' > '''Server Configuration''' > '''Directory Settings'''. 

[[File:Pulse Turbine AddSIPUser.PNG|thumb|500px|left|Adding a SIP User account]]
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* Under '''Third Party SIP Terminals''' enter the '''Directory Number''', '''Name''', and '''Profile''' for the SIP telephone.
* Click '''Add''' followed by '''Save'''

The '''Password''' field can be left blank. When a password is entered, the SIP phone must register using this password.


=== Configure the SIP phone ===
You now have to log into the 3rd-party SIP telephone to configure the SIP account to register it with the Pulse Server station. The Directory Number and Password (SIP Account) created in the section above is used to register the 3rd-party station with the Pulse Server.

== Telephone gateway ==

Before adding a [[:Category:Pulse - Telephone Gateways|Telephone Gateway]] to the system, you need to [[Pulse License key installation|install a license]] for the gateway. When a valid Gateway license has been installed, the '''Gateways''' parameter will be available.

* [[Logging into an IP Station|Log on to the Pulse Server]].
* Select '''Server Management''' > '''Server Configuration''' > '''Directory Settings'''

[[File:Pulse Turbine Addgateway.PNG|thumb|left|500px|Create SIP Gateway Account]]
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* Under '''Gateways''' set the following values:
:- Directory Number: 0
:- Name: <name of your choice>
:- Profile: '''Default'''
* Click '''Add''' followed by '''Save'''

''Note: Directory Number 0 is optional as you can use any number to make external calls through the Gateway''

=== Configure the Telephone Gateway ===
Log into the Telephone Gateway to register it to the Pulse Server by using the SIP Gateway Account created in previous section.

Recommended gateways:
* [[AudioCodes MP114/118 (Pulse)|AudioCodes MP114/118]] - Gateway for analog telephone lines
* [[GSM Gateway (Pulse)|GSM Gateway]] - Gateway for the GSM network

== Zenitel Client ==
Up to 10 [[Zenitel Client|Zenitel Clients]] (formerly named VS-Client) (Softclient for Pulse) can be registered to a Pulse system.

Before adding Zenitel Clients to the system, you need to [[Pulse License key installation|install a license]]. Each Zenitel Client requires a '''VS-Client license''' (item number 100 9661 101). When a valid VS-Client license has been installed, the '''VS-Client''' parameter will be available.

* [[Logging into an IP Station|Log on to the Pulse Server]].
* Select '''Server Management''' > '''Server Configuration''' > '''Directory Settings'''

[[File:Pulse Turbine AddVSClient.PNG|thumb|left|500px|Adding VS-Client Account]]
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* Under '''VS Client''' enter the '''Directory Number''', '''Name''', and '''Profile''' for the client.
*Click '''Add''' followed by '''Save'''

== Pulse Trunking ==
[[Pulse Trunking]] makes it possible to call between different Pulse systems. 

The [[Pulse Server]] must be a station in the [[:Category:Stations#Turbine_stations|Turbine family]] with software version 4.2.3.9 or higher. Note that Pulse Trunking is not supported when an [[:Category:Stations#INCA_stations|INCA Station]] is used as Pulse Server.

Before adding Pulse Trunking to the system, you need to [[Pulse License key installation|install a license]]. When a valid Pulse Trunking license has been installed, the '''Pulse Trunk''' parameter will be available.

* [[Logging into an IP Station|Log on to the Pulse Server]].
* Select '''Server Management''' > '''Server Configuration''' > '''Directory Settings'''

[[File:Pulse Turbine AddPulseTrunk.PNG|thumb|left|500px|Creating a Pulse Trunk Account]]
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* Under '''Pulse Trunk''' enter:
:- '''Directory Start''': Directory number of first station on other Pulse system site
:- '''Directory End''': Directory number of last station on other Pulse system site
::- (Directory numbers must be globally unique for all stations in a multi-site Pulse system.)
:- '''Name''': Name of other Pulse system site
:- '''Profile''': Type of station
:- '''Host''': IP address of Pulser Server on other Pulse system site

*Click '''Add''' followed by '''Save'''

== Advanced Network Settings ==
=== Time Settings===
The user is able to configure time by either enabling NTP and specifying NTP server, or setting up time manually. On Master stations with display the configured time is shown on display. 

See [[Time Settings (Pulse)|Time Settings]] for details.

===Firewall ===
All IP Stations have an embedded firewall. See [[Firewall (IP Stations)|Firewall]] for details.

=== SNMP ===
A set of SNMP functions are available in the IP station. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a protocol for centralizing the management of devices in IP networks.

See [[SNMP in IP Stations]] for futher information.

===Network Access Control IEEE 802.1X===
IEEE 802.1X is an IEEE Standard for port-based Network Access Control (PNAC). It provides an authentication mechanism to devices wishing to attach to a LAN, either establishing a point-to-point connection or preventing it if authentication fails. For details on configuration, see [[IEEE 802.1X]].

=== VLAN Tagging [INCA only] ===
'''VLAN Tagging''' is the practice of inserting a '''VLAN ID''' into a packet header in order to identify which '''VLAN''' (Virtual Local Area Network) the packet belongs to. More specifically, switches use the '''VLAN ID''' to determine which port(s), or interface(s), to send a broadcast packet to.

For details on configuration, see [[VLAN Settings (Devices)]].


[[Category: Turbine Configuration]]
[[Category: Pulse - Configuration]]
[[Category: INCA Station Configuration Guide]]