KIRK DECT Components

This page will show you how all the KIRK DECT components fit together. Kirk Dect wireless handsets, Kirk Dect systems, Kirk Dect wired base stations, wireless repeaters and more are all part of Polycom's large range.

DECT Wireless Handsets

KIRK DECT offers a wide choice of high quality DECT wireless handsets, providing users with greater flexibility to tailor a solution to match their exact needs. From the robust entry-level 4020 handset, all the way up to the EX rated (intrinsically safe) 4080 for use in potentially explosive environments, there is a handset to suit every user. Importantly, all Kirk Dect Wireless handsets are able to receive and display SMS text messages.

Up to 128 bases supported (system dependant)
Supports 4 simultaneous conversations for the KIRK DECT 1500, (6 for the KIRK DECT 500 and 12 for the KIRK DECT 600v3IP)
Cabled via single twisted pair (no local power required)
Can be up to 1km from KIRK DECT Wireless Server

Wireless Repeaters

Up to 128 wireless repeaters per system (system dependant)
Supports 2 or 4 simultaneous conversations (repeater dependant)
Requires no telephone cabling (local AC power required)
Up to three repeaters can be linked in a "multijump"
Repeaters can be remotely located up to 1km (line of sight) from the main controller (Remote Coverage)

PABX/VOIP Kirk Dect Systems

KIRK DECT Wireless Servers are able to interface to virtually any PABX or IP voice platform, including:

Analogue
IP (Cisco CallManager and CallManager Express, H323)
QSIG ISDN
Digital E&M

Not only do multiple interfaces ensure compatibility with most voice platforms, but this also enables KIRK users who upgrade from a traditional PABX to an ISDN or IP telephony platform to protect their investment in their KIRK DECT Wireless Servers. All KIRK DECT wireless infrastructure (radio base stations, wireless repeaters, handsets and cabling) can be retained; depending on the KIRK DECT Wireless Server used, simply replace either the analogue interface cards or main controller with its IP or QSIG ISDN equivalent.

KIRK DECT Wireless Server

Central interface to telephony platform
Modular systems - expand with user needs (except for KIRK 500/600v3IP)
Connects to various text messaging platforms
Support external modem for remote programming / diagnostics

View the KIRK DECT Wireless Servers Comparison Chart

Text Messaging Interface

Interfaces with an almost unlimited choice of messaging platforms, including

Paging
Nursecall
Alarms
LAN base messaging

The capability of KIRK DECT systems to deliver SMS text messages to KIRK DECT cordless handsets means KIRK DECT Wireless Servers provide much more functionality than just wireless PABX extensions, providing an integrated wireless voice and messaging solution suitable for almost all industry applications. Text messages can be sent to individuals or groups, alarms can be raised from KIRK DECT wireless handsets and handsets have the capacity to store up to 14 SMS messages in memory.

A number of functions in our ConnexALL messaging software have been developed specifically for KIRK DECT Wireless Servers, enabling seamless integration between multiple messaging sources and KIRK DECT Wireless Servers.