The combined desktop and wall mount master station has full access to all features of the STENTOFON AlphaCom E exchange of which many are developed specifically to provide critical communications such as group call, call priority and override of speaker volume.

The station includes programmable single touch keys for fast access to important functions and a 2 x 16 character alphanumeric display which provides caller identification, on-line help and a directory service. A private/open switch allows for choosing between direct incoming calls and announcement of incoming calls by a ringing tone.

The station can also be used in a control room as it even provides call request queuing with incoming calls sorted on priority and time of arrival. The station provides high quality hands-free conversations, using the STENTOFON superb wideband audio and loud volume. The station can be placed up to 13,123 ft. from the AlphaCom exchange without need for any local power source. The station uses the traditional 4-wire interface receiving both power and audio in the same cable.

To provide maximum availability the station comes with advanced supervision functions. The station line test will detect whether there are any faults in the network or station electronics. In addition the station supports tone test, testing the complete transmission path including microphone and speaker. The status of the stations is reported to AlphaWeb as well as to 3rd party management systems using SNMP, Syslog or OPC. Station cables of different lengths, wall sockets and a bracket for wall mounting are available as accessories.