NEC Property Management System Communication Interface Specification

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Release for 
MaintenanceEither system may request a temporary release of the data link for maintenance 
purposes by transmitting a Data Link Release Request message to the other system. 
The receiving system will perform any necessary processing and return the Data 
Link Release Confirmation message as soon as possible.
During the NEAX maintenance, the PMS may continue to send Nop Test 
messages,...

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Maid Status
These messages are used by the NEAX to communicate the actions of the cleaning 
personnel. If the message is designated “Model 90” then that message is only used 
by the Model 90 version. The other messages are used by both versions.
Cleaning Start (Guest)
Cleaning End (Guest)
Inspection End (Guest)
Out of Order (Guest)
Cleaning Start (Administration)
Cleaning End (Administration)...

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Message Waiting Lamp Control
These messages are used to control the message waiting lamp on an extension. The 
message waiting lamp is used to notify a guest about the existence of text messages. 
If the message is designated “Model 90” then that message is only used by the 
Model 90 version. The other messages are used by both versions.
When the NEAX is configured to use the suite room feature, the...

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Check Out Message Waiting Lamp Off Report -- This message is sent by the 
NEAX to report that the Message Category “Front” of that specific guest room 
is Off.
Check Out Message Waiting Lamp On Report -- This message is sent by the 
NEAX to report that the Message Category “Front” of that specific guest room 
is On.
Check In 2 -- Same as Check In 1, but also sets the Language and Room Stay. 
This...

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Wake Up/Group Announcement
These messages allow for the management of wake up calls and group 
announcements. Both the Model 60 and the Model 90 version use these messages.
Wake Up Setting (NEAX) -- This message is sent by the NEAX to notify the 
PMS that a wake up call has been set.
Wake Up Cancellation (NEAX) -- This message is sent by the NEAX to notify 
the PMS that a wake up call has been...

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Room Data Change
These messages are used to change the room information while a guest is still 
checked in. Messages designated “Model 60” are only used by the Model 60 
version; “Model 90” are only used by the Model 90 version. Messages with neither 
designation may be used by either version. The messages are as follows:
Room Data Change 60 -- This is used to change room data after check in. This...

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Room Recovery (Model 60)
These messages are used by the PMS to update the database in the Model 60 
version. These messages will usually only be sent if requested by the NEAX using 
the Nop Test Recover Answer message. However, the PMS may, if necessary, 
initiate a recovery with a direct request from the NEAX.
Before any recovery messages can be sent, the PMS must first send a Recovery 
Start Report...

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Room Recovery (Model 90)
These messages are used by the PMS to update the database in the Model 90 
version after a failure recovery. These messages will usually only be sent if 
requested by the NEAX using the Nop Test Recover Answer message. However, 
the PMS may, if necessary, initiate a recovery with a direct request from the 
NEAX.
Before any recovery messages can be sent, the PMS must first send...

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Extension Connection
These messages are used to associate extensions. This association will be either in 
the form of a Boss/Secretary or of a Master/Secondary. In either case, both of the 
rooms to be connected must be checked in. There may only be one Secretary for 
each Boss, but a Secretary may be assigned to multiple Bosses. A Master and 
Secondary may only be assigned on a one to one basis. The...

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