RTS EKP-632 User Manual page 75

music can be interrupted while someone is talking over the PA.IFB's are set up by defining the
IFB inputs and outputs using the intercom system configuration software. The intercom output
port is called the IFB output and the program input port is called the IFB input. IFBs can also be
given names which are meaningful to keypanel operators. Once an IFB has been set up and
named, it can be assigned to any keypanel key (provided that IFB assignment has not been
restricted or disabled in the intercom system configuration software). For further information
about IFBs, search for "IFB" in ADAMedit help.
ISO is a means for a keypanel operator to isolate a particular intercom port for private
ISO (Camera
ISO) communication. While the intercom port is isolated, it can only hear audio from the keypanel
operator. ISO is frequently used in television broadcasting to temporarily isolate a member of a
camera party line. The isolated camera operator can then receive directions without interference
from other audio traffic on the party line. ISOs are setup using the intercom system configuration
software. Each ISO can also be given a name which is meaningful to keypanel operators. Once an
ISO has been set up and named, it can be assigned to any keypanel key (provided that ISO
assignment has not been restricted or disabled in the intercom system configuration software). For
further information about ISOs, search for "ISO" in ADAMedit help.
"Matrix" is a term inherited from earlier point-to-point intercom systems, where all point-to-point
Matrix
communication was accomplished by closing specific switches in a switching matrix. Examples
include the RTS CS9500, CS9600, and CS9700 Intercom Systems. In many instances, "Matrix" is
used interchangeably with "Intercom System".RTS ADAM, ADAM CS, and Zeus Intercom
Systems, on the other hand, do not use a switching matrix, but use a method called Time Division
Multiplexing (TDM), in which communications are routed as digital packets. However, use of the
term "matrix" persists since packet routing basically accomplishes the same thing as a
conventional switching matrix: namely, connecting distinct talkers and listeners.
A party line (also called a conference line) is a group of intercom ports which can always talk and/
Party Line
(PL) or listen to each other. Party lines have default names PL01, PL02 etc. These names can be
changed to more meaningful names using Other Alpha setup in ADAMedit. Members are
assigned to a party line using Party Line setup in ADAMedit. Once a party line has been set up, it
can also be assigned to a keypanel key either from the configuration software or at a
programmable keypanel. This allows the keypanel operator to talk and/or listen to the party line
without being a member.IMPORTANT: Do not confuse special lists and party lines. A special list
is used when a keypanel operator needs to occasionally talk or listen to a group of intercom ports
that are otherwise unrelated. A party line is typically used when several users of non-keypanel
devices (such as belt packs or camera intercoms) are engaged in a specific common activity and
they need to talk and/or listen to each other all the time. Keypanels are almost never members of
party lines (although they can be). However, a keypanel key can be assigned to occasionally talk
or listen to a party line if desired. Just remember: party lines are primarily set up for party line
members, with occasional access by keypanel operators, while special lists are set up exclusively
for keypanel operators to talk or listen to several unrelated intercom ports.For specific
information about party line setup, search for "PL" or "party line" in ADAMedit help.
The ports are the individual channels that devices are connected to. Devices include:·2-way
Port
communication devices, such as keypanels, belt packs etc.·Audio sources, such as broadcast
feeds or background music·Miscellaneous audio output devices, such as powered loudspeakers,
PA systems etc. Communication between Ports (Point-to-Point, or P-P)The audio signal from any
input port can be routed to any output port. For example, during keypanel setup, you assign
keypanel keys so that keypanel operators can talk and listen to other intercom ports.
Communication of this type is called point-to-point communication. You can also route signals
between intercom ports without keypanels. One way to do this is to force crosspoints in the
Crosspoint Status screen of ADAMedit. Another way to do it is with a GPI input. Port ID
Numbers and AlphasIntercom ports have identification numbers 001, 002 etc. These numbers
cannot be changed, but may not be commonly known to intercom system users. Each intercom
port also has a default name, called an "alpha", because this name appears in the alphanumeric
displays on keypanels when you assign the ports to keys for talking and listening. The default
alpha names are N001, N002 etc. These default alpha names can be changed to ones that are
meaningful to keypanel operators using Port Alpha setup In ADAMedit. (Click the "Port Alpha"
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