Federal Signal Corporation Informer15 Series Setup, Configuration, And Operation Manual

Federal Signal Corporation Informer15 Series Setup, Configuration, And Operation Manual

Modbus enabled indoor/outdoor speaker

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Informer15
Speaker
Models: I-IP15 and I-IP15X
Modbus Enabled Indoor/Outdoor Speaker
Setup, Configuration, and Operation Manual
25500575
Rev. A0 0719
Printed in U.S.A.
© Copyright 2019 Federal Signal Corporation

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  • Page 1 Informer15 Speaker ™ Models: I-IP15 and I-IP15X Modbus Enabled Indoor/Outdoor Speaker Setup, Configuration, and Operation Manual 25500575 Rev. A0 0719 Printed in U.S.A. © Copyright 2019 Federal Signal Corporation...
  • Page 2 A copy of this limited warranty can also be obtained by written request to Federal Signal Corporation, 2645 Federal Signal Drive, University Park, IL 60484, email to info@fedsig.com or call +1 708-534-3400.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Messages..............................5 General Description ..............................5 Introduction .................................5 Programming without Commander ......................5 Programming with Commander ........................6 1. Configuring the Network Interface ........................6 Configuring the Network Interface through the Web Browser ................6 Login ................................6 Changing the Network Settings ........................9 Configuring the RTU Settings ........................10 Configuring the User Setup ........................12 Uploading Firmware ..........................13 Rebooting Device and Loading Configuration Settings ................14...
  • Page 4 Tables Table 1 Coil Registers (1-9999) Read -Write ......................17 Table 2 Analog Output Holding Registers (40001-49999+) Read-Write ............18 Informer15 Speaker (Models I-IP15 and I-IP15X) Modbus Enabled Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
  • Page 5: Safety Messages

    Safety Messages Safety Messages It is important to follow all instructions shipped with this product. This device is to be installed by trained personnel who are thoroughly familiar with the country electric codes and will follow these guidelines as well as local codes and ordinances, including any state or local noise control ordinances.
  • Page 6: Programming With Commander

    1. Configuring the Network Interface Programming with Commander The following capabilities are only available if programmed from the factory or via Commander. Functions which combine multiple actions together can be activated via Modbus. In addition, the IP15 has inputs to locally activate the unit. These inputs require programming from the factory or via Commander 1.
  • Page 7 1. Configuring the Network Interface 3. Enter the default 10.10.10.1 IP address or the pre-configured static address for the Informer into your web browser to view the web page of the device. The Login window appears. 4. Enter the Username: admin (or pre-configured Username) NOTE: If you change the Username or Password, record them.
  • Page 8 1. Configuring the Network Interface The Home page appears. The Home page displays a summary of the current configuration settings for the RTU. The Navigation Menu (blue hyperlinks on left) is used to access other System Management web pages. Use the Help hyperlink to access the user manual from any web page.
  • Page 9: Changing The Network Settings

    1. Configuring the Network Interface Changing the Network Settings You can configure the RTU to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP and AutoIP, or you can assign a Static IP address. Coordinate the static IP addresses with the system Network Manager to prevent address duplication. You cannot leave the Default Gateway blank when a static IP address is assigned.
  • Page 10: Configuring The Rtu Settings

    1. Configuring the Network Interface Fields Description Default The RTU’s network gateway for routing IP traffic Gateway Primary DNS The Primary Domain Name Server for the network (Must be entered if the RTU is required to connect to a server by its domain name.) Secondary The Secondary Domain Name Server for the network.
  • Page 11 1. Configuring the Network Interface After changes are made, click the Apply button, and then reboot the RTU from the Reboot web page to begin using the new configuration settings. To change the configure the RTU Settings of the Informer: 1.
  • Page 12: Configuring The User Setup

    1. Configuring the Network Interface 7. Reboot the device for the IP address change to take effect. Configuring the User Setup User Setup allows Full Admin privileged users to create users, passwords, and assign security privileges. You cannot delete the Admin user or change the security privilege for the Admin user. You can change the Admin user’s username and password.
  • Page 13: Uploading Firmware

    1. Configuring the Network Interface Fields Description Enable Check the box to enable the factory support user. When enabled, Factory a hidden static user and password is enabled for Federal Signal Support User technical support. You can disable this user. Apply Saves your settings.
  • Page 14: Rebooting Device And Loading Configuration Settings

    1. Configuring the Network Interface 2. Click Choose File to open a dialog box to select the new image.bin file to upload. File type Filename Firmware image file image.bin Firmware backup or recovery image backup.bin ROM image rom.bin, spi_rom.bin, or romzip.bin 3.
  • Page 15: Restoring Configuration To Factory Defaults

    1. Configuring the Network Interface Restoring Configuration to Factory Defaults You can restore the factory default settings with or without restoring the network parameters. Default Settings RTU Number: 1 Description: my description SmartMsg disabled Modbus disabled Smartmsg Server: 10.10.10.10 IP Address: 10.10.10.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 Default Gateway: 10.10.10.10 Primary/Secondary DNS: 0.0.0.0/0.0.0.0...
  • Page 16: Logging Out Of The Web Interface

    2. Digital Voice or Tone Files Logging Out of the Web Interface Use the Log Out page to log out before the five minute session timer expires. To log out of the web interface, do the following: 1. Select Log Out. The Log Out page appears.
  • Page 17 3. Operation Use the Informer’s Modbus interface for the following: • Activate digital voice files with ability to set volume level and/or ambient noise level • Activate device-contained siren tones with ability to set volume level and/or ambient noise level •...
  • Page 18: Notes

    3. Operation Table 2 Analog Output Holding Registers (40001-49999+) Read-Write Analog Register Function Value Output data Number (4x) address 40001 Activate function code Function code number to activate 40002 Activate digital voice message Digital voice message number to (unit must be armed) activate 40003 Activate tone function (unit must...
  • Page 19: Algorithm For Control With Verification

    1. Programming Functions Algorithm for Control with Verification Use the following algorithm to activate the device, verify the activation command was received, and then verify the device activated. 1. Write ON to the register associated with the function to be activated. 2.
  • Page 20 2645 Federal Signal Drive University Park, Illinois 60484 www.fedsig.com Customer Support 800-548-7229 • +1 708 534-3400 Technical Support 800-524-3021 • +1 708 534-3400...

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