System Overview - Tech Works MC-IP Series Manual

Overview
Tech Works MC-IP, Modular Communication over Internet Protocol, is a group of components
designed to give the highest quality audio and control while utilizing the flexibility of the Ethernet for
intercom communication. The basic components are the MC-IP-ODC-POE, Operator Desk Console
Powered Over Ethernet, the MC-IP-ODC-TS Operator Desk Console with Touch Screen, the MC-IP-
116 Station Control Module, the MC-IP-116-L Station Control Module with remote station Light output,
and the MC-IP-HOST. Using bi-directional streaming audio, the MC-IP connects to a dedicated
10/100/1000Mbps router or switch that handles all of the communication without interruption or
delays. 10Mbps routers are not recommended for medium-large systems. For smaller systems it
would work with minimal calls. Also, a router is only used if there is a need to connect out of the MC
network to someone else's network. The MC-IP-HOST stores all component profiles so when a new
device is added to the system the MC-IP-HOST identifies the device and downloads the system
profile for that component. This allows the system programmer to program the system the way it
needs to be for a specific facility without worrying about the IP settings for proper operation. This also
makes maintaining the system easy by allowing the installer to set up the system one time and if they
ever need to swap a component there is no time lost reprogramming. This also means that the
systems engineer can do all the configuration in the shop and just send the MC-IP Host out to the
field pre-programmed. When components are installed in the field they are automatically added and
configured without expensive personnel having to make additional visits for programming.
If the system is to be controlled by some other system, like a door or camera control system, the
connection is as simple as connecting the MC-IP Router to the other control system via a patch cable.
The MC-IP can then be controlled using API commands. The API commands and communication
settings are described in the "External control system API" Section of this manual. MC-IP is designed
for a single point of access from the control system server to the MC-IP-HOST, NOT for multiple
touchscreens all accessing control to the HOST separately (i.e., multiple touch screen IP addresses).
If multiple IP access to the MC-IP is a requirement of your system design, we can offer an IP access
server but it is much better to have the control system server manager the touch screen IP and access
interface and connect to the MC-IP only through a properly configured router.
Once the system is complete, the MC-IP-HOST sits on the network waiting for command requests
such as connections of a console to a remote. The MC-IP-HOST processes the request and then
gets out of the way to allow the communication to proceed.
Everything connects with standard Ethernet cable like CAT 5e/6
MC-IP-ODC-TC
MASTER CONTROL CONSOLE
WITH 10 INCH TOUCH SCREEN
UP TO 32 PER SYSTEM
PS-2437A
EACH DEVICE HAS IT'S OWN
LOCAL POWER SUPPLY
MC-IP-ODC-POE
OPERATOR DESK CONSOLE
WITHOUT DISPLAY
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NETWORK SWITCH OR ROUTER
IF INTERFACING TO OTHER SYSTEMS
DEDICATED TO THE MC-IP INTERCOM
EVERYTHING CONNECTS
WITH CAT5E CABLE
MC-IP-HOST
SYSTEM CONTROLLER
AND IP SERVER
ONE REQUIRED PER SYSTEM
CONTROL SYSTEM NETWORK .
BY OTHERS
INTERFACED TO INTERCOM
NETWORK FOR SHARED CONTROL
MC-IP-116
STATION SELECT PANEL
16 PORT, RACK MOUNTED
UP TO 32 PER SYSTEM
VPSS-L INTERCOM
PASSIVE STATION HARDWARE
WITH 25 VOLT SPEAKER,
AND CALL ASSURANCE LIGHT
PS-2437A
CALL BUTTON,
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