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- Page 1 DASDEC-III Digital/Analog Emergency Alert System Encoder/Decoder Quick Start Guide Models DAS3-EX & DAS3-EL Version: 5.0 August 2022 Rev: R10122022 Digital Alert Systems, Inc. 100 Housel Ave | Lyndonville NY 14098 p: 585-765-2254 | f: 585-765-9330 www.digitalalertsystems.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
DASDEC-III Quick Start Guide Table of Contents Step 1 – Setting the IP Address ............4 Step 2 – Front Panel Display & Lights ..........6 Step 3 – Audio Wiring ..............8 Step 4 – Assigning Radio Tuners ..........10 Step 5 –... - Page 3 DASDEC-III Quick Start Guide Register your DASDEC-III Register your DASDEC™ to stay up to date with the latest software and news regarding your DASDEC-III and future changes. To register, fill out the form at https://www.digitalalertsystems.com/product-registration and submit. Or, scan the QR code on the S/N label on the unit's rear panel to submit your information. You will be notified by email of the latest updates and enhancements that can be downloaded from our website.
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Page 4: Step 1 - Setting The Ip Address
DASDEC-III Quick Start Guide Step 1 – Setting the IP Address The unit will have a default IP address of 192.168.0.200 and must be changed to an unused IP address that matches the scheme of the network it will operate in. To start, power up your DASDEC-III and wait until the unit completes its start-up, the green LED remain on. - Page 5 DASDEC-III Quick Start Guide 7. An IP address can now be assigned to the DASDEC-III. Navigate using the tabs at the top of the webpage labeled Setup > Network > Configuration. 8. From here, set the network type to static (shown below in red), set the IP address of your network’s internet gateway (shown below in black), and set the desired IP address for the DASDEC-III along with...
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Page 6: Step 2 - Front Panel Display & Lights
DASDEC-III Quick Start Guide Step 2 – Front Panel Display & Lights The front panel display currently shares information as “pages” with four lines of data. The fourth line always displays the currently set date and time. The pages may be cycled using the up and down arrows on the directional pad to the right of the display. - Page 7 DASDEC-III Quick Start Guide Page Three Line one displays the device’s IP address. Line two is the subnet mask. Line three is the default gateway IP address. Page Four Line one shows the current software version. Line two is the device name of the DASDEC-III.
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Page 8: Step 3 - Audio Wiring
DASDEC-III Quick Start Guide Step 3 – Audio Wiring Overview There are two ways to receive a radio signal for the DASDEC-III to decode EAS alerts. 1. Internal radios connect to your site’s antenna via a coaxial connection. 2. External radios that pass on audio to the DASDEC-III via a line-in-jack. There are a total of four wiring options available. - Page 9 DASDEC-III Quick Start Guide Program Audio and Monitor 4 Wiring – Analog/ AES Digital The DASDEC-III uses RJ45-style connectors for analog and digital audio. The wiring diagram below matches the common T-568B cabling standard. There are a number of sources for professionally terminated cables in a variety of lengths and formats. One excellent source is Studio Hub (https://studiohub.com/adapters/) There are a number of sources for professionally terminated cables in a variety of lengths and formats.
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Page 10: Step 4 - Assigning Radio Tuners
DASDEC-III Quick Start Guide Step 4 – Assigning Radio Tuners For internal radio setup navigate to Setup > Audio > Audio Inputs. Under Primary L1 and R1 source there will be a drop-down menu; select Internal/ Radio. Select whether the monitored station is AM, FM, or NOAA using (shown in blue) and the station frequency (Shown in... -
Page 11: Step 5 - Setting The Time
DASDEC-III Quick Start Guide Step 5 – Setting the Time When it comes to EAS, time accuracy is very important. There are two ways to set the time, either manually or using an NTP server. Using an NTP server is recommended as it provides the highest level of accuracy and requires less user intervention. -
Page 12: Step 6 - Fips & Eas Code Setup
DASDEC-III Quick Start Guide Step 6 – FIPS & EAS Code Setup EAS alerts are identified by the type of alert and the associated counties the alert is meant to target. The DASDEC should be set up to focus only on the alerts that affect your area based on counties, alerts you’re required to process by the FCC, and weather alerts applicable to the area. -
Page 13: Step 7 - Alert Decoding, Filtering & Forwarding
DASDEC-III Quick Start Guide Step 7 – Alert Decoding, Filtering & Forwarding Filtering EAS alerts are done via Alert Nodes in the Alert Agent™. A decoded alert will have its contents checked against the criteria set in each node, starting from the top and ending with the default node at the bottom. - Page 14 DASDEC-III Quick Start Guide Here is an example of a common and configuration. The RMT node is enabled and set to auto-forward. The Weather Alert node for common weather alerts experienced in the area. The common filters used in nodes are FIPS and EAS code groups covered in step 6.
- Page 15 DASDEC-III Quick Start Guide The DASDEC has two forwarding modes, Auto-Forward and Manual. The manual mode requires the user to acknowledge and forward a decoded alert. An alert received and matching the Alert Agent settings is queued on the Alert Events page with a button labeled ‘Forward’. A user must click the ‘Forward’...
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Page 16: Step 8 - Alert Encoding And Originating
DASDEC-III Quick Start Guide Step 8 – Alert Encoding and Originating Your EAS device must log alerts transmitted from your assigned sources. You must also originate/transmit your own Random Weekly Test or forward/transmit an applicable substitute alert in a given week. See FCC Part 11 rules for details. -
Page 17: Step 9 - Setting Audio Levels And Required Tests
DASDEC-III Quick Start Guide Step 9 – Setting Audio Levels and Required Tests To use the internal audio switch, connect the program audio source to the Program Audio Analog Input on the back of the device (refer to Step 3 above for wiring instructions). - Page 18 DASDEC-III Quick Start Guide The Automatic Random Required Weekly Test Generator allows the device to create an alert that is active and aired at random times within a preset time window. Using this feature, you can set a specific set of days and a specific block of time to send this alert.
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Page 19: Step 10 - Gpio Configuration
DASDEC-III Quick Start Guide Step 10 – GPIO Configuration The DASDEC-III has two General Purpose Inputs and two General Purpose Outputs. The GPIO inputs are used to trigger tasks, such as sending a weekly test or forwarding a received EAS message. The GPIO outputs signal or control external hardware, such as an external switcher for additional station interfaces. -
Page 20: Step 11 - Email Setup
DASDEC-III Quick Start Guide Step 11 – Email Setup For email setup, navigate to the Setup > Email tab. Here you can assign an email account to serve as the sending email account for the DASDEC. The device utilizes SMTP to communicate with either your onsite email server or third-party email server. - Page 21 DASDEC-III Quick Start Guide The Send Test Email button, in combination with an applied email address, will send a test email to verify the proper configuration. Sending a test email will add an email to the queue and, if set up correctly, will send the email to the recipient email added in the To line (shown in red).