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- Page 1 PAGASYS GEN II ® Network Solution Description, Installation, and User Manual 25500595 Rev. A0 0420 Printed in U.S.A. © Copyright 2020 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1.0 Safety Messages..............................5 1.1 Safety Messages to Installers .........................5 2.0 General Description ............................8 2.1 Introduction .............................8 2.2 Overview ..............................8 3.0 Using the PAGASYS Status Concentrator ....................13 3.1 Introduction ............................13 3.2 NetConfig Import ..........................14 3.3 NetConfig Export ..........................14 3.4 NetConfig Editor ...........................15 3.4.1 NetConfig Editor >... - Page 4 Table 2 Zone Select Status ...........................28 Table 3 Zone Status ...............................28 Table 4 Faults .................................30 Figures Figure 1 PAGASYS GEN II Network Topology ......................9 Figure 2 NetConfig Context Diagram ........................10 Figure 3 PAGASYS GEN II GAP Operations ......................25 Figure 4 PAGASYS GEN II Dante Digital Audio Sharing ..................26...
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Page 5: Safety Messages
Safety Messages 1.0 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 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than what is contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Always test the system before using after repairs have been made. PAGASYS GEN II Network Solution Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
- Page 7 Safety Messages Ethernet Wiring • Unless shielded or run in conduit, Ethernet wiring must be at least six feet from bare power wiring or lightning rods and associated wires, and at least six inches from other wire (for example, antenna wires, doorbell wires, wires from transformers to neon signs), steam or hot water pipes, and heating ducts.
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Page 8: General Description
® interface. This manual describes the current product design and network design features, as well as new features that are part of the new PAGASYS GEN II network release. The Dante module on the system controller communicates with a Dante application on ®... -
Page 9: Figure 1 Pagasys Gen Ii Network Topology
GAPs: Global Access Panel that communicates with designated System Controllers through IP interfaces. The PAGASYS GEN II system must operates on a dedicated network because of its safety critical nature and the bandwidth required. Operator and maintenance access can be restricted using passwords for both computer access and software access. -
Page 10: Figure 2 Netconfig Context Diagram
System No labels Manager hosted on a local server included with the PAGASYS GEN II rack and provide the means for local broadcasts from that node only or hardware access panel. In the unlikely event a node loses communications with the IP network, this local control point still allows broadcasts to be made. -
Page 11: Table 1 Netzone Example
NetCasts typically originate from a single GAP paging microphone, but they can be routed to several PAGASYS GEN II racks. By routing to multiple racks, the NetCast will be fault tolerant to a rack outage, but fault tolerance is only available at least one rack directly connected to the originating GAP is available to distribute the NetCast. - Page 12 NetCast includes the ID of the originating rack and all possible receiving racks. All other NetCast properties (for example, priority, name, slice_sequences, etc.) are the same as for a normal Controller local broadcast. PAGASYS GEN II Network Solution Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
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Page 13: Using The Pagasys Status Concentrator
The PAGASYS Status Concentrator is a Windows web-based process that resides on ® one or more of the computers in the PAGASYS GEN II network. The Status Concentrator supports the NetConfig Editor and manages the network communications between PAGASYS GEN II controllers and GAPs. -
Page 14: Netconfig Import
NetConfig. To view the NetConfig Export window, click the NetConfig Export tab. The NetConfig Export window appears. Click the netconfig button to export the netconfig file to the local computer to save. PAGASYS GEN II Network Solution Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 15: Netconfig Editor
Using the PAGASYS Status Concentrator 3.4 NetConfig Editor To view the NetConfig Editor window, click the NetConfig Editor tab. The NetConfig Editor window appears. The Status Concentrator NetConfig Editor Summary window shows the user the current NetConfig status. Fields Description Last Saved By Displays the user login name of user making last update to the configuration. -
Page 16: Netconfig Editor > Nodes
NION, Pagasys Controller, Status Concentrator, or System Manager. Name Enter the user-defined name for the new node. Comments Enter comments for the new node. IP Address Displays the IP address of the new node. PAGASYS GEN II Network Solution Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... - Page 17 Using the PAGASYS Status Concentrator Fields Description TCP Port Select the TCP port for the new node, typically 1000x. Protocol(s) Enter the protocols used to access the new node. Associated Node(s) Select the other nodes in the system that the new node needs access to, such as GAPs or other controllers.
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Page 18: Netconfig Editor > Netzones
Enter the name of the new network zone. Comments Enter comments for the new network zone. Cancel Click to cancel adding the new network zone. Click to add the new zone with current parameters. PAGASYS GEN II Network Solution Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... - Page 19 Using the PAGASYS Status Concentrator 3.4.2.2 Editing NetZones The Status Concentrator NetConfig Editor View/Edit NetZone window allows the user to edit existing network zones to the NetConfig. To edit a zone, click the zone you want to edit. The View/Edit NetZone dialog box appears.
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Page 20: Netconfig Editor > Netcasts
Select the ID for the new broadcast source being added to the network. Range is 1 to 9999. Name Enter the name of the new network broadcast source. Originator Node Select the network node that will originate the new network broadcast. PAGASYS GEN II Network Solution Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... - Page 21 Using the PAGASYS Status Concentrator Fields Description Receiver Nodes Select the network nodes that can receive the new network broadcast, or leave blank for ‘all nodes’. The nodes that actually receive the broadcast will depend on which NetZones are selected at the time. Comments Enter comments for the new network broadcast source.
- Page 22 Select option from A / Master, B / Standby, or Duplicated. Cancel Click to cancel adding the primary/secondary slice. Click to add a new audio source to the Primary or Secondary sequence for the new NetCast. PAGASYS GEN II Network Solution Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
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Page 23: Netconfig Editor > Netalarms
Using the PAGASYS Status Concentrator 3.4.4 NetConfig Editor > NetAlarms The Status Concentrator NetConfig Editor NetAlarms window shows all of the existing network alarms in the NetConfig on the Status Concentrator. To access the Network Alarms, click NetAlarms. The NetAlarms (Network Alarms) window appears. - Page 24 Select the NetAlarm type. Options are Alarm, Duckable Alarm, or Routine Message. Save Changes Click to save changes after editing the network alarm. Add Slice Select to add a new alarm with current parameters. PAGASYS GEN II Network Solution Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
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Page 25: Using The Global Access Panel (Gap)
(racks) that share control and status information important to the network. The GAP software supports many of the operations supported by the PAGASYS GEN II System Manager, including the following: user login, a Control Panel, User Admin, and importing and exporting Control Panel design. -
Page 26: Figure 4 Pagasys Gen Ii Dante ® Digital Audio Sharing
Rack 1 (Tx) Rack 2 (Tx) Rack 3 (Tx) Racks 4 - 13 (Slave) Like the PAGASYS GEN II System Manager, the GAP application has GUI display Rack 2, Voice 1 Rack 1, Voice 1 Rack 1, Voice 1 Rack 1, Voice 1 windows to allow the user to initiate broadcasts or view system status. -
Page 27: Gap Kiosk Window
Kiosk window is a representation of a user kiosk that allows network zone selection. The Kiosk also displays Broadcast Status and System Status. The GAP communicates with the PAGASYS GEN II network through the Status Concentrators in the network. The GAP connection status bar on the Kiosk window reflects the connection status between the GAP and the Status Concentrator. -
Page 28: Zone Select Status
(#) (for example, #Fire Alarm#) STALE All of the specified User defined None zones have stale (for example, data. Yellow) PAGASYS GEN II Network Solution Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 29: System Status
Fire or Gas alarm. Faults Button The PAGASYS GEN II GAP supports Faults status from all racks connected to the local GAP. This data is collected from Controller Hosts and collated for display. Click the Faults button to display a NetNodes faults page that lists active faults on connected racks. -
Page 30: Actions
The General Alarm button allows the user to initiate a General Alarm broadcast to any selected NetZones. The General Alarm button is typically configured so that the user is required to click the Enable button before selecting the General Alarm button. PAGASYS GEN II Network Solution Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 31: Initiate Action From Kiosk Window
The server hardware and software prerequisites and requirements are the same as needed for the PAGASYS GEN II System Manager. (See section 2.3 of the PAGASYS GEN II System Manager Manual for operating requirements.) The GAP software uses the same automated installer program... -
Page 32: Network Models And Configuration
Network Models and Configuration 5.0 Network Models and Configuration To configure a PAGASYS GEN II system as a networked system, a new Controller Chassis (P-NET-G-IP) needs to replace the standard Controller Chassis (P-NET-G) in the PAGASYS GEN II cabinet. The system also requires licensing of the System Manager... -
Page 33: Configuring The Software
6.2 Configuring the Software Once the hardware changes are made to the controller card, the PAGASYS GEN II system should be configured to support networking. The local System Manager software should be licensed to support networking. -
Page 34: Getting Service
Getting Service 7.0 Getting Service If you are experiencing any difficulties, contact Federal Signal Technical Support at 800-524-3021 or through e-mail at techsupport@fedsig.com. For instruction manuals and information on related products, visit http://www.fedsig.com/ PAGASYS GEN II Network Solution Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... - Page 35 2645 Federal Signal Drive University Park, Illinois 60484-3167 www.fedsig.com Technical Support 800-524-3021...
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