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- Page 1 IP Paging Zone Controller with InformaCast ® User’s Guide Getting Started This step by step guide will help you setup and install your Wahsega IP Paging Zone Controller with InformaCast. www.wahsega.com...
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Page 2: Preface
Important Notice This Manual and any examples contained herein are provided “as is” and are subject to change without notice. Wahsega reserves the right to make changes to its products without notice and advises its customers to obtain the latest version of relevant information before placing orders and to verify that the information being relied on is current. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
........................ 9 Getting Started .......................... 10 CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURATION AND WEB INTERFACE ............ 13 Output Settings ......................... 14 Account Settings ........................15 InformaCast Settings ......................17 Codec Selection ........................18 Network Configuration ......................19 General System Configuration .................... 21 Firmware Management ...................... -
Page 4: Chapter 1: Overview
InformaCast Advanced Notification System for multiple notification scenarios, from bell schedules to emergency lockdowns. Right out of the box, the InformaCast server software will recognize and register the Wahsega IP Paging Zone Controller with InformaCast, so it will instantly be able to receive pages in high or low-quality audio, both live and pre-recorded. -
Page 5: Functionality
Functionality Receive live or pre-recorded audio from the InformaCast server Available in single or two-channel configurations Simultaneously play up to 3 audio broadcasts per channel Built in Web server All configuration options accessible via easy-to-use HTTP web... -
Page 6: Quality Standards
Wahsega Labs’ ultimate goal is to provide a solution that is both cost effective and unsurpassed in quality. By leveraging existing relationships with suppliers to guarantee premium components at the lowest possible prices, we are able to ensure Wahsega Labs products are the finest quality in the market while still offered at highly competitive prices directly to installers. -
Page 7: Chapter 2: General Hardware Installation
Power – Option A (preferred) LAN - Using Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), route Cat 5 or Cat 6 Ethernet cable through a PoE injector to the LAN port. Ethernet Do Not Status www.wahsega.com Page 5... - Page 8 Line 1 & Line 2 – Connect unbalanced, mono audio line out via RCA mono connectors. Configure audio settings in software as described in Chapter 4: Configuration and Web Interface. Line 1 STAT & Line 2 STAT – Lit when audio is streaming. www.wahsega.com Page 6...
- Page 9 Ferrite Clamp Secure included ferrite clamp over both cables within 4” of connectors, as shown below. 1U Rack Mounting The zone controller has 1U rack mount slots for easy mounting in any orientation on bottom or side. www.wahsega.com Page 7...
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Page 10: Dimensions
Dimensions Width Depth and Height www.wahsega.com Page 8... -
Page 11: Chapter 3: User Experience
The zone controller’s configuration is accessible using an HTTP web interface, viewable from any web browser on the same LAN. This allows access to various settings such as network/IP address and InformaCast instance configuration, audio output settings, and administrative functions such as firmware upgrade and configuration backup/restore. -
Page 12: Getting Started
MAC address, and a two-channel zone controller will have two MAC addresses. 3. Use the InformaCast server to discover your zone controller’s IP address. Look for the device matching the MAC address(es) you noted above. Your zone controller—whether single channel or two-channel—... - Page 13 (current IP address, system time), SIP account status, and registration status and Ethernet MAC address of each InformaCast instance. 8. To change the IP address settings, go to the Network tab and modify settings in the “WAN” section. To set the network for DHCP, click the “Dynamic IP”...
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Page 14: Chapter 4: Configuration And Web Interface
It allows the zone controller to be configured from any computer or device with a web browser. As you configure various settings, note that you will be prompted to save changes and/or restart your device for those changes to take effect. www.wahsega.com Page 12... -
Page 15: Output Settings
Other = Choose a custom level from the dropdown menu below. Custom output gain – If a level other than -10 dBV or +4 dBu is needed, select “Other” and choose line level here. Output level ranges from -30dB to +6dB. www.wahsega.com Page 13... -
Page 16: Account Settings
Account Settings The Accounts page configures one or two VoIP accounts for SIP or IP-PBX servers. www.wahsega.com Page 14... - Page 17 Password – If the SIP server requires a password to authenticate, enter it here. By default, authentication is done with the Username/Number above. If a different username should be used for authentication, enter it in Authentication Username under the Advanced tab above. www.wahsega.com Page 15...
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Page 18: Informacast Settings
InformaCast Settings The InformaCast page configures settings for each line’s InformaCast instances. Audio Mixing – Maximum number of audio broadcasts (one to Note 1 three) to play simultaneously on this channel. To disable audio mixing, choose “1.” Note 1: While the maximum number of simultaneous audio broadcasts over both channels on each device is six (6), the maximum number of simultaneous high-quality (44.1 kHz) audio... -
Page 19: Codec Selection
To remove a codec from the “Preferred” list, highlight the codec you’d like to remove, and click “Disable.” To change the priority of codecs in the “Preferred” list, highlight the codec you’d like to move, and click “move up” or “Move down." www.wahsega.com Page 17... -
Page 20: Network Configuration
Network Configuration The Network page configures settings for TCP/IP networking. www.wahsega.com Page 18... - Page 21 STUN servers may be required to operate with a public SIP server from behind a NAT or router. Port Range – Select the UDP port range to use for sending RTP audio network traffic during a call. www.wahsega.com Page 19...
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Page 22: General System Configuration
General System Configuration The System page configures settings for the zone controller’s operating system and other administrative functions. www.wahsega.com Page 20... - Page 23 NTP server. This is recommended, as the zone controller does not have a battery-backed clock. Server – Enter NTP server address here. Default server is 0.wahsega.pool.ntp.org. Daylight saving time – Select this only if daylight saving time is currently in effect in your location.
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Page 24: Firmware Management
Note that a reboot will be required before the settings take effect. Firmware New firmware – Use this to upload new firmware. DO NOT UNPLUG THE ZONE CONTROLLER OR INTERRUPT THE FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCESS BEFORE IT COMPLETES, OR IT MAY BE RENDERED UNUSABLE. www.wahsega.com Page 22... -
Page 25: Appendix A Factory Reset
If you need to erase the configuration settings in your zone controller for any reason, you can do so in one of two ways. Option A returns all settings to factory default, and Option B returns only select settings to factory default. www.wahsega.com Page 23... - Page 26 If you release the button early, the zone controller will proceed with normal startup. Note 3: If the status light instead begins to blink more slowly, the reset was not successful. Unplug and restart your device, and then attempt a reset once again. www.wahsega.com Page 24...
- Page 27 Note 5: If the status light begins to blink more slowly after you release the button, the reset was not successful. Unplug and restart your device, and then attempt a reset once again. www.wahsega.com Page 25...