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- Page 1 0211 Software for IPW-1A Intercom-Over-IP Adaptor POWER IN0 IN1 NO C NC OPERATION MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS SOFTWARE INSTALLATION WIRING & TERMINAL DEFINITIONS SYSTEM FUNCTION TABLE SCREEN LAYOUT Expanded Mode View Collapsed Mode View SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION WINDOW General tab Paging Groups Paging Messages Ignore List Passwords Scheduling Archival Settings Audio Settings Information PRIOIRTY LEVEL OPERATIONS... -
Page 3: General Description
The IPW-1A and CommuniCenter software combine to create a network door entry intercom system. The IPW-1A is compatible with any of the Aiphone IE/IF door stations. The system allows for call-in to the PC via the CommuniCenter software, general communication between the PC and the door station, as well as the ability to activate the electric door release. -
Page 4: Software Installation
1. Load the software onto the PC to be used as a master station. Insert CD (included with IPW-1A) or download the latest version from the Aiphone website (www.aiphone.com). 2. Install the CommuniCenter software by following the on-screen prompts, or by executing “setup.exe”... -
Page 5: System Function Table
6. System Function Table Feature/Function Description Reference section Direct audio communication between the IPW-1A and the Talking to Sub 10.2 & 10.4 CommuniCenter software Direct audio communication between the IPW-1A and the Monitoring Sub 10.3 CommuniCenter software, one-way only Broadcast audio transmission from the CommuniCenter software Group Call Communication 10.6.2... -
Page 6: Screen Layout
7. Screen Layout: Expanded Mode View Call Waiting List Help Button Displays calls placed, showing time Opens the help window placed and status Door Release Button Off Button Activates the dry contact on IPW-1A Terminates communication with the connected sub Location Button Turns on/off the sub station location list Selected Device Text Box... -
Page 7: Collapsed Mode View
Collapsed Mode View Minimize, and Terminate buttons Talk Button Minimizes or terminates the program Engages transmit communication when the button is activated (PTT) Expand/Collapse Button Toggles between the expanded and Tool Button collapsed versions Opens the software configuration window Sensor Input Status Activity Log Text Box Displays an icon when the Sensor Input Shows most recent system activity... -
Page 8: Software Configuration Window
8. Software Configuration Window o Open the Software Configuration Window by clicking on the Tool Button. If a password has been set you will be prompted by the Password Required dialog. By default the password is not set. When using a password, make sure it is something you will be able to recall or write it down in secure location. -
Page 9: Paging Groups
8.2 Paging Groups o Under the Paging Groups tab you will have the option to create different paging groups. Type in a group name in the box to the left of the Create Group button. Next click on the Create Group button. -
Page 10: Ignore List
8.4 Ignore List o Under the Ignore List tab you will have the option to block specific devices from being recognized at this PC. To view the list of devices available on the network, check the Enable Ignore Feature check box. This will display the Connected Devices list. From the list, check the devices you want to ignore. -
Page 11: Scheduling
8.6 Scheduling o The Scheduling tab allows the user to set specific times during the day/week to put the program in and out of unavailable mode. Select the day of the week and then set the starting time and ending time. To save, click on the Add current entry button. Use the drop downs to change the hour (24 hr.), minutes, and seconds for the start/stop time. - Page 12 8.7 Archival Settings cont. o To listen to the archived recordings, click on the Open Archive Manager… button. From there you will be able to open the individual recording and play it by first selecting the recording and then clicking on the play button in the Archive Manager window. Once you have listened to the recording, you have the option of deleting the file by clicking on the Delete selected button.
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Page 13: Audio Settings
8.8 Audio Settings o The Audio Settings tab will display and allow you to choose the Input Device and Output Device for the speaker and microphone. o The Quality level drop down box allows you to choose between Normal bandwidth mode and Low bandwidth mode. -
Page 14: Operations
9. Priority level (highest to lowest) o All Call (1 - highest) o Group Call (1 - highest) o Broadcast Messages (1 - highest) o Direct Messages (2 - middle) o Direct Communication (2 - middle) o Monitoring (3 - lowest) All call, group call, and broadcast messages have the highest priority level. -
Page 15: Monitoring The Sub Station
Answer the calling station by selecting the station and double clicking in either the Sub Station Location List, or in the Call Waiting List. You can also select the station and then click on the “Talk” button or press the space bar on your keyboard. Click the OFF button or press Esc to end the conversation. -
Page 16: Activating The Dry Contacts
o Unlike monitor mode, when a sub station is selected for two way communication, the status shown in the Sub Station Location List will change from available to connected. o To terminate communication, click on the Off Button or select another station. You can also terminate the call by pressing the Esc key on your keyboard. - Page 17 o From the Paging Group List, select the group or groups that you want to page by clicking the check box next to the desired group. o Once a group is selected, click on the Group Call button or press the space bar and make your announcement following the pre-tone.
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Page 18: Messages
10.7 Messages o To send a message to one sub station, select the desired sub station and click on the Messages Button. You will have the option of selecting a predefined message from the Predefined Messages pop-up window or browsing your files for a message (if allowed). Select the message then click on the Send Button. -
Page 19: Icon Descriptions
11. Icon Descriptions Under Type are icons that indicate what each item is: Blue square is for a Broadcast Mode intercom Red circle is for another PC running CommuniCenter Blue circle with symbol is for Direct Mode intercoms Note: See page 23 A.2 for Direct Mode configuration. Under S.I. - Page 20 12.2 Adaptor Configuration via the program Expand the General section to see the MAC address for the IPW-1A adaptor. You will also be able to assign the ID number and Location Name for each adaptor here. Show offline determines whether the IPW-1A should remain in the CommuniCenter intercom list, even if it becomes disconnected or unreachable.
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Page 21: Adaptor Configuration Via Browser
12.3 Adaptor Configuration via the browser The adaptor settings can also be configured using a web browser. Open the browser and enter the IP address of the adaptor, or right-click launch in browser from within CommuniCenter. Enter the password (if set) and leave the User Name blank. - Page 22 12.3 Adaptor Configuration via the browser (continued) Note: The Audio Quality setting must match the Audio Quality setting of every Master which will communicate with the IPW-1A, otherwise Audio will not work properly. Note: The pretone setting has no effect on Group-Call or All-Call type communication (which are always preceded by an audible pretone).
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Page 23: Broadcast Mode
Appendix A. Understanding Broadcast Mode and Direct Mode Connection A.1 Broadcast Mode (the default mode) Broadcast Mode allows multiple master PC‟s running CommuniCenter and by default every master can communicate to any substation. Broadcast Mode is named for its method of communication, UDP broadcasts. An example single Local Area Network involving a switch and a DHCP server should not require any changes to the default configuration of the IPW-1A adaptor. -
Page 24: Bandwidth Settings
IPW-1A and the CommuniCenter software to the Low setting and verify that each IPW-1A has its own unique ID # and try All Call or Group Call again. If the broadcast is still getting blocked, find out what is blocking it using a packet analyzer tool. Aiphone Communication Systems 1700 130th Ave. N.E. Pg. 24...
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