BARIX Annuncicom IC User Manual

Network-based, stand-alone intercom system for custom home installations and commercial applications
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ANNUNCICOM
ANNUNCICOM IC
Network-based, stand-alone
intercom system for
custom home installations
and commercial applications
User Manual Version 01.20
For Firmware 01.20 (23. Feb. 2006)

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  • Page 1 ANNUNCICOM ANNUNCICOM IC Network-based, stand-alone intercom system for custom home installations and commercial applications User Manual Version 01.20 For Firmware 01.20 (23. Feb. 2006)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Annuncicom IC User Manual Version 01.20 Table of Content INTRODUCTION ....................2 FEATURES......................2 PACKAGE CONTENT ..................3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ANNUNCICOM IC ..........3 INSTALLATION ....................4 ......4 ONNECTING THE NNUNCICOM TO YOUR AUDIO EQUIPMENT ........4 ONNECTING THE...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    1 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your Annuncicom IC from Barix AG. What exactly is the Annuncicom IC? The Annuncicom IC (IC stands for "Intercom") is a network-based intercom, featuring fast setup, operation over existing network connections, flexible use and easy reconfiguration.
  • Page 4: Package Content

    This port is for a serial connection to your computer. Red and green LED for status display Reset button Press this button shortly to reset the Annuncicom IC. If you press it until the red light flashes (about 5 seconds) the device will be reset to factory defaults.
  • Page 5: Installation

    To connect the included power supply, the Annuncicom IC features the power connector ( I ). Plug the power supply (b) into the power jack ( I) of the Annuncicom IC and the other end into the power outlet of the wall.
  • Page 6: Controlling The Annuncicom Ic

    STEP 1 Open your web browser. STEP 2 ANNUNCICOM IC Type in the IP address of the Annuncicom IC in the address A click on the Annuncicom IC logo will bring you to the bar then press Enter. Barix homepage. (www.barix.com)
  • Page 7: Status And Control

    "CONFIGURATION" button. The number [0..32767] shows the normalized peak value of - The white triangle next to the Annuncicom IC logo as the encoder when encoding (e.g. Talk) or the the well as the "+" (above) and the "-" sign (below) can be used normalized peak value of the decoder when decoding (e.g.
  • Page 8: Device Configuration

    STEP 2 With this you can set a permanent IP address so that the Type in the IP address of the Annuncicom IC and press device does not have to get a new one upon power-up. Enter Example: 192.168.0.12...
  • Page 9: Audio Settings

    Annuncicom IC User Manual Version 01.20 Encoding Quality 7.3 Audio settings Choose between "0 lowest" "7 highest" in steps of 1. The Encoder Quality table below shows the average bit These settings adjust the audio input and output. rate in kbit/s for the quality settings and sampling frequencies in kHz.
  • Page 10: Streaming Settings

    This defines the behaviour of the receiving TCP stream Own Name when interrupted by a priority message. When set to You can enter the name of the Annuncicom IC here. This "throw away data" the received stream will be disregarded...
  • Page 11 Radio Path Enter a radio path to listen to the transmitted stream of Port # this Barix Annuncicom using a device that is able to play "0" MP3 radio stations (also PC software like WinAmp). Enter the port number for each destination (between "65535"...
  • Page 12 Annuncicom IC User Manual Version 01.20 Trap Target IP Address Enter the IP address of the SNMP trap destination. Low Audio Level Define the low audio level for the trap generation. A trap will be generated as soon as the audio level goes below this value (and the silence timeout is run out).
  • Page 13: I / Osettings

    Annuncicom IC User Manual Version 01.20 CTS close command 7.5 I / O settings Configures which command should be issued when the CTS signal on the serial connector is activated (see further These settings adjust the device behavior for inputs and below for commands).
  • Page 14 Annuncicom IC User Manual Version 01.20 REMOTE COMMANDS r=x : send the command x to the last calling station remotely r=a.b.c.d:p/x : send the command x, using UDP, to the remote IP a.b.c.d on the optional port p. Default if no port is defined is the configured UDP command port.
  • Page 15: Control Settings

    Annuncicom IC User Manual Version 01.20 Baud rate 7.6 Control settings 300, 600, 1200, 2400, Select the serial transmission speed ( 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 and 115200 Baud These settings adjust the control port properties. Data bits Select "7"...
  • Page 16: Security Settings

    Without a valid password a warning will be displayed and Listening the changes don't save. Choose which level is used for preventing unauthorized listening to an Annuncicom IC as an Internet Radio, or "not protected" for access for all. SNMP Community RWrite View Configuration...
  • Page 17: Reverting To Factory Defaults

    5 seconds while the Annuncicom IC is powered. Important note Use this method if a connection to the Annuncicom IC cannot be established. This can happen if you have set a Static IP address once, switched off Sonic IP and then forgotten the IP address.
  • Page 18: Updating The Device

    Annuncicom IC up-to-date. To download the latest firmware version please visit www.barix.com. Click on downloads and then click on Annuncicom IC. Scroll down to the section Firmware. Download the STEP 3 firmware update package and unpack to a local drive. If To upload an update click on "Browse..."...
  • Page 19: The "How To" Section

    Follow these steps to ensure correct settings in the Annuncicom IC. STEP 1 Open your Web Browser STEP 2 Enter the IP address of your Annuncicom IC followed by Type in the IP address of the Annuncicom IC and hit enter. /xstream. Example: 192.168.0.12 192.168.0.12/xstream Example: STEP 3 Click on the Configuration link.
  • Page 20: How To Listen Using Windows Media Player

    Annuncicom IC User Manual Version 01.20 STEP 4 8.2 How to listen using Windows The Media Player is programmed for playing streams from Media Player a server and calculates the buffer automatically. Because the Annuncicom is streaming in real-time the buffer Follow the steps 1 to 6 in chapter 8.1 to ensure correct...
  • Page 21: Application Notes

    Annuncicom IC User Manual Version 01.20 9 Application notes Audio settings This section will show you how to set the Annuncicom IC devices in common applications. 9.1 Two station intercom Situation: two stations with one TALK button each. Annuncicom IC’s default settings are already configured to allow two station intercom with only a few changes.
  • Page 22 Annuncicom IC User Manual Version 01.20 IO settings Audio settings No changes needed. The I0 pushed command c=83 will activate the TALK mode when the TALK button is pressed. The I0 released command c=84 will deactivate the TALK mode when the TALK button is released.
  • Page 23: Door Station And Control Station

    Annuncicom IC User Manual Version 01.20 Audio settings 9.2 Door station and control station Situation: one door and one control station. A visitor can push the RING button to activate the buzzer on the control station. Pushing the TALK button on the control station permits to talk to the door station.
  • Page 24 Annuncicom IC User Manual Version 01.20 IO settings Audio settings The I1 pushed command r=192.168.0.20/c=80 will activate the relay on the control station for the Relay toggle duration time set in the control station when the RING button is pressed on the door station panel.
  • Page 25 Annuncicom IC User Manual Version 01.20 IO settings The I0 pushed command c=83 will activate the TALKING mode in the control station when the Talk button is pressed on the control station panel and deactivated when released (c=84). The I1 pushed command r=c=78 will activate the relay on the door station and hence open the door strike as long the DOOR button is pushed.
  • Page 26: Advanced User Section

    Annuncicom IC User Manual Version 01.20 STEP 7 10 Advanced user section Hit <s> to get to the Annuncicom IC setup. 10.1 Network configuration using supplied serial cable STEP 1 Open a Terminal program. STEP 2 Go to the settings menu and adjust the following settings: Baud rate 9600 bit/sec, 8 Data Bits, no Parity and 1 Stop Bit.
  • Page 27: Network Configuration Using Telnet

    Release the Reset button after 5 seconds. Serial Port control API STEP 3 The serial port on the Annuncicom IC can be used to send Run a command session. Type telnet with the IP address control commands from a home automation system and announced by SonicIP on port 9999.
  • Page 28: Faq And Troubleshooting

    You can also ping the device to see if it’s on your network. Network Interface: RJ45 10/100 Mbit Ethernet (Auto), TCP/IP, Q: How do I ping the Annuncicom IC to see if it’s on my UDP, ICMP, DHCP, AutoIP, SonicIP , IPzator ®...
  • Page 29: Dictionary

    Example: telnet 192.168.2.10 the network, it will give the address to the Annuncicom IC. MAC address Abbreviation for Medium Access Control, a MAC is a unique address number formatted in hexadecimal format and given to each computer and/or network device on a computer network.
  • Page 30 All mentioned trademarks belong to their respective owners and are used for reference only. Barix, Annuncicom IC, SonicIP and IPzator are trademarks of Barix AG, Switzerland and are registered in certain countries. For information about our devices and the latest version of this manual please visit www.barix.com.

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