GAI-Tronics 10959-101 User Manual

Pub.: 42004-398E

GAI-TRONICS® CORPORATION

A HUBBELL COMPANY

Wall-Mount Audio Messenger Interface

Models 10959-101, -102, -103, and -104

TABLE OF C ONTENTS

Getting Started.................................................................................................................................1

Product Overview...................................................................................................................................1

Features and Functions..........................................................................................................................1

Specifications...........................................................................................................................................6

Installation ......................................................................................................................................7

Mounting..................................................................................................................................................8

Wiring......................................................................................................................................................8

TB1 - Digital Output Connections........................................................................................................................9

TB2 - Digital Input Connections.........................................................................................................................10

TB3 - Audio Output and Data Connections........................................................................................................11

TB4 - Reboot and Fault Output...........................................................................................................................12

TB5 - Auxiliary Audio........................................................................................................................................13

TB6 - Power Connections...................................................................................................................................14

69517-202 Jumper Settings.................................................................................................................................14

Telephone Line Connection................................................................................................................................15

Page/Party® System Connections........................................................................................................................16

Setup..............................................................................................................................................18

Preparation............................................................................................................................................ 18

Setting the Date and Time....................................................................................................................19

Initiating a Page....................................................................................................................................19

Verifying Telephone-to-Page/Party® Operation................................................................................20

Operation.......................................................................................................................................21

LCD Display and Push-button Operation.......................................................................................... 21

Working with CompactFlash®.............................................................................................................25

CompactFlash® Memory Card Installation.........................................................................................................25

Saving Configurations to a CompactFla sh® Card...............................................................................................25

CompactFlash

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Card Formatting.......................................................................................................................25

Overview of the AMI Configuration Tool (ACT).............................................................................. 26

Remote Commands...............................................................................................................................27

Maintenance..................................................................................................................................28

Description of Major Components......................................................................................................28

Internal Components...........................................................................................................................................28

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Internal Cable Connections.................................................................................................................................29

External Components..........................................................................................................................................30

CompactFlash

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Card Slot..................................................................................................................................30

LCD Display.......................................................................................................................................................30

Replacement Parts................................................................................................................................30

Confidentiality Notice...................................................................................................................30

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Wall-Mount Audio Messenger Interface

Models 10959-101, -102, -103, and -104

Getting Started

Product Overview

Thank you for your purchase of the GAI-Tronics Audio Messenger Interface. The Audio Messenger
Interface (AMI) tone/speech generator broadcasts live pages, telephone pages, pre-recorded alarm tones,
pre-recorded speech messages, etc., for use in virtually any application. For application examples, please
see the “Application Notes” on the AMI Configuration Tool CD.

Prior to installation of the AMI, we recommend you read the entire manual and inspect the contents of the
package to ensure the following are included:

• Audio Messenger Interface (See model chart on page 5.)

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• CompactFlash

• AMI Configuration Tool (ACT) CD

• Product Evaluation Card – Please fill out and return at your earliest convenience

memory card

Features and Functions

The Audio Messenger Interface (AMI) is a tone/speech generator that can be tailored to broadcast
tones/speech messages for many applications. The following is a sample of the included and optional
features:

• AMI Configuration Tool Software,

complete with:

- Pre-recorded alarm tones

- Pre-recorded speech messages

• 8 inputs/outputs plus expansion option

• Real-time clock

• Option to route audio to 8 individually

controlled zones

The Audio Messenger Interface Configuration Tool (ACT) software is used to define and change
configurations for the Audio Messenger Interface (AMI), and is included with all models of AMI. To
retrieve configurations and play audio messages, the AMI accesses a CompactFlash
shipped with a CompactFlash

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card pre-programmed with the AMI Factory Default configuration.

Using the ACT software, custom configurations are created. After a custom configuration is created, it
must be saved to the local hard drive (typically in the <drive>:\Program Files\AMI Configuration
Tool\AMI Configs folder). After the configuration is saved to the hard drive, it must be moved or copied
to the CompactFlash

OTE: Custom configurations cannot be saved directly to a CompactFlash

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card using Windows Explorer.

• Scheduled events

• Live speech messages

• Telephone access with built-in feedback eliminator

• Secure telephone access

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• Integration to Page/Party

systems

• Day/Night modes

• Integration to ADVANCE systems

• VLC Activation

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card. Each AMI is

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card.

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The ACT tool includes pre-recorded tones suitable for almost any application. The tones include typical
emergency tones (i.e., a siren, slow whoop, etc.) and signaling or process tones (i.e., a gong, steady tone,
etc.). All of the tones and speech messages broadcast by the AMI are stored in MP3 file format. For
applications where a needed tone is not supplied, any tone recorded or stored in an MP3 file format can be
used with the AMI. Using the ACT software, any MP3 audio file can be configured for use with the
AMI.

Additionally, because all audio is in MP3 format, custom speech messages can be recorded and
configured for use with the AMI. Using commercially available audio editing software, custom
fragments can be recorded onto the PC and stored in MP3 format. For example, to play a speech message
and alarm tone simultaneously, the speech can be recorded on the right channel and the tone on the left
channel. When broadcast by the AMI, the result will be a speech-over-tone message.

The ACT software must be installed on a Windows PC (Windows 98 SE/XP/2000) equipped with a USB
port. A reader/writer capable of programming CompactFlash
USB port. The CompactFlash

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reader/writer is not included with the AMI.

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memory cards must be connected to the

The AMI includes eight configurable inputs and outputs. Typically, the inputs are configured to activate
alarm/process tones and/or pre-recorded speech messages, mute audio playback, and reset alarms. The
outputs are typically used to activate remote alarm systems, interface to automated processes, interface to
paging system equipment, etc.

If the standard eight inputs are not sufficient for an application, the AMI can support the addition of one
Model 12584-001 I/O Control Module. The I/O control module includes 32 inputs and 32 digital outputs
expanding the total I/O to 40 each.

The “Real Time Clock” provides the AMI the capability to broadcast any recorded audio, activate any
output, etc., based on the time of day. With the ACT software, scheduled events can be set up to occur at
any interval (hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, etc.).

To provide the system with the capability of broadcasting live speech messages, the AMI includes a
connection for an external push-to-talk (PTT) microphone. The microphone input can be configured to
have any level of priority. For example, the live speech pages can be configured to perform emergency
pages by assigning the microphone input to the highest priority level of “0” (zero).

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The AMI has a 33-ohm page interface that can connect to the page line of a Page/Party

system for live or

recorded paging.

AMIs equipped with the optional 69501-xxx Telephone Interface provide the ability to perform live
speech pages from a telephone. For this feature to function, the AMI must be connected to an analog
station port of a PBX type telephone system, or directly to a Central Office telephone line on the public
switched telephone network (PSTN). See the Specifications section for telephone line requirements.

With telephone paging, acoustical feedback, or howling, is a common problem. To prevent feedback, the
AMI includes a built-in feedback eliminator. If the system is configured to use the feedback eliminator,
incoming telephone pages are recorded and stored until the telephone connection is terminated. After the
telephone connection is terminated, the AMI broadcasts the page. The delay between the recording and
the playback of the page eliminates any possibility of feedback.

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The telephone interface has multiple operational modes. The appropriate mode is configurable by the
AMI Configuration Tool software application. Not all modes are available to all models of AMI.
Page/Party
33-ohm Page/Party

• Page/Party

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, Mixed, and Manual/Disable modes are available for wall-mount AMI units equipped with

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Interface card. The modes of operation are as follows:

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- Delivers a live voice page (not pre-recorded) to the page line output. The party line is

held open following the page.

• Record Page - Records a page, and delivers it to the page line output.

• Mixed Mode - Records a page, delivers it to the page line output, and holds the party line open

following the page.

• Live Page Mode - Delivers a live voice page (not pre-recorded) to the page line output. The party

line is not open following the page.

• Ring Mode – Does not deliver a page, but instead plays a configured message on the page line to

signal the incoming call.

• Manual/Disabled – The telephone interface does not automatically answer a phone call. However,

an input can be configured for “Manual Access” to allow an attendant to manually answer the phone,
and transfer calls to a party line.

The AMI can provide secure telephone access to the system. Using the ACT software, the AMI can be
configured to allow telephone access only if the correct Remote Access Security Code is entered. The
remote access code is used to prevent unwanted callers from directly accessing the system. If the system
is configured to use a security code, callers are required to enter the correct code to gain access to the
system. Day and Night modes can have different security codes.

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The Models10959-101 and 10959-103 include a Page/Party
provides the capability to broadcast any audio generated by the AMI on a GAI-Tronics Page/Party
system. When coupled with a telephone interface card, the Page/Party

system Interface card. This interface card

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card provides telephone callers

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access to full-duplex party line communications.

In the event that a Page/Party

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user does not answer the page within a reasonable amount of time, the
Telephone Interface provides a re-page feature. If the caller enters a DTMF “#” while waiting for a party
to answer, the system prompts the caller to make another page. For example, if the original party is not
available to answer the page, the caller has the option to re-page another person.

The AMI supports two modes of operation: Day and Night Mode. The day and night modes are
configured independently of each other. See the ACT on-line help for more details regarding configuring
day and night modes.

As an example of the Day and Night modes, day mode may be configured to allow callers the ability of
paging and subsequent party line communications. The night mode may be configured to play a tone over
the paging system alerting personnel of an incoming call. In this mode, the call can be answered at any
Page/Party

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station.

With an AMI that includes both a telephone interface and a Model 10960 Series option with the amplifier
steering module, a telephone caller can direct a page to a specific zone or zones. Please see the Remote
Commands section of this manual for more details.

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Additionally, on wall-mount AMI models that include the 33-ohm Page/Party

Interface card, the AMI
can be configured to allow a telephone caller to direct the telephone call to a specific party line. Please
see the Remote Commands section of this manual for m ore details .

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When the AMI is interfaced to an ADVANCE system, the operation of the telephone interface is as
described above, and includes all page modes. The selection of a party line is hardwired in the
ADVANCE system, and cannot be changed by the caller or the AMI configuration.

Scheduled events and live pages can be played through the ADVANCE system to a specified zone group.
Zone groups are configured using the ACT tool. Configured zone groups can be assigned to individual
events, messages, or the AMI auxiliary microphone jack.

The optional 10960-001 Zone Interface Module provides the capability for the AMI to route audio to
eight individually controlled zones. Each zone provides a 0 dBm/600-ohm output. Zones can be
assigned to zone groups via the ACT tool. A maximum of 60 zone groups can be created. Each zone
group has a unique description, and can consist of any combination of output zones. The ACT tool
provides configuration of zone groups, which can then be assigned to various events and messages. Via
the remote control function, the caller has the option of choosing the zone group destination prior to
making a page. Please refer to the Remote Commands section of this manual.

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The AMI Page/Party

Interface card is equipped with circuitry to activate GAI-Tronics’ VLC devices.
VLC receivers can be purchased as add-on units for the 700 Series amplifiers. The VLC can override
volume control settings, ensuring that the alarm is heard in all areas, regardless of the volume control
adjustment of individual amplifiers. VLC transmitter activation can be programmed for any or all of the
alarm inputs. This feature allows only the specified, higher priority alarms to override all volume control
settings, while lower priority tones do not.

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Figure 1. Wall-mount Audio Messenger Interface

The AMI is available in two enclosures, one for wall-mount installations and one for rack-mount
installations. Refer to the Model Chart below for the available models and options.

Table 1. Model Chart and Options

Model Description

10959-101 AMI Wall-Mount Tone/Speech Generator, 33-ohm Page/Party® Interface
10959-102 AMI Wall-Mount Tone/Speech Generator, 600-ohm Interface
10959-103 AMI Wall-Mount Tone/Speech Generator, Telephone Interface, 33-ohm Page/Party® Interfac e
10959-104 AMI Wall-Mount Tone/Speech Generato r, Teleph one Interface, 600-ohm Interface
10960-001 Zone Interface Module including the Amplifier Steering Module

The wall-mount AMI includes a front panel status display. The user controls, audio accessory jack, and
memory card access slot are all internal to the enclosure.

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Specifications

Power Supply Requirements

Connection to a 12 to 24 V dc (UL-listed) Class 2 power source........................................ 1 amp minimum

Power consumed.............................................................................................................. 10 watts maximum

Mechanical

Enclosure material..................................................................High-impact, glass-reinforced polyester, gray

Mounting.......................................................................................Wall mounting; four 0.28 mounting holes

Connections........................................................................................Four drill spots for location of conduit

Dimensions ....................................................... 13.00 H × 9.25 W × 4.00 D inches; (330 × 235 × 102 mm)

Weight.................................................................................................................................... 5 lbs. (2.27 kg)

Environmental

Temperature range...................................................................................+32º F to +122º F (0º C to +50º C)

Approvals

Safety of Information Technology Equipment ......UL 60950, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-00, IEC 60950

FCC Information

Complies with CFR47, Part 15...........................................................................................................Class A

FCC Registration Number ........................................................................................ US: ADGOT01B46055

Ringer Equivalence (REN)..................................................................................................................... 0.1B

Telephone Network Interface...........................................................Telephone Central Office Line or PBX,

(USOC) RJ11 jack, using 2-wire loop start (bridged ringing) circuit

IC Information (Canada)

IC Certification Number................................................................................................................ 82211853

Ringer Equivalence Number................................................................................................................... 0.1B

Connecting method..........................................................................Telephone Central Office Line or PBX,

(CA11A) using 2-wire loop start (bridged ringing) circuit

AMI Main PCBA

Speech capacity.........................................................Up to 500 minutes with 512 Mb CompactFlash

Audio output level...................................................................................Nominal 1 V

into 600-ohm load

RMS

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card

Auxiliary outputs ...............................................................Sink 100 mA max. per output to circuit common

and pulled up to the power input voltage

Memory...........................................................................................................CompactFlash

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memory card

AMI Termination PCBA

33-ohm page line.......................................................................................33 ohms nominal load impedance

Page line output level...................................................................................... Adjustable; 1.4 V

nominal

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Telephone Interface Main PCBA

Inputs ..........................Telephone line audio from SPRLM-3 Module, below –40 dBm to –10 dBm typical

Audio from AMI Main PCBA—voice level, 1 V

Outputs.................................................................................................Audio to telephone line, 1 V

Audio to AMI PCBA, 1 V

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Controls......................................................................................................................S1: data address switch

R120: audio level from telephone line
R122: audio level to telephone line

Network signaling.......................................................................(via Registered SPRLM-3 Module) DTMF

Supervision ..................................... Telephone line battery wink or polarity reversal or audio silence timer

Minimum required loop current........................................................................................................... 25 mA

Registered Telephone Line Module (SPRLM-3 Module)

Trade name...............................SPRLM-3 Registered Line Module Equipment Type: Analog Line Module

Controls................................................................................................Access, Off-hook detect level jumper

Connections......................................................................................Telephone Line: E1-E2 screw terminals

Power and control: 9-pin female inline, for mating with

0.1 inch pitch × 0.025 inch square pin header

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Page/Party

Interface

Page line..................................................................................................... 33-ohm nominal load impedance

Party line........................................................................................... 33-ohm nominal ac source impedance

Page line output level...................................................................................... Adjustable; 1.5 V

Inputs/outputs......................................................... Page line, 5 party lines, audio level 1.5 V

Audio to/from AGI Main and Page/Party

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PCBA 1.0 V

nominal

RMS

maximum

RMS

maximum

RMS

Controls..........................................................................................................POT1: audio level to party line

POT2: audio level to page line

Installation

Power Disconnect. The power cord is the main power disconnect for all units.

Disjontion de l’alimentation. Le cordon d’alimentation est la disjonction d’alimentation

principale tous les appareils.

Para Desconectar la Alimentación: El cable de alimentación es el medio principal de

desconexión del equipo.

Netzanschluß. Wenn man das Netzkabel aus der Steckdose zieht, dann ist die

Spannungszuführung zum Gerät vollkommen unterbrochen.

CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication

line cord.

ATTENTION Pour réduire le risque d’incendie, utiliser uniquement des conducteurs de

télécommunications 26 AWG ou de section supérieure.

PRECAUCIÓN Para aminorar la posibilidad de incendios, utilice solamente cable de

telecomunicaciones de calibre 26 (sistema AWG americano) o mayor.

VORSICHT Um die Brandgefahr zu verringern, verwenden Sie bitte nur Fernmeldekabel

der Stärke Nr. 26 AWG oder höher.

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Mounting

1. Loosen the four screws on the front cover. Open the front cover of the enclosure to the left.

2. Remove the cable connections between the front panel and rear enclosure.

3. Pull on the left side of the enclosure until the hinge pins pull loose to separate the front and rear

sections. Set the front half of the enclosure aside.

4. Determine the conduit or cable gland location on the rear enclosure. Drill spots have been provided

on top and bottom for use with either a chassis punch or hole saw. Cut or punch the appropriate size
hole(s) in the enclosure.

5. Use Myers ST-4 (1.25 inches) Scru-Tite hubs or equivalent. Reducers must be used for smaller

conduit sizes to ensure proper contact with the supplied grounding plates. The hub(s) must be
connected to the conduit before being connected to the enclo sur e.

6. Each mounting hole in the enclosure is 0.280 inch in diameter. Secure the rear enclosure on the wall

with screws or appropriate fasteners.

7. Route the dc power, audio, input/output control, and phone line throug h the conduit and into the

enclosure allowing adequate cable length to access terminal blocks.

8. Re-install the hinged front cover and re-connect the cables to the front panel. Refer to the connector

matrix on page 29 to reconnect AMI internal components, if needed.

Wiring

WARNING

WARNING

Do not apply power until all the connections have been wired.

Connect only to a UL-listed Class 2 power source.

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TB1 - Digital Output Connections

The TB1 connector (labeled DIGITAL OUTPUTS) provides eight digital (common ground) output
connections designed to drive externally-mounted relays or other indicating circuits. Each output can
sink up to 100 mA of the current. External circuitry (relays, indicators, etc.) must be powered from an
external power supply of the same voltage used to power the AMI (12 to 24 V dc). The ground (or dc
common) terminals of the external power supply must be tied to TB1-1 and/or TB1-10. Refer to the TB1
terminal block assignment chart and Figure 2 below.

If the application includes the Model 12584-001 I/O Control Module, please refer to Pub. 42004-359 for
installation, connection and specification details.

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programmed before it can activate.

Figure 2. Typical digital output relay wiring

Table 2. Terminal Block 1 Assignments

Terminal Labeled Function Type

TB1-1
TB1-2
TB1-3
TB1-4
TB1-5
TB1-6
TB1-7
TB1-8
TB1-9

TB1-10

COMMON

AUX OUTPUT #1
AUX OUTPUT #2
AUX OUTPUT #3
AUX OUTPUT #4
AUX OUTPUT #5
AUX OUTPUT #6
AUX OUTPUT #7
AUX OUTPUT #8

COMMON

Ground DC power supply common
Output 1 Idle = +V dc, active (low) = sink100 mA maximum
Output 2 Idle = +V dc, active (low) = sink100 mA maximum
Output 3 Idle = +V dc, active (low) = sink100 mA maximum
Output 4 Idle = +V dc, active (low) = sink100 mA maximum
Output 5 Idle = +V dc, active (low) = sink100 mA maximum
Output 6 Idle = +V dc, active (low) = sink100 mA maximum
Output 7 Idle = +V dc, active (low) = sink100 mA maximum
Output 8 Idle = +V dc, active (low) = sink100 mA maximum
Ground DC power supply common

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