Telex Azedit Software Manual

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9350-7532-000 Rev A October 30, 2003

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UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

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Table of Contents

Introduction....................................................................................8

Features..............................................................................8

AZedit Description .............................................................8

Getting Started...................................................................9

Intercom Configuration Description................................10

Connecting and Disconnecting......................................10

Master Controller Intercom Configuration......................13

Procedure to change the master controller intercom

configuration settings.....................................................14

Setup File Configuration Settings ..................................14

Keypanels and Ports........................................................16

Right-Click Guide to the Keypanel/Port main screen....21

Keypanel/Ports Configuration.........................................33

Right-Click Guide to the Keypanel/Port Configuration

Setup screen.....................................................................36

Keypanel / Ports Configuration.......................................37

Right-Click Guide to the Keypanel/Port Configuration

Advanced screen..............................................................40

Gain Setup for Output Port..............................................43

Right-Click Guide to the Gain Setup to the Output Port

screen...........................................................................46

Port Alpha.........................................................................47

Right-Click Guide to the Alpha screen...........................48

Party Lines........................................................................52

Right Click Guide to the Party Lines Screen..................55

IFBs (Interrupted Fold Back)...........................................63

Right-Click Guide to the IFB Screen..............................65

Special Lists .....................................................................73

Right-click guide to the SL screen .................................75

GPI Out..............................................................................78

Right-Click Guide to the GPI Out screen .......................80

ISO.....................................................................................83

Right-Click Guide to the ISO screen..............................85

Right-Click Guide to the GPI Input Screen.....................89

UPL....................................................................................92

Right-Click Guide to the UPL Screen.............................94

Inter-panel Dim Tables...................................................105

Right-Click Guide to the Inter-panel Dim Tables..........107

XPT (Crosspoint)............................................................109

Gain.................................................................................112

Other Alphas...................................................................117

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Party Line Alphas........................................................118

IFB Alphas...................................................................119

Special List Alphas......................................................120

GPI Output Alphas.......................................................121

ISO Alphas..................................................................122

UPL Resource Alphas.................................................123

GPI Input Descriptions.................................................124

Inter-panel Dim Descriptions .......................................125

Common Tasks...............................................................126

Appendix A AZedit Keyboard Shortcuts.....................................134

Appendix B AZedit Quick Start..................................................139

Introduction................................................................................140

Getting Started for New Users.......................................140

Glossary of Terms......................................................................144

INDEX..............................................................................179

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Introduction

Intercom system configuration has never been easier with the advent of Telex's AZedit Intercom System Software. AZedit is a Windows®-based, full-featured configuration software, providing online and offline configuration capabilities. It gives you the ability to manage multiple intercom systems, assign and reassign users to different ports, as well as dynamically add intercom hardware to your system setup without jumper changes, rewiring, or taking the system offline. AZedit has the capability to load pre-set configuration files, which means configurations saved to a disk can be uploaded to the "live" application at anytime without interruption. AZedit's online and offline configuration capabilities allow you to make changes directly to the application or upload changes from a file created at an earlier time.

Features

• PRINTING OF DESIGNATION STRIPS FOR ZEUS

FAMILY KEYPANELS: When printing designation

strips for keypanels, different dimensions for the strip height and/ or center-key spacing are used for the MKP-4, MKP-12, BKP-4, WKP-4, and TKP-4. When a panel contains fewer than 16 keys, only the actual number of keys is printed.

• ONLINE help: Updated online help file that includes help for more items and problem fixes.

• UPL (USER PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC) CONTROL OF IFB PROGRAM INPUT SUPPORT: UPL Control of

IFB Program Input allows a user to set the output action of a UPL statement to change the program input of an IFB while the UPL is active. (This feature requires ADAM Master Controller version 9.16.3 or DBX version

1.8.2).

• LOCAL STORAGE OF ADVANCED PARAMETERS: A preference setting gives you the ability to store Advanced Communications parameters locally, so that when a "first birthday" occurs connecting to the Intercom with AZedit will

automatically restore the advanced communication settings.

• AZEDIT: AZedit combines both the ADAMedit and ZEUSedit into one program to allow communication with both ADAM and ZEUS intercoms.

• MULTIPLE ALPHA SIZES: Permits keypanels with different alpha sizes to exist on the same intercom. The keypanel view automatically changes alpha size to whatever type of keypanel is active.

• ALPHA COUNTERS: Alpha counters permit the live update of alphas as they are changed on local or remote intercoms. Alpha counters auto-refresh alpha changes.

Required firmware for Alpha Counters:

Adam Master Controller 9.16.0 Zeus Master Controller 3.1.0 Peripheral Controller 10.8.0 DBX 1.8.0 AIO Cards 10.2.0

• VOLUME DISPLAY: Keypanel view shows changed and restricted status of volumes.

AZedit Description

AZedit is automatically configured to work on any Telex intercom system. This means that if you have an ADAM CS intercom system, AZedit will display only resources available in your intercom system. On the other hand, if you have a multi-frame ADAM intercom system, AZedit will still display all of the resources that are configured to be available in your system.

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Getting Started

The AZedit software comes with either two 3.5" floppy disks or a CD, used to install the application onto a central computer.

Minimum Requirements for Software Installation

• Pentium Processor

• 64 MB Ram

Note: The larger the intercom system the more RAM is required to run the software effectively. For example, a seven-frame intercom system will require more RAM than a one-frame system.

• Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.01 and higher or NT Service Pack 6.0

• Microsoft® Windows 98,NT, 2000, XP

AZedit Installation and Configuration

During installation, AZedit creates three subfolders within the application folder. These folders are named Firmware, Logs, and Setups. The Firmware folder is the default folder where the application looks for firmware update files. The Logs folder is the default location where the application saves log files. The Setups folder is the default location where the application saves setup files. When you remove the application, these subfolders will not be removed.

To install AZedit, do the following,

1) Insert the AZedit CD into the into CDRom drive.

2) Take all the defaults, when prompted.

Uninstalling AZedit

To uninstall the software, use the Uninstall program supplied on the AZedit disk

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Intercom Configuration Description

The intercom configuration is split into two groups: resources and options.

Resources are the number of intercom ports, party lines, etc. that are available. Options describe such things as the number of talk levels for each talk key, or the number of setup pages for each

keypanel. Some options slightly modify the operation of the intercom system. Some resource and option settings are limited by

the amount of available hardware. For example, in a Resource list, the number of Ports is limited to the number of Audio I/O Cards in the intercom system. For other resources and options, the quantity is primarily limited by the amount of available memory in the master controller. For example, a party line does not represent any hardware. It is a definition of who is a member of the party line. However, each party line definition requires a certain amount of master controller memory. Similarly, in the Options list, you can define 2-4 talk levels for all talk key assignments. The more talk levels you define, the more master controller memory is required.

The intercom configuration is actually defined in 3 places within your intercom system: 1) within the master controller

2) within AZedit and 3) within each setup file. We normally recommend that you set the intercom configuration in the master controller first, then apply these settings to AZedit afterward. Once you have done this, your setup files will automatically be set to the same settings as the master controller and AZedit. The only time where a user might not want all 3 settings to match is when configuring several independent intercom systems. The following paragraphs contain a more detailed discussion of the 3 resource settings, and also how to manage the memory limitations.

Connecting and Disconnecting

There are three different modes AZedit can run in: File, Online, and Server mode. File: File mode indicates the computer is not communicating with the intercom system. In this mode, the user can

create new setup files and open/edit new startup files, without the worry of interrupt users. File mode is an excellent way to make a lot of changes that can be uploaded to the software at a later time when the

system has downtime or a low user base. The changes made in File mode can be saved to a disk for upload at a later time. This is also a great way to have a

backup of changes made to the system.

Online: Online mode indicates the computer is communicating with the intercom system. Users can make changes to the intercom configuration or manually send setup files to the intercom system.

Online mode is a quick and easy way to update or configure a few setup files or intercom configurations. When complete, changes are uploaded straight to the system.

Note: Remember, if a lot of changes are necessary, it is best to use FILE mode because you can

upload your system changes when user traffic is lowest.

Server: Server mode indicates the computer is online and operating in Server mode. Users can view current intercom system configurations, as well as intercom activity.

While in Server mode, no changes can be made. This is to eliminate any redundancy of effort by more than one user.

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Connecting to ONLINE Mode from FILE Mode

Once you have finished making changes to the intercom system in File mode and have saved the changes to a disk, you can connect to the intercom system from File mode to upload the changes.

To connect to ONLINE mode, do the following:

1. From the menu bar, select Online.

The Online drop-down menu appears.

2. From the drop-down menu, select Connect. The word ONLINE appears in the lower right-hand corner of the main AZedit window.

To disconnect from ONLINE mode, do one of the following:

New

1. From the File menu, select New. A message indicating, "you are about to exit ONLINE mode and edit a default intercom setup" appears.

2. Click OK to accept. Otherwise, click Cancel. The word FILE appears in the lower right-hand corner of the main AZedit window.

Open

1. From the File menu, select Open. A message indicating, "You are about to Exit ONLINE mode and open a file" appears.

2. Click OK to accept. Otherwise, click Cancel.

The Setups browse screen appears for you to choose the setup you would like to open. Also, the word FILE appears in the lower right-hand corner of the main AZedit window.

Save

1. From the File menu, select Save. The Save (Online setup) browse screen appears.

2. In the File Name text box, enter the setup file name to be saved (for example, Setup_9302003.adm).

3. Click Enter. The Confirmation – ONLINE Save As screen appears.

4. When the option to stay online or enter file mode appears, select Enter FILE Mode. Otherwise, select ONLINE.

5. Click Continue.

The upload of the setup file begins. You will see a status bar until it is finished uploading the data. Once the file is uploaded the word FILE appears in the lower right-hand corner of the main AZedit window

Otherwise, click Cancel to cancel the upload and return to the main AZedit screen.

Connecting / Disconnecting – SERVER Mode

Following the status of the Intercom system is vital to effective and efficient operation. Server Mode allows the user to monitor real-time intercom activity. Remember, changes to the Intercom system may not be made in SERVER Mode.

Note: You must be in ONLINE Mode before you can enter SERVER Mode.

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To connect using SERVER Mode, do the following:

1. From the Online menu, select Server Mode.

A check mark appears next to Server Mode when it is active, the background in all fields turns purple, and the word SERVER appears in the lower right corner of the main AZedit window.

To disconnect from SERVER Mode, do the following:

1. From the Online menu, click Server Mode.

The check mark is removed from Server Mode, the background in all fields returns to white, and the work ONLINE appears in the lower right corner of the main AZedit window.

Trouble Connecting?

If you are having trouble connecting to the intercom system, try the following:

• Verify the power to the Intercom is ON.

• Verify the Intercom cable is properly connected to the PC. Refer to the cable information in your Intercom

System.

• Verify the COM Port and the Baud rate settings are correct To adjust the Com port and Baud rate settings, do the following:

1. From the main menu select Options > Communications.

The Communications screen appears.

2. Verify or select the proper settings.

3. Click OK.

The Communications screen closes.

By default, AZedit is set for COM1 and 38,400 kbps (38.4 K baud). The baud rate set in AZedit MUST match the baud rate setting of the master controllers in the ADAM or ADAM CS frame (DIP Switch #1). The 38,400 kbps setting provides the fastest possible file uploads and downloads, but you may experience more communication errors operating at this speed than at a lower baud rate setting. Cable lengths of 30-50 ft. (9-15 meters) have been used successfully with the 38,400 kbps setting. However, this may not always work under all operating conditions.

If you suspect that you are experiencing communication problems operating at this speed, check the Master Controller Status screen (Status>Master Controller Status). Rapid accumulation of communication errors on the right side of that screen indicates a problem. In such cases, check cable construction or cable routing, or use a shorter cable. You may have to try different scenarios before one will permit operation at 38,400 kbps.

Configure AZedit

To ensure the AZedit configuration matches your requirement for the intercom system configuration, make a connection to your intercom system

This can be done from the menu Online and from the sub menu connect or by using the connect button on the toolbar. If the toolbar is not displaying a purple plug on this icon the PC connection will need to be adjusted for a suitable Com port setting and Baud rate, see, Trouble Connecting, page 7.

It is also possible the intercom system is not properly configured to show the correct amount of resources. To verify that the basic intercom configuration is correct, do the following:

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1. If you have been working on a setup file, perform a Save.

2. If you are not connected to the Intercom system, make a Connection. See Connecting – ONLINE mode, page XXX.

3. From the Options menu, select Intercom Configuration.

A message indicating, "Warning! Changing these settings my cause a mismatch between ADAMedit and the settings in the intercom" appears.

4. Click OK. The Intercom Configuration screen appears.

5. Verify the current settings for Frames and Intercom Type match your intercom system. If needed, make any changes to the Resource tab.

Note: From the Intercom Configuration screen, you may make other setting changes. However,

many users find the standard settings satisfactory. For more information about the Intercom Configuration screen, see the AZedit Help.

Master Controller Intercom Configuration

In ADAM CS and ADAM intercom systems, the master controller configuration is the key to your intercom system, because whatever is defined here is all that will be allowed for actual intercom operation. As you may have guessed, it is possible to increase or decrease the quantities of some types of resources and options in the master controller to free up memory for larger quantities of other resources. There are also reasons why you might want to reduce or eliminate quantities of resources and options that are not required:

Advantages of reducing master controller intercom configuration settings

• The intercom system will power up faster with fewer resources.

• Less memory resources will be used in the system controller. For example, in larger, multi-frame intercom

systems, where the number of intercom ports can exceed several hundred, the configuration information for the ports themselves will require a large portion of the system memory. In such cases, unused IFB's, ISO's etc. can be removed from the resource configuration to make room for resources that are being used.

• Scroll lists will be smaller (when viewing them both in AZedit or from a keypanel).

• AZedit will connect to the intercom system faster (fewer items to upload).

• AZedit will update faster (fewer items to query).

• Saving/Loading files will be faster (less data to upload, less data to save/load).

• Setup files will require less disk space with fewer resources.

• Checks for duplicate names (alphas) will be faster with fewer resources.

• Sending changes to the intercom system will be faster with fewer resources.

• You will not mistakenly configure resources that do not exist (i.e. using ports that do not have Audio I/O

Cards).

Disadvantages of reducing master controller intercom configuration settings

• If you add more hardware later (More Audio I/O Cards, for example) you will have to readjust your master controller and AZedit configuration settings. Changing settings in the master controller can take up to 10 minutes. You may also have to reconfigure your setup files. This may require 2-3 minutes per file if you have several files.

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Procedure to change the master controller intercom configuration settings

AZedit Intercom Configuration Settings

Initially, AZedit defines the quantity for each resource and option. However, these quantities may be changed to fit your intercom system.

To assure you are viewing the intercom configuration for the application, and not for a setup file or the master controller, do the following:

If you have been working on a setup file in FILE mode, save any changes you have made. If you have been working on the online setup file in ONLINE mode, send your changes to the intercom system.

1. From the File menu, select New, or click the New File button.

2. From the Options menu, select Intercom Configuration.

A message indicating, "Warning! Changing these settings my cause a mismatch between ADAMedit and the settings in the intercom" appears.

3. Click OK. The Intercom Configuration screen appears with Resource options showing.

Note: When you first install AZedit, it is set to the default resources for a 1-frame ADAM intercom

system. If you are using AZedit with an ADAM CS Intercom System, or with a multi-frame ADAM Intercom System, be sure to make the necessary changes that reflect your intercom system size. Although you can change the AZedit resource settings at this time, we recommend that you change the master controller configuration settings first, then select those settings as the AZedit default settings when prompted to do so.

Setup File Configuration Settings

When a setup file is opened, the intercom configuration settings for that setup file are loaded. You can change the intercom configuration to different settings other than the AZedit default settings.

The only time you might want to do this is when you are creating setup files for several different intercom systems, each with its own set of resources. Usually, you create your setup files using the default application resources.

To create a new file with either the default or the intercom configuration settings, do the following:

1. From the File menu, select New.

One of two messages may occur: A message indicating, "The current intercom configuration is different than the default configuration. Before opening a file, or creating a new file you must select which configuration to use:" appears.

Note: If you are not prompted, the default settings are already selected.

A message indicating, "You are about to exit ONLINE mode and edit a default intercom setup" appears.

2. If prompted, choose to use either the default configuration or the current configuration .

3. Click OK. The word FILE appears in the lower right-hand corner of the main AZedit window.

Note: You may have previously created AZedit setup files that you want to reconfigure to match the

current AZedit default settings, or some other settings. For further information, see Changing the Configuration Settings in Setup files.

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Screen Descriptions

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Keypanels and Ports

The Keypanel/Ports screen displays essential keypanel information, such as Port numbers, Keypanel and Port Settings, Port Status, Key Assignments, etc.:

KEYPANEL SETUP: Use this screen whenever you want to connect a keypanel to a particular intercom port and then set up that keypanel. Keypanel setup includes assigning the keys and setting other keypanel options.

NON-KEYPANEL USAGE OF A PORT: Even if you are not using a keypanel at a port, there may still be a few items that you will want to configure, like belt pack systems, fiber devices, 2-way radios, PA Systems, Telephone Hybrids, etc… Basically, anything that would be a non-data device.

VIEW KEYPANEL ACTIVITY: View keypanel activity, such as key activations, during operation in ONLINE or SERVER mode.

GPI INPUT ASSIGNMENT: Use GPI inputs to simulate keypanel keys even when no keypanel is connected at an intercom port. Use GPI Input setup to define which "key" to activate at a specific port. Then, use the keypanel setup to select the port and assign the "key".

Zeus, ADAM and ADAM CS intercom systems have a General Purpose Interface port (GPI). The GPI port has 8 control outputs (also referred to as Relays in AZedit) and 8 control inputs located:

• Zeus: Located on Zeus Back panel, J27

• ADAM: Located on XCP-ADAM-MC Master Controller Breakout Panel, J11

• ADAM CS: Located on ADAM CS back panel, J903

Additionally, all of these intercom systems can connect to one or more UIO-256 Universal Input / Output frames, each of which provides 16 control outputs and 16 control inputs.

General Keypanel Setup Procedure

AZedit helps configure and manage keypanels in the intercom system. Being thorough when setting up the keypanel is essential in organizing and effectively managing the intercom system through AZedit.

To setup a keypanel in AZedit, do the following:

1. Open AZedit.

2. In the Port field, enter the port number you want to assign a keypanel. (You can also select a port alpha from the Alpha drop down list.)

Note: If all key assignments are disabled (grayed out) on the selected intercom port, and "Trunk

Port" displays at the top of the window, the port is reserved for trunking. This means it cannot be used for any other purpose. To reclaim the port, run CSTrunk and remove the trunking allocation.

3. Click Edit. The Keypanel/Port Configuration screen appears.

4. Verify or make changes to the various keypanel properties. For more information on the keypanel properties, see Keypanel / Ports Configuration.

Setup Tab: contains basic keypanel configuration options. Advanced Tab: contains more advanced configuration options

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5. Click OK.

For more information on changing Alpha Names, see

Changing

The changes you made are applied to the program and the Keypanel / Port Configuration screen closes.

Note: While editing the Setup and Advanced tabs, you can click Apply at any time to apply the

changes without closing the screen. This gives you the freedom to make more changes, if needed.

Screen Items

Screen Item Field Type Description

Port text field

The Port field displays the identification numbers assigned to individual channels to which devices are connected. Intercom ports have identification numbers 1, 2 etc. These numbers cannot be changed and are not usually commonly referred to by intercom system users.

1. In the Port field, enter the port number for which you want to configure.

Alpha drop-down list

Each intercom port also has a default name, called an "Alpha". This name appears in the alphanumeric display on a keypanel when you assign ports to keys for talking and listening.

The default alpha names are N001, N002 etc. These default alpha names can be changed to names that are meaningful to keypanel operators using Port Alpha

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keypanels the user can currently view. The

user can select

Alpha Names.

1. From the Alpha drop down list, select the Alpha assigned to the port.

Scroll Enable check boxes

The Scroll Enable check box controls who can view destinations in scroll lists and assign those destinations to keypanel keys. Scroll lists are lists of names (alphas) for intercom ports. You use these scroll lists in AZedit when assigning keys on keypanels. Scroll enable check boxes appear in the setup views for the following destination types: intercom ports, party lines, IFB's, Special Lists, GPI Outputs, UPL Resources, and ISO's.

Keypanel operators can also use these scroll lists at their keypanels to assign keys. If your intercom system is part of a larger trunked* intercom system, AZedit operators in remote intercom systems, as well as keypanel operators in remote intercom systems can use scroll lists to assign destinations in your intercom system to keys in their intercom system. You can control access to scroll lists, and therefore control the ability of other people to assign keys, by changing the Scroll Enable parameter.

When you are using AZedit within your own intercom system, you always have access to complete scroll lists. However, access for everyone else is controlled as follows:

Local: If Local is checked, any keypanel operator in your intercom system that has a programmable keypanel can find the destination name in a scroll list and assign it to a key. If you remove this check mark and send the change to the intercom system, keypanel operators will not see the destination name in their scroll lists, and therefore, will not be able to assign it to a key. They will also not be able to assign it using keypad numeric entry (KP9X series keypanels). And, if the destination name appears in any display on their keypanel, they will not be able to copy it to any other key.

Trunk: The Trunk check box is only selectable if trunking has been activated. If you place a check mark here, any keypanel operator in a remote intercom system that has a programmable keypanel can view the destination in a scroll list and assign it to a key on their keypanel. If you remove this check mark and send the change to the intercom system, remote keypanel operators will not be able to view the destination or assign it to a key.

AZedit: This item is only selectable if trunking has been activated. If you place a check mark here, an AZedit user in a remote intercom system will be able to view the destination in a scroll list and assign that destination to keypanel keys in the remote intercom system. If you do not want remote AZedit users to have access, remove the check mark and send the change to the intercom system.

LCP-102: This item appears only in the Keypanels/Ports main screen. If this item is enabled and checked, the intercom port will be displayed in the IFB input scroll list of an LCP-102 operating in PAP mode. This means the port can be selected as the program source for an IFB input.

In the Scroll Enable field, select one or more of the following, Local, Trunk, AZedit, or LCP-102.

Keypanel /Port Settings drop-down list

The Keypanel/Port drop down list displays the default page of

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Screen Item Field Type Description

2. Select the relevant

check box to disable the key

different pages to edit page setups.

1. From the Keypanel/Port Settings drop down list, select the keypanel type you are configuring.

Edit button

Use the Edit button to open the Keypanel/Port Configuration screen.

For more information on the Keypanel Port Configuration screen, see Keypanel Port Configuration.

Gain Setup for Output Port

button

Opens the Gain Setup for Output Port screen

1. Click the Gain Setup button. The Gain Setup for Output Port screen appears.

For more information on Gain Setup, see Gain Setup for Output Port.

Port Status icon display

The following informational icons are displayed in the Port Status group (located in the upper-right corner of the Keypanels / Ports screen): Most of these icons are activated based on keypanel features detected by the intercom system master controller.

Heartbeat Icon: Indicates a data device (keypanel, TIF, or

Camera Delegate Panel) is connected to the intercom port.

Listen Keys check box and

text field

Warning Icon: Indicates the intercom port is defined as an

IFB output (in the IFB Setup screen).

Headset Icon: Indicates the connected keypanel has a

headset selected.

LED Icons: Indicate the on/off state of any local GPI inputs and outputs. These indicators function only when a keypanel with a local GPI port is connected, and the operation is controlled by UPL

Green = ON (Asserted) Red = OFF (Inhibited) Gray = None IN = GPI Input OUT = GPI Output

Question Mark Icon: Indicates the keypanel type selected (with the Edit button) does not match what is reported by the intercom.

The Listen keys are assigned different ports or alphas. These alphas can only listen on these keys.

Use the D and/or R check box to either latch disable or restrict the alpha assigned to that key.

1. In the Listen Key 1 text field, enter the alpha or port number you wish to assign to the key.

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latching function of the alpha or port number assigned to the corresponding key.

3. Select the relevant R check box to restrict the alpha or port number assigned to that corresponding key

Repeat this step to assign alphas or port numbers to the rest of the listen key text fields.

Note: When a talk or listen key is on, a red dot will appear above

the key'.

Talk Keys check box and

text field

The Talk keys are assigned to different ports or alphas. These alphas can only talk on these keys.

Use the D and/or R check box to either latch disable or restrict the alpha assigned to that key.

In the Talk Key 1 text field, enter the alpha or port number you wish to assign to the key.

Select the relevant D check box to latch disable the alpha or port number assigned to the corresponding key.

Select the relevant R check box to restrict the alpha or port number assigned to the corresponding key

Repeat this step to assign alphas or port numbers to the rest of the listen key text fields.

Note: When a talk or listen key is on, a red dot will appear above

the key.

Mode display field

The Mode display field shows what mode AZedit is running in. There are three modes AZedit can operate:

Online: In Online mode, the configuration computer is connected to the intercom system, and AZedit is communicating with the intercom system. You can make changes to the intercom system setup, such as changing key assignments, or setting up party lines, etc. You can also view various types of intercom activities, as well as check the status of various components of the intercom system. When changes are made in Online mode, you still need to send changes to the program for them to be activated.

Server: In Server mode, AZedit acts like a file server, sending setup files to the intercom system, either at scheduled times, or when certain events occur. You can send entire setup files, or partial setup files that were created using partial save. Server mode is typically used with UPL statements.

File: In File Mode, the configuration computer is not communicating with the intercom system, and FILE will display in the lower-right corner of the screen. In FILE mode, you can create new setup files or open and edit existing setup files.

FILE mode is recommended if you are making many changes and want to save your file to disk and do not need to immediately download the changes to the intercom system.

Note: When in online or server mode, two green

lights will flash which means there is a connection with the matrix. If there is only one green light flashing at the bottom of the screen, this means the application is operating in File mode.

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Right-Click Guide to the Keypanel/Port main screen

Built into AZedit are many different ways to get to the same information, by buttons, menus, and right-clicking. The following is a list of menus and screens you can access by right clicking from the Keypanel/Port main screen.

Right Click Action Right-Click Result

Right-click in the Port field

A popup menu appears that gives you the option to:

Undo – reverses the last action--for example, to

undo a deletion, thus restoring deleted text to a document.

Cut - removes part of a document, usually placing

it temporarily in memory so that the cut portion can be inserted (pasted) elsewhere.

Copy - duplicates information and reproduce it in

another part of a document, in a different file or memory location, or in a different medium

Paste - inserts text or a graphic that has been cut

or copied from one document into a different location in the same or a different document.

Delete - eliminates text, a file, or part of a

document with the intention of removing the information permanently.

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Right-click in a Listen Keys field A popup menu appears that gives you the options to:

Info: displays import keypanel/port information

such as, panel alpha, description, setup page, key type/level, and key assignment.

Latch Disable: Selects the "D" (disable) checkbox

above the Listen key.

Key Restrict: Selects the "R" (restrict) checkbox

above the Listen key.

Change Assignment: Opens the Select Key

Assignment screen.

Change Volume: Opens the Gain Setup for

Output Port screen

Navigation: From the Navigation, you can:

Go to Keypanel View (opens Keypanel/Ports screen) Adjust Crosspoint Settings for this Port (opens the Crosspoint Status screen) Go to Crosspoint Volume View (opens the Crosspoint gains screen Go to Party Line Volume View (opens the Party Line Gains screen)

Changes: From the Change, you can:

Cancel Changes to this/all alphas – this undoes all the changes you have made up to the last SAVE performed.

Search: From the Search popup menu, you can:

Search for this panel (opens the Search Status Screen) Search for panels with this key assignment (only available when a key assignment has been made)(opens the Search Status Screen)

Note: You must be connected to the

Intercom for some of these menus to work.

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Right-click in a Talk Keys field A popup menu appears that gives you the options to:

Info: displays import keypanel/port information

such as, panel alpha, description, setup page, key type/level, and key assignment.

Latch Disable: Selects the "D" (disable) checkbox

above the Listen key.

Key Restrict: Selects the "R" (restrict) checkbox

above the Listen key.

Change Assignment: Opens the Select Key

Assignment screen.

Change Volume: Opens the Gain Setup for

Output Port screen

Navigation: From the Navigation, you can:

Changes: From the Change, you can:

Cancel Changes to this/all alphas – this undoes all the changes you have made up to the last SAVE performed.

Search: From the Search popup menu, you can:

Search for this panel (opens the Search Status Screen) Search for panels with this key assignment (only available when a key assignment has been made)(opens the Search Status Screen)

Note: You must be connected to the

Intercom for some of these menus to work.

Right-click anywhere else on the screen (besides a Listen or Talk field)

A popup menu appears that gives you the options to:

Undo: reverses the last action--for example, to

undo a deletion, thus restoring deleted text to a document.

Redo: will redo up to 20 consecutive changes that

you previously canceled with the Undo Button.

Go Back: lets you go back to previously viewed

screens (up to 20).

Go Forward: lets you go forward again when you

have used Go Back to look at previously viewed screens.

Search: From the Search popup menu, you can:

Search for this panel (opens the Search Status Screen) Search for panels with this key assignment (only available when a key assignment has been made)(opens the Search Status Screen)

Show Grid: Opens key assignment grid.

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General Keypanel Setup

To setup a keypanel do the following:

1. On the Keypanel / Ports screen, select the intercom port you want to setup. Use either of the following methods:

In the Port text box, enter the intercom port number, and then press Enter. OR From the Alpha drop down list, select the port alpha.

Note: If all key assignments are disabled (grayed out) on the selected intercom port and "Trunk Port" displays at the top of the screen, this means the port is reserved for trunking and cannot be used for any other purpose. To reclaim the port, you must run CSTrunk and remove the trunking allocation.

2. Click Edit. The Keypanel / Port Configuration Setup screen appears.

3. Verify or make the necessary changes to the Setup screen.

4. Click the Advanced tab. The Advanced screen appears.

5. Verify or make the necessary changes to the Advanced screen.

Note: While editing the Setup or Advanced settings you can click Apply at any time to enter your changes without closing the screen.

6. Click OK to save the changes made. Otherwise click Cancel. The Keypanel / Port Configuration screen closes.

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Port Configuration for Non-Keypanel Usage

The following are items that you may want to configure in an intercom port when connecting non-keypanel devices.

Scroll Enable Settings

Scroll enable check boxes appear in the setup views for intercom ports, party lines, IFB's, Special Lists, GPI Outputs, UPL Resources, and ISO's. The Scroll Enable check boxes controls who can view destinations in scroll lists and assign those destinations to keypanel keys. When you are using AZedit within your own intercom system, you always have access to the complete scroll lists.

By default, any keypanel operator can assign keypanel keys to talk or listen to intercom ports. You may want to make some or all intercom ports inaccessible for key assignment, including intercom ports where there are no keypanels connected.

To enable scroll enable, do the following:

1. On the Keypanels / Ports screen, select Local, Trunk, ADAMedit , and/or LCP-102 check box. The check boxes will highlight with yellow to distinguish the changes made.

Gain Settings There may be occasions where you need to adjust the listen gain for a non-keypanel devise that is listening to a party

line or to some specific intercom port. For example, a belt pack operator may want to monitor a party line, but at a lower level than the normal intercom volume. Or, a belt pack operator may want to listen to the background music coming from some intercom input port, but at a reduced level.

To make gain adjustments, do the following:

1. On the Keypanels / Ports screen, click the gain button.

The Gain Setup for GPI Output screen appears.

2. Make changes to the gain settings, if necessary.

3. Click OK. The Gain Setup for GPI Output screen closes.

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Restricting Setup Page Reassignment for all Intercom Ports Using Copy and Paste

This procedure shows you how to quickly restrict the setup page for all intercom ports. This will prevent any keypanel operator at any intercom port from changing the setup page assignments.

To restrict setup page reassignments for all Intercom ports using copy and paste, do the following:

1. Select the port for which you want to work.

2. On the Keypanels / Ports screen, click Edit. The Keypanels / Ports Configuration screen appears.

3. Verify you are on the Setup screen.

4. Under Setup Page Options, select the Setup Restriction checkbox.

5. Click OK. The Keypanels / Ports Configuration screen closes after recording the changes made.

6. From the Edit menu, select Copy. The entire setup for the selected intercom port is copied.

7. From the Edit menu, select Paste Special .

This opens the Paste Special screen, where you can select items you want to paste to the other intercom ports.

Note: By default, all items in the Paste Special screen are checked.

8. Click Clear All. All the check boxes are deselected

9. Under Miscellaneous, select Setup Restrict.

10. Under Destination, select All Ports.

11. Click Paste.

The Paste Special screen closes. On the Keypanels / Ports screen, the setup restrict icon has appeared for all ports.

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Key Restriction Setup using Copy and Paste Special

This procedure shows you how to quickly set all the restriction check boxes for all intercom ports. This prevents any keypanel operator at any intercom port for changing the assignment on any key.

Note: You must be running in FILE mode. For more information on FILE mode, see Connect/Disconnect to FILE mode.

1. On the Keypanels / Ports main screen, select the port with which you want to work.

2. Click Edit. The Keypanel / Ports Configuration screen appears.

3. Verify that View by Setup Page is selected.

4. When verified, click OK. The Keypanel / Ports Configuration screen closes.

5. From the Page drop down list, select any setup page (except the one assigned to Main keypanel). This allows you to select the restrict check box for key 16.

6. In the combo box for Listen Key 1, press Ctrl + Shift + r.

The R check boxes for all listen keys are now selected.

7. In the combo box for Talk Key 1, press Ctrl + Shift + r. The R check boxes for all talk keys are selected.

8. From the Edit menu, select Copy. The entire setup page for the intercom is copied.

9. From the Edit menu, select Paste Special . The Paste Special screen appears.

Note: By default, all items in the Paste Special screen are selected.

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10. Click Clear All. All items in the Paste Special screen are deselected.

Note: You must select All Setup Pages, and then deselect All Setup Pages to activate the Individual Key Settings check boxes.

11. Select All Setup Pages. All Setup Pages are selected, as well as Individual Key Settings and All Keys are selected.

12. Deselect All Setup Pages. All Setup Pages are deselected, however, Individual Key Settings and All Keys stays selected.

13. Select All Ports. All Ports are selected.

14. Under Individual Key Settings, deselect all check boxes, except the Talk Key Restrictions and Listen Key Restrictions.

15. Under Copy Setup Pages, deselect all check boxes except for the page you are configuring (for example Page 2 to…).

16. Click Paste.

It may take a few moments to copy the listen key settings for all intercom ports. Once complete, the Paste Special screen closes.

17. Repeat steps 9 through 16 for all pages. Once you are finished, you will see all the R boxes are selected on all the pages.

Hints:

• You can save a setup file where you have only configured the R settings. When you want to create a new setup

file, open the R setup file and use Save As to save the file under a new name. Add your other configuration settings, such as talk key assignments, party lines, etc.

• To add R assignments to the ONLINE configuration, SAVE the ONLINE configuration to disk, and then open it

in FILE mode. Add the R assignments as described. Resave the file. Connect to the intercom system and use Send File to update the intercom system.

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Assigning Auto-Follow to all Listen Keys using Copy and Paste Special

This procedure shows you how to quickly set all listen keys to auto-follow for all intercom ports. You must be running in FILE mode while configuring this setting.

1. On the Keypanel / Port screen, select the port with which you want to work.

2. Click Edit. The Keypanels / Ports Configuration screen appears.

3. Verify that View by Setup Page is selected.

4. Click OK. The Keypanels / Ports Configuration screen closes.

5. From the Page drop down list, select any setup page (except the one assigned to Main keypanel). This allows you to select the restrict check box for key 16. For this exercise, Page 2 is selected.

6. In the combo box for Listen Key 1, type AF (Auto-Follow).

7. Press Tab. The cursor moves to Listen Key 2.

8. Repeat steps six and seven until all the listen keys are assigned AF (Auto-Follow).

9. From the Edit menu, select Copy. The entire setup page for the intercom is copied.

10. From the Edit menu, select Paste Special. The Paste Special screen appears.

Note: By default, all items in the Paste Special screen are selected.

11. Click Clear All. All items in the Paste Special screen are deselected.

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Note: You must select All Setup Pages, and then deselect All Setup Pages to activate the Individual Key Settings check boxes.

12. Select All Setup Pages. All Setup Pages are selected, as well as Individual Key Settings and All Keys are selected.

13. Deselect All Setup Pages. All Setup Pages are deselected, however, Individual Key Settings and All Keys stays selected.

14. Select All Ports. All Ports are selected.

15. Under Individual Key Settings, deselect all check boxes, except the Talk Key Restrictions and Listen Key Restrictions.

16. Under Copy Setup Pages, deselect all check boxes except for the page you are configuring (for example Page 2 to…).

17. Click Paste.

It may take a few moments to copy the listen key settings for all intercom ports. Once complete, the Paste Special screen closes.

18. Repeat steps 9 through 16 for all pages. Once you are finished, AF is assigned on all setup pages at all intercom ports.

Hints:

• You can save a setup file where you have only configured the AF settings. When you want to create a new

setup file, open the AF setup file and use Save As to save the file under a new name. Add your other configuration settings, such as talk key assignments, party lines, etc.

• To add AF assignments to the ONLINE configuration, SAVE the ONLINE configuration to disk, and then open it

in FILE mode. Add the AF assignments as described. Resave the file. Connect to the intercom system and use Send File to update the intercom system.

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Assigning Keys

Warning: Before attempting any kind of key assignment make sure the "Upload Alphas" message is not displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. When starting AZedit, the names for key assignments and intercom systems will not display properly until all alphas are uploaded. In a very large intercom system, this could take several minutes.

1. From the Keypanels / Ports screen, right-click in a Talk or Listen combo box. A pop up menu appears.

2. Select Change Assignment. The Select Key Assignment screen appears.

Note: "Phones" will only appear in the list if a TIF-951 is connected and operating. In this case, you can select Phones" rather than "Ports" to assign a phone key.

3. In the System drop down list, select the intercom system where the destination is located that you want to assign.

4. In the key type list, select the type of intercom key you want to assign.

5. In the name list (on the right), select a name (alpha) for the key.

6. Click OK.

The Selected Key Assignment screen closes and the selected name appears in the key assignment combo box on the Keypanels / Ports screen.

Note: When you select Special Functions, you can use the no assignment name (----) as a way to erase a previous assignment.

Notes:

• For the setup page that is assigned to the main keypanel, you cannot assign or use key 16, as this is used for

incoming messages (this is also referred to as the call waiting window, CWW). For all other setup pages, you may assign and use key 16.

• If you are working with keypanels and expansion panels that have 16 keys, it is highly recommended you set

the Default View (found on the Keypanel/Port Setup page) to by Panel Type. However, if you are using the by Setup Page view, you can switch to the by Panel Type view by pressing Ctrl+Tab on the keyboard.

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• You can assign a key by position the cursor in the key assignment text box and then entering the name. Be

aware, if there are duplicate alphas in the system, the key may take on the wrong assignment.

• After a talk key is assigned, you will notice a new key assignment text box activates under the talk key (except

the KP-32 in View by Panel Type mode). This can be used as a second key assignment that will activate along with the first key assignment. This is referred to as a level 2 talk key.

If more than two talk levels are defined in the intercom configuration (or if you are working with KP-32 in View by Panel Type mode) you will also see a scroll arrow at the right side of the screen. Use this scroll arrow to select which talk levels you want to view.

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Keypanel/Ports Configuration

The Keypanel/Ports configuration screen is used to configure a keypanel in the intercom system. From this screen, you can setup your keypanels, choose different screen View options, restrict users from setup, set specific priorities, set delay times, IFB listen destinations, enable tone, keypanel privacy, TIF dial out restrictions, and assign a port as a TIF.

The Setup page of the Keypanel/Port Configuration screen is for higher-level configuration options, while the Advanced Tab allows you to assign more specific options and restrictions to a keypanel.

To open the Keypanel/Port Configuration screen, do the following:

1 From the Keypanel setup screen, click Edit….

The Keypanel/Port Configuration screen appears.

Setup

Use the Setup tab to configure an intercom port for use with a keypanel. Each keypanel can have up to four setup pages of key assignments, and each setup page can assign up to 16 pairs of talk and listen keys. Typically, one setup page is used for the main keypanel, and one setup page is used for each expansion panel connected to the main keypanel.

Note: Some keypanels may have more or less than 16 keys. There may be cases where all 16 keys on a setup page are not used. There may also be cases, such as with the KP-32 keypanel, where the keypanel itself uses all of the keys on more than one setup page.

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KP-12 will display only 12 Talk and Listen keys. Typically, view

Screen Items

Screen Item Field Type Description

Panel display

Type drop-down list

Setup Page drop-down list

Default View radio button

The Panel field displays which panel is being configured (i.e., Main Panel, Expansion Panel 1, etc.).

The Type field gives users a list of keypanels that can be assigned to the main panel. For example, KP-32, TIF 2000, etc.

From the Type drop down list, select the type of keypanel being assigned.

The Setup Page drop down list gives users a list of pages available for configuration on the keypanel. For more information, see Pages in the glossary

From the Setup Page drop down list, select the page to be configured (i.e., page 1, page 2, etc.).

Default View gives the user the option of how to view keypanels in the application.

by Panel Type: The Keypanel / Ports screen will only display the correct quantity of Talk and Listen keys based on the Type settings. For example, a setup page that is assigned to the

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Screen Item Field Type Description

by Panel Type is the preferred mode because the user cannot assign more keys than are actually available on the keypanel.

by Setup Page: The Keypanel / Ports screen displays all 16 Talk and Listen key assignments available on a setup page, regardless of whether the keypanel or expansion panel has that number of keys.

Note: When viewing the setup pages for a particular intercom port, you can switch back and forth between view by Panel Type and view by Setup Page by pressing Ctrl+Tab on the computer keyboard. If you want to change the view mode for all intercom ports, use Shift+Ctrl+Tab.

In the Default View field, select either the by Panel Type or by Setup Page radio button.

Show Type radio button

The Show Type gives the user the option to manually choose the type of keypanel being configured or to let the intercom automatically set the type of keypanel.

Note: You must be working in ONLINE mode to select Reported by Intercom.

In the Show Type field, select either Set by User or Reported by Intercom.

Setup Page Options check box

The Setup Page Options field gives the user the option to restrict other users to change the setup configuration from a keypanel.

By default, keypanel operators can change the setup page usage from their keypanels.

Note: You may want to select the Setup Restrict check box for all intercom ports.

From the Setup Page Options field, select the Setup Restrict check box if you want to restrict users from changing setup options on the keypanel.

OK button Accepts the changes made and closes the Keypanel/Port

Configuration screen.

Click OK.

The Keypanel/Port Configuration screen closes and changes are saved.

Cancel button Clears the changes made and closes the Keypanel/Port

Configuration screen.

Click Cancel.

The Keypanel/Port Configuration screen closes and changes are not saved.

Apply button Applies the changes made to the keypanel/port configuration

screen and leaves the window open.

Click Apply.

The changes made to the Keypanel/Port Configuration screen are applied and the screen stays open.

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Right-Click Guide to the Keypanel/Port Configuration Setup screen

There are no right-click menus for this screen.

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Keypanel / Ports Configuration

Advanced

Use the Advanced tab to further configure an intercom port for use with a keypanel. Set priorities for keypanels in IFB, Trunk IFB, and Trunk situations. Set the Panel Poll Delay (the amount of time the keypanel waits for data transmission). Panel Poll Delays are used when remote keypanels are in the system configuration. On this screen, set the IFB Listen Destination port and set Options, such as Enable Tone, Keypanel Privacy, Dial-Out restrictions, and Port is TIF parameters.

The following icons are displayed in the Keypanel / Port Settings group (they appear beneath the Edit button) These icons are to remind you certain selections have been made using the Edit button.

Musical Note Icon: Indicates that Enable Tone is checked.

Sunglass Icon: Indicates that Keypanel Privacy is checked.

No Phone Dial Icon: Indicates that TIF Dial-Out Restrict is checked.

Modem Icon: Indicates that a Panel Poll Delay has been specified.

Phone Icon: Indicates that Port is TIF is checked.

"No" Symbol: Indicates that Setup Restrict is checked.

To open the Advanced Keypanel / Ports Configuration screen do the following:

1. Click Edit The Edit Keypanel / Ports Configuration screen appears.

2. Click the Advanced Tab. The Advanced screen appears.

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Screen Items Screen Item Field Type Description

Priorities text field

The Priorities field gives the user a numerical option to select which keypanel receives first access to an IFB, trunk IFB or Trunk in cases where two or more keypanels are trying to access the same port at the same time.

IFB Priorities Description

IFB priorities determine which keypanel gets first access to an IFB in cases where two or more keypanels are trying to access the same IFB at the same time. By default, the IFB priority for each intercom port can be individually set to any number from 0 through 3. With 3 being the highest priority.

With the priority set to 3, the keypanel overrides any other keypanel set at a lower priority. Keypanels that are set to the same priority can simultaneously access IFB's.

To add more IFB priority levels in the intercom configuration settings, see Adding more IFB Priority Levels.

Trunk IFB Description

Trunk IFB priority determines which keypanel gets first access to a remote IFB in cases where two or more keypanels are trying to access it at the same time.

For each keypanel, the trunk IFB priority can be set to any number from 1 through 3. With priority 3 being the highest priority. With the priority set to 3, the keypanel overrides any other keypanel set to a lower priority. Keypanels that are set to the same priority can simultaneously access IFB's.

To add more Trunk IFB priority levels in the intercom configuration settings, see Adding more IFB Priority Levels.

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Screen Item Field Type Description

listening to another keypanel by means of a point

-to-

point listen key.

Trunk Priority Description

Depending on how many trunking ports are setup, there may be occasions when there are not enough available for everyone to use. In such cases, trunk priority settings control the order in which keypanels gain access to trunked ports.

Each keypanel can be assigned a trunk priority ranging from 1 through 10. With 10 being the highest priority. With a trunk priority setting of 10, a keypanel will take over a trunking port from a keypanel with a lower setting when there are no other trunking ports available.

Note: Before changing intercom configuration settings, we recommend you read the intercom configuration description.

1. In the Priorities field, enter a priority for IFB, Trunk IFB, or Trunk.

Panel Poll Delay text field

Panel Poll Delay is used when a keypanel's data line is connected to the intercom port via a modem link from a remote location. In this situation, there may be a slight delay in data transmission from the remote keypanel to the intercom system. This can cause sporadic operation or no operation at all.

The panel poll delay first must be activated through the Options > Preferences menu. For more information on Activating the Panel Poll Delay option, see Panel Poll Delay Activation.

1. In the Panel Poll Delay field, enter the delay time the intercom system will wait for data transmissions.

Reset button

The Reset button clears the Panel Poll Delay field and sets the delay at zero. Zero is the default setting.

1. Click Reset. The Panel Poll Delay resets to zero.

IFB Listen Destination text field and drop

down list

IFB Listen Destination is a keypanel setting used with the IFB Listen Source feature. It redirects the IFB listen audio from the keypanel speaker or headset to an external device, such as a studio monitor, when the keypanel operator activates a key to listen to the talent.

For information on IFB Setup Procedures, see IFB Setup Procedures.

1. In the Port field, enter the port to which you want to redirect the audio.

Once the Port number is entered, the Port Alpha field will automatically fill with the Alpha for that port.

Options check box There are four options that can be configured from the

Options field:

Enable Tone: Digital matrix keypanels are equipped with internal tone generators for signal tracing and troubleshooting. The tone signal feeds directly into the matrix so it can be used as a voice substitute for testing purposes.

Keypanel Privacy The keypanel privacy feature prevents other keypanels from

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Screen Item Field Type Description

However, if the private keypanel talks to another keypanel, it will be heard. The keypanel privacy feature requires ADAM Master

Controller Firmware Version V9.5.0 or greater.

Note: Keypanel privacy does not prevent someone from listening to a private panel via other means. For example, if the private keypanel is a member of a party line or special list, it can be heard by anyone listening to the party line or special list.

TIF Dial Out Restrict TIF Dial-Out Restrict prevents a keypanel operator at an intercom port from dialing out via a TIF-2000 Telephone Interface. The keypanel operator is able to receive incoming phone calls but cannot dial out or send a hang-up signal from the keypanel.

In most cases, the TIF-2000 will detect that the caller at the far end has hung up and it will also hang up. However, some telephone systems do not provide any hang up indication. In this case, if an incoming call is answered from a keypanel that has TIF dial-out restrict activated, the phone line will remain engaged after the caller at the other end hangs up.

Port is TIF Port is TIF appears only when TIF-2000 support is set up. This check box enables the enhanced dialing features of the KP-32 keypanels.

1. In the Options field, select one or more of the options check boxes.

OK button Accepts the changes made and closes the Keypanel/Port

Configuration screen.

1. Click OK if you want to accept the changes, otherwise click Cancel.

The Keypanel/Port Configuration screen closes and changes are saved.

Cancel button Clears the changes made and closes the Keypanel/Port

Configuration screen.

1. Click Cancel.

The Keypanel/Port Configuration screen closes and changes are not saved.

Apply button Applies the changes made to the keypanel/port configuration

screen and leaves the window open.

1. Click Apply.

The changes made to the Keypanel/Port Configuration screen are applied and the screen stays open.

Right-Click Guide to the Keypanel/Port Configuration Advanced screen

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Right Click Action Right-Click Result

Right-click in any of the following fields:

IFB Priority Trunk IFB Priority Trunk Priority Panel Poll Delay Port Number

A popup menu appears that gives you the option to:

Undo – reverses the last action--for example, to undo

a deletion, thus restoring deleted text to a document.

Cut - removes part of a document, usually placing it

temporarily in memory so that the cut portion can be inserted (pasted) elsewhere.

Copy - duplicates information and reproduce it in

another part of a document, in a different file or memory location, or in a different medium

Paste - inserts text or a graphic that has been cut or

copied from one document into a different location in the same or a different document.

Delete - eliminates text, a file, or part of a document

with the intention of removing the information permanently.

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Panel Poll Delay Activation

Panel Poll Delay is typically used when a keypanel's data line is connected to the intercom port via a modem link from a remote location. By setting a delay time, the intercom system waits longer for data transmissions from the remote keypanel. The delay time can be set anywhere from 0 milliseconds (1/1000 of a second) to 500 milliseconds (500/1000's of a second, or 1/2 second).

Important: Connect only one remote keypanel per Audio I/O card, and assign only one panel poll delay per Audio I/O card. Also, since excessive poll delay can impair system performance, use the minimum delay required to assure proper operation of the remote keypanel. However, allow for the possibility of fluctuations in the delay time.

To activate the panel poll delay, do the following:

1. From the Options menu, select Preferences. The Application Preferences screen appears.

2. Select the Advanced tab. The Advanced screen appears.

3. Select the Enable panel poll delay support check box.

4. Click Apply.

5. Click OK. Panel Poll Delay is activated and may be adjusted in the Keypanel / Ports Configuration Advanced screen.

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Gain Setup for Output Port

Gain is simply the increase of a signal accomplished by increasing the size of the amplitude. AZedit uses Unity Gain.

Unity Gain is when the amplitude that the audio comes into the matrix system is sent out at the same amplitude. For example, if +10 dB comes into the matrix that is set with 0 gain, then +10 dB will leave the matrix. However, if +10 dB comes into the matrix that is set with –4 dB gain, then +6dB will leave the matrix. The unity point is seen as zero dB, by default. The minimum adjustment for gain levels in AZedit is +/-.5 dB. A negative gain is known as attenuation

There are three gain adjustments that can be manipulated from this screen: Point-to-Point - Use point-to-point listen gain to adjust the level at which the currently selected intercom port hears a

selected other intercom port. Point-to-point listen gain is the same thing as Crosspoint Gain, and the adjustment can be made on this screen or the Crosspoint Gain screen.

Note: When you adjust the level at which one port hears another port, keep in mind this affects all communications between the two ports. Use the following examples using various types of communication where port 1 is talking to port 2 follow to learn what can happen when you adjust the gain levels:

Example 1, Point to Point: Port 1 could press a point-to-point talk key to talk to port 2. Port 2 will hear port 1 at whatever level has been set in the Point-to-Point Listen dialog.

Example 2, Special List: Port 2 could be a member of a special list. Let's say the special list is named CREW. Port 1 could have a key assigned to talk to special list CREW. In this case, port 2 will also hear port 1 at the level that is set in the Point-to-Point Listen dialog for port 2. Even though port 1 is not using a point-to-point key, there is still a point-to-point relationship between port 1 and every member of special list CREW.

Example 3, IFB: Port 2 could be specified as the output port for an IFB. Let's say the IFB is named TAL1. Port 1 could have a key assigned to talk to IFB TAL1. In this case, port 2 will hear port 1 at the level that is set in the Point-to-Point Listen dialog for port 2. Even though port 1 is not using a point-to-point key, there is still a point-to-point relationship between port 1 and the output specified by the TAL1 IFB, which is port 2. Now, let's say that port 3 also has TAL1 assigned to a key. If the point-to-point listen setting for port 2 listening to port 3 is different than the setting for port 2 listening to port 1, the levels will sound different when port 1 or port 3 talk to port 2 using the TAL1 key.

Party Line - Use Party Line Listen Gains to adjust the level at which a specific intercom port hears a specific party line.

Note: You can also set the party line listen gains using party line gain setup.

Analog I/O - The Analog I/O Gain setting indicates the amount by which the input level to this intercom port has been increased or decreased from the normal 0 dB level. The Output Gain setting indicates the amount by which the output level from this intercom port has been increased or decreased from the normal 0 dB level.

Note: You can view the current input and output gain settings for this intercom port, but you cannot make changes in this dialog box. To make changes to these settings, close the Gain Setup dialog box. Then, in the System menu, point to Gains, and select Analog Input/Output Gains from the pop up menu. This will open the Analog Input / Output Gains view.

To Open the Gain Setup Output Port screen, do the following:

1. From the Keypanel/Port Main screen, click the Gain button . The Gain Setup For Output Port screen appears.

NOTE: You can also access the Gain Setup For Output Port screen by right clicking a talk or listen

key on the Keypanel/Port main screen.

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first, the Input Port will automatically

Screen Items

Screen Item Field Type Description

Point to Point Listen Gains RTS Keypanels are calibrated to send and receive audio at standard operating

levels of the intercom system. Normally, no audio gain adjustment is required when connecting these ports. However, many other types of devices may not operate at the standard intercom system levels.

To insure signal level compatibility between the various types of devices and the intercom systems inputs and outputs, there are separate analog input and output gain adjustments for each intercom port. In addition to the analog input and output gain adjustments for each port, it is also possible to adjust the listen gain for any specific port when listening to any other specific port. This is called the point-to-point listen gain adjustment.

Input Port text field

The Input Port number of the keypanel to which the user is adjusting the listen gain level.

Note: You can also select the Input Port Alpha first, from the Input Port Alpha drop down box. If the Port Alpha is selected first, the Input Port will automatically fill with the appropriate port number.

1. In the Input Port field, enter the port number of the port for which you want to change the listen gain level.

Once the Input Port field is filled, the Input Port Alpha will automatically fill with the correct Port Alpha.

Input Port Alpha drop down list

The Input Port Alpha is the recognizable name the user renamed the port.

Note: If the Port Alpha is selected

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Screen Item Field Type Description

fill with the appropriate port number.

1. From the Input Port Alpha drop down list, select the Port Alpha for which you want to change the gain level.

Gain drop down list

Gain is the level at which the port listed at the top of the screen will hear the input port that you select. Gain adjustments can range from +6dB to –99 dB.

1. From the Gain drop down list, select the new gain level.

Note: Gain adjustments take effect when you send your changes to the intercom system. Gain settings are saved in your setup file if you save it to disk.

Party Line Listen Gains

Party Line text field

The Input Port number of the keypanel to which the user is adjusting the gain level.

Note: You can also select the Input Party Line Alpha first. If the Party Line Alpha is selected first, the Party Line will automatically fill with the appropriate port number.

1. In the Input Port field, enter the port number of the port for which you want to change the gain level.

Party Line Alpha drop down list

The Party Line Alpha is the recognizable name the user renamed the party line.

Note: You can also enter the Party Line first. If the Party Line is selected first, the Party Line Alpha will automatically fill with the appropriate port number.

1. From the Party Line Alpha drop down list, select the Party Line Alpha for which you want to change the gain level.

Gain drop down list

Gain is the level at which the port listed at the top of the screen will hear the party line that you select. Gain adjustments can range from +6dB to –99 dB.

1. From the Gain drop down list, select the new gain level.

Note: Gain adjustments take effect when you send your changes to the intercom system. Gain settings are saved in your setup file if you save it to disk.

Input Gain text field

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Analog I/O Gains

The Input Gain is the amount of gain the input level to the intercom port has been increased or decreased. Gain adjustments can range from +20dB to –20dB.

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Screen Item Field Type Description

Output Gain text field

The Output Gain setting is the amount of gain the output level to the intercom port has been increased or decreased. Gain adjustments can range from +20dB to –20dB.

Port Gain Reset button

The Port Gain Reset button restores the current gain setting to its default db.

Note: Gain resets take effect when you send your changes to the intercom system. Gain settings can also be saved in your setup file, if you save it to disk

1. Click Port Gain Reset, if you want to reset

the changes you made.

OK button Saves the changes made and closes the Gain Setup

screen.

1. Click OK.

The gain setup changes are saved and the screen closes.

Cancel button Clears the changes made and closes the Gain Setup

screen. The changes are NOT saved.

1. Click Cancel.

The gain setup screen closes and the changes are not saved.

Right-Click Guide to the Gain Setup to the Output Port screen

Right Click Action Right-Click Result

Right-click in any of the following fields:

• Point to Point Listen Gains

• Party Line Listen Gains

• Analog I/O Gains

A popup menu appears that gives you the option to:

Undo – reverses the last action--for example, to undo

a deletion, thus restoring deleted text to a document.

Cut - removes part of a document, usually placing it

temporarily in memory so that the cut portion can be inserted (pasted) elsewhere.

Copy - duplicates information and reproduce it in

another part of a document, in a different file or memory location, or in a different medium

Paste - inserts text or a graphic that has been cut or

copied from one document into a different location in the same or a different document.

Delete - eliminates text, a file, or part of a document

with the intention of removing the information permanently.

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Port Alpha

Ports are the individual channels that devices are connected to within the intercom system. Devices can include:

• 2-way communication devices, such as keypanels, belt packs etc.

• Audio sources, such as broadcast feeds or background music

• Miscellaneous audio output devices, such as powered loudspeakers, PA systems etc.

Communication between Ports

The audio signal from any input port can be routed to any output port. For example, during keypanel setup, you assign keypanel keys so that keypanel operators can talk and listen to other intercom ports. Communication of this type is called point-to-point communication. You can also route signals between intercom ports without keypanels. One way to do this is to force crosspoints in the Crosspoint Status screen. For more information on Crosspoint Status, see Crosspoint Status. Another way to do it is with a GPI input.

Port ID Numbers and Alphas

Intercom ports have identification numbers 001, 002 etc. These numbers cannot be changed. Each intercom port also has a default name, called an "alpha". This name appears in the alphanumeric displays on

keypanels when you assign the ports to keys for talking and listening. The default alpha names are N001, N002 etc. These default alpha names can be changed to ones that are meaningful to keypanel operators using Port Alpha setup.

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Screen Items

Screen Item Field Type Description

Port column display

The Port column displays the port identification number for the intercom port. This identification number cannot be changed.

Alpha column display

The Alpha column displays the label given to the port (input/output) of the matrix. Alphas are the names that appear in the alphanumeric displays on keypanels when keys are assigned to talk to destinations in the intercom system. Alpha names for intercom ports are assigned using Port Alphas setup. Alpha names for everything else are assigned using Other Alphas setup.

Note, 4 characters are shown here but alphas may be constructed using 4 ,6 or 8 character labels which may be used by keypanels with appropriate sized key displays

To change the Alpha, do the following:

1. From the Alpha screen, double-click the port for which you want to change the Alpha. The Edit/Alpha Description screen appears.

2. In the Description field, enter a description of the port (up to 25 characters).

3. In the Alpha field, enter a meaningful name for the port. For example, if Port 1 is the radio station, you may call it by the radio call letters.

4. Click Done, if you are finished renaming the Ports, otherwise, click Next to prompt the next port.

Alias column display

The Alias column displays the Alias assigned to a port. Aliases are used only with trunked intercom systems. Alias names are used to identify destinations in your intercom system to AZedit administrators and keypanel operators in remote intercom systems. Aliases are provided because sometimes an Alpha name that is being used in your local intercom system is also being used in another remote intercom system. In this case, you can enter an Alias name that will not conflict with the name that is already in use. This column will not display unless trunking is enabled. For more information on trunking, see the TM2000 user manual.

Description column display

The Description column displays a description of what the port is used for (i.e., listening to a radio station, talking to a specific user, etc…)

Right-Click Guide to the Alpha screen

Right-Click Action Right Click Result

Highlight Port > Right Click Navigation and Changes Popup Menu appears.

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From the Navigation popup menu, you can:

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Go to Keypanel View (opens Keypanel/Ports

screen)

Adjust Crosspoint Settings for this Port

(opens the Crosspoint Status screen)

Go to Crosspoint Volume View (opens the

Crosspoint gains screen

Go to Party Line Volume View (opens the

Party Line Gains screen)

From the Change popup menu, you can:

Cancel Changes to this/all alphas – this

undoes all the changes you have made up to the last SAVE performed.

Note: You must be connected to the

Intercom for some of these menus to work.

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Assigning Alphas (names) to Intercom Ports

Intercom ports have names called Alphas. As a default, they have generic names, such as N001, N002, etc. Alphas appear in the alphanumeric displays on keypanels equipped with displays. It is recommended you change the default alphas to names more meaningful to your keypanel operators. You can also add brief descriptions to the Alphas to further describe the port and help to distinguish for what the intercom port is being used.

To assign alphas to intercom ports, do the following:

1. From the Keypanel / Port screen, click Port Alpha. The Port Alphas screen appears.

2. Double-click the port for which you want to change the default alpha. The Edit Alpha Description screen appears.

3. In the Description field, enter a description of the Port. There is a 24-character limit on this field.

4. In the Alpha field, enter an alpha for the port. There is a 4-character limit on this field.

Note: The Alpha and Alias fields will be the same, unless you change the Alias field manually.

5. In the Alias field, enter an alias for the port, if necessary. There is a 4-character limit on this field.

For more information on Alpha vs. Alias, see the screen description for Alpha and Alias.

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Alternative Method of Assigning Alpha

If you want to change the name for a particular intercom port while you are viewing the keypanel setup screen for that port, you can use this method for assigning Alphas. However, it is not recommended for assigning multiple alphas to the intercom system.

To assign alphas to a port while viewing the keypanel setup screen, do the following:

1. While viewing the keypanel setup screen, press Ctrl + F12. The Edit Alpha Description screen appears.

2. In the Description field, enter a description of the Port. There is a 24-character limit on this field.

3. In the Alpha field, enter an alpha for the port. There is a 4-character limit on this field.

Note: The Alpha and Alias fields will be the same, unless you change the Alias field manually.

4. In the Alias field, enter an alias for the port, if necessary. There is a 4-character limit on this field.

For more information on Alpha vs. Alias, see the screen description for Alpha and Alias.

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Party Lines

A party line, also called a conference line, is a group of intercom ports that can talk and/or listen to each other. Party lines have default names such as, PL01, PL02, etc… These names can be changed using the Other Alpha setup screen (for more information, see Other Alphas). Members of a party line are assigned using the Party Line setup screen. Once the party line is established, it can be assigned to a keypanel using the Keypanel setup screen (for more information, see Keypanels). When a party line is assigned to a keypanel key, this allows the keypanel operator to talk and/or listen to the party line without being a member.

Important: Do not confuse party lines with special lists. A special list is used when a keypanel operator needs to listen or talk to a group of intercom panels that are not related. Basically, this is a grouping between keypanel type users.

Party lines are typically used when several users of non-keypanel devices (such as, belt packs or cameras) are used in a specific common activity and need to talk/listen to each other constantly. Keypanels are never permanent members of party lines. However, a keypanel key can be assigned to occasionally talk or listen to a party line, if desired. In party lines, several ports can be made members of the same party line, if needed.

Note: Party lines are primarily set up for party line members, with occasional access by keypanel

operators, while special lists are set up mainly for keypanel operators to talk or listen to several unrelated intercom ports.

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Screen Items

1. Click

NOT PL Talker

to deselect the port assignment as a

Screen Item Field Description

PL text box

The PL box shows the number of the party line for which you want to view.

Alpha drop-down list

The Alpha drop-down list shows the alpha name assigned to the party line.

1. From the Alpha drop-down list, select the Alpha for which you want to work.

Port column display Alpha column display

The Port column displays the port available to assign to the party line. The Alpha column displays the alpha name of the port available to assign

to the party line selected.

P-T column display

The P-T column displays the ports that are assigned as permanent talkers. This means that the port can only send out signals and not receive. The permanent talker assignment is only used with devices that cannot instruct the intercom system on how to route the audio.

Yes indicates the given port transmits audio to the currently viewed party-

line system.

No indicates the given port does not transmit audio to the currently viewed

party line system.

P-L column display

The P-L column displays the Permanent Listener status for each port in the system. This means that the port can only receive audio signals.

Yes indicates the given port receives audio from the currently viewed

party line.

No indicates the given port does not receive audio from the currently

viewed party line.

Key? Column display

The Key? Column displays when an intercom keypanel is talking or listening to the party line using intercom keys. This column is refreshed (updated with current information) frequently during normal operation.

Note: To force a refresh, either select Refresh from the View menu; or press Ctrl+Space.

Talk: The port has a talk key pressed to talk to the party line. Listen: The port has a listen key pressed to listen to the party line. Both: The port has both a talk and listen key pressed for 2-way

communication with the party line.

PL Talker button

Use the PL Talker button to designate selected ports as permanent talkers for the currently viewed PL assignment. Party Line Talker assignments are only used with devices that cannot instruct the intercom system on how to route the audio. This option is usually not used with keypanels.

1. Click PL Talker to make the selected port(s) permanent talkers (P-T) for the currently viewed PL assignment.

PL Listener button Use the PL Listener button to designate selected ports as permanent

listeners for the currently viewed PL assignment. Party Line Listener assignments are only used with devices that cannot instruct the intercom system on how to route the audio. This option is usually not used with keypanels.

1. Click PL Listener to make the selected port(s) permanent listeners (P-L) for the currently viewed PL assignment.

NOT PL Talker button

Use the NOT PL Talker button to deselect a port or ports as permanent talkers for the currently viewed PL assignment.

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NOT PL Listener button

SCROLL ENABLE

Scroll enable check boxes appear in the setup views for the following destination types: intercom ports, party lines, IFB's, Special Lists, GPI Outputs, UPL Resources, and ISO's. The Scroll Enable check boxes controls who can view destinations in scroll lists and assign those destinations to keypanel keys. When you are using AZedit within your own intercom system, you always have access to the complete scroll lists. However, access for everyone else is controlled as follows:

Local check box

Trunk check box

AZedit check box

PARTY LINE TALLIES Local check box

permanent talker.

Use the NOT PL Listener button to deselect a port or ports as permanent listeners for the currently viewed PL assignment.

1. Click NOT PL Listener to deselect the port assignment as a permanent listener.

If Local is checked, any keypanel operator in your intercom system that has a programmable keypanel can find the destination name in a scroll list and assign it to a key. If you remove this check mark and send the change to the intercom system, keypanel operators will not see the destination name in their scroll lists, and therefore, will not be able to assign it to a key. They will also not be able to assign it using keypad numeric entry (KP9X series keypanels). And, if the destination name appears in any display on their keypanel, they will not be able to copy it to any other key.

The Trunk check box is only selectable if trunking has been activated. If you place a check mark here, any keypanel operator in a remote intercom system that has a programmable keypanel can view the destination in a scroll list and assign it to a key on their keypanel. If you remove this check mark and send the change to the intercom system, remote keypanel operators will not be able to view the destination or assign it to a key by any means.

The AZedit checkbox is also only selectable if trunking has been activated. If you place a check mark here, an AZedit user in a remote intercom system will be able to view the destination in a scroll list and assign it to keypanel keys in the remote intercom system. If you do not want remote AZedit users to have access, remove the check mark and send the change to the intercom system.

Use Local Party Line Tallies when two or more keypanels have keys assigned to the same party line within the same Intercom system.

Note: Typically, the tally indication is in the form of a flashing alphanumeric display (KP9x series keypanels) or a continuously lit, red LED talk key indicator (most other keypanels). The tally indication tells the keypanel operator that activating the party key will break in on a conversation this is in progress.

Trunk check box Use Trunk Party Line Tallies when two or more keypanels have keys

Select All button

De-select All button

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assigned to talk to the same party line across remote Intercom systems.

Selects all list items in the current view.

1. Click Select All to select all the items in the current view.

De-selects all list items in the current view that are selected.

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1. Click De-select All to de-select all ports in the current screen

Go Forward

: lets you go forward ag

ain when you have

view.

Invert Selection button

The Invert Selections button reverses the order in which the list is currently displayed.

1. Click Invert Selection to reverse the list of ports from the current view.

Right Click Guide to the Party Lines Screen

Right-Click Action Right-Click Result

Highlight Port > Right Click A popup menu appears that gives you the following

options: Info: The information contained here shows the party line

number. Also, Intercom system name and the party line alpha will appear in brackets.

PL Talk: designates the port as permanent talkers for the currently viewed PL assignment.

PL Listener: designates the port as permanent listeners for the currently viewed PL assignment.

From the Navigation menu, you can:

Open the Party Line Alpha View screen Open the Keypanel View screen Adjust the Crosspoint Settings for this port Open the Crosspoint Volume View screen Open the Party Line Volume View screen Open the Port Alpha View screen

From the Changes Menu, you can

Clear all changes to this PL/All PL- this clears all the changes you have made up to the last Save performed.

From the Search menu, you can:

Search for panels that have the selected port as a key assignment. Search for panels with the selected party line as a key assignment.

Note: You must be connected to the Intercom

for some of these menus to work.

Right-click anywhere on the screen A popup menu appears that gives you the options to:

Undo: reverses the last action--for example, to undo a deletion, thus restoring deleted text to a document.

Redo: will redo up to 20 consecutive changes that you previously canceled with the Undo Button.

Go Back: lets you go back to previously viewed screens (up to 20).

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used Go Back to look at previously viewed screens.

Search: From the Search popup menu, you can:

Search for this panel (opens the Search Status Screen) Search for panels with this key assignment (only

available when a key assignment has been made)(opens the Search Status Screen)

Show Grid: Opens key assignment grid.

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Assigning Alphas to Party Lines

Party lines have default names, such as PL01, PL02 etc. You can change these names to something more recognizable to keypanel operators. You can also add brief descriptions to help you distinguish between party line uses.

To assign a party line alpha, do the following:

1. From the Keypanel / Ports screen, click Other Alphas. The Other Alphas screen appears.

2. Select Party Line Alphas. The Party Line Alphas screen appears.

3. Double-click the PL port you want to assign an alpha. The Edit Alpha Description screen appears.

4. In the Description field, enter a description of the party line. There is a 24-character limit to the field.

5. In the Alpha field, enter a meaningful alpha for the PL port (for example, a camera connected to the PL port, may have a name such as CAMS).

Note: The Alias and Alpha fields populate with the same information. You can change the Alias, if needed. For more information see, the Port Alphas screen description.

6. Click Done. The Party Line is renamed.

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Setting Up a Party Line

Party lines are primarily set up for party line members, with occasional access by keypanel operators. Party lines are typically used when several users of non-keypanel devices, such as belt packs or cameras, are used in a specific common activity and need to talk/listen to each other constantly.

To setup a party line, do the following:

1. Start AZedit. The AZedit application appears.

2. Click the PL button

The Party Line screen appears.

3. Select the Ports connected to the PL (for example, 001).

4. Click PL Talker or PL Listener. A "Yes" appears in the appropriate column.

For more information on PL Talker and PL Listener, see the Party Line screen description.

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Assign a Party Line to the Keypanel

Once you have assigned ports that can talk or listen to the party line, you can assign it to a keypanel so that users are able to access the party line.

To assign a party line to the keypanel, do the following:

1. Click the KP button. The Keypanel / Port screen appears.

2. Right-click a Talk or Listen combo box. A popup menu appears.

3. Select Change Assignment. The Select Key Assignment screen appears.

4. From the Key Type List, select Party Line. All ports assigned to Party Lines appear in the right pane.

5. From the Party Line port list, select the Party Line you want to assign to the keypanel,

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6. Click OK.

The party line alpha appears in the keypanel display field.

Note: Remember; SEND all your changes to the Intercom System before closing the application. If the changes are not sent they are not saved to the intercom system.

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Setting Audio Levels To and From a Party Line

To set audio levels to and from a party line, do the following:

1. From the System menu, select Gains, and then select Analog Input / Output Gains. The Analog Input / Output Gains screen appears.

2. Highlight the port for which you want to change the audio levels.

3. Using the Set Input Gain and Set Output Gain buttons, adjust the Input and Output levels for the port.

Note: These are initial settings. You can return any time in the future to readjust these settings to you operational preferences.

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Set Overall PL Gains

This procedure shows you how3 to set overall gain for selected Party Lines. To set the overall PL gains, do the following:

1. Click Gains.

A popup menu appears.

2. Select PL Gains.

The Party Line Gains screen appears.

3. Select the PL you want to adjust.

4. Using the Gain Controls, adjust the gain for the party line accordingly.

Note: Remember; SAVE all your changes to the Intercom System before closing the application.

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IFBs (Interrupted Fold Back)

IFB is a method for a keypanel operator to interrupt an audio source that someone is listening to and then talk to that listener. When the keypanel operator is finished talking and turns off the IFB key, the original audio source "folds back", or reconnects, to the listener. IFB could be used to interrupt background music on a PA system while someone is paging. Mostly, though it is used in broadcasting to cue talent, such as news anchors, field reporters, etc.

ADAM and ADAM CS intercom systems are capable of four variations of IFB:

• Standard one-way IFB, where the keypanel operator only needs to talk to the listener.

• Two-way IFB, where the keypanel operator can talk and monitor the talent during IFB operation.

• Two-way IFB, where the keypanel operator can talk and several people can monitor the talent over an

external speaker or other device during IFB operation.

• Tone override IFB, which uses an external control box and a 2400 kHz tone to control IFB operation. This type of IFB requires specialized equipment and is not generally used.

Screen Items Screen Item Field Type Description

IFB list column

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Displays the IFB number. This number cannot be changed.

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Alpha list column

DIM list column

LC list column

TK list column

AE list column

Input list column

Alpha list column

Output list column

Alpha list column

Gain list column

However, you can control how many IFB's are available for use by changing the intercom configuration settings.

The Alpha column displays the name assigned to the IFB. Default names are IF01, IF02 etc. You can change these names to ones that are more meaningful to keypanel operators.

1. Click the row where you want to change the Alpha name, then press Ctrl + F12. The Edit Alpha/Description screen appears.

Displays the Dim Level you set in the Edit IFB screen. No indicates that no dimming values have been set and the

program audio will be completely muted during IFB operation. The LC column displays the scroll enable settings for the IFB:

LC = Local TK = Trunk AE = AZedit

For each type of scrolling, the letters appear green if that type of scrolling is enabled, and brown (or red when selected) if that type of scrolling is disabled.

The TK column displays the scroll enable settings for the IFB: LC = Local

TK = Trunk AE = AZedit

For each type of scrolling, the letters appear green if that type of scrolling is enabled, and brown (or red when selected) if that type of scrolling is disabled.

The AE column displays the scroll enable settings for the IFB: LC = Local

TK = Trunk AE = AZedit

For each type of scrolling, the letters appear green if that type of scrolling is enabled, and brown (or red when selected) if that type of scrolling is disabled.

The Input column displays the port settings that are set up for each IFB.

The Alpha column displays the port settings you set up for each IFB

The Output column displays the port settings you set up for each IFB

The Alpha column displays the port settings you set up for each IFB

The Gain column displays the analog output gain for the intercom port that has been designated as the IFB Output. If the IFB listening device that is connected to the output port does not have a volume control, you can adjust the analog output gain to suit the listener's preference. The analog output gain be adjusted on the Analog Input / Output Gains screen or from an LCP-102 that is operating in PAP mode.

NOTE: To access the Edit IFB screen, double-click an IFB from the list, the IFB edit screen will

appear. For more information on the Edit IFB screen, see the AZedit Help file.

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Right-Click Guide to the IFB Screen

Right Click Action Result

Highlight Port > Right Click

A popup menu appears that gives you the following options:

Info: The information contained here shows the IFB Name, description, default input, output, listen source, tone override input, and Dim setting.

Scroll Enable: Gives the user the ability to set scroll enable for Local ports, Trunk ports, AZedit ports.

From the Scroll Enable menu, select Local, Trunk, or AZedit.

From the Navigation menu, you can:

Go to IFB Priorities View Go to IFB Listen Source View Go to IFB Listen Destination View Go to IFB Alpha View

From the Changes Menu, you can

Clear all changes to this IFB /all IFBs..,.- clears all the changes you have made up to the last Save performed.

From the Search menu, you can: Search for panels with this IFB assigned…

Note: You must be connected to the Intercom

for some of these menus to work.

Right-click anywhere on the screen A popup menu appears that gives you the options to:

Undo: reverses the last action--for example, to undo a deletion, thus restoring deleted text to a document.

Redo: will redo up to 20 consecutive changes that you previously canceled with the Undo Button.

Go Back: lets you go back to previously viewed screens (up to 20).

Go Forward: lets you go forward again when you have used Go Back to look at previously viewed screens.

Search: From the Search popup menu, you can:

Search for this panel (opens the Search Status Screen) Search for panels with this key assignment (only

available when a key assignment has been made)(opens the Search Status Screen)

Show Grid: Opens key assignment grid.

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Assign IFB Alphas

IFB Alphas appear in the keypanel display window to whichever key it is assigned. To assign IFB Alphas, do the following:

1. From the Keypanel / Port screen, click Other Alphas. The Other Alphas screen appears.

2. Select IFB Alphas.

3. Click OK. The IFB Alphas screen appears.

4. Double-click the IFB you wish to assign an alpha. The Edit Alpha Description screen appears.

5. In the Description field, enter a description for the IFB.

6. In the Alpha field, enter a familiar name to recognize the IFB.

Note: The Alias and Alpha fields populate with the same information. You can change the Alias, if needed. For more information see, the Port Alphas screen description.

7. Click Done. The IFB is assigned a recognizable alpha.

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Configure an IFB

To configure an IFB, do the following:

1. Click the IFB button. The IFB screen appears.

2. From the IFB list, select the IFB you want to configure.

3. Double-click the IFB. The Edit IFB screen appears.

Note: To restrict keypanel operators from assigning this IFB to keys on their keypanels, make sure not to select any check boxes under Scroll Enable.

4. In the Input field, enter the port number or select the port alpha of the intercom port where the normal audio source is connected.

5. In the Output field, enter the port number or select the port alpha of the intercom port where the talent earset or headset is connected.

Note:

• By default, the audio source is muted while the keypanel operator is talking. If you want to signal to be diminished by a certain amount during IFB, select a different amount in the Dim Level drop down list.

• The Listen Source field is only used for 2-way IFB operation. It allows keypanel operators and/or studio personnel to listen to the talent during IFB Operation. Connect the talent Mic signal (the direct mic signal, not the mix-minus signal) to an intercom port input. Then, select that port in the Listen Source field. For more information on Listen Source setup, see Listen Source.

For more information on Tone Override, see Set Tone Override IFB Setup.

6. Click Done. The changes are made to the screen. However, be sure to save your changes or they will be lost.

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Listen Source

To use the Listen Source feature, a pre-fade mic feed from the talent's mic, through the mix console, and is then connected to an available input port in the matrix. The port number or alpha is entered on the Edit IFB screen in the Listen Source Field. Remember; the port alpha for this input source must be entered first under Port Alpha settings. Verify this port is not a duplicate alpha in the system.

When the listen source is set, go to the keypanel and assign the IFB to a keypanel key. For information on how to assign an IFB to the keypanel see, Assign an IFB to a Keypanel.

Tone Override IFB Setup

The Tone Override IFB is not used for Standard IFB. To use tone override IFB setup, do the following:

1. From the Options menu, select Preferences. The Application Preferences screen appears.

2. Click the Advanced tab. The Advanced screen appears.

3. Select the Enable IFB tone override input support check box.

4. Click Apply. The change is applied.

5. Click OK. The Applications screen closes.

6. Click the IFB button. The IFB screen appears.

7. Double-click the IFB you want to set tone override IFB.

The Edit IFB screen appears.

8. In the Tone Override field, enter the port number or select the port alpha where the 2400 kHz

tone source is connected.

9. Click Done.

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Assign a IFB to the Keypanel

Once you have assigned ports that can talk or listen to the party line, you can assign it to a keypanel so that users are able to access the party line.

To assign a party line to the keypanel, do the following:

1. Click the KP button. The Keypanel / Port screen appears.

2. Right-click a Talk (or Listen) combo box. A popup menu appears.

3. Select Change Assignment.

The Select Key Assignment screen appears.

4. From the Key Type List, select IFBs. All ports assigned to IFBs appear in the right pane.

5. From the IFB port list, select the IFB you want to assign to the keypanel,

6. Click OK.

The IFB alpha appears in the keypanel display field.

Note: Remember; SEND all your changes to the Intercom System before closing the application. If the changes are not sent they are not saved to the intercom system.

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IFB Priority Setup

Set the IFB priority when you want to give one user access to the IFB over another user. For example, a director and an assistant can be setup to communicate with the same IFB. If IFB priority has been set, giving the director a higher priority than the assistant. Anytime the assistant is communicating with the IFB and the director wants to talk to the IFB, the assistant will be cut off from the IFB and see a busy signal (double asterisks) on the keypanel display until the director is finished talking to the IFB.

The default IFB priority setting for all users is one. You can configure the maximum priority level (up to 8 levels). For more information on how to configure priority levels, see Configure System IFB Priority Levels.

Note: A priority of zero does not allow a port the ability to interrupt an IFB if it is talking with a higher priority.

To set IFB priority for multiple ports, do the following:

1. From the System menu, select IFB Priority.

The IFB Priority screen appears.

2. From the Port list, select the ports you want to set the IFB priority.

3. Under Set priority of selected ports, select the priority to set the ports (for example, 2). Note: Remember; SEND all your changes to the Intercom System before closing the application.

If the changes are not sent they are not saved to the intercom system.

To set IFB priority for individual ports, do the following:

1. On the Keypanel / Port screen, select the port for which you want to set the priority.

2. Click Edit.

The Keypanel / Port Configuration screen appears.

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3. Click the Advanced tab

The Advanced screen appears.

4. In the IFB priority field, enter the priority you want to assign to the individual port.

5. Click Apply.

The changes are applied to the application.

6. Click OK.

The Keypanel / Port Configuration screen closes and the priority is set.

Note: Remember; SEND all your changes to the Intercom System before closing the application. If the changes are not sent they are not saved to the intercom system.

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Configure System IFB Priority Levels

By default, the IFB priority level ranges from one to three (one being the lowest priority). However, if your application needs to support more than three priority levels, you can configure the system IFB priority level as high as a level eight priority.

To configure the IFB priority level, do the following:

1. From the Options menu, select Intercom Configuration.

A Warning screen appears. Be sure to read this carefully.

2. Click OK. Otherwise, click Cancel.

The Intercom Configuration screen appears.

3. Click the Options tab

The Options screen appears.

4. In the Maximum IFB priority field, enter the maximum priority level you want (up to level eight).

5. Click Apply.

A warning indicating that you are changing the intercom configuration appears.

6. Click OK.

A message indicating, "Would you like to make this configuration the AZedit default?" appears.

7. Click Yes, to make the setting the default and close the Options screen.

Click No, to cancel the changes and close the Options screen. Click Cancel, to cancel the configuration change, but not close the Options screen.

Note: Remember; SEND all your changes to the Intercom System before closing the application. If the changes are not sent they are not saved to the intercom system.

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Special Lists

A special list is a group of intercom ports a keypanel operator can talk or listen to by activating a single key. Special lists are typically used for paging, all call, group call, etc. Special lists have default names such as SL01, SL02, etc. The names can be changed to more meaningful names by using the Other Alpha setup screen. Members of a Special List are defined through the Special List setup screen. Once a special list has been set up, typically keypanel keys can be configured using Keypanel setup. Once the keypanels are setup, then a keypanel operator can activate the special list key to talk or listen to all members of the special list.

IMPORTANT: Do not confuse special lists and party lines. A special list is used when a keypanel operator needs to occasionally talk or listen to a group of intercom ports that are otherwise unrelated. A party line is used when several users of non-keypanel devices (such as belt packs or camera intercoms) are engaged in a specific common activity and need to talk and/or listen to each other all the time. Keypanels are almost never members of party lines. However, a keypanel key can be assigned to occasionally talk or listen to a party line, if desired. Party lines are primarily set up for party line members, with occasional access by keypanel operators; while special lists are set up exclusively for keypanel operators to talk or listen to several unrelated intercom ports.

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Screen Items Screen Item Field Type Description

SL text box

Displays the SL number assigned to the Special List being viewed.

Alpha drop-down box

Indicates the Alpha assigned to the Special List being viewed.

To change the Special List being viewed, do the following:

1. From the Alpha drop-down list, select the Alpha of the Special List you want to view. The information of the Alpha you select appears.

Port list column

The Port column displays a list of ports within the intercom system.

Alpha list column

The Alpha column displays a list of alphas within the intercom system.

SL Member? list column

The SL Member? column indicates whether the selected port is a member of the special list currently being viewed.

Scroll Enable check box Scroll enable check boxes controls who can view destinations

in scroll lists and assign those destination to keypanel keys. When using AZedit within your own intercom system, access to the complete scroll lists is always available. However, access for everyone else is controlled as follows:

Local: If Local is checked, any keypanel operator in the intercom system that has a programmable keypanel can find the destination name in a scroll list and assign it to a key. If the checkbox is not selected, keypanel operators will not see the destination name in their scroll lists, and therefore, will not be able to assign it to a key. They will not be able to assign it using a keypad numeric entry (KP9x series keypanels). And, if the destination name appears in any display on their keypanel, they will not be able to copy it to any other key.

Trunk: The Trunk checkbox is only selectable if trunking is activated. If the Trunk checkbox is selected, any keypanel operator in a remote intercom system that has a programmable keypanel can view the destination in a scroll list and assign it to a key on their keypanel. If this checkbox is not selected, remote keypanel operators cannot view the destination or assign it to a key on their keypanel.

AZedit: The AZedit check box is only selectable if trunking has been activated. If the check box is selected, an AZedit user in a remote intercom system will be able to view the destination in a scroll list and assign it to keypanel keys in the remote intercom system. If the check box is not selected, AZedit users will not have access to view and assign keypanel keys.

Note: To turn off the Scroll Enable check boxes for all intercom ports, party lines, etc., see Scroll Enable setup.

Relay / Alpha text box and drop

down box

Add to SL button

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The Relay text box displays the number assigned to the selected GPI Output. Relays are optional in special lists. If a relay is selected, the relay will close when the special list currently being viewed is activated from a keypanel.

The Alpha drop down list contains the alpha or name assigned to the selected relay.

The Add to SL button removes the selected port(s) from the special list.

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1. Highlight the port(s) you want to remove from the

Go to Keypanel View

special list, and then click Add to SL.

The port(s) you highlighted is added to the special list and YES appears in the SL Member? column.

Note: To select multiple ports, press the Ctrl key, and then select the ports.

Remove from SL button

Select All button

De-select All button

Invert Selection button

The Remove from SL button removes the selected port(s) from the special list.

1. Highlight the port you want to remove from the special list, and then click Remove from SL.

The port(s) you highlighted is removed from the special list and NO appears in the SL Member? column.

Note: To select multiple ports, press the Ctrl key, and then select the ports.

The Select All button selects all the available ports in the Port list.

1. Click Select All. All the ports in the port list are highlighted.

The De-select All button removes the select highlight from the all the ports in the port list.

1. Click De-select All.

All the ports highlighted in the port list are deselected.

The Invert Selection button reverses the selections made. For example, if 3 ports are highlighted, and Invert Selection is clicked, the three ports that were highlighted are no longer highlighted while the rest of the port list becomes highlighted.

1. Click Invert Selection.

The highlighted ports are no longer highlighted, while ports that were not highlighted become highlighted.

Right-click guide to the SL screen

Right-Click Action Result

Highlight Port > Right Click

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A popup menu appears that gives you the following options:

Info: The information contained here shows the Special List Name, description, the number of members for the special list, selected port, and the description of the port.

Member: Gives the user the ability to select or deselect a port for the Special List.

From the Navigation menu, you can:

Go to Special Lists Alpha View

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Adjust Crosspoint Settings for this Port Go to Crosspoint Volume View Go to Party Line Volume View Go to Port Alpha View

From the Changes Menu, you can

Clear all changes to this SL /all SLs..,.- clears all the changes you have made up to the last Save performed.

From the Search menu, you can:

Search for panels with this port alpha as a key assignment. Search for panels with this special list alpha as a key assignment.

Note: You must be connected to

the Intercom for some of these menus to work.

Right-click anywhere on the screen A popup menu appears that gives you the options

to: Undo: reverses the last action--for example, to

undo a deletion, thus restoring deleted text to a document.

Redo: will redo up to 20 consecutive changes that you previously canceled with the Undo Button.

Go Back: lets you go back to previously viewed screens (up to 20).

Go Forward: lets you go forward again when you have used Go Back to look at previously viewed screens.

Search: From the Search popup menu, you can: Search for this panel (opens the Search Status Screen) Search for panels with this key assignment (only available when a key assignment has been made)(opens the Search Status Screen)

Show Grid: Opens key assignment grid.

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Assign Special List Alphas

Special lists have default names, SL01, SL02, etc. You can change the defaults to more meaningful names. You can also enter a brief description to give further information and keep track of the special lists that you use.

To assign alphas to multiple special lists, do the following:

3. In AZedit, click Other Alphas. The Other Alphas screen appears.

4. From the Other Alphas screen, select Special List Alpha. The Special List Alpha screen appears.

5. Double-click a Special List. The Edit Alpha Description screen appears.

6. In the Description field, enter a description of the special list (for example, Sound Techs). The description field has a 24-character field limit.

7. In the Alpha field, enter a meaningful name that users would recognize for the special list (for example, SND1). The Alpha and Alias fields have 4-character field limits.

Note: The Alias and Alpha fields populate with the same information. You can change the Alias, if needed. For more information see, the Port Alphas screen description.

8. Click Next to assign another alpha. Otherwise, click Done. The Special List default alpha is changed.

To assign a special list alpha during the special list setup, do the following:

1. In AZedit, click SL. The Special Lists screen appears.

2. Press Ctrl + F12. The Edit Alpha Description screen appears.

9. In the Description field, enter a description of the special list (for example, Sound Techs). The description field has a 24-character field limit.

10. In the Alpha field, enter a meaningful name that users would recognize for the special list (for example, SND1). The Alpha and Alias fields have 4-character field limits.

Note: The Alias and Alpha fields populate with the same information. You can change the Alias, if needed. For more information see, the Port Alphas screen description.

11. Click Done. The Special List default alpha is changed.

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GPI Out

ADAM and ADAM CS intercom systems have a General Purpose Interface (GPI) port. GPI ports have eight control outputs (also referred to as relays) and eight control inputs. The location of the GPI port on the ADAM and ADAM CS is as follows:

ADAM: Located on XCP-ADAM-MC Master Controller Breakout Panel, J11. ADAM CS: Located on ADAM CS back panel, J903.

GPI Port Pin-out

All 25-pin GPI Port connectors have the same pin-out as follows: Pin No. Function:

1. GPI In #1 (+5 to +18 VDC)

2. GPI In #2 (+5 to +18 VDC)

3. GPI In #3 (+5 to +18 VDC)

4. GPI In #4 (+5 to +18 VDC)

5. GPI In #5 (+5 to +18 VDC)

6. GPI In #6 (+5 to +18 VDC)

7. GPI In #7 (+5 to +18 VDC)

8. GPI In #8 (+5 to +18 VDC)

9. Common

10. Common

11. Common

12. Common

14. GPI Out #1

15. GPI Out #2

16. GPI Out #3

17. GPI Out #4

18. GPI Out #5

19. GPI Out #6

20. GPI Out #7

21. GPI Out #

22. Common

23. Common

24. Common

25. Common

13. Common

GPI Inputs for UIO-256, ADAM, and ADAM CS: Connect +5 to +18 VDC between any GPI input and common to activate that GPI input.

GPI outputs UIO-256: Activating a GPI output causes a relay contact closure between that output and common. The relay contacts are rated for 0.5A at 120 VAC; 1A at 24 VDC; 0.3A at 60 VDC.

GPI Outputs for ADAM and ADAM CS: Activating a GPI output causes an active high output. This can be changed to active low by going to the Options menu and selecting Intercom Configuration (on the Options sheet, select the Configure onboard GPI Outputs in FR9528 mode).

GPI Outputs

Also, referred to as Relays, GPI Outputs can be used to activate external devices directly from keypanel keys. For example, an external lighting control device can be activated from a keypanel key. A GPI Output can also be set up to activate when a person talks to a certain port. For example, connect a 2-way radio to an intercom port and then set up a GPI output to activate whenever anyone talks into the transmitter. GPI Outputs can also be used to activate

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external devices from User Programming Language (UPL) statements. For example, you can set up a UPL state that

1. Select a row, and then press

Ctrl+F12

says to activate external lights everyday at 5:00 pm every day. By setting up a UPL, the lights are controlled by the GPI Output. Additionally, GPI Outputs can be used as input conditions for UPL statements, as well. For example, use the GPI Output statement that activates the external lights as input for another UPL statement. The output action for this UPL statement could be to activate another GPI output, which lights a console LED to provide confirmation that the external lights are on.

GPI Outputs have default names RY01, RY02, etc. Use Other Alpha Setup to change these names to something more meaningful for key assignments. Once a name has been assigned to the GPI Output, setup of the action that GPI Output can be setup through GPI Output setup.

Screen Items Screen Item Field Type Description

RY list column

Alpha list column

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The RY (relay) column displays the GPI Output number. This number cannot be changed. However, you can control how many GPI Outputs are available for use by changing the Intercom configuration. For example, basic system hardware has 8 GPI outputs. If additional UIO-256 frames are attached, the GPI outputs can be extended beyond this limit.

The Alpha column displays the name assigned to the GPI Output. Default names are RY01, RY02, etc…

To change this name to a more familiar name, do the following:

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The Edit Alpha / Description screen appears.

Note: The Ctrl+F12 may need to be activated before it will function properly.

LC list column

TK list column

AE list column

Input list column

Alpha list column

Output list column

Alpha list column

Status list column

The LC column displays the scroll enable settings for the GPI Output port.

LC indicates Local TK indicates Trunk AE indicates AZedit

For each type of scrolling, the letters will appear green if that type of scrolling is enabled, brown (or red when selected) if that type of scrolling is disabled.

The TK column displays the scroll enable settings for the GPI Output port.

LC indicates Local TK indicates Trunk AE indicates AZedit

For each type of scrolling, the letters will appear green if that type of scrolling is enabled, brown (or red when selected) if that type of scrolling is disabled.

The AE column displays the scroll enable settings for the GPI Output port.

LC indicates Local TK indicates Trunk AE indicates AZedit

For each type of scrolling, the letters will appear green if that type of scrolling is enabled, brown (or red when selected) if that type of scrolling is disabled.

The Input column displays the port settings set up for each GPI Output.

The Alpha column displays the name of the input port settings set up for each GPI Output.

The Output column displays the output port settings for each GPI Output.

The Alpha column displays the name of the output port settings for each GPI Output.

The Status column displays information in ONLINE or SERVER mode only.

If the GPI Output is activated, ON will display, otherwise OFF will display.

NOTE: To access the Edit GPI Out screen, double-click an RY from the list, the Edit GPI Out edit

screen will appear. For more information on the Edit GPI Out screen, see the AZedit Help file.

Right-Click Guide to the GPI Out screen

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Right-Click Action Result

Highlight Port > Right Click

A popup menu appears that gives you the following options:

Info: The information contained here shows the GPI Output Name, input, and output.

Scroll Enable: Gives the user the ability to set scroll enable for Local ports, Trunk ports, AZedit ports.

From the Scroll Enable menu, select Local, Trunk, or AZedit.

From the Navigation menu, you can:

Go to GPI Input view Go to Alpha Output view Go to Input Alpha view

From the Changes Menu, you can

Clear all changes to this RY /all RYs..,.- clears all the changes you have made up to the last Save performed.

From the Search menu, you can: Search for panels with this RY assigned…

Note: You must be connected to the

Intercom for some of these menus to work.

Right-click anywhere on the screen A popup menu appears that gives you the options to:

Undo: reverses the last action--for example, to undo a deletion, thus restoring deleted text to a document.

Redo: will redo up to 20 consecutive changes that you previously canceled with the Undo Button.

Go Back: lets you go back to previously viewed screens (up to 20).

Go Forward: lets you go forward again when you have used Go Back to look at previously viewed screens.

Search: From the Search popup menu, you can:

Search for this panel (opens the Search Status Screen) Search for panels with this key assignment (only

available when a key assignment has been made)(opens the Search Status Screen)

Show Grid: Opens key assignment grid.

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Assign GPI Output Alphas

GPI Outputs have default names, RY01, RY02, etc. You can change the defaults to more meaningful names. You can also enter a brief description to give further information and keep track of the GPI outputs that you use.

To assign alphas to multiple special lists, do the following:

1. In AZedit, click Other Alphas. The Other Alphas screen appears.

2. From the Other Alphas screen, select GPI Output Alphas. The GPI Output Alphas screen appears.

3. Double-click a RY (relay). The Edit Alpha Description screen appears.

4. In the Description field, enter a description of the GPI Output (for example, Turn External lights on). The description field has a 24-character field limit.

5. In the Alpha field, enter a meaningful name that users would recognize for the GPI Output (for example, UPL1). The Alpha and Alias fields have a four-character field limit.

Note: The Alias and Alpha fields populate with the same information. You can change the Alias, if needed. For more information see, the Port Alphas screen description.

6. Click Next to assign another alpha. Otherwise, click Done. The GPI Output default alpha is changed.

To assign a special list alpha during the special list setup, do the following:

1. In AZedit, click GPI Output. The GPI Output screen appears.

2. Press Ctrl + F12. The Edit Alpha Description screen appears.

3. In the Description field, enter a description of the GPI Output (for example, Turn External lights on). The description field has a 24-character field limit.

4. In the Alpha field, enter a meaningful name that users would recognize for the GPI Output (for example, UPL1). The Alpha and Alias fields have a four-character field limit.

Note: The Alias and Alpha fields populate with the same information. You can change the Alias, if needed. For more information see, the Port Alphas screen description.

5. Click Done. The GPI Output default alpha is changed.

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ISO

ISO is a means for a keypanel operator to isolate a particular intercom port for private communication. While the

intercom port is isolated, it can only hear audio from the keypanel operator. There is also an option called ISO Self that cuts the keypanel operator off from the rest of the intercom system as well during the ISO operation. When the ISO key is released, normal intercom operation is automatically restored. ISO is often used in a broadcasting environment, and may be referred to as "Camera ISO". In this application, camera operators are often assigned to a party line. ISO provides a means for a keypanel operator to isolate a particular camera from the party line and then direct that camera operator without outside interference.

Each ISO can be given a name that is meaningful to keypanel operators, which is done through the Other Alpha setup screen.

Once an ISO has been setup and named, it can be assigned to any keypanel key (provided that ISO assignment has not been restricted or disabled in AZedit). Use the ISO Setup screen to define the intercom port that will be isolated. Then, use keypanel setup to assign the ISO to an intercom key. After all changes have been sent to the intercom system, the keypanel operator will be able to isolate the specified ISO output by pressing the ISO key.

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Screen Items Screen Item Field Type Description

ISO list column

The ISO column displays the ISO number. This number cannot be changed. However, control over the number of ISOs available for setup can be configured into the intercom system.

Alpha list column

The Alpha column displays the name assigned to each ISO. Default names are ISO1, ISO2, etc. These names can be changed to more meaningful names by selecting an ISO from the list and pressing Ctrl+F12.

Self? list column

The Self? Column displays whether or not a keypanel operator is isolated from the rest of the intercom system during ISO operation.

When the ISO key is released, normal intercom operation is automatically restored.

LC list column

The LC column displays the scroll enable settings for the GPI Output port.

LC indicates Local TK indicates Trunk AE indicates AZedit

For each type of scrolling, the letters will appear green if that type of scrolling is enabled, brown (or red when selected) if that type of scrolling is disabled.

TK list column

The TK column displays the scroll enable settings for the GPI Output port.

LC indicates Local TK indicates Trunk AE indicates AZedit

For each type of scrolling, the letters will appear green if that type of scrolling is enabled, brown (or red when selected) if that type of scrolling is disabled.

AE list column

The AE column displays the scroll enable settings for the GPI Output port.

LC indicates Local TK indicates Trunk AE indicates AZedit

For each type of scrolling, the letters will appear green if that type of scrolling is enabled, brown (or red when selected) if that type of

scrolling is disabled. Output Port list column Output Port Alpha list column

The Output Port column displays the number of the port selected.

The Output Port Alpha column displays the name of the port

selected.

NOTE: To access the Edit ISO screen, double-click an ISO from the list, the Edit ISO screen

appears. For more information on the Edit ISO screen, see the AZedit Help file.

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Right-Click Guide to the ISO screen

Built into AZedit are many different ways to get to the same information, by buttons, menus, and right -clicking. The following is a list of menus and screens you can access by right clicking from the ISO main screen.

Right-Click Action Result

Highlight ISO > Right Click

A popup menu appears that gives you the following options:

Info: The information contained here shows the ISO, Description, and output.

Scroll Enable: Gives the user the ability to set scroll enable for Local ports, Trunk ports, AZedit ports.

From the Scroll Enable menu, select Local, Trunk, or AZedit.

From the Navigation menu, you can:

Go to ISO Alpha view

From the Changes Menu, you can

Clear all changes to this ISO /all ISOs..,.- clears all the changes you have made up to the last Save performed.

From the Search menu, you can: Search for panels with this ISO assigned…

Note: You must be connected to the Intercom for some of these menus to work.

Right-click anywhere on the screen A popup menu appears that gives you the options to:

Undo: reverses the last action--for example, to undo a deletion, thus restoring deleted text to a document.

Redo: will redo up to 20 consecutive changes that you previously canceled with the Undo Button.

Go Back: lets you go back to previously viewed screens (up to 20).

Go Forward: lets you go forward again when you have used Go Back to look at previously viewed screens.

Search: From the Search popup menu, you can:

Search for this panel (opens the Search Status Screen) Search for panels with this key assignment (only

available when a key assignment has been made)(opens the Search Status Screen)

Show Grid: Opens key assignment grid.

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Assign ISO Alphas

ISOs have default names, IS01, IS02, etc. You can change the defaults to more meaningful names. You can also enter a brief description to give further information and keep track of the ISOs that you use.

To assign alphas to multiple ISOs, do the following:

1. In AZedit, click Other Alphas. The Other Alphas screen appears.

2. From the Other Alphas screen, select ISO Alphas. The ISO Alphas screen appears.

3. Double-click an ISO. The Edit Alpha Description screen appears.

4. In the Description field, enter a description of the ISO (for example, Anchor talent). The description field has a 24-character field limit.

5. In the Alpha field, enter a meaningful name that users would recognize for the ISO (for example, ANC1). The Alpha and Alias fields have a four-character field limit.

Note: The Alias and Alpha fields populate with the same information. You can change the Alias, if needed. For more information see, the Port Alphas screen description.

6. Click Next to assign another alpha. Otherwise, click Done. The ISO default alpha is changed.

To assign a special list alpha during the special list setup, do the following:

1. In AZedit, click ISO. The ISO screen appears.

2. Press Ctrl + F12. The Edit Alpha Description screen appears.

7. In the Description field, enter a description of the ISO (for example, Anchor talent). The description field has a 24-character field limit.

8. In the Alpha field, enter a meaningful name that users would recognize for the ISO (for example, ANC1). The Alpha and Alias fields have a four-character field limit.

Note: The Alias and Alpha fields populate with the same information. You can change the Alias, if needed. For more information see, the Port Alphas screen description.

9. Click Done. The ISO default alpha is changed.

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GPI In

General Purpose Inputs and Outputs (GPIO or GPI) controls devices that use switch contact closures, DC voltages, or similar methods. GPI Inputs can be used to activate key assignments. For example, a lighting system can be controlled from keypanel keys or key a transmitter during transmission. GPI Inputs can also be used as inputs to UPL statements. For example, you could program a console switch to load an entirely new intercom system setup file.

ADAM: Located on XCP-ADAM-MC Master Controller Breakout Panel, J11. ADAM CS: Located on ADAM CS back panel, J903.

GPI Port Pin-out

All 25-pin GPI Port connectors have the same pin-out as follows:

Pin No. Function Pin No. Function

1 GPI In #1 (+5 to +18 VDC) 2 GPI In #2 (+5 to +18 VDC) 3 GPI In #3 (+5 to +18 VDC) 4 GPI In #4 (+5 to +18 VDC) 5 GPI In #5 (+5 to +18 VDC) 6 GPI In #6 (+5 to +18 VDC) 7 GPI In #7 (+5 to +18 VDC) 8 GPI In #8 (+5 to +18 VDC) 9 Common 10 Common 11 Common 12 Common 13 Common 14 GPI Out #1 15 GPI Out #2 16 GPI Out #3 17 GPI Out #4

24 Common 25 Common

18 GPI Out #5 19 GPI Out #6 20 GPI Out #7 21 GPI Out #8 22 Common 23 Common

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GPI Inputs for UIO-256, ADAM, and ADAM CS: Connect +5 to +18 VDC between any GPI input and common to activate that GPI input.

Screen Items Screen Item Field Type Description

GPI Input column display

The GPI Input column displays the number assigned to the GPI Input. This number cannot be changed. Changing the intercom configuration can control the number of GPI Inputs. For example, basic system hardware has eight GPI Inputs. If no additional UIO256 frames are attached to the system, the GPI Inputs can be limited to eight.

Keypanel column display

The Keypanel column displays the keypanel number assigned to the GPI Input (i.e., 003).

Keypanel Alpha column display

The Keypanel Alpha column displays the name of the Keypanel assigned to the GPI Input.

Note: To change the default name of the Keypanel Alpha, see Port Alpha.

Key column display

The Key column displays the keypanel key assigned to the GPI Input. This is the key used to trigger a GPI Input action.

Key Type column display

The Keypanel Type column indicates the type of key assigned to a GPI Input. Talk or Listen is displayed in the column indicating the key type.

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Note: When No Key is assigned as the key type, the Key

Search for this panel

(opens the Search Status Screen)

Type column will be blank.

Status column display The Status column displays whether the GPI Input is activated,

ON; otherwise, OFF will display. This information will periodically update.

To force an update:

1. From the View menu, select Refresh. The display status field updates.

Or, press Ctrl+Space from the keyboard.

NOTE: To access the Edit GPI In screen, double-click a GPI In from the list, the Edit GPI In screen

appears. For more information on the Edit GPI In screen, see the AZedit Help file.

Right-Click Guide to the GPI Input Screen

Highlight GPI Input > Right Click

A popup menu appears that gives you the following options:

Info: The information contained here shows the GPI Input, Description, Keypanel, Description (keypanel), Key Number and Type.

From the Navigation menu, you can:

Go to GPI Output view Go to GPI Output Alpha view Go To GPI Input Alpha view

From the Changes Menu, you can

Clear all changes to this GPI Input /all GPI Inputs..,.clears all the changes you have made up to the last Save performed.

From the Search menu, you can: Search for panels with this ISO assigned…

Note: You must be connected to the

Intercom for some of these menus to work.

Right-click anywhere on the screen A popup menu appears that gives you the options to:

Undo: reverses the last action--for example, to undo a deletion, thus restoring deleted text to a document.

Redo: will redo up to 20 consecutive changes that you previously canceled with the Undo Button.

Go Back: lets you go back to previously viewed screens (up to 20).

Go Forward: lets you go forward again when you have used Go Back to look at previously viewed screens.

Search: From the Search popup menu, you can:

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Search for panels with this key assignment (only available when a key assignment has been made)(opens the Search Status Screen)

Show Grid: Opens key assignment grid.

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Assign GPI In Alphas

GPI Inputs can be used to activate key assignments. GPI Inputs can also be used as inputs to UPL statements. Unlike other Alpha descriptions, GPI Inputs only allow you enter a description in the Alpha screen.

To assign alphas to multiple GPI Input descriptions, do the following:

10. In AZedit, click Other Alphas. The Other Alphas screen appears.

11. From the Other Alphas screen, select GPI Input Descriptions. The GPI Input Descriptions screen appears.

12. Double-click a DI (data input number). The Edit Alpha Description screen appears.

13. In the Description field, enter a description of the GPI Input (for example, Switch #1). The description field has a 24-character field limit.

14. Click Next to assign another alpha. Otherwise, click Done. The GPI Input Description is entered.

To assign a GPI Input description during the special list setup, do the following:

3. In AZedit, click GPI In. The GPI Input screen appears.

4. Press Ctrl + F12. The Edit Alpha Description screen appears.

15. In the Description field, enter a description of the GPI Input (for example, Switch #1). The description field has a 24-character field limit.

16. Click Done. The GPI Input description is entered.

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UPL

ADAM, ADAM CS, and Zeus matrices contain a feature called User Programmable Language (UPL) based on logical statements to be implemented by the system.

UPLs give users the ability to automate or schedule certain actions to occur. For example, a building's internal communication system via an intercom system may regulate who is contacted at different times during the day (the receptionist from 8:30 – 4:30 and from 4:30 to Midnight all calls are sent to the security officer). A simple UPL statement can accomplish the desired result by scheduling a Close Crosspoint on one port and Inhibit Crosspoint on another port.

Using UPL users can construct program statements based on Boolean logic that allows the following conditions to be met: Output from a previous UPL statement GPI Input Local GPI Input Status of GPI Output Status of Local GPI Output Talk Key Status Listen Key Status UPL Resource

UPL Operator Usage

The standard operators for input conditions (except for Current Time, Current Date, and Counter) are:

AND both Input A and Input B must be true OR either of Input A or Input B must be true XOR exactly one of Input A or Input B must be true (but not both)

The following operators are only available to be used when Input A is set to "Current Date", "Current Time", or "Counter", and in these cases Input B is then used as the value to be compared with.

= equal to != not equal to < less than > greater than <= less than or equal to >= greater than or equal to

Tests are chained with other conditions through the use of AND, OR, and XOR to cause one or more of the following actions to occur:

Crosspoint Status Input Talking Output Listening Headset Transfer Switch Status Current Date Current Time IFB Interrupted Counter

Close Crosspoint Inhibit Crosspoint Assert GPI Output Inhibit GPI Output Assert GPI Output Local Inhibit GPI Output Local Force Talk Key Closed

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Force Talk Key Open Dim Crosspoint Volume Load Setup File Force Listen Key Closed Force Listen Key Open Clear Counter

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Users can construct these statements easily using the drop-down lists on the Edit UPL Statement screen. There are

1. Right

click t

he UPL statement you want to enable/disable.

cases where the actions to be implemented require external devices. For this purpose, RTS has included a serial RS-232 control language called Command Line Protocol. This prot ocol allows simple ASCII communications between the matrix and the external computer. Command Line Protocol comes standard on ADAM, ADAM CS and Zeus matrices.

In AZedit, the number of UPL's is set in the configuration of the matrix "options" intercom configuration. For Zeus, the UPL statement limit is set to 128; for ADAM CS, the UPL statement is 256. For a single frame ADAM, the number of UPL statements is 256, however this is adjustable. The number can be increased, but it may degrade other dynamic capabilities, such as the number of party lines (this is limited to the amount of memory available on the master controller card). The available memory test is available when these matrix settings are adjusted. The Allow Intercom Resizing in Online Mode checkbox must be selected. This is done by going to the Options menu and selecting Preferences.

Screen Items Screen Item Field Type Description

UPL Statement display column

Enabled display column

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The UPL Statement column displays the number assigned to the UPL statement.

The Enabled column indicates if a statement is enabled to run or disabled. If the column shows YES, this indicates enabled. If the column shows NO, this indicated disabled.

To enable or disable the UPL statement, do the following:

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Input A display column

Redo

: will redo up to 20 consecutive changes that you

Operation display column Input B display column

Output display column

State display column

NOTE: To access the Edit UPL screen, double-click a UPL Statement from the list, the Edit UPL

Statement screen appears. For more information on the Edit UPL Statement screen, see the

AZedit Help file.

A popup menu appears.

2. From the Popup menu, select Enable or Disable. The UPL statement is enabled (YES) or disabled (NO).

The Input A column displays the input condition that must be met before the output result becomes active (for example, GPI Input, Counter, etc.).

The Operation column displays the operator used (AND, OR, XOR). The Input B column displays a second input condition that must be met

before the output result becomes active. It can be thought of as linking two conditions together. However, you can also have one or the other of the conditions being met before the result becomes active.

The Output column displays the type of output, such as a key closure, crosspoint force or inhibit, etc.

The State column indicates the current state of the UPL statement. True indicates the output condition is true when the condition (s) for A

or A and B is met. False indicates the output condition wasn't met.

Right-Click Guide to the UPL Screen

Highlight UPL statement > Right Click

Right-click anywhere on the screen A popup menu appears that gives you the options to:

A popup menu appears that gives you the following options:

Info: The information contained here shows the UPL Statement, any Comments, and the State of the statement.

From the Navigation menu, you can:

Go to UPL Resources view Go to UPL Resource Alpha view

From the Changes Menu, you can

Clear all changes to this UPL /all UPLs..,.- clears all the changes you have made up to the last Save performed.

From the Search menu, you can: Search for panels with this ISO assigned…

Note: You must be connected to the

Intercom for some of these menus to work.

Undo: reverses the last action--for example, to undo a deletion, thus restoring deleted text to a document.

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previously canceled with the Undo Button. Go Back: lets you go back to previously viewed screens

(up to 20). Go Forward: lets you go forward again when you have

used Go Back to look at previously viewed screens. Search: From the Search popup menu, you can:

Search for this panel (opens the Search Status Screen) Search for panels with this key assignment (only

available when a key assignment has been made)(opens the Search Status Screen)

Show Grid: Opens key assignment grid.

Assign UPL Alphas

UPL's have default names, 001, 002, etc. You can change the defaults to more meaningful names. You can also enter a brief description to give further information and keep track of the UPL's that you use.

To assign alphas to multiple UPL's, do the following:

17. In AZedit, click Other Alphas. The Other Alphas screen appears.

18. From the Other Alphas screen, select ISO Alphas. The ISO Alphas screen appears.

19. Double-click a UR (UPL resource). The Edit Alpha Description screen appears.

20. In the Description field, enter a description of the UR (for example, Statement 1). The description field has a 24-character field limit.

21. In the Alpha field, enter a meaningful name that users would recognize for the UR (for example, ST 1). The Alpha and Alias fields have a four-character field limit.

Note: The Alias and Alpha fields populate with the same information. You can change the Alias, if needed. For more information see, the Port Alphas screen description.

22. Click Next to assign another alpha. Otherwise, click Done. The UR default alpha is changed.

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UPL Statement Examples

Timed Setup File Example

This example shows how a UPL statement works. Let's say you have broadcast news show every day at 5pm and you want the intercom system to automatically load and entire intercom system setup file every day at 4:30pm for the broadcast. Using UPL statements you could have the setup file load automatically every day.

To write the UPL statement, do the following:

1. In AZedit, open the setup file that will be running BEFORE the file you want to load at 4:30.

2. Click UPL. The User Programmable Logic Statements screen appears.

3. Double-click a UPL Statement . The Edit UPL Statement screen appears.

4. In the Comment field, enter a description of the UPL statement you are creating (for example, Load Nightly News Setup). This serves as a reminder of what the UPL statement does.

5. Verify the Enabled checkbox is selected.

6. From the Input A Type drop-down list, select Current Time. This is part of the input condition that has to be met before the UPL statement initiate and load the setup file.

7. From the Operation drop-down list, select = (equal).

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Operator Usage

The standard operators for input conditions (except for Current Time, Current Date, and Counter) are:

AND both Input A and Input B must be true OR either of Input A or Input B must be true XOR exactly one of Input A or Input B must be true (but not both)

The following operators are only available to be used when Input A is set to "Current Date", "Current Time", or "Counter", and in these cases Input B is then used as the value to be compared with.

= equal to != not equal to < less than > greater than <= less than or equal to >= greater than or equal to

8. In the Time field, enter the time. The time is based on a 24-hour clock. For example, 4:30pm is thought of as 16:30:00.

9. From the Output Action Type drop-down list, select Load File. A File Name drop-down list appears.

Note: All setup files are kept in the Setup file located in the TELEX folder on your C:\ drive.

10. From the File Name drop down list, select the file that will load (for example, test.adm).

Note: There is a description box near the bottom right that provides an English text description of what the UPL statement you create will do. This allows you to play around with inputs, outputs, and operators to see what the effect of each is.

The UPL statement is now created. Once these changes are sent to the intercom system, the setup file prepared will automatically load at the specified time.

IMPORTANT: Activate SERVER mode. AZedit must be operating in SERVER mode for the intercom system to be able to load the files. For more information on SERVER mode, see Connecting and Disconnecting.

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Use a UPL Resource Key to Load a Setup File

This example shows how you can set up a keypanel key that will load an intercom system setup file when the key is pressed. As an example, suppose that you want to set up a key on a keypanel that will load an intercom setup file for a broadcast program at 5pm. Then, at 4:55, an operator can press the key on the keypanel thereby loading the setup file for the broadcast.

To set up this process, a UPL Resource needs to be named, the UPL resource needs to be assigned to a key on the keypanel, and then, a UPL statement needs to be created to load the setup file.

To use a UPL resource key to load a setup file, do the following:

1. In AZedit, open the setup file that will be running BEFORE the file you want to load just before 5pm.

2. Click Other Alphas. The Other Alphas screen appears.

3. On the Other Alphas screen, select UPL Resource Alphas. The UPL Resource Alphas screen appears.

4. Double-click a UR (UPL Resource) from the UR list. The Edit Alpha Description screen appears.

5. In the Description field, enter a description of the UPL Resource (for example, Loads 5pm Setup). This should be something to remind you what the UPL resource is being used for.

6. In the Alpha field, enter the name you want displayed as the UPL Resource (for example, 5PM). The Alpha appears in the alphanumeric display of a keypanel.

7. Click Done. The Edit Alpha Description screen closes and the UPL Resource is renamed.

8. In the bottom tool bar, click KP (or press F2). The Keypanels / Ports main screen appears.

9. In the Port field, enter the port number with which you want to work. (You can also select an Alpha from the Alpha drop-down box.

10. Right-click in a talk key combo box. A popup menu appears.

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11. Select Change Assignment. The Select Key Assignment screen appears.

12. In the key type list, select the type of intercom key you want to assign (for example, UPL Resource).

13. In the name list (on the right), select a name (alpha) for the key (for example, 5PM).

14. Click OK.

The Selected Key Assignment screen closes and the selected name appears in the key assignment combo box on the Keypanels / Ports screen.

15. Click UPL. The User Programmable Logic Statements screen appears.

16. Double-click a UPL Statement. The Edit UPL Statement screen appears.

17. In the Comment field, enter a description of the UPL statement you are creating (for example, Load 5PM file from 5PM key). This serves as a reminder of what the UPL statement does.

18. Verify the Enabled checkbox is selected.

19. From the Input A Type drop -down list, select UPL Resource.

This is part of the input condition that has to be met before the UPL statement initiates and loads the setup file.

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20. From the Output Action Type drop-down list, select Load File. A File Name drop-down list appears.

Note: All setup files are kept in the Setup file located in the TELEX folder on your C:\ drive.

21. From the File Name drop down list, select the file that will load (for example, test.adm).

The UPL statement is now created. Once these changes are sent to the intercom system, the setup file prepared will load when the keypanel key is pressed.

IMPORTANT: Activate SERVER mode. AZedit must be operating in SERVER mode for the intercom system to be able to load the files. For more information on SERVER mode, see Connecting and Disconnecting.

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