3.1.3 VU Meter: ..............................................................................................................................................2
3.1.18 PTT ........................................................................................................................................................4
3.2.1 GRP and G1 Buttons..............................................................................................................................5
3.2.2 TX ALL Button.......................................................................................................................................5
3.2.3 RX ALL Button.......................................................................................................................................5
3.3.1 Crosspatch XP Button............................................................................................................................6
3.5.3 B Menu Button.......................................................................................................................................7
4.1.4 Releasing a Line:.................................................................................................................................11
4.1.9 RX ALL Button:....................................................................................................................................12
4.1.10 TX ALL Button:....................................................................................................................................12
4.3.1 Putting Lines into Crosspatch mode:...................................................................................................13
4.3.2 Blocking a line.....................................................................................................................................13
4.3.3 Talking on a crosspatch group:...........................................................................................................13
4.3.4 To disengage a crosspatch group:.......................................................................................................13
5.6.1 Use DHCP Server:...............................................................................................................................19
5.6.2 Unit IP Address: ..................................................................................................................................20
5.6.5 DNS Addresses 1-2:.............................................................................................................................20
5.6.11 Local IP Addresses:.............................................................................................................................21
5.7.1 Enable via Ethernet:............................................................................................................................22
5.7.3 RX and TX Ports:.................................................................................................................................22
5.8.1.3Select Call Open Time:.................................................................................................................................... 24
5.9GENERAL GAIN SETUP..................................................................................................................................25
5.10GLOBAL SYSTEM SETUP ...............................................................................................................................26
5.10.3 TX All Key Enable:..............................................................................................................................27
5.10.5 Auto Monitor Enable:..........................................................................................................................27
5.10.22 Group G1 Setups: ............................................................................................................................28
5.10.23 Aux Relay Button Setups:.................................................................................................................28
5.10.24 Alert Tone Buttons Setup:................................................................................................................28
5.10.25 B Menu Button Setup:......................................................................................................................28
5.11.1 2 Tone 100 Setup:................................................................................................................................29
5.11.1.1Name for Paging Setup:............................................................................................................................... 29
5.11.1.2Delay before first Tone:............................................................................................................................... 29
5.11.1.3Tone #1 and #2 Group Numbers: ................................................................................................................ 29
5.11.1.7Group Tone Duration: ................................................................................................................................. 31
5.11.2 2 Tone 1000 Setup:..............................................................................................................................31
5.11.2.1Name for Paging Setup:............................................................................................................................... 31
5.11.2.2Delay before first Tone:............................................................................................................................... 31
5.11.2.3Tone Plan Number:...................................................................................................................................... 31
5.11.2.7Group Tone Duration: ................................................................................................................................. 33
5.11.2.9Diagonal Tone Location: ............................................................................................................................. 33
5.11.3.1Name for Paging Setup:............................................................................................................................... 34
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5.11.3.2Delay before first Tone:............................................................................................................................... 34
5.11.3.3Digit On Time: ............................................................................................................................................ 34
5.11.3.4Digit Off Time:............................................................................................................................................ 34
5.11.4.1Name for Paging Setup:............................................................................................................................... 34
5.11.4.2Delay before first Tone:............................................................................................................................... 34
5.15SAVE TO EEPROM.......................................................................................................................................37
5.16REPROGRAMMING THE IP-1616 SOFTWARE..................................................................................................38
The IP-1616 is a unique multi-channel full-featured self-contained desktop radio control console. It will control up
to 8 lines, contains two-tone paging, crosspatch, parallel update, and numerous other standard VoIP console features.
The IP-1616 as an Ethernet only console; you can use the Vega IP223 adapter panel enabling you to connect
between the console and your base station via a Ethernet connection. The IP223 accommodates Ethernet connections
for controlling two radios.
The IP-1616 sports a LCD display, which provides channel alpha/numeric indication, clock and audio-level meter
with a modern membrane keypad. These features allows for a more flexible dispatch environment in which the
console may be installed. The dispatcher can easily operate the console while sitting or standing.
The IP-1616 will accommodate a desk microphone, gooseneck microphone along with a handset (or headset) as
indicated on the rear of the IP-1616 console. When a PTT occurs from either of the two microphones, the other will
mute so as not to pick-up unnecessary ambient noise during transmission. When the handset is taken off hook and a
line is Selected, the receive audio from that line is transferred to the earpiece.
The IP-1616 is a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) based design, allowing easy field programmability using a computer
with installed WEB browser. Unlike other manufacturers’ equipment, no additional software is required to program
the IP-1616 console. Modifications and enhancements can generally be made via a software change only. If the user
determines they require a special feature enhancement, please contact the Vega Sales Department for cost and
feasibility.
2 Hardware Overview
The IP-1616 is a multi-line; multi-mode console designed specifically for medium level system requirements. All
functions are housed in a single modern looking console and consist of the following sub-assemblies: Main
Processing Board and Keypad/Display Board.
2.1 Main Processor PCB
The Main Processor board contains two distinct sections, the Ethernet front end and the Signal processing circuitry.
The Ethernet front end consists of an ARM processor with an Ethernet MAC, connected to the Physical Interface IC
and Transformer. Around the ARM processor are various peripheral devices, including FLASH and SDRAM. This
section controls all the Ethernet processing, such as the FTP server; web page and packet transfer for the IP-1616.
The Signal processing section, featuring the TMS320C5510 is used to do all the audio processing for each of the 18
full duplex channels, plus 4 additional channels of user I/O audio. The DSP also controls all the keypad and device
I/O, as well as, the LED and LCD display drivers. The Signal processing section also included SRAM and SDRAM
for audio play back features and a Real Time Clock. This board is connected to the Back Plane by two 20-pin
connectors.
2.2 Keypad PCB and Display
The Keypad board is interfaced to the main board via a 20-pin IDC ribbon cable. The board contains the circuitry to
drive the 152 LED’s, decode the keypad matrix, and interface the DSP to the display. The display is mounted to the
chassis cover with four screws and connected to Keypad PCB with a 14-pin IDC ribbon cable.
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PHONE
PROG1
PROG2
PROG3
PROG4
PROG5
PROG6
PROG7
PROG8
3 Control and Indicator Descriptions
3.1 Front Panel
3.1.1 Select Volume Control:
Adjusts the speaker level of the Selected line’s audio. A minimum volume level can be set in software so that the
console operator cannot turn the volume to zero.
3.1.2 Unselect Volume Control:
Adjusts the speaker level of the all lines not selected or muted. A minimum volume level can be set in software so
that the console operator cannot turn the volume to zero.
3.1.3 VU Meter:
Displays Selected receive and Microphone audio bus levels. This meter is shown on the top line of the display and
utilizes the first 12 display elements from the upper left. Range will be from –20 to +3dBm
3.1.4 12/24 Hour Clock:
A user selectable 12/24 Hour clock will be displayed in the upper right corner of the display. See figure 1
Figure 1 Main Display View
3.1.5 Display Soft Program Keys 1-8:
Eight keys will be placed under the display. The function of the key will be listed on the bottom of the display and
change based on the current mode of operation as well as for setup purposes. These keys are not backlit.
3.1.6 Optional Handset:
When you come off hook the selected receive audio is transferred to the earpiece and the microphone mouthpiece
becomes active.
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3.1.7 SELect Lines 1-8
The Select key selects the line for transmit operation or phone line selection. The select
keys function in a 1 of N manner. The GRP key must be toggled ON to select multiple lines
SEL
for simultaneous transmission.
3.1.8 RLS Lines 1-8
The Release key is used to unselect or release the line. This key is active only when the line
is currently selected or OFF-Hook. If the line is a phone line pressing release will generate
a flash-hook, hold down for 1 second and release to put phone ON-hook.
RLS
3.1.9 Line Activity Monitor (LAM) Indication
When RX audio is above the (settable) squelch threshold, a Blinking GREEN LED
indication under the RLS key for the line. The squelch threshold will be independently
settable for selected or unselected operation. The duration of the LAM indication will also
MUTE
be settable from 1-15 seconds.
3.1.10 Parallel TX Detect
Each line will have a parallel TX Detect that will cause the RLS GREEN LED to turn Solid
while the selected key tone is detected. In addition, it will be possible to mute the line if
TX is detected on it.
3.1.11 MUTE Lines 1-8
This mute is a single line only mute. When a line is not selected it is always in unselect
mode unless muted. MUTE will be backlit with YELLOW LED. The MUTE button will
have no effect on a Selected line. There is also the ability to set the level of mute as a setup
option.
3.1.12 VOL UP – VOL DOWN Lines 1-8
These two keys are used to control the volume of the audio present on the channel be it
select or unselect. These keys are not backlit.
InPTT
single line without having to reset the group setup. Phone line cards will light the LED if no phone line is connected
or the line is OFF-hook. This key is backlit with a RED LED.
3.1.13 InPTT Lines 1-8
Instant PTT is used to immediately key up the radio on that line only. All other selected
lines are ignored. This allows the console operator to be able to immediately respond on a
3.1.14 Basic Line/Function Tone Operation
The basic operating scenario would be a single line and function tone selected. Lines can be selected individually by
pressing any LN1-LN8 and function tone button F1-F16. Upon keying the microphone, a high level guard tone
followed the selected function tone is sent out, the low level guard tone is then transmitted along with the
microphone audio. Each Line/Function pair is unique and can have its’ own alphanumeric characters assigned to it
in the programming mode. The default characters have the LNx Fy label in the display with “x” the line number and
“y” the function number. Function Buttons can have either single or dual functions and is setup in the tech mode.
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3.1.15 Function Tone Keys F1-F16
F1F3F5F7F9F11F13F15
F2F4F6F8F10F12F14F16
The function tone keys are used to select a function tone for a specific line. This function tone will be remembered
per line. If a group PTT is sent, the function tone that corresponds to each line will be sent on that line. If the
Function tone button is pressed independently, a Guard-Function burst is sent with no hold tone. Options will exist
to allow function tone keys to be programmed for disabled, levels, frequency, dual tone, and duration. These keys
are backlit with a single RED LED.
3.1.16 Intercom (IC) Button
When the IC button is pressed and held down the IP-1616 transmits audio without activating the tone generator.
Intercom is a PTT operation with the tone generator disabled. This is useful for communications between paralleled
consoles.
3.1.17 MON
MON
The MON key will send the monitor burst. The MON button should have the same programming options as the
function tone keys. This key is backlit with a single RED LED.
3.1.18 PTT
TRANSMIT
The PTT button will send the Guard-Function-Hold sequence on all Selected Channels
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3.2 Grouping Options
3.2.1 GRP and G1 Buttons
G1GRP
The GRP button is a press ON/OFF button that disables the 1of N functionality of the console. When the GRPSEL
button is selected it will illuminated and the operator can set up a Simul-group with as many tone lines desired. As
long as the button is illuminated the operator may add or delete lines in the group. The Green LED above each line
selection button denotes that the line is selected for transmission and reception. When the operator is finished setting
up the Simul-group the operator presses the GRP button again to revert back to the 1of N mode.
The G1 button allows for selection of a preprogrammed group. Within the tech mode, it is possible to set up
preprogrammed group. See Section 4.2 for operation of this feature.
3.2.2 TX ALL Button
TX ALL (Transmit All): This feature gives the user a convenient means of selecting all
lines for Simul-transmissions without having to group select one at a time.
To initiate Simulcast, momentarily touch the "TX ALL" on the keyboard. The line
TxALL
description will change to "TX ALL", and all available lines will automatically be
selected.
To disengage Simulcast, simply Select a single line in the usual manner, or press TX
again to revert to the previous setup.
3.2.3 RX ALL Button
RX ALL (Receive All): When pressed all lines are put into the unselect receive mode,
i.e. any line that is in the Mute mode will automatically be reset to unselect.
RxALL
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12:00AM
CROSS PATCH 1
BLOCK PTT
DRPALL
EXIT
PROG1
PROG2
PROG3
PROG4
PROG5
PROG6
PROG7
PROG8
3.3 Crosspatch Options
3.3.1 Crosspatch XP Button
X P
The XP key is LED backlit red to match the cross patch red select LED’s. Upon being pressed and released, the key
should illuminate solid, as do all the keys selected within the crosspatch. Any line that is in a crosspatch is lit red at
all times except when another crosspatch, to which it doesn’t belong, is selected. To add a line to the desired
crosspatch, press the associated lines SEL key. To drop it from the cross patch, press the RLS key.
The console operator cannot place calls that are in a current crosspatch into another crosspatch. If the operator
attempts to do so an error beep and message is placed onto the screen.
Figure 2 Cross Patch Display view
Figure 2 shows the view on the display when a crosspatch button is pressed; see Section 4.4 in this manual for
operation of crosspatch feature.
3.4 Paging Options
3.4.1 PAGE Button
The PAGE key will open the paging system on the display, see figure 3. The display and
PAGE
Upon pressing the page button, the top of the list of persons stored in the internal page table will be shown in the
display. The console operator can then scroll though that list, selecting the person/group to page. Each entry shall
have a number associated with it allowing direct entry of a page number to speed the page operation. See Section
4.5 for operation of the paging feature.
soft keys are then used to select the person/persons/groups that need to have a page sent to
them. The operator can then send the page or discard it. This key is backlit with a single
RED LED.
001:Siren On 12:00AM
>*002:Siren Off
003:Big Greg
LAST STACK UP DOWN SEND EXIT
PROG1
PROG2
PROG3
Figure 3 Paging Display view
PROG4
PROG5
PROG6
PROG7
PROG8
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Quick Page 12:00AM
B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 EXIT
PROG1
PROG2
PROG3
PROG4
PROG5
PROG6
PROG7
PROG8
3.5 Control Options
3.5.1 Supervisor Button
The SUP Button is used to disable all units on a particular line. Its connection is similar
to that of the crossmute function. Tech mode is utilized to determine which consoles will
have supervisory capability. It is possible to setup only specific consoles with this feature.
SUP
together. In addition the shield of the DB25 also needs to be connected together on all consoles, serving as a
common ground for all consoles. Assuming that console 1 has supervisory capability, when activated, Line 1 on
parallel consoles 2 and 3 would then be inhibited.
If a console has the feature enabled, by pressing the SUP Button, the Button will light and
disable all connected paralleled consoles. On the consoles that are being supervised, the
SUP Button will blink, if they have selected a line that the supervisor has selected. Pin 24
(line 1) and Pin 18 (line 2) of the DB25 line connector of all consoles are connected
3.5.2 AUX1 – AUX2 Buttons
A1A2
These keys are used to close the auxiliary relays located on the back panel. Possible options include: Latch On/Off,
momentary, and timed. These keys are backlit with a single RED LED. . It can be disabled at setup time
Toggle Relay; gives the AUX button the ability to control the AUX RELAY output on the back panel. When
pressed, the Button will light and the relay will close. The next time the AUX button is pressed, the Button’s light
will turn off and the relay will open. The relay is rated to handle 500mA at 12VDC or 250mA at 115VAC.
Momentary Relay closes the relay for as long as the AUX button is pressed. The relay is rated to handle 500mA at
12VDC or 250mA at 115VAC.
3.5.3 B Menu Button
B1
The B menu button is used to update the display with 7 pre-programmed pages using the 8 soft keys below the
display. When pressed the display will show seven B and an exit key as shown above.
3.5.4 ALERT1-4 Buttons
ALERT 4ALERT 1ALERT 2ALERT 3
The ALERT 1-4 keys will be settable for one of the 5 possible Alert tone sequences. When pressed that alert tone
will be sent. If the line is not already keyed up, the line(s) will be key up and send the alert tone. The levels and
frequencies of the Alert tones will be programmable as well as the cadence. The five possible cadences will include:
Steady Tone, Hi-Lo Warble, Siren and Pulsed Steady Tone. These keys are backlit with a single RED LED.
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Instant Recall Recorder:(UN)SELECT
Current Position:
-
SEL UNS
10 +10 PLAY STOP EXIT
PROG1
PROG2
PROG3
PROG4
PROG5
PROG6
PROG7
PROG8
3.5.5 MUTE Button
MUTE
The MUTE Button is used to mute unselect audio. It is programmable in tech mode to be a mute when pressed, or
mute for a programmable period of time. As long as MUTE is active, the Button will be lit up.
3.5.6 IRR-Internal Recall Recorder Button
IRR
20
-
Figure 4 IRR Display screen
The IRR button can be used to recall audio received in the last 4 minutes. The operator will be able to choose
whether this is Select or Unselect audio as well as the time frame from which to being or end playing. The initial
screen is shown in figure 4. See Section 4.6 for operation of the IRR feature.
3.5.7 DTMF Keypad
The DTMF keypad is the standard 16 key
version. No backlighting is used for any of
the keys. The Alphabet characters are
included on the keys for alpha dialing. The
DTMF key being pressed/sent will sound
through the current speaker for feedback
purposes. The DTMF keys, when held, will
continue to sound their respective digit and
end upon release. If the IP-1616 is not keyed
when a DTMF key is pressed, the GuardFunction-Hold sequence will be sent before
the DTMF sound is placed onto the TX lines.
The DTMF keypad will just send the digit if
the unit is already transmitting. The keypad
should have programmable options to disable
it or to use it with no Guard-Function-Hold
sequence. The DTMF level should be
programmable. The DTMF hang time should
be programmable. The On-Off intervals
should also be programmable for sending
strings.
123
ABCDEF
456
GHI
JKL
789
PQRS
TUVWXYZ
*
MNO
#0
A
B
C
D
3.5.8 Per Line Squelch level control
Triggered from the LAM indications, if enabled receive audio is sent to speaker only when the LAM circuits are
active on a per channel basis.
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3.5.9 Parallel console update
The console will also run the standard function tone detector on all lines. This means that if it detects another
console keying up on a particular line, it will be able to detect the function tone being sent and change the local
function tone to the same number. This is so that parallel consoles can always stay on the same frequency across an
installation and gives the operator of the console an indication of what the last PTT command used as a frequency.
3.5.10 Pair Mode
There are four available wildcard groups. Function tones 1 and 2 are not allowed in a wildcard group and a function
tone may not be part of more than one group.
3.5.11 RX Block
The RX block function will allow the user to setup a number of other channels that should be RX muted during
transmit on this channel. As a setup item this requires that each channel have a list of up to 8 other channels that are
RX blocked. This results in a square 8x8 matrix. Consoles in the same room could be cross-muted for any blocked
channel, or they could RX block based on their own RX Block table and TX Detect input. The LED blinking the
mute button on the affected lines indicates RX Block.
3.5.12 TX Block
TX Block is defined as not allowing certain lines to both exist in the same group. If the operator tries to put TX
Blocked lines into a group the console will not allow it. Indications will be by audible feedback and a brief error
message on the display.
3.5.13 Dual F-Tone capable
The F1-F16 keys will be programmable such that they can send a defined Dual Function tone.
3.5.14 Incoming Select Call
A programmable incoming DTMF string will be setup per line. When the DTMF string is detected on a line, the
console will alarm (programmable) and the line will open the mute gate for the line for a programmable period of
time. When the timer ends, the line will go back to Mute condition, but the MUTE key will blink to indicate to the
user the line that the call came in on. The SEL key will continue to blink until a PTT operation is completed which
includes the line the DTMF string came in on. This function will also be capable of utilizing the radio ANI’s for this
function when implemented in IP223.
3.5.15 Microphone Connections
A desk microphone, gooseneck microphone may be installed for operation along with a handset (or headset) as
indicated on the rear of the IP-1616. When a PTT occurs from either of the two microphones, the other will mute so
as not to pick-up unnecessary ambient noise during transmission. Note that, in dual microphone configurations, the
desk microphone is the default microphone. The dedicated PTT button on the handset or headset must be pressed to
use the handset/headset.
3.6 Rear Panel Connections
3.6.1 +12 Power Connection:
The supplied inline power supplied is connected at J3.
3.6.2 Battery backup:
The Auxiliary power input J18 (3-Pin terminal block) is a diode-protected +12V input used for battery backup. Pin
(E) is also connected to the chassis allowing for positive grounding of the unit.
3.6.3 Handset/Headset connection:
Connection of handset or headset adaptor boxes (HB-2 or HB-3) is accomplished at this 4-pin modular jack.
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3.6.4 Desk Microphone connection:
Connection of the MD-MS desk microphone is accomplished at this RJ-12 modular jack.
3.6.5 Auxiliary DB25 Connector:
Pin # Signal Pin # Signal
1. AUX Relay 1 Common 14. AUX Relay 1 N.C.
2. AUX Relay 1 N.O. 15. AUX Relay 2 Common
3. AUX Relay 2 N.C. 16. AUX Relay 2 N.O.
4. SPKRSEL - 17. SPKRSEL +
5. SPKRUNSEL - 18. SPKRUNSEL +
6. FTWS 19. N/C
7. N/C 20. N/C
8. N/C 21. N/C
9. N/C 22. N/C
10. N/C 23. Unselect Tape Out
11. Unselect Tape Out 24. Select Tape Out
12. Select Tape Out 25. AUX PTT
13. AUX Audio IN Shield/Shell = Ground
13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
DB25
Connector
3.6.5.1 Auxiliary Audio Input:
The DB25 AUX connector provides AUX Audio Input and PTT. Pulling PTT to ground activates the Audio Input
line for transmitting. This input is a high impedance capacitance coupled input.
3.6.5.2 Auxiliary Speaker:
The DB25 AUX connector has Selected and Unselected audio outputs for driving external 8-ohm speakers.
3.6.5.3 Footswitch:
The DB25 AUX connector provides footswitch connection. This input acts as a console PTT when it is shorted to
ground.
3.6.5.4 Record Output
The DB25 AUX connector has Selected and Unselected audio via 600ohm transformer output for connection to a
voice-logging recorder.
3.6.5.5 Auxiliary Relay Output:
The DB25 AUX connector provides connection to the AUX relays, depending on the setting of the AUX button in
the tech mode, this output is a relay closure that can be used for whatever purpose is required.
3.6.6 Ethernet Port:
The Ethernet port connector supports a Tbase 10/100 CAT 5E connection.
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PROG1
PROG2
PROG3
PROG4
PROG5
PROG6
PROG7
PROG8
4 Operation
4.1 Radio Lines
4.1.1 Selecting:
When the desired line Select pushbutton is momentarily pressed, the receive audio from this Selected line is placed
on the speaker and the previously Selected line is disengaged. The currently Selected line name (programmable) is
displayed on the screen and the line Select indicator is illuminated.
The receive audio from the selected line will be heard on the consoles Select speaker and can be adjusted by the
selected master volume control, If the handset or headset is taken off hook, the receive audio is transferred to the
earpiece.
4.1.2 Changing Function Tones:
The function tone keys are used to select a function tone for a specific line. This function tone will be remembered
per line. If a group PTT is sent, the function tone that corresponds to each line will be sent on that line. If the
Function tone button is pressed independently, a Guard-Function burst is sent with no hold tone, these keys are
backlit with a single RED LED.
4.1.3 Muting Unselected Lines:
All 8 lines of receiver audio are played out the unselect speaker; undesired receiver audio may be muted by pressing
that lines MUTE button. The orange LED under the MUTE pushbutton will also illuminate to indicate a muted
condition.
The level of mute can be adjusted by the individual line volume controls, upon power-up, all lines will be Un-muted
until either engaging the Mute pushbutton, engaging the line Select pushbutton, or by a valid DTMF decode for each
line.
4.1.4 Releasing a Line:
To release a radio line, simply press the RLS pushbutton for that line.
4.1.5 Adjusting receive volume:
These two keys are used to control the volume of the audio present on the channel be it select or unselect. These
keys are not backlit.
4.1.6 Instant PTT:
To generate a PTT tone sequence whether the line is Selected or not, simply press the desired line’s instant PTT
pushbutton.
4.1.7 Supervisory Control Button:
The SUP Button is used to disable all units on a particular line, by pressing the SUP Button, the Button will light and
disable all connected paralleled consoles. On the consoles that are being supervised, the SUP Button will blink, if
they have selected a line that the supervisor has selected
4.1.8 Sending Alert Tones:
To send any of the alert tones down a selected line simply press the desired alert tone button.
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4.1.9 RX ALL Button:
The RX ALL button is used as a global reset (clear) command for all active individual Mutes.
4.1.10 TX ALL Button:
The TX ALL button is used to select all lines for transmit with one button press.
4.1.11 Timed MUTE Button:
The timed MUTE button is used to mute all lines not in the Select condition, ideal when monitored lines need to be
silenced for a timed period to concentrate on selected call.
4.1.12 Intercom to parallel console:
To intercom to a parallel console simply select a shared line and press INTERCOM.
4.1.13 DTMF Decoder:
When a four digit DTMF code is sent from a mobile to the console, the code is decoded, the Select switch's Red
LED lights, and the console starts monitoring that line. The line will be monitored for 15 seconds. The call light will
stay on until the call is answered by the operator (base station Selected).
4.2 Group/SIMUL-Select operation
4.2.1 GRP Button
To manually select a group for transmit, simply press the GRP button (GRP LED on) and select any number of lines
via the desired SEL buttons. To release a line from the group simply press the desired lines RLS button while the
GRP button is illuminated. When the desired group is setup, simply toggle the GRP button (GRP LED off), when
the group is no longer required simply select another line and the group will clear.
4.2.2 G1 Button
This button is used when a predetermined group is known and used frequently, simply press the G1 button and the
predetermined group will be selected. If additional lines need to be added to the group, simply press the GRP button
(GRP LED on) and select any number of lines via the desired SEL buttons, when the group is no longer required
simply select another line and the group will clear.
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BLOCK PTT
DRPALL
EXIT
4.3 Crosspatch Operation
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
CROSS PATCH X
12:00AM
PROG1 PROG2
The VOX detectors are used to determine which line has PTT control. Only one line can have PTT control within
the crosspatch at a time. All others are locked out until PTT control is relinquished or dropped. There is a
programmable hang timer on the PTT action from 50ms to 2000ms.
Another programming option is an inactivity timer and indication. The timer is set from the web browser interface
and goes off after the programmed interval when no activity has been detected within the patch. The programming
should include the option to automatically shutdown the patch or just notify the console operator of its timeout
expiration.
Softkey 1 is set for BLOCK. When pressed this key forcibly drops the current line that has control of the PTT
operation. The console will then wait for another line to take control of the crosspatch. This means that the line that
was just dropped, CANNOT take control until another line has done so first.
Softkey 2 is the console operator crosspatch PTT. When pressed, this button will light the PTT light and send
console audio to all channels within the selected crosspatch group.
Softkey 3 is the Drop all key. It Releases (RLS) all lines in the crosspatch, effectively stopping the patch.
Softkey 8 is the Exit key. When pressed the display will exit the cross patch mode, if a cross patch is left active, the
Red LED’s under the Crosspatch keys (C1-C3) blink as an indication of an active crosspatch.
PROG3 PROG4 PROG5 PROG6 PROG7 PROG8
Figure 5 Cross Patch Display view
4.3.1 Putting Lines into Crosspatch mode:
Select any of crosspatch select button (LED on), now select the desired lines and the RED LED will illuminate as
lines are selected. When finished selecting the crosspatch group, toggle the crosspatch select button again.
NOTE: Phone lines can only be added to crosspatch groups once the call is received or placed.
When multiple crosspatches are enabled, C1, C2 and C3 button LED’s will blink when there is an active patch
programmed into that location.
4.3.2 Blocking a line
At times it will be required to block a line from control of a crosspatch (noise on line, offending user, etc.), simply
select the desired crosspatch group and press the soft key labeled BLOCK (PROG1 soft key).
4.3.3 Talking on a crosspatch group:
To talk on a crosspatch group press display PTT (PROG2 soft key) and talk into the mic as normal. If multiple
crosspatches are enabled, select the desired C1, C2 and C3 button then press Crosspatch PTT (PROG2 soft key).
4.3.4 To disengage a crosspatch group:
To disengage a crosspatch group, simply select the desired crosspatch group and press display DRPALL (PROG3
soft key).
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4.4 Paging
The PAGE key will open the paging system on the display. The display and soft keys are then used to select the
person/persons/groups that need to have a page sent to them. The operator can then send the page or discard it. This
key is backlit with a single RED LED.
Upon pressing the page button, the top of the list of persons stored in the internal page table will be shown in the
display. The console operator can then scroll though that list, selecting the person/group to page. Each entry shall
have a number associated with it allowing direct entry of a page number to speed the page operation.
001:Siren On 12:00AM
>*002:Siren Off
003:Big Greg
LAST STACK UP DOWN SEND EXIT
PROG1
The following softkey options shall be presented when the Page key is pressed.
LAST = recalls last page sent
STACK = Stacking, enter or select page, press (STACK) select next page and press
(STACK), when complete press (SEND)
UP = Scroll UP thru paging library
DOWN = Scroll DOWN thru paging library
SEND = send selected or last page
EXIT = Exit without sending page
PAGE = Start and Send button
DTMF keypad Digits
0-9 = Allows direct entry of a three digit number specifying a particular page.
A = UP button
B = Down button
C = Last Key button
D = Exit button
* = Stack
TRANSMIT (PTT) Button = Hold at end of page to add voice or press during page to stop
page.
DTMF Digits = Allows direct entry of a three digit number specifying a particular page.
The “>” symbol is placed in column 1 of the display to show the user where in the list they are pointing. When scroll
down is pressed and the “>” is at the bottom entry, the display scrolls down one position. The converse is true if the
“>” is at the top of the display. The “*” shows if a page has been selected for a send or stack operation.
PROG2
PROG3
PROG4
PROG5
PROG6
PROG7
PROG8
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♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
LINE 1/FREQ 1 12:00AM
Instant Recall Recorder:(UN)SELECT
Current Position:
-
20s
SEL UNS
10 +10 PLAY STOP EXIT
PROG1
PROG2
PROG3
PROG4
PROG5
PROG6
PROG7
PROG8
4.5 IRR-Internal Recall Recorder
The IRR button is used to recall audio received or transmitted during the last 4 minutes, the operator will be able to
choose whether this is Select or Unselect audio as well as the time frame from which to begin or end playing. Upon
pressing IRR button the display will show the current time position of 20 seconds, to increase the playback time
simply press softkey 3 (-10) for the desired time of playback then press PLAY. The initial screen is shown below.
-
SEL = Recalls Selected audio for playback
UNS = Recalls Unselected audio for playback
-10 = Step back in time frame
+10 = Step foreword in time frame
PLAY = Starts audio playback
STOP = Stops audio playback
EXIT = Exit to main display
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CLK IP PIN EXIT
Edit A/P 12/24 back
5 Programming
5.1 Entering the Setup Mode
Setup of the IP-1616 is almost entirely done using a web browser. The first step required during setup is to assign
the Ethernet and Mask addresses to the IP-1616. This is done through the front panel. To enter the front panel setup
mode, press and hold MUTE-F16-GRP. The front panel display should look something like Figure 6. From the
front panel of the IP-1616, the internal clock, Ethernet parameters, and security PIN can be set.
IP:10.6.100.164 Mask:255.255.0.0
Programming Mode:
PROG1 PROG2 PROG3 PROG4 PROG5 PROG6 PROG7 PROG8
Figure 6 Initial Setup display screen
5.2 Setting the System Clock
Pressing PROG1 from the top-level setup menu will open the screen to set the internal Real Time Clock. Figure 7
shows the screen for the clock setup. PROG1 selects the Edit option that allows setting of the actual minutes and
hours. PROG2 sets AM or PM., PROG3 selects 12 or 24-hour mode, PROG4 returns to the previous setup screen in
Figure 6. The clock can also be directly setup by pressing MUTE-F16-C1. This key sequence bypasses the PIN
number and the main setup screen.
IP:10.6.100.164 Mask:255.255.0.0
Clock 11:16PM 12hr:
PROG1 PROG2
PROG3 PROG4 PROG5 PROG6
Figure 7 Clock setting display screen
PROG7 PROG8
5.3 Setting the PIN number
The Pin number is used to prevent unauthorized modification of operation parameters. When a PIN number is set,
the IP-1616 will prompt for it before allowing entry into the setup mode. The web-based setup for the IP-1616 also
has provision for a user password; it is the same four-digit value as the PIN number entered from this menu option.
Selecting PROG3 from the main menu will cause the IP-1616 to prompt for the new PIN number twice. If both are
entered identically, the new PIN number will take affect.
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IP Mask back
IP Mask back
Clr Del back
5.4 Setting the basic IP information
As was mentioned before, all other parameters are setup by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer.
Before connecting to the console with the browser, an IP address and Mask that is compatible with the users existing
network must be set. Figure 8 shows the screen selected when PROG2 is pressed from the main setup screen. See
your network administrator to determine the proper values. Figure 9 shows the dotted quad editing screen. Figure
10 shows the actual entry of the IP addresses. The following keys are used to enter the IP dotted quad once PROG1
or PROG2 is pressed.
IP:10.6.100.164 Mask:255.255.0.0
IP Setup [XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX]
PROG1 PROG2 PROG3 PROG4 PROG5 PROG6 PROG7 PROG8
Figure 8 IP Address setup screen
IP:10.6.100.164 Mask:255.255.0.0
IP Setup [XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX]
PROG1 PROG2 PROG3 PROG4 PROG5 PROG6 PROG7 PROG8
Figure 9 IP Address setup screen
IP:10.6.100.164 Mask:255.255.0.0
IP: 10.6.10X
PROG1 PROG2
DTMF 0-9: The DTMF digits allow entry of the specific numbers
DTMF A: DTMF digit A is the decimal point used in dotted quad
PROG4: The “back” key is pressed when the dotted quad has been entered
PROG1: The “Clr” function clears the current entered value and starts over
PROG2: The “Del” function deletes the last entered number
Once these values have been set, the unit must be reset for them to take affect. It is now possible to connect to
the IP-1616 with a computer and web browser.
PROG3 PROG4 PROG5 PROG6 PROG7 PROG8
Figure 10 IP Address setup screen
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5.5 Entering IP-1616 Web Setup
To begin setup of the IP-1616 console, the user must know the base IP address that was entered from the front panel.
The address then entered into the browser is http://XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX, where the XXX’s refer to the values for
the assigned IP address. Upon pressing return in the browser the opening screen should appear as shown in Figure
11.
Figure 11 Initial WEB Browser screen
Clicking on the hyperlink [Click to Enter] will open a dialog box requesting user authentication. There is only one
user name defined. It is “admin”. If it is the first time the console as been started and no PIN number has been
entered, no password will be required. If a PIN has been set, enter it into the password field. Once the username and
password has been successfully entered, the opening web page for Basic Ethernet Setup will be displayed.
5.5.1 Orange Crossover Cable
An orange crossover cable provides for direct PC to IP-1616 programming through the Ethernet port. This cable
should not be used for a direct IP-1616 to Ethernet port connection.
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5.6 Basic Ethernet Setup
Figure 12 Basic Ethernet screen
The Basic Ethernet Setup screen is the default first screen when entering the setup mode, see Figure 12. Across the
top of the page is a table 4x3 cells in dimension. Each of these text strings is a link to a different setup page.
Clicking the mouse pointer on any of these will immediately load the page clicked on. Moving from one page to the
next does not automatically save any data that has been entered. To make changes to a page and save it to memory
requires that the “Submit” button at the bottom of each page be pressed. Submit has the effect of sending the
contents of the web page back to the IP-1616 for storage.
The fields of the Basic Ethernet Setup page are as follows:
5.6.1 Use DHCP Server:
The DHCP server check box is generally left unchecked. DHCP is the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It
allows the IP-1616 to require all of the information for operation on the network bypassing its manual entry. Vega
does not recommend operating with DHCP on. It can cause the Base IP address to change unexpectedly making
changing setup of software more difficult. It can be useful for initial setup efforts in determining some of the other
parameters.
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5.6.2 Unit IP Address:
The Unit IP Address is the base address assigned to the IP-1616. It must be unique on the Network. It identifies the
console for such operations as setup and software upgrades.
5.6.3 Subnet Mask:
The Subnet Mask is used by the IP Stack to determine what are local addresses and what address require use of the
gateway to be reached. See you network administrator for this value.
5.6.4 Gateway Address:
The Gateway address is the IP address for the node that is used to reach other networks. See your network
administrator for this value.
5.6.5 DNS Addresses 1-2:
The DNS Addresses, or Domain Name Service Addresses, are used to resolve word based IP addresses into dotted
quads. For example, www.espn.com requires lookup on a name server to determine the actual dotted quad IP
address. Currently word based addresses are not supported by the IP-1616. These addresses are stored as a place
holder to when they might be.
5.6.6 SNTP Address:
This is the IP address of the timer server on the network. The time server is used as a standard clock for all devices
on the network. It can be a PC, a national atomic clock source available on the internet, or a local GPS or atomic
clock based network resource.
5.6.7 SNPT Update Interval:
This is the amount of time between queries to the time server to update the clock. Since the real time clock of the IP1616 is already very accurate, this value only needs to be updated at most once per hour.
5.6.8 SNTP Local Time Offset:
A time server always gives its time as Greenwich Mean Time. Enter the value that corresponds to the consoles
location. See the table for a list of offset and enter the appropriate offset.
Location: Offset: Location: Offset:
Eniwetok, Kwajalien -12
-11
-10
-9
Pacific Time (US-Canada) -8
Mountain Time (US-Canada) -7
Central Time (US-Canada) -6
Eastern Time (US-Canada) -5
-4
-3
-2
-1 0
5.6.9 Packet Delay Before Playback:
The IP-1616 utilizes a 20ms UDP/IP packet to encode audio. Some buffering of these packets must occur before
playback to help absorb network jitter and delays, the typical value is 6. Larger values may be required for larger
networks, smaller values for simpler networks.
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5.6.10 QOS Bits:
The QOS bits section contains two entries. The first entry, QOS Precedence, is used when Differentiated Services
QOS is active on the network. Typically this value is left at 0 for normal traffic and 5 for voice traffic. The second
entry, D, T and R bits, are used for advanced purposes. These bits are usually 0. Contact your Information Services
department for proper values for these entries.
5.6.11 Local IP Addresses:
Up to 10 addresses can be entered for the Local IP addresses. These addresses should correspond to the base IP
address of the other IP-1616 consoles within the same room. This list is used for the Ethernet crosspatch function.
The IP-1616 examines the source of the audio and flags it if the source was from another console in this list.
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5.7 Multicast Setup
Figure 13 Multicast Port setup screen
Figure 13 shows the Multicast Setup screen is used to determine which ports the IP-1616 will use to communicate
various channel information on. The specific columns are discussed next:
5.7.1 Enable via Ethernet:
This checkbox is used to turn Ethernet connectivity on and off. If this box is unchecked, audio received from the
analog connections of the IP-1616 will not be echoed to the Ethernet. In addition, Ethernet traffic will not be mixed
into the audio of the IP-1616.
5.7.2 Multicast Address:
The Multicast Address is used as the broadcast address for all audio traffic. This number must be between 224.0.0.2
and 239.255.255.255. All lines that are to interoperate must have the same Multicast Address.
5.7.3 RX and TX Ports:
The next two columns specify the port number for each channel. This number must be unique, per channel, and be
greater than 1024. As an example, consider Line 1 above in. The RX Port is 1054 and the TX Port is 1072. All
consoles that wish to monitor receive audio for channel 1 must have their Base Multicast address set the same as well
as the same RX Port number. The same goes for TX audio. Any console on the network that wishes to transmit
must set its port number to 1072.
5.7.4 Channel Hops:
The Channel Hops value represents the number of routers the multicast audio packets will go through before being
stopped. Network design will dictate this value. If audio is not reaching a particular node on the network, increasing
this value is one option that might be tried.
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5.8 Per Line Setup Parameters
Figure 14 TCRD Setup screen
Figure 14 shows the TCRD Line setup screen. Each lines setup parameters can be viewed and changed by pressing
the buttons numbered 1-8. Note that pressing those buttons does not save the current information on the screen. The
user must first Submit the information to be saved and then click on a button to move to the next lines information.
All of the information on this web page is specific to the line. Descriptions of the various parameters follow.
5.8.1.1 Line Enabled:
The Line Enabled checkbox at the top middle enables or disables the line. If the Line is disabled, it will not allow
selection for transmission or play received audio.
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5.8.1.2 Select Call String:
The Select Call string is used to allow a user in the field to guarantee that the dispatcher is monitor in the channel.
The String is a sequence of DTMF digits that when received, will open the MUTE gate and allow receive audio
through to the speakers.
5.8.1.3 Select Call Open Time:
When the Select Call String is received, this value is the amount of time that the mute gate remains open for the
received audio. After the timer has expired and indication continues to notify the console operator which channel the
received audio came in on. It will continue until the operator presses performs a PTT operation on the channel.
5.8.1.4 Disable Mute:
By check this box, the console will not allow the line to be muted. This forces the console operator to monitor the
line.
5.8.1.5 Min Mute Level:
The Mute key can be set to be a audio level reduction rather than an on/off function. By setting this entry to –20 for
example, when the mute is activated for this line, the audio will be reduced by –20dB rather than all the wa y off. A
value of 0, has the effect of a hard mute.
5.8.1.6 TX Enabled:
Checking this box allows the line to be selected for TX operations. Leaving it unchecked allows the operator to still
monitor the channel.
5.8.1.7 InPTT Enable:
When checked, the InPTT button is allowed to function.
5.8.1.8 Duplex Enable:
Checking this box will make the line Full duplex.
5.8.1.9 F-Tone 1-16 Enable:
Checking this box will allow the associated Function tone to be selected.
5.8.1.10 Ftone1-16 Alphanumeric:
This text string will be displayed when the particular line and function tone is selected.
5.8.1.11 RX Block:
The RX block checkboxes allow the user to select other channels that should be RX muted during transmit on this
channel.
5.8.1.12 TX Block:
The TX Block checkboxes prevent checked boxes from being selected at the same time as this channel. The IP-1616
will automatically reciprocate selections between two different lines.
5.8.1.13 Pairs/Wildcard:
There are four available wildcard groups. Function tones 1 and 2 are not allowed in a wildcard group and a function
tone may not be part of more than one group. One function tone from each group can be active at a time, plus either
F1 or F2. This allows for function tones to have control functions, but that are not used for actual frequency control
of the radio.
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5.9 General Gain Setup
Figure 15 General setup screen
The General Gain Setup web page is shown in Figure 15. The IP-1616 is based largely on software controlled
variable resistors with a resolution of 1.5dB per step. Each output is set to be at is maximum drive and may therefore
need to have its output reduced to get the proper level out/in. The General gain screen allows the operator to adjust
the levels down as required. As an example, if given the particular properties of a transmission line, it is determined
that the output level is 3dB to high, the corresponding Transmit Gain would be set to –3.0dB. The actual values
adjusted are spelled out on the web page and should be adjusted as required.
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5.10 Global System Setup
Figure 16 Global setup screen
Figure 16 shows the setup screen for all the functions that are not line specific. Each of the options on this page are
discussed in the following sections.
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5.10.1 Supervisor Enable:
When checked, the SUP button will be active on the console. This allows a console operator to take control of any
selected line. It will pull the SUP pin low such that parallel connected consoles (both analog and Ethernet) will not
be able to transmit or monitor receive audio on the line. The SUP input is active at all times no matter the status of
this checkbox.
5.10.2 Supervisor Timeout:
This variable sets a timeout for the supervisory button. Setting the value to a 0 make it a toggle on/off function.
Setting the value to a number makes it a timed supervisory.
5.10.3 TX All Key Enable:
This check enables and disables the TX All button on the front panel.
5.10.4 TX Delay:
This value is the delay in ms for microphone audio. By setting this value to something greater than the system setup
time, the console operator can begin speaking after the PTT is pressed and the audio will be delayed until the system
is actually able to transmit.
5.10.5 Auto Monitor Enable:
This checkbox is used with the handset/headset option. When the handset/headset is taken offhook, the monitor
burst is sent.
5.10.6 CRP Timeout:
The time in seconds allowed for inactivity before a crosspatch will be automatically dropped.
5.10.7 Mute UNSEL w/ PTT:
This option will mute the receive audio from any channel that is not selected during a PTT operation.
5.10.8 Master Mute:
The Master Mute button of the console mutes all unselected audio. Setting the value to a 0 make it a toggle on/off
function. Setting the value to a number makes it a timed mute. The “mom” checkbox sets it as a momentary
function.
5.10.9 SEL Tape Output Mix:
Each of these checkboxes determines what kind of audio is summed into the SEL tape output. The SEL tape output
can be any combination of select, unselect, and crosspatch audio.
5.10.10 SEL Tape with Volume:
When checked, only speaker audio will be sent to the tape out, no muted lines or microphone audio is included.
5.10.11 Handset or Headset RX routing:
When a handset or headset is installed, this box should be checked so that the IP-1616 knows where to route receive
audio based on hookswitch position.
5.10.12 Summed RX to Handset or Headset:
When checked, provides both Select and Unselected RX audio to the earpiece.
5.10.13 Panel PTT Default Mic:
This pull down menu allows a technician to select which microphone input will be sourced on a master PTT or
InPTT press. It must be set to Gooseneck if the gooseneck mic is being used. The Handset and Deskmic inputs will
still operate on their own integral PTTs. Setting it to Deskmic will activate the Deskmic input when the front panel
PTT (or InPTT) is pressed, and Handset will activate the Handset port similarly.
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5.10.14 DTMF Keypad Enable:
Allows the DTMF keys to be enabled or ignored.
5.10.15 DTMF Flywheel:
The DTMF flywheel sets the time in milliseconds between key presses without the unit de-keying.
5.10.16 DTMF On Time:
The minimum duration of DTMF digit.
5.10.17 DTMF Off Time:
The minimum time between DTMF digits.
5.10.18 DTMF Phone Level:
The approximate absolute level of the DTMF digits for the phone lines.
5.10.19 DTMF Line Level:
The approximate absolute level of the DTMF digits for radio lines.
5.10.20 DTMF Sidetone:
When checked, provides DTMF sidetone to be played on the Select speaker.
5.10.21 DTMF Sidetone Level:
The approximate relative level of the DTMF sidetone played on the Select speaker.
5.10.22 Group G1 Setups:
The predefined group keys are setup in this section of the web page. By checking SEL and MUTE check boxes, a
predefined console configuration can be set. Once defined, the operator can press the associated group key and the
IP-1616 will immediately change to that configuration. The text string for each group is displayed when the group
key is pressed.
5.10.23 Aux Relay Button Setups:
The two Aux relay buttons (A1-A2) are setup in this section of the Global Setup page. Each button can be
programmed to be deactivated, toggle, and timed. In addition, and independently per button, the relay can be
programmed to close on a PTT operation.
5.10.24 Alert Tone Buttons Setup:
The four Alert Tone buttons can be setup to generate different tones. They can be made active or inactive. Single
Tone, Pulsed Tone, and Hi-Lo warble are all supported. The Single Tone and Pulsed Tone use the Low Freq setting
only. An approximate relative level is also supported for each Alert Tone.
5.10.25 B Menu Button Setup:
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5.11 Paging Setup
Upon selecting the Paging Setup
link, the web page shown in
Figure 17 will be displayed. This
page is typically the first location
for setup of the paging system of
the IP-1616 console. The IP-1616
will allow setup of up to 10
simultaneous paging encoder
types. The three currently
supported paging encoders are:
Quickcall II 100 and 1000 group,
as well as DTMF. To setup each
of the 10 encoders, use the pull
down box in the Page Type
column to select the type of
encoder. Once an encoder has
been selected, clicking on the
setup button on the same row will
open the associated setup screen
for the encoder. The setup screens
for each appear next.
5.11.1 2 Tone 100 Setup:
The setup screen in Figure 18 is for 2 Tone 100. This is
the setup screen that appears when the Setup button is
pressed from the Paging setup screen and 2 Tone 100 is
selected in the pull down menu. This format requires
only a two-digit code to generate a paging sequence.
Going from top to bottom, the parameters are as
follows:
The top two lines give information as to the type of
encoder being setup, as well as which entry in the table
of 10 is being setup/modified.
5.11.1.1 Name for Paging Setup:
This is a character string that associates a name with the
particular setup for this encoder. The name will be
displayed as an option in the Paging Directory screen.
5.11.1.2 Delay before first Tone:
This option is the amount of time allowed from PTT
until the first tone is played
Figure 17 Paging setup screen
5.11.1.3 Tone #1 and #2 Group Numbers:
The Tone Group numbers are selected from the top row
of Table 1 and Table 2. These are the standard tables for Two-Tone Signaling.
Figure 18 2-Tone 100 paging setup screen
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Vega Group No.
Tone Groups
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Diagonal
Vega Group No.
1
Mot 1
330.5 569.1
349.0 600.9
368.5 634.5
389.0 669.9
410.8 707.3
433.7 746.8
457.9 788.5
483.5 832.5
510.5 879.0
539.0 928.1
569.1 979.9
8
Mot 2
2
9
3
Mot 3
1092.4 321.7
288.5 339.6
296.5 358.6
304.7 378.6
313.0 399.8
953.7 422.1
979.9 445.7
1006.9 470.5
1034.7 496.8
1063.2 524.6
569.1 569.1
Table 1
10
4
Mot 4
11
5
Mot 5
553.9 122.5 358.9
584.8 1153.4 398.1
617.4 1185.2 441.6
651.9 1217.8 489.8
688.3 1251.4 543.3
726.8 1285.8 602.6
767.4 1321.2 668.3
810.2 1357.6 741.3
855.5 1395.0 822.2
903.2 1433.4 912.0
979.9 979.9 979.9
12
6
Mot 6
13
Mot A
7
14
Tone Groups
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Diagonal
Entering a number from 1 to 14 in each of these fields will then select, based on the two digit pager code, which two
frequencies will be played in succession.
Mot B
371.5 346.7
412.1 384.6
457.1 426.6
507.0 473.2
562.3 524.8
623.7 582.1
691.8 645.7
767.4 716.1
851.1 794.3
944.1 881.0
979.9 979.9
Mot Z
GE A’
682.5 652.5 667.5 1472.9 1930.2
592.5 607.5 712.5 1513.5 1989.0
757.5 787.5 772.5 1555.2 2043.8
802.5 832.5 817.5 1598.0 2094.5
847.5 877.5 862.5 1642.0 2155.6
892.5 922.5 907.5 1687.2 2212.2
937.5 967.5 952.5 1733.7 2271.7
547.5 517.5 532.5 1781.5 2334.6
727.5 562.5 577.5 1830.5 2401.0
637.5 697.5 622.5 1881.0 2468.2
742.5 742.5 742.5 None None
Table 2
GE B’
GE C’
Mot 10
Mot 11
5.11.1.4 Tone #1 Duration:
The duration in milliseconds the first tone will be played.
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5.11.1.5 Gap Duration:
The duration in milliseconds between tones.
5.11.1.6 Tone #2 Duration:
The duration in milliseconds the second tone will be played.
5.11.1.7 Group Tone Duration:
Each of these durations is set in milliseconds and generally conform to the standard paging plans listed in Table 3:
Tone #1 (ms) Gap (ms) Tone #2 (ms) Group Call (ms) Type
This checkbox determines if the diagonal tone of a group is used or not. When the diagonal tone is disabled, the next
two entries are ignored and the second tone is played for the diagonal tone duration period. When the diagonal is
enabled, the diagonal tone (Diagonal Tone Frequency) is used in place of either the first or second tone depending
on the final check box (Diagonal Tone Location). Anytime both the first and second tones come from the same
tone group, group call paging is supported.
5.11.2 2 Tone 1000 Setup:
The 1000 group paging mode is similar to the 100 group paging
group except that it adds an additional number making it a three
digit code. The new first digit is used for an additional table
lookup, which then points to two of the columns in Table 1 and
Table 2, listed previously in the 100 group setup. Figure 17
shows the entries required for setting up one of the 1000
encoders.
5.11.2.1 Name for Paging Setup:
A 10 digit name associated with this particular paging setup.
5.11.2.2 Delay before first Tone:
This option is the amount of time allowed from PTT until the
first tone is played
5.11.2.3 Tone Plan Number:
The tone plan number is selected from the list of tone plans in
Table 4, Table 5, and Table 6. If the pager to be reached is
N349, the Tone Plan Number would be set to 12 which
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corresponds to group N. All pagers using the N group would then reference this encoder setup in the listing of all
persons. The 3 corresponds to which line in group N to select the tone groups from. In this case, 3 says to take both
the first and second tone from group number 3 (3+3). So, for N349, the first tone sent would be 313.0 for 1 second,
followed by 1063.2 for 3 seconds.
Vega Codeplan #
Pager Capcodes
0xx
1xx
2xx
3xx
4xx
5xx
6xx
7xx
8xx
9xx
Vega Codeplan #
Pager Capcodes
1
Mot B 2 Mot C 3 Mot D 4 Mot E 5 Mot F 6 Mot G 7 Mot H 8 Mot J 9 Mot K
The duration in milliseconds the first tone will be played.
21
Table 6
22
Mot
MT
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GE X
24
GE Y
25
GE Z*
5.11.2.5 Gap Duration:
The duration in milliseconds between tones.
5.11.2.6 Tone #2 Duration:
The duration in milliseconds the second tone will be played.
5.11.2.7 Group Tone Duration:
The duration in milliseconds the group tone will be played.
5.11.2.8 Enable Diagonal Tone:
This checkbox determines if the diagonal tone of a group is used or not. When the diagonal tone is disabled, the next
two entries are ignored and the second tone is played for the diagonal tone duration period. When the diagonal is
enabled, the diagonal tone (Diagonal Tone Frequency) is used in place of either the first or second tone depending
on the final check box (Diagonal Tone Location). Anytime both the first and second tones come from the same
tone group, group call paging is supported.
5.11.2.9 Diagonal Tone Location:
These are the same entries as the previous section in Table 3.
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5.11.3 DTMF Paging:
DTMF paging is also supported in the IP-1616 console. The
standard DTMF digits are allowed in any length. Figure 20
shows the web setup required for enabling DTMF paging.
The entries are similar to those before.
5.11.3.1 Name for Paging Setup:
A 10 digit name associated with this particular paging setup.
5.11.3.2 Delay before first Tone:
This option is the amount of time allowed from PTT until the
first tone is played
5.11.3.3 Digit On Time:
The amount of time the DTMF digit is played.
5.11.3.4 Digit Off Time:
The amount of time spacing between DTMF digits.
Figure 20 DTMF Paging screen
5.11.3.5 Total Page Digits:
The number of digits in a standard page. All pages that utilize this option will expect this number of digits.
5.11.4 Manual Paging:
Manual paging is supported in the IP-1616 console; this
provides the ability to create a tone page using tones not
included within the tone charts. See Figure 22.
5.11.4.1 Name for Paging Setup:
A 10-digit name associated with this particular paging setup.
5.11.4.2 Delay before first Tone:
This option is the amount of time allowed from PTT until the
first tone is played
5.11.4.3 Gap Duration:
The duration in milliseconds between tones.
Figure 21 Manual Paging screen
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5.12 Page Table Entries:
Figure 22 Paging Directory screen
The previous section on Paging Setup allowed definition of the various encoders to whatever encoder scheme was
required. The second setup step required involves entering the individual page codes on a per user basis. Entry into
this table will be through a browser and web pages hosted by the IP-1616 console. The screen can be seen in Figure
22.
The first column is the entry number. Up to 100 separate entries can be maintained in the system at any one time.
Only 20 can be on screen at one time for editing. The second column is the name of the person or action that can be
used by a console operator to identify the page. As can be seen in Entry 3, the drop down list will consist of all
enabled paging encoders plus a stack option. The next two columns are the Line and Freq for the page to go out on.
The Talk Time column is used to allow the dispatcher time to speak after the page tones have been completed. The
unit will stay PTTed for this amount of time after the page and then dekey. The operator has the option of pressing
the PTT key during this time to extend their talk time. The final column is the page string. It consists of the digits
necessary to send the page.
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When a manual page format is selected, the Page String block must be entered as follows: FFFF;TTTT;FFFF;TTTT
where FFFF equals frequency in Hz and TTTT equals time in milliseconds. Using Figure 22 as an example, entry #7
is a manual page to a TV station copter, the first tone is 1000Hz for 500ms and the second tone is 2000Hz for
500ms.
When the stack option is selected for the Page Format, the Line and Freq have no effect. In this mode, the Page
String becomes a semi-colon delimited list of page numbers to send (1;2;3). Each of these pages will go out on their
respective lines (and remain keyed while the other pages are going out). The operator is then given a go-ahead
beep/message to indicate that the pages are complete and the voice portion of the message can be sent. The PTT
button will extend this time as in the other modes. All lines that were part of the stacked page are selected for this
voice message. When the console dekeys, it will revert back to the original SEL/UNSEL configuration.
5.13 Clone From Other Console
Figure 23 Cloning screen
The Clone from Other Console screen is show in Figure 23. It works similarly to the other Vega products clone
features. In this case, both consoles must be connected to the Ethernet network. Enter the dotted quad of the console
to clone from and pressing the Submit button will copy the entire configuration from the other console. The only
things not copied from the other console are the serial number, Base IP address, and Mask IP address. After copying
the values, they still must be saved to EEPROM memory for permanent storage.
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5.14 PIN Change
Figure 24 PIN number change screen
The PIN change web page is used to set the “admin” password for the console and is shown in Figure 24. Enter the
four-digit number in both entry boxes and click Submit. If the two PIN’s are the same, the PIN number will be
updated in memory. To take effect, it must be saved to EEPROM memory and a reboot must occur. The PIN will
be immediately effective in the DSP setup screen mode however.
5.15 Save to EEPROM
Figure 25 Load/Save screen
Figure 25 shows the screen for saving parame ters to non-volatile memory. Three buttons are available. The first is
to Reset Parameters back to factory defaults. This will clear everything out of memory. It does not save these values
however. Clicking the Save Current Parameters button will store all parameters in memory to Non-Volatile memory
for permanent storage. It will also reset the DSP so that it may reload its configuration data in a controlled manner.
The third button is for remote reset of the IP-1616, this will allow you to cycle power on a remote unit.
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5.16 Reprogramming the IP-1616 Software
1) The file you downloaded from the vega-signaling.com website includes two files. One is the directions you are
currently reading, and the second is ftpdl.exe. The ftpdl.exe file is the program that is used to update the software,
via the Ethernet port, of the Vega VoIP products. In addition you must download a copy of the software for the
product you wish to update.
Figure 26 FTP Reprogramming Screen
2) Copy all files into a subdirectory. Create a shortcut to the ftpdl.exe program file.
3) Run the program ftpdl.exe. Figure 26 above shows the screen as it appears at runtime.
4) Enter the IP address of the device to update. Figure 26 shows the IP-1616 console default of 10.6.100.216
5) Enter the User name and password fields into the FTP dialog box. Figure 26 shows “admin” as the username,
with no password.
6) Select the file name to download. In this case, IP-1616_v10.bin has been chosen.
7) Press the Download button. The Progress meter will move to 100% while the download is setup. This takes
about 20 seconds. After the setup, the progress meter will move back to 0% and start progressing towards 100% as
the software is downloaded.
8) Once the download is complete, a popup window will appear saying the download is complete and the console
will automatically reboot. The reboot takes about 30 seconds.
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6 Sample Setup Procedure
The following example sets up the audio levels on both the transmit and receive sides.
6.1 Transmit Path:
The transmit path begins at the microphone of your choice and ends with the transmit line card jack.
6.1.1 Microphone adjustments
There are three microphone inputs to the IP-1616. A gooseneck connector is provided for on the front of the console
and is default with the front panel PTT. Two inputs are accessible from the rear of the unit. One is a four-wire
connector and the other is a six-wire connector. The four-wire connector will accept either a handset or headset.
The six-wire connector will accept desk microphone. All connectors may be used at the same time. Transmit audio
from the six-wire connector is blocked only when the PTT of the four-wire connector is active.
The gooseneck, handset/headset and the desk microphone inputs go through dedicated preamplifier stages and
CODEC’s are then connected to the DSP by the PTT source. In setting the microphone levels the goal is to adjust
the preamps so that nominal voice levels through both microphones (if two are being used simultaneously) are of
equal level at the input of the CODEC’s . The following procedures will guide you through the tuning process:
6.1.2 Adjusting the desk microphone level
Make a vocal tone into the desk microphone at the distance you expect the operator to be positioned and adjust R333
on the Backplane PCB for 2Vp-p at TP36 or good sounding over the air audio.
6.1.3 Adjusting the gooseneck microphone level
Make a vocal tone into the gooseneck microphone at the distance you expect the operator to be positioned and adjust
R334 on the Backplane PCB for 2 Vp-p at TP32 or good sounding over the air audio.
6.1.4 Earth Ground
While Telex-Vega recommends that the unit be tied to earth ground though the AUX power connector on the back of
the unit. It is imperative that chassis ground to tied to some fixed reference for proper operation of the unit. The line
filtering is dependent on a solid ground to function correctly.
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7 Schematics, Parts Placements, and Bills of Material
7.1 Main Processor PCB
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materials and workmanship for three years, beginning at the date of original purchase. If such a malfunction
occurs, the product will be repaired or replaced (at our option) without charge during the three-year period,
if delivered to the Telex factory. Warranty does not extend to damage due to improper repairs, finish or
appearance items, or malfunction due to abuse or operation under other than the specified conditions, nor
does it extend to incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives the
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No liability will be accepted for damages directly or indirectly arising from the use of our materials or from any
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9 Specifications
Front panel controls
• Select and Mute status for each line
• Sixteen Function tone button selection
• TX and RX ALL buttons
• Mute button
• Alert buttons
• AUX Relay Buttons
• MONITOR
• INTERCOM
• PTT button
• 16 digit DTMF keypad
• Select and Unselect volume controls
• Supervisory control
• Line Activity Monitor LED for each line
• Two Simultaneous Microphones
• Handset/Headset and Desk
microphone/gooseneck
Features
Ø Simplex or full duplex per line
Ø Programmable squelch control per line
Ø Four Alert tone cadence
Ø Crossmute per line (hardwire)
Ø TX notch filter
Specifications
Audio Compression (selected and Unselected receive and transmit): Less
than 3-dB change in output level for a 25 dB change in input above
threshold.
Distortion: 3% maximum at full compression.
Hum and Noise: 50 dB below operating levels.
Speaker (Two): 3 in, 8 ohm, heavy-duty.
Amplifier Power: 5 W maximum at 3% THD into an 8 ohm load or
equivalent
Optional Handset Earpiece Level: Adjustable level independent of speaker
volume controls.
Audio Frequency Response: +1.5 dB, 300 to 3000 Hz, except at the
transmit tone notch frequency.
Tone Frequencies: All Function frequencies are selectable from 600 to
3300 Hz. Accuracy + 1 Hz.
Select All (simulcast): Selection of all sequential tone lines.
Time mute: temporarily mutes “Unselected” audio.
Group select: for easy selection of TX/RX line combinations.
Microphone Connection: Handset and Headset 4-wire; Desk and
Gooseneck use 6-wire
Operating Temperature Range: 0 to +50 degree C.
Power Requirements: .117 Vac, 60Hz, 25W, or 12Vdc at 5A maximum
Dimensions: 10 in. H X 12 in. D X 17.5 in. W (desktop)
Special features
♦ Automatic initial level settings
♦ Self Tuning receive circuit
♦ Internal tuning via keypad
♦ Clock and VU meter
♦ Summed audio recorder output
♦ Incoming Select Call DTMF detection
Note: Specifications are subject to change with out notice.
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