WaveWare API-64 User Manual

API- 64, API-64EM, API-64RM, TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION. 1-1

PURPOSE OF MANUAL. 1-1

CHAPTER 3

INSTALLATION/OPERATION

API-64 CONNECTIONS. 3-1
API-64EM CONNECTIONS. 3-2
API-64RM CONNECTIONS. 3-2
SYSTEM INSTALLATION. 3-3

CHAPTER 2

DESCRIPTION

INTRODUCTION. 2-1
DESCRIPTION. 2-1
COMPATIBILITY. 2-1
SPECIFICATIONS. 2-3
FEATURES.2-4

CHAPTER 4

PROGRAMMING API-64/API-64EM

PROGRAMMING NOTES.4-1
MENU.4-2
SYSTEM SETUP MENU.4-3
MESSAGES SETUP MENU.4-4
DATA LOGGING HISTORY.4-7
API-64RM PROGRAMMING.4-8
SUPPORT AND INFORMATION

INSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL

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CHAPTER 1

The Alphanumeric Paging Interface processes custom message information into a format that allows
messages to be broadcast over standard radio paging architecture. The interface activates through dry
contact or wetted voltage inputs.

PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL
This manual provides descriptions and instructions for programming, installing and maintaining the
Alphanumeric Paging Interface. A Brief description of the remaining chapters is as follows.
Chapter 2 - Description of functions and capabilities including specificatio ns.
Chapter 3 - Installation, Power Up and External Connections.
Chapter 4 - Programming Instructions
Chapter 5 - troubleshooting

CHAPTER 2 DESCRIPTION

INTRODUCTION 2-1
This chapter describes the characteristics, capabilities, features and specifications of the Alp hanu meric
Paging Interface.

DESCRIPTION
The Alphanumeric Pager Interface alerts individuals via display pagers of a change in status from a given
output. When a status change occurs via a change in a dry contact or wetted voltage input an alarm message
is delivered to the paging terminal's IXO port via phone line or through a direct connect RS-232 serial port
connection. The interface encodes messages per paging industry standard "Telecator Alphanumeric Paging"
(TAP) protocol to deliver messages from a location remote to the paging terminal via a telephone line
(Model API-64RM). The interface encodes messages per paging industry standard TAP or COMP2
protocols to deliver messages directly to a paging terminal RS-232 (Serial) Input. The maximum distance
between the Paging Interface and the paging terminal for RS-232 connection is 150 feet.

The paging terminal encodes messages received from the Alphanumeric Paging Interface and sends them
via a radio paging network to the designated alphanumeric paging receiver or group of receivers.

The Alphanumeric Pager Interface is compatible with both Privately Owned Paging Systems or Radio
Common Carriers' (RCC) Systems. Privately Owned Paging Systems
are typically site specific and cover a facility or building. They are privately owned and usually licensed for
use by one organization. RCC Paging Systems cover a larger geographical area and are utilized by the
licensee to provide paging services to organizations and private individuals.

The Alphanumeric Paging Interface (API-64) and Expansion Module (API-64EM) come with their own
steel enclosure, 110 V AC power cord and pluggable input terminal blocks. The API-64RM Remote Dial
Module comes with its' own steel enclosure, 120 V AC plug in transformer, connection cable and standard
6 foot RJ11 telephone cable

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COMPATIBILITY
The Alphanumeric Paging Interface communicates with Paging Terminals via modem to modem Phone
Line Connection or via RS-232 c onnection.

Note: Where a Privately Owned Paging System provides telephone access for alphanumeric paging (from a
location remote to the terminal), API-64 can be utilized to dial in and deliver messages to the terminal via
telephone lines and the TAP protocol. This eliminates the need to place the API-64 within 150 feet of the
paging terminal.

RS-232 Paging System Requirements:

1.The paging terminal and transmitters must be capable of receiving, encoding and transmitting binary data
(end user would typically have numeric and/or alphanumeric pagers).

2.The paging terminal and transmitters must be alphanumeric message capable.

3.The paging terminal must be TAP (Telecator Alphanumeric) or COMP2 protocol capable. These are the
protocols utilized by message entry devices such as the Motorola Alphamate when directly connected to the
paging terminal.

4.There must be a direct connect serial port available on the paging terminal for connection of the API-64.

5.The maximum distance (length of the RS-232 cable) between the paging terminal and the API-64 is 150
feet (45.6m).

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API-64/API-64EM
SPECIFICATIONS

WEIGHT........................................... 2kg(4.4lbs)

DIMENSIONS................................... 6"H x 16"W x 2"D

mm H x mm W x mm D

ENCLOSURE................................... METAL

WALL MOUNTING........................... METAL BRACKETS

COUNTER TOP............................... RUBBER FEET

TEMPERATURE RANGE................. 0C - 40C

INPUT POWER................................ 110V AC 60Hz

CONSUMPTION.............................. 20W MAX.

CONTACT INPUTS......................... 64 OPTICALLY ISOLATED (PROGRAMMABLE EITHER N/O

OR N/C)

CONTACT INPUT BLOCK 1-32...... SWITCHABLE DRY CONTACT OR WETTED VOLTAGE

CONTACT INPUT BLOCK 33-64.... SWITCHABLE DRY CONTACT OR WETTED VOLTAGE

WETTED VOLTAGE INPUTS........ 12-48V DC "ON STATE"

0V DC "OFF STATE"

DISPLAY SCREEN.......................... 240 x 64 GRAPHIC (8 LINE X 40 CHARACTER LCD) -API-64

Only

PROGRAMMING............................. AT/WIN95 COMPATIBLE KEYBOARD

RS-232 CONNECTION................... DB25 FEMALE

BAUD RATE.................................... 300 -4800 (PROGRAMMABLE)

NUMBER OF BITS/PARITY........... 7 & EVEN OR 8 & NONE (PROGRAMMABLE)

NETWORK CONNECTIVITY......... RS-485

EXPANSION MODULE .................. MAXIMUM NUMBER 15 (TOTAL NUMBER OF INPUTS 1024)

NETWORK DISTANCE.................. MAXIMUM LENGTH OF NETWORK - 4000 FEET

MESSAGE TYPE........................... ALPHANUMERIC

MESSAGE LENGTH..................... MAXIMUM 80 CHARACTERS

MESSAGE STORAGE.................. MAXIMUM 1,000

Remote Dial Module (API-64\RDM)

WEIGHT........................................... 1kg(2.2lbs)

DIMENSIONS................................... 6"H x 16"W x 2"D

mm H x mm W x mm D

ENCLOSURE................................... METAL

WALL MOUNTING........................... METAL BRACKETS

COUNTER TOP............................... RUBBER FEET

TEMPERATURE RANGE................. 0C - 40C

INPUT POWER SUPPLY.................. 120V AC 60Hz

CONSUMPTION............................... 400 ma. MAX.

PROGRAMMING.............................. DOS BASED PC WITH SAMI-PSV1.1 SOFTWARE

DIALING METHOD.......................... DTMF

MODEM............................................ 300 BAUD INTERNAL

RS-232 CONNECTION................... RJ11 FEMALE

BAUD RATE.................................... 1200

NUMBER OF BITS.......................... 8

STOP BITS..................................... 1

PARITY........................................... NONE

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FEATURES
ALARM INPUTS
The Alphanumeric Paging Interface and each Expansion Module are equipped with 64 screw type
pluggable inputs for connection to dry contacts or wetted voltage points. The inputs are user programmable
as either normally opened or normally closed. Each Input can be programmed with a separate text message
for "Active", "Reset" and/or "Pulse" conditions. Messages can be up to 80 characters in length each. The 64
inputs are divided into two blocks of 32 inputs each. Each block of 32 inputs can be configured as either
dry contact or wetted voltage. The input points are opto-isolated to ensure no interference occurs between
the Alphanumeric Paging Interface (or Expansion Modules) and the device being monitored.

SYSTEM EXPANSION

The Alphanumeric Paging Interface allows for expansion from 64 inputs to 1024. The number of inputs is
expanded by the addition of expansion modules (API-64EM). Each Module adds 64 points to the system.
The modules are daisy-chained to the API-64 via an RS-485 connection. Up to 15 Expansion Modules may
be added to each API-64 . Programming for all of the points in the network is done via the master API-64.

ALARM INFORMATION VECTORING
The preprogrammed alarm message(s) for each input may be designated to be sent to a specific pager ID
number. The messages for each point can be sent to specific users or groups of users who are designated to
receive the information. Selected individuals or user groups within a facility or organization may receive
detailed notification of conditions which apply to them specifically. The Alarm Paging Interface can be
connected to multiple input sources and can vector information from each source to the required
recipient(s).

ALARM PRIORITIZATION
Each individual input may be designated a level of priority ranging from A to J. Messages with higher level
priorities (A) are processed and paged before lower level priority (J) messages. Messages that are assigned
equal priority levels are processed and paged on a first in first out basis.

ESCALATION PAGING
Each input can be programmed for escalation paging if required. Escalation paging allows a given message
to be sent to a secondary and/or a tertiary pager ID# if the alarm condition persists for a pre-defined period
of time. The time between escalations is user definable and can be from one to thirty minutes. Escalation
applies to alarm conditions only. Alarm conditions are defined as a change in the status of an input from its
normal position (normally opened or normally closed) to "Active" or "Pulse".

MESSAGE LOGGING/PRINTING
The Alphanumeric Paging Interface stores the last 1,000 paged messages in a log file. This log file may be
printed via a parallel printer attached to the printer port. The log file can be viewed or printed for any user
specified time period.

REAL TIME CLOCK
The Alphanumeric Paging Interface has a built in real-time clock. The clock uses 24 hour format and
contains an internal battery to maintain accurate system time in case of power loss.

SHIFT SCHEDULING
The Alphanumeric Paging Interface can be programmed to allow for shift scheduling. Messages can be sent
to specific pagers during specific periods of time. The alarm message for a given input may be sent to one
pager ID# if there is a change in status during the day shift and to another pager ID# if there is a change in
status during the night shift. Escalation for each shift is user programmable.

IN-HOUSE PAGING APPLICATIONS
Connection to the paging system is made via one direct RS-232 connection. The Alphanumeric Paging
Interface delivers a message via direct connection to an available serial port. The paging terminal provides
information back to API-64 indicating acceptance or rejection of the message. If a message is rejected the
Alphanumeric Paging Interface immediately resends the message to the terminal and redelivers the
message (until the message is accepted by the paging terminal).

WIDE AR EA APPLICAT IONS
Connection to the paging system is made via telephone lines (requires API-64RM, Remote Dial Module).
The Remote Dial Module is connected via RS-232 to the Alphanumeric Paging Interface. API-64RM
connects with the paging terminal via telephone lines and delivers a message via an IXO port. The paging
terminal provides information back to the Remote Dial Module indicating acceptance or rejection of the
message. If a message is rejected the API-64RM immediately redials the terminal and redelivers the
message (up to 5 attempts).

PHONE LINE REQUIREMENTS (API-64RM)