0211 Software for IPW-1A Intercom-Over-IP Adaptor POWER i re 2W s T IN0 IN1 NO C NC LAN PWR OPERATION MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 FEATURES 2 SPECIFICATIONS 3 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 4 WIRING & TERMINAL DEFINITIONS 5 SYSTEM FUNCTION TABLE 6 SCREEN LAYOUT Expanded Mode View Collapsed Mode View 7 7.1 7.2 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION WINDOW General tab Paging Groups Paging Messages Ignore List Passwords Scheduling Archival Settings Audio Settings Information 8 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.
1. General Description The IPW-1A and CommuniCenter software combine to create a network door entry intercom system. The IPW-1A is compatible with any of the Aiphone IE/IF door stations. The system allows for call-in to the PC via the CommuniCenter software, general communication between the PC and the door station, as well as the ability to activate the electric door release. 2. Features o The IPW-1A can be distributed over a data communication network.
. Software Installation 1. Load the software onto the PC to be used as a master station. Insert CD (included with IPW-1A) or download the latest version from the Aiphone website (www.aiphone.com). 2. Install the CommuniCenter software by following the on-screen prompts, or by executing “setup.exe” to begin the installation process. 3. Any IPW-1A adaptors within the broadcast domain should automatically appear on the sub station list on the right.
6. System Function Table Feature/Function Talking to Sub Description Reference section Direct audio communication between the IPW-1A and the CommuniCenter software 10.2 & 10.4 Monitoring Sub Direct audio communication between the IPW-1A and the CommuniCenter software, one-way only Communication 10.3 Group Call Broadcast audio transmission from the CommuniCenter software to selected adaptors, one-way only 10.6.
7. Screen Layout: 7.
.2 Collapsed Mode View 1 2 3 4 5 10 6 11 7 12 8 13 9 14 1- Minimize, and Terminate buttons Minimizes or terminates the program 2- Expand/Collapse Button Toggles between the expanded and collapsed versions 3- Sensor Input Status Displays an icon when the Sensor Input (In 1) detects a closure 4- Call Waiting List Displays calls placed, showing time placed and status 5- Selected Device Text Box Displays the station or group that has been selected 6- Monitor Button Allows the selected st
. Software Configuration Window o Open the Software Configuration Window by clicking on the Tool Button. If a password has been set you will be prompted by the Password Required dialog. By default the password is not set. When using a password, make sure it is something you will be able to recall or write it down in secure location. 8.1 General Tab o Under the General Tab you will have the option of selecting how you receive call notifications.
8.2 Paging Groups o Under the Paging Groups tab you will have the option to create different paging groups. Type in a group name in the box to the left of the Create Group button. Next click on the Create Group button. You will now see the name in the Groups list. To delete the group from the Groups list, select the group and then click the Delete button. The final step is to select which sub stations you want in your group.
8.4 Ignore List o Under the Ignore List tab you will have the option to block specific devices from being recognized at this PC. To view the list of devices available on the network, check the Enable Ignore Feature check box. This will display the Connected Devices list. From the list, check the devices you want to ignore. Devices that are ignored will display a green check mark. Clicking on the Refresh button will update the list with the latest devices available.
8.6 Scheduling o The Scheduling tab allows the user to set specific times during the day/week to put the program in and out of unavailable mode. Select the day of the week and then set the starting time and ending time. To save, click on the Add current entry button. Use the drop downs to change the hour (24 hr.), minutes, and seconds for the start/stop time. Each day must be set independently. Start time Stop time Selected day‟s schedule 8.
8.7 Archival Settings cont. o To listen to the archived recordings, click on the Open Archive Manager… button. From there you will be able to open the individual recording and play it by first selecting the recording and then clicking on the play button in the Archive Manager window. Once you have listened to the recording, you have the option of deleting the file by clicking on the Delete selected button.
8.8 Audio Settings o The Audio Settings tab will display and allow you to choose the Input Device and Output Device for the speaker and microphone. o The Quality level drop down box allows you to choose between Normal bandwidth mode and Low bandwidth mode. By default, the system will be in Normal mode. This setting must match the bandwidth setting you have for the devices, otherwise an error status will occur.
9. Priority level (highest to lowest) o o o o o o All Call Group Call Broadcast Messages Direct Messages Direct Communication Monitoring (1 - highest) (1 - highest) (1 - highest) (2 - middle) (2 - middle) (3 - lowest) All call, group call, and broadcast messages have the highest priority level. If a PC is in direct communication with a sub or is monitoring a sub when a high priority call is placed, the communication will be interrupted and the sub will receive the call.
o Answer the calling station by selecting the station and double clicking in either the Sub Station Location List, or in the Call Waiting List. You can also select the station and then click on the “Talk” button or press the space bar on your keyboard. Click the OFF button or press Esc to end the conversation. o A second method of answering the calling station is to simply press on your space bar or click on the “Talk” button.
o Unlike monitor mode, when a sub station is selected for two way communication, the status shown in the Sub Station Location List will change from available to connected. o To terminate communication, click on the Off Button or select another station. You can also terminate the call by pressing the Esc key on your keyboard. 10.5 Activating the dry contacts on the IPW-1A. o To activate the door release on the IPW-1A that you have selected, click on the Door Release Button.
o From the Paging Group List, select the group or groups that you want to page by clicking the check box next to the desired group. o Once a group is selected, click on the Group Call button or press the space bar and make your announcement following the pre-tone. The announcement will be heard at all sub stations within the selected group(s). o To make a group paging announcement to manually selected groups, open the Sub Station Location List.
10.7 Messages o To send a message to one sub station, select the desired sub station and click on the Messages Button. You will have the option of selecting a predefined message from the Predefined Messages pop-up window or browsing your files for a message (if allowed). Select the message then click on the Send Button. Your message will be heard at the selected station.
11. Icon Descriptions Under Type are icons that indicate what each item is: Blue square is for a Broadcast Mode intercom Red circle is for another PC running CommuniCenter Blue circle with symbol is for Direct Mode intercoms Note: See page 23 A.2 for Direct Mode configuration. Under S.I. are icons showing the status of each Sensor Input: Sensor Input normal Sensor Input closure detected 12. Hardware Configuration 12.
12.2 Adaptor Configuration via the program Expand the General section to see the MAC address for the IPW-1A adaptor. You will also be able to assign the ID number and Location Name for each adaptor here. Show offline determines whether the IPW-1A should remain in the CommuniCenter intercom list, even if it becomes disconnected or unreachable. Expand the Network section to set the network settings for each IPW-1A.
12.3 Adaptor Configuration via the browser o The adaptor settings can also be configured using a web browser. Open the browser and enter the IP address of the adaptor, or right-click launch in browser from within CommuniCenter. Enter the password (if set) and leave the User Name blank. In addition to the settings accessible from the CommuniCenter program, the web browser has expanded options under Network and Security.
12.3 Adaptor Configuration via the browser (continued) Note: The Audio Quality setting must match the Audio Quality setting of every Master which will communicate with the IPW-1A, otherwise Audio will not work properly. Note: The pretone setting has no effect on Group-Call or All-Call type communication (which are always preceded by an audible pretone). Audio Settings o Audio Quality: Sets the audio quality level for the IPW-1A to either 'Normal' (default) or 'Low Bandwidth'.
Appendix A. Understanding Broadcast Mode and Direct Mode Connection A.1 Broadcast Mode (the default mode) o Broadcast Mode allows multiple master PC‟s running CommuniCenter and by default every master can communicate to any substation. Broadcast Mode is named for its method of communication, UDP broadcasts. An example single Local Area Network involving a switch and a DHCP server should not require any changes to the default configuration of the IPW-1A adaptor.
B.1 Bandwidth settings o o The adaptor can report an Error state in the event that an intercom and the software have mismatched Bandwidth settings. Check the settings for the adaptor and the CommuniCenter program and make sure they match. See the picture below. Some routers and gateways are configured for what is commonly called „Broadcast storm protection‟ which has a limit for bandwidth of a broadcast from any source.
