Singlewire-enabled VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier Operations Guide Part #011085 Document Part #930363A for Firmware Version 1.2.
VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier Operations Guide 930363A Part # 011085 COPYRIGHT NOTICE: © 2010, CyberData Corporation, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This manual and related materials are the copyrighted property of CyberData Corporation. No part of this manual or related materials may be reproduced or transmitted, in any form or by any means (except for internal use by licensed customers), without prior express written permission of CyberData Corporation.
Revision Information Revision A, released on 9-15-2010, corresponds to firmware version 1.2.3.
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
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Abbreviations and Terms Operations Guide Abbreviation or Term Definition A-law A standard companding algorithm, used in European digital communications systems to optimize, i.e., modify, the dynamic range of an analog signal for digitizing. AVP Audio Video Profile Cat 5 TIA/EIA-568-B Category 5 DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol LAN Local Area Network LED Light Emitting Diode Mbps Megabytes per Second.
i Contents Chapter 1 Product Overview 1 1.1 How to Identify This Product ..............................................................................................................1 1.2 Typical System Installation ...................................................................................................................2 1.3 Product Features .....................................................................................................................................3 1.
1 1 Product Overview The Singlewire-enabled VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier provides an easy method for implementing an IP-based overhead paging system for both new and legacy installations. With up to 25 watts of driving power (802.3at), the Amplifier provides direct drive of a standard Horn speaker and supports a line-out connector for connection to an external amplifier. The interface is compatible with Singlewire's InformaCast software. Note The version of InformaCast needs to be 4.0 or higher.
Product Overview 2 Typical System Installation 1.2 Typical System Installation Figure 1-2 illustrates how the VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier is normally installed as part of a public address system. Figure 1-2. Typical Installation 802.
Product Overview 3 Product Features 1.3 Product Features • InformaCast software compatible • Dual-speed ethernet 10/100 Mbps • Web-based configuration • Web-based firmware upgradeable • PoE 802.3af-enabled (Powered-overEthernet) • Line-out connector • Direct speaker drive • Network and external speaker volume control 1.
Product Overview 4 Product Specifications 1.5 Product Specifications Table 1. Product Specifications Category Specification Ethernet I/F 10/100 Mbps Power Input PoE 802.3at or 802.3af Operating Temperature -30 to 55 C (-22 to 131 F) Protocol SIP RFC 3261 Payload Types G711, SPEEX Regulatory Compliance FCC Class A, CE Warranty 2 Years Limited Dimensions 1.26” x 9.45” x 3.13” Audio Output 802.3af - up to 10 Watts (default, 50% duty cycle [one second on and one second off]).
5 2 Installing the VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier 2.1 Parts List Table 2-1 illustrates the parts for each Paging Amplifier and includes a kit for mounting. Table 2-1.
Installing the VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier 6 Paging Amplifier Setup 2.2 Paging Amplifier Setup Set up and configure each Paging Amplifier before you mount it. CyberData delivers each Paging Amplifier with the factory default values indicated in Table 2-2: Table 2-2. Factory Default Settings—Default of Network Parameter Factory Default Setting IP Addressing IP Address DHCP a 10.10.10.10 Web Access Username admin Web Access Password admin Subnet Maska 255.0.0.0 Default Gatewaya 10.0.0.1 a.
Installing the VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier 7 Paging Amplifier Setup 2.2.1 Paging Amplifier Components Figure 2-3 shows the components of the Paging Amplifier . Figure 2-3. Paging Amplifier Components DIP Switches RTFM Switch To broadcast a Paging Amplifier’s current IP address, press and hold the RTFM switch until you hear the IP address announcement, and then release the RTFM switch. To restore the factory defaults, complete the following steps: 1.
Installing the VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier 8 Paging Amplifier Setup 2.2.2 Paging Amplifier DIP Switches See Figure 2-4 to identify the DIP Switches. Figure 2-4. DIP Switches See Table 2-3 for the DIP Switch settings for the revision B (or later) board. Table 2-3. DIP Switch Settings—Low Power—802.3af Compliant (Default) Operations Guide DIP Switch Setting Description 1 OFF Sets PoE for 802.3af class. 2 N/A Not applicable for power setting. 3 ON Switch mode current set to LOW.
Installing the VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier 9 Paging Amplifier Setup 2.2.3 VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier System Installation and Connection Options Figure 2-5 through Figure 2-6 illustrates connection options for the VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier. Figure 2-5. V2 Paging Amplifier Connections See Figure 2-6 See Figure 2-7 CLASS II WIRING 1-Sense (+) 2-GND 3-Relay COM 4-Relay NO 5-Line-In(+) 6-Line-In(-) 7-Line-Out(+) 8-Line-Out(-) 9-Spkr Out(+) 10-Spkr Out (-) Figure 2-6.
Installing the VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier 10 Paging Amplifier Setup See Table 2-4 for details about the Paging Amplifier connections. Table 2-4. Paging Amplifier Connections Connection Ethernet Connection Details ● Use a RJ 45 cable. Location VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier 2.2.3.1 Loudspeaker Type Using the amplified output, the CyberData VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier supports the 011068 Loudspeaker or equivalent unamplified loudspeaker. Figure 2-8. 011068 Loudspeaker 2.2.3.
Installing the VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier 11 Paging Amplifier Setup 2.2.4 Confirm Operation After connecting the Paging Amplifier to the ethernet hub, use the LEDs on the Paging Amplifier face to confirm that the Paging Amplifier is operational and linked to the network. Table 2-5. Paging Amplifier LEDs LED Color Function Power Blue/Green The power LED is illuminated a steady green when the power is on and in low power mode.
Installing the VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier 12 Paging Amplifier Setup 2.2.5 Confirm the IP Address and Test the Audio 2.2.5.1 RTFM Switch When the Paging Amplifier is operational and linked to the network, use the Reset Test Function Management (RTFM) switch (Figure 2-11) on the Paging Amplifier face to announce and confirm the Paging Amplifier’s IP Address, and test that the audio is working. Figure 2-11.
Installing the VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier 13 Paging Amplifier Setup 2.2.6 Adjust the Volume 2.2.6.1 External Volume Dial To adjust the Paging Amplifier volume, turn the external Volume dial (Figure 2-12) on the Paging Amplifier face. Note For the lineout volume, the volume is fixed and the volume control is adjusted through an external amplifier. Figure 2-12.
Installing the VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier 14 Configure the Paging Amplifier Parameters 2.3 Configure the Paging Amplifier Parameters To configure the Paging Amplifier online, use a standard web browser. Configure each Paging Amplifier and verify its operation before you mount it. When you are ready to mount a Paging Amplifier enclosure, refer to Appendix A, "Mounting the Amplifier" for instructions. All Paging Amplifier are initially configured with the default IP settings indicated in Table 2-6.
Installing the VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier 15 Configure the Paging Amplifier Parameters 2.3.1 Paging Amplifier Web Page Navigation Table 2-7 shows the navigation buttons that you will see on every Paging Amplifier web page. Table 2-7. V2 Paging Amplifier Web Page Navigation Web Page Item Description Link to the Home page. Link to the Update Firmware page. 2.3.2 Log in to the Configuration Home Page 1. Open your browser to the Paging Amplifier IP address.
Installing the VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier 16 Configure the Paging Amplifier Parameters 2. When prompted, use the following default Web Access Username and Web Access Password to access the Home Page (Figure 2-13): Web Access Username: admin Web Access Password: admin Figure 2-13. Home Page Note Operations Guide Figure 2-13 shows the factory default settings.
Installing the VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier 17 Configure the Paging Amplifier Parameters 3. On the Home Page, review the setup details and navigation buttons described in Table 2-8. Table 2-8. Home Page Overview Web Page Item Description Device Settings Device Name Shows the device name (25 character limit). Change Username Type in this field to change the username (25 character limit). Change Password Type in this field to change the password (19 character limit).
Installing the VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier 18 Configure the Paging Amplifier Parameters 2.3.3 Upgrade the Firmware and Reboot the Paging Amplifier To upload the Paging Amplifier firmware from your PC: 1. Set up a TFTP server. If you do not already have a TFTP server running on your network, see Appendix B, "Setting up a TFTP Server". 2. Retrieve the latest Paging Amplifier firmware from the VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier Downloads page at: http://www.cyberdata.
Installing the VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier 19 Configure the Paging Amplifier Parameters 6. Click the Update Firmware button to open the Upgrade Firmware page. See Figure 2-14. Figure 2-14. Firmware Upgrade Page Note Figure 2-14 shows the factory default settings. 7. Enter the IP address of your TFTP server into the TFTP Server IP parameter field. 8. Enter the firmware filename of the file to be uploaded into the New Filename parameter field. For example, kernel filename 100-uImage-pagingamp.bin. 9.
Installing the VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier 20 Configure the Paging Amplifier Parameters Table 2-9 shows the web page items on the Upgrade Firmware page. Table 2-9. Firmware Upgrade Parameters Web Page Item Description Firmware Version Shows the current firmware version. TFTP Server IP address Enter the IP address of your TFTP server into the TFTP Server IP parameter field (15 character limit).
Installing the VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier 21 Configure the Paging Amplifier Parameters 2.3.4 Reboot the Paging Amplifier To reboot a Paging Amplifier, log in to the web page as instructed in Section 2.3.2, "Log in to the Configuration Home Page". 1. Click Update Firmware to open the Upgrade Firmware page (Figure 2-15). Figure 2-15. Reboot System Section Reboot 2. Click Reboot. A normal restart will occur and you will see the following Reboot page. Figure 2-16.
Installing the VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier 22 Identifying and Testing a Paging Amplifier when Using InformaCast 4.0 or Later 2.4 Identifying and Testing a Paging Amplifier when Using InformaCast 4.0 or Later This section describes the basic process for identifying and testing the CyberData Paging Amplifier when using Singlewire's InformaCast software version 4.0 or later. Note If you have questions or need help, please consult your InformaCast documentation and or contact the CyberData support team.
Installing the VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier 23 Identifying and Testing a Paging Amplifier when Using InformaCast 4.0 or Later 2. On the IP Paging Amplifier Configuration page, InformaCast will indicate that it has detected new units. Click View. Figure 2-18. IP Amplifier Configuration Page View InformaCast has detected new Speakers.
Installing the VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier 24 Identifying and Testing a Paging Amplifier when Using InformaCast 4.0 or Later 3. The IP Speaker Configuration page will show four newly detected units. Click Test. Figure 2-19.
Installing the VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier 25 Identifying and Testing a Paging Amplifier when Using InformaCast 4.0 or Later 4. On the Test IP Speaker page, Enter a number into the Test duration field. 5. Click Test. 6. You will hear a tone from the unit being testing. 7. After the test, click Cancel to return to the IP Configuration page. Figure 2-20.
Installing the VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier 26 Identifying and Testing a Paging Amplifier when Using InformaCast 4.0 or Later 8. On the IP Speaker Configuration page, Click Add to add a Paging Amplifier to the InformaCast server. Figure 2-21.
Installing the VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier 27 Identifying and Testing a Paging Amplifier when Using InformaCast 4.0 or Later 9. On the Add IP Speaker page, Fill out appropriate fields and click Add. Figure 2-22. Add IP Speaker Page Add Your unit is now registered to the InformaCast server. You now can configure this device as part of the InformaCast system setup as required.
28 Appendix A: Mounting the Amplifier A.1 Mount the Amplifier Before you mount the enclosure, make sure that you have received all of the parts for each enclosure. Refer to Table A-10. Table A-10. Wall Mounting Components (Part of the Accessory Kit) Operations Guide Quantity Part Name 2 Plastic Ribbed Anchors 2 #6 Sheet Metal Screws Illustration Note The V2 Paging Amplifier was designed for indoor use.
29 Appendix B: Setting up a TFTP Server B.1 Set up a TFTP Server Upgrading the VoIP V2 Paging Amplifier firmware requires a TFTP server on which you access the Web interface where you can upload the firmware files. B.1.1 In a LINUX Environment To set up a TFTP server on LINUX: 1. Create a directory dedicated to the TFTP server, and move the files to be uploaded to that directory. 2.
30 Appendix C: Troubleshooting/Technical Support C.1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) To see a list of frequently asked questions for your product, do the following: 1. Go to the following URL: http://www.cyberdata.net/products/voip/digitalanalog/singlewirepagingampv2/faqs.html 2. Go to the support page for your product, and click on the FAQs tab. C.2 Documentation The documentation for this product is released in an English language version only.
31 Contact Information C.3 Contact Information Contact CyberData Corporation 2555 Garden Road Monterey, CA 93940 USA www.CyberData.net Phone: 800-CYBERDATA (800-292-3732) Fax: 831-373-4193 Sales Sales 831-373-2601 Extension 334 Technical Support Phone: 831-373-2601 Extension 333 Web: http://www.cyberdata.net/support/contactsupportvoip.
32 Warranty C.4.1 Warranty & RMA Returns within the United States If service is required, you must contact CyberData Technical Support prior to returning any products to CyberData. Our Technical Support staff will determine if your product should be returned to us for further inspection. If Technical Support determines that your product needs to be returned to CyberData, an RMA number will be issued to you at this point. Your issued RMA number must be printed on the outside of the shipping box.
33 Index Symbols F #6 sheet metal screws 28 factory defaults 7, 12 firmware where to get the latest firmware 18 firmware upgrade parameters 20 firmware upgrades 29 A accessory kit 5 activity LED 11 address, configuration login 15 announcing an IP address 12 audio encodings 3 H hazard levels 5 home page 16 http web-based configuration 3 C I configurable parameters 17 configuration default IP settings 14 using Web interface 14 configuration home page 16 configuration page configurable parameters 17 co
34 M setting up a TFTP server 29 Singlewire Informacast Server Web Interface 22 Spare in the Air Policy 32 status LED 11 subnet mask 6, 14 supported protocols 3 mounting an amplifier 28 N navigation (web page) 15 navigation table 15 network link activity, verifying 11 T tech support 31 technical support, contact information 31 testing the speaker (when using InformaCast 4.
