Algo 8300 User manual

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8300 Controller
FW Version 1.7.6
Installation & Configuration
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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION...................................................................................................... 5
OVERVIE .................................................................................................................................................. 6
About the Algo 8300 Controller........................................................................................................... 6
SETUP AND INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................... 6
Getting Started – Quick Install & Test.................................................................................................6
Installation............................................................................................................................................. 8
eb Interface........................................................................................................................................ 8
iring Connections.............................................................................................................................. 8
Blue LED Indicators.............................................................................................................................. 9
Reset Button......................................................................................................................................... 9
FEATURES.................................................................................................................................................. 9
Visual Notifications.............................................................................................................................. 9
Audio Notification............................................................................................................................... 10
Additional Notifications......................................................................................................................10
Multicast IP Addresses....................................................................................................................... 10
EB INTERFACE LOGIN......................................................................................................................... 11
EB INTERFACE DASHBOARD SETTINGS..........................................................................................12
Dashboard Tab – Devices..................................................................................................................12
Dashboard Tab – Email Configurations............................................................................................13
Dashboard Tab– SIP........................................................................................................................... 14
Dashboard Tab– Audio Notifications................................................................................................15
EB INTERFACE ADVANCED SETTINGS.............................................................................................17
Advanced Settings Tab - Network.....................................................................................................17
Advanced Settings Tab – Admin....................................................................................................... 18
Advanced Settings Tab – Time..........................................................................................................19
Advanced Settings Tab – File Manager............................................................................................20
Advanced Settings Tab – Advanced SIP.......................................................................................... 20
Advanced Settings Tab – Advanced Multicast.................................................................................22
EB INTERFACE SYSTEM SETTINGS................................................................................................... 22
System Tab – Maintenance................................................................................................................ 22
Upgrade 8300 Controller Firmware...................................................................................................23
System Tab – System Log.................................................................................................................23
SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................................................... 24
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT............................................................................................................ 25
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Important Safety Information
This product is powered by a certified limited power source (L S), ower over Ethernet
( oE); through CAT5 or CAT6 connection wiring to an IEEE 802.3af compliant network
oE switch. The product is intended for installation indoors. All wiring connections to the
product must be in the same building. If the product is installed beyond the building
perimeter or used in an inter-building application, the wiring connections must be
protected against over voltage / transient. Algo recommends that this product be installed
by a qualified electrician.
If you are unable to understand the English language safety information then please
contact Algo by email for assistance before attempting an installation
[email protected].
Consignes de Sécurité Importantes
Ce produit est alimenté par une source d’alimentation limitée certifiée (alimentation par
Ethernet); des câbles de catégorie 5 et 6 joignent un commutateur réseau à alimentation
par Ethernet homologué IEEE 802.3af. Le produit est conçu pour être installé à l’intérieur.
Tout le câblage rattaché au produit doit se trouver dans le même édifice. Si le produit est
installé au-delà du périmètre de l’édifice ou utilisé pour plusieurs édifices, le câblage doit
être protégé des surtensions transitoires. Algo recommande qu’un électricien qualifié se
charge de l’installation de ce produit.
Si vous ne pouvez comprendre les consignes de sécurité en anglais, veuillez
communiquer avec Algo par courriel avant d’entreprendre l’installation au
[email protected].
Información de Seguridad Importante
Este producto funciona con una fuente de alimentación limitada (Limited ower Source,
L S) certificada, Alimentación a través de Ethernet ( ower over Ethernet, oE); mediante
un cable de conexión CAT5 o CAT6 a un conmutador de red con oE en cumplimiento
con IEEE 802.3af. El producto se debe instalar en lugares cerrados. Todas las
conexiones cableadas al producto deben estar en el mismo edificio. Si el producto se
instala fuera del perímetro del edificio o se utiliza en una aplicación en varios edificios, las
conexiones cableadas se deben proteger contra sobretensión o corriente transitoria. Algo
recomienda que la instalación de este producto la realice un electricista calificado.
Si usted no puede comprender la información de seguridad en inglés, comuníquese con
Algo por correo electrónico para obtener asistencia antes de intentar instalarlo:
[email protected].
ichtige Sicherheitsinformationen
Dieses rodukt wird durch eine zertifizierte Stromquelle mit begrenzter Leistung (L S –
Limited ower Source) betrieben. Die Stromversorgung erfolgt über Ethernet ( oE –
ower over Ethernet). Dies geschieht durch eine Cat-5-Verbindung oder eine Cat-6-
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Verbindung zu einer IEEE 802.3af-konformen Ethernet-Netzwerkweiche. Das rodukt
wurde konzipiert für die Installation innerhalb eines Gebäudes. Alle Kabelverbindungen
zum rodukt müssen im selben Gebäude bestehen. Wenn das rodukt jenseits des
Gebäudes oder für mehrere Gebäude genutzt wird, müssen die Kabelverbindungen vor
Überspannung und Spannungssprüngen geschützt werden. Algo empfiehlt das rodukt
von einem qualifizierten Elektriker installieren zu lassenv.
Sollten Sie die englischen Sicherheitsinformationen nicht verstehen, kontaktieren Sie bitte
Algo per Email bevor Sie mit der Installation beginnen, um Unterstützung zu erhalten.
Algo kann unter der folgenden E-Mail-Adresse erreicht werden:
[email protected].
安全须知
本产品由认证的受限电源（L S），以太网供电（ oE），通过 CAT5 或CAT6 线路联接至 IEEE
802.3af 兼容的 oE 网络交换 供电。本产品适用于室内或建筑物周边安装。所有联接本产品的线路
必须源自同一建筑物。本产品如需用于超出建筑物周边范围或跨建筑物的安装，线路联接部分必须
有过压和瞬态保护。Algo 建议本产品由专业电工安装。
如果您对理解英文版安全须知有问题，安装前请通过电子邮件和 Algo 联
系，[email protected]。
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Important Safety Information
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION
If used in an emergency communication application, the 8300 Controller should be
routinely tested. SNM supervision is recommended for assurance of proper operation.
DRY INDOOR LOCATION ONLY
The 8300 Controller is intended for dry indoor locations only. For outdoor locations Algo
offers weatherproof speakers and strobe lights.
CAT5 or CAT6 connection wiring to an IEEE 802.3af compliant network PoE switch
must not leave the building perimeter without adequate lightning protection.
No wiring connected to the 8300 Controller may leave the building perimeter
without adequate lightning protection.
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Overview
About the Algo 8300 Controller
The 8300 is designed for centralized Algo endpoint monitoring and supervision. Any Algo
SI endpoint device can be monitored on the network via the 8300 dashboard. Common
application environments include education, healthcare, manufacturing, plant/utility, retail,
and more.
The 8300 is capable of providing notifications such as audio output or SI Call, as well as
email. Recipients will be alerted when a monitored device is unreachable.
A multicast feature allows the 8300 to broadcast an audio notification tone to multiple
Slave endpoints. Multicasting allows for a scalable and cost-effective means of designing
large scale paging and alerting solutions, with minimal network traffic and as few as one
SI extension for the registered Master endpoint sending the multicast. Any number and
combination of Algo I speakers, paging adapters and strobe lights can be part of an RT
multicast.
The 8300 is configured by accessing a web interface using browsers such as Google
Chrome or Firefox.
hat is Included
•8300 Controller
•Network Cable
•Wall Mount Bracket
Setup and Installation
Getting Started – Quick Install & Test
This guide provides important safety information which should be read thoroughly
before permanently installing the device.
1. Connect the 8300 Controller to an IEEE 802.3af compliant oE network switch. The
blue lights on the front will remain on until boot up is completed – about 30 seconds.
2. After the blue lights turn off, press the reset switch (RESET) on the front to hear the
I address over the analog output (e.g. headset can be connected to the green
output port). The I address may also be discovered by downloading the Algo
Locator Tool to find Algo devices on your network: www.algosolutions.com/locator
3. Access the 8300 web page by entering the I address into a browser (Chrome,
Firefox etc) and login using the default password: algo
4. Connect another Algo device that you want to monitor to the network. Wait until boot
up is completed.
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5. Add the device to the list of monitored devices by going to Dashboard > Devices
and selecting the Unmanaged Devices tab. Find the connected device in the list and
add it to managed devices.
6. Return to the Managed Devices list and view the device status. If the status displays
(Warning) SNM Disabled, you must enable SNM support on the monitored device
by logging into the device's web interface and enable SNM under the Advanced
Settings > Admin tab.
7. Disconnect the monitored device. Device will show as disconnected in the list. See
full user guide for further details on setting up additional notifications, including email
alerts.
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Installation
The 8300 is wall mountable in a horizontal orientation using the supplied bracket.
Example installation on ½” drywall:
Use appropriate drywall anchors for #8 screws, and pre-
drill per anchor manufacturer’s instructions. Insert 4
anchors into the wall, and then attach bracket to wall
anchors using #8 screws. Snap the 8300 into the bracket.
Connect the 8300 to a oE network switch.
eb Interface
The 8300 Controller is configurable using the web interface.
After boot up the blue lights on the front will turn off and the controller will have obtained
an I address. If there is no DHC server the 8300 Controller will default to the static I
address 192.168.1.111.
ress the reset switch (RESET next to the Ethernet port) momentarily to hear the I
address over Aux Out port. The reset switch will not cause a reset unless pressed during
power up.
The I address may also be discovered by downloading the Algo locator tool to find Algo
devices on your network: www.algosolutions.com/locator
Enter the I address (e.g 192.168.1.111) into a browser such as Google Chrome, Firefox,
or Internet Explorer (other than IE9). The web interface should be visible and the default
password will be algo in lower case letters.
iring Connections
Network Connection
The 8300 provides a RJ45 jack for network connection. A cable run from the switch can
be terminated to a modular jack with connection by patch cord, or terminated with a RJ45
plug.
oE ( ower over Ethernet) must be 48V 350 mA IEEE 802.3af compliant whether
provided by the network switch or injector.
There are two lights on the Ethernet jack:
Green light: On when Ethernet is working, flickers off to indicate activity on the port.
Amber light: Off when successful 100Mbps link is established. Typically on only briefly at
power up.
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Under normal conditions, the Amber light will turn on immediately after the Ethernet cable
is first connected. This indicates that oE power has been successfully applied. Once the
device connects to the network, it will switch to the Green light instead, which will typically
flicker indicating traffic on the network.
Blue LED Indicators
All 4 blue lights will be on during power up and the boot process.
SIP
Steady light will appear when the SI extension is registered. The light will blink when the
device is engaged in an outbound SI alert.
MCAST
The Multicast light will appear when 8300 sends multicast messages to Slaves as a
Master.
ALARM
The ALARM light is ‘on’ when the Controller has detected that one or more devices is
currently offline.
OUTPUT
The OUT UT light is on when the analog output is enabled.
Reset Button
A recessed reset button (RESET) next to the Ethernet Jack can only be used to reset the
8300 Controller at time of power up. To reset, reboot or power cycle the 8300 Controller,
wait until the SI LED flashes and then press and hold the reset button until the SI LED
begins a double flash pattern. Release the reset button and allow the unit to complete its
boot process. Do not press the reset button until the SIP LED begins flashing.
A reset will set all configuration options to factory default including the password.
Once booting has completed, pressing the reset button will cause the Controller to
announce its I address over the Aux Out port.
Features
Visual Notifications
The Managed Devices on the Dashboard > Devices tab displays the current status of
each monitored device. By default the devices are sorted by of status.
Device status:
Error: Unreachable Device is offline
Error: Software Failure Device is reachable but there is a software error that effect
normal operation. A reboot may be necessary to return
normal operations.
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arning: Trying… Controller is attempting to reach device.
arning: SNMP Disabled Device is reachable but SNM is not enabled
Online Device is reachable and functioning correctly
Additionally, when one or more offline devices are detected, an error message will be
shown at the top of the Dashboard > Devices page:
Audio Notification
The 8300 Controller can be configured to play audio notifications by setting “Action” to
“ lay Tone” under the Dashboard > Audio Notification tab. Custom files can be used as
the audio notifications by uploading an audio file to the “tones” directory under Advanced
Settings > ile Manager tab.
Additional Notifications
Multicast Notification
In addition to playing an audio notification locally, the 8300 can multicast the audio
notification to multiple Slave endpoints. Any number and combination of Algo I speakers,
paging adapters, and strobe lights can be a Slave endpoint.
Call Notification
The 8300 can be configured to dial an extension and play a pre-recorded message.
Email Notification
Email Notifications can be sent when a device goes offline, when a device goes back
online, and/or periodic heartbeat messages. When devices go offline/online momentarily,
alerts may be missed, Emails can provide a history of the status of devices over large
periods of time so that device malfunctions are always detected.
Multicast IP Addresses
Each 8300 Controller has its own I address, and shares a common multicast I and port
number (multicast zone) for multicast packets. The 8300 transmits to a configurable
multicast zone, and the slave units listen to all the multicast zones assigned to them.
The network switches and router see the packet and deliver it to all the members of the
group. The multicast I and port number must be the same on all the master and slave
units of one group. The user may define multiple zones by picking different multicast I
addresses and/or port numbers.
1. Multicast I addresses range: 224.0.0.0/4 (from 224.0.0.0 to
239.255.255.255)
2. ort numbers range: 1 to 65535
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