Algo 8180 User manual
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8180 SIP Audio Alerter
User Guide
For Firmware Version 1.1
Algo Communication Products Ltd.
www.algosolutions.com
90-00041D
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Table of Contents
Overview ................................................................... 3
Setup and Installation ............................................... 6
Web Interface Control Panel ..................................... 9
NAT .......................................................................... 16
Multicast Configuration ........................................... 18
Auto-Provisioning (via TFTP) ................................... 21
8180 Firmware ........................................................ 23
Appendix ................................................................. 24
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Overview
Introduction
The 8180 SIP Audio Alerter is a SIP
compliant PoE network audio device for
loud ring and voice paging applications
using dual endpoints. When registered
with a SIP server, one endpoint will play an
audio file from internal memory upon ring
detection. The second endpoint will auto-
answer for voice paging, complete with two-way talkback.
Key Features
Loudness
Equipped with a high efficiency integrated amplifier and
tuned high quality loud speaker, the 8180 is typically eight
times louder than a telephone speaker. If the optional 1185
Horn Speaker is used, then the 8180 can be 20 times louder.
Audio Files
Several audio files are pre-loaded into the 8180 internal
memory for ring sounds and users may also record or
upload custom audio files, music, sound effects, or voice
announcements.
Ambient Noise Compensation
The 8180’s SoundSure™ technology automatically adjusts
loud ring and paging volume to compensate for background
ambient noise. If SoundSure™ is enabled, the ambient noise
level is measured and recorded at the time that the volume is
adjusted. Whenever the 8180 is activated, the alert volume
will get louder or quieter by the same dB level as the ambient
noise measured just prior to the alert.
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Outputs for External Equipment and Devices
Outputs for external speaker, slave amplifier, or visual alerter
plus multicasting capability enable many more options to
enhance notification and alert capabilities.
Configuration & Provisioning
Configure the 8180 through a web interface control panel
or by using the program buttons on the back of the unit.
Central provisioning may also be used to allow units to be
preconfigured for a specific server prior to deployment in the
field. Configuration files are automatically downloaded from
a TFTP server using DHCP.
Paging Talkback
Allows bidirectional communication between the 8180 and
the phone. Talkback is ideal for confirmation that page
announcements have been received.
Multicasting
Allows multiple units to simultaneously ring or play a page
audio stream.
Blue Indicator Light
This LED light is on during initialization, boot, message
waiting or while active. Ring and Page modes, when active,
will turn the LED on steady. If the optional Talkback mode is
enabled, the LED will flash instead (during a page event) to
provide a clear indication that the microphone is active. If
Message Waiting is supported and active, the light will flash,
or be on steady (depending on its setting).
For comprehensive product and application information,
please visit www.algosolutions.com/8180
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Blue Indicator
Light
Microphone
Program Buttons
Relay Output
Audio Output
Speaker Output
Surface Mount Wiring Channel
Play Menu Select Up Dn
RJ45 Network
(for LAN & PoE)
LR95233
Speaker Audio Relay
1 2 3 4 5 6
To External Speaker(s)
8 8 Wrms
To Slave Amplifier
0 dbm 600
Max 30V 50mA
67-00047D
Front and Back Views
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Setup and Installation
Wall Mounting
Mount the wall bracket securely and snap the 8180 into the
bracket by engaging the top first and then pushing the bottom
firmly into place. To remove the 8180 from the bracket, press
firmly on the tab of the bottom catch, then lift the cover.
Outputs
Relay
May be enabled for ring, paging or both to activate a visual
alerter, mute background music, or enable a slave amplifier.
Auxiliary Speaker
For connection to an external 8 Ω horn speaker (e.g. for
outdoor/wet locations) or to ceiling speakers wired in a
series-parallel configuration to maintain minimum 8 Ω. The
presence of an external speaker(s) will automatically disable
the internal speaker to preserve power.
Audio
High impedance output for driving 600 Ω load up to 0 dBm.
Internal speaker may be active simultaneously, but levels can’t
be adjusted separately.
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Programming and Configuration
Primary configuration of the 8180 is through the web
interface control panel. In addition, there are program
buttons on the unit itself for basic setup options.
Connection to Network and Obtaining IP Address
After connecting the 8180 to a network PoE port, the blue
indicator light will turn on during initialization. The 8180 will
then attempt to obtain an IP address from the DHCP server.
If unsuccessful, the 8180 will default to the fixed IP address
192.168.1.111. When the IP address is selected, the 8180
will chime and turn off the blue light.
If you don’t have a PoE switch, you’ll need a PoE
injector that installs between the 8180 and network
switch. The PoE injector will supply 48 Vdc to the 8180.
Most PoE injectors are capable or providing more
power than the 8180 requires (12.95 W). Ensure that
the PoE injector is fully compliant to the IEEE 802.3af
standard.
Web Interface Control Panel
The 8180 is configured using a web interface tool accessed
by entering the 8180 IP address into a browser.
To find this IP address, press the Menu button until the option
for “IP Address” is reached. Then press Select to hear the
address. Alternatively, search the network using the Algo
Network Device Locator Tool available for download from
www.algosolutions.com/locator.
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Program Buttons
Play Menu Select Dn Up
Choose Tone
Record Tone
Get Device Info
The Program buttons on the back of the 8180 allow local
adjustment of alert tones and alert volume. The buttons are
intentionally hidden from view after installation and can be
disabled using the web interface.
The button plays the current ring tone and allows volume
adjustment using the and buttons. Press to exit.
The button steps through the following three options:
1. Choose ring tone
2. Record ring tone using microphone
3. Get device information (IP address and MAC address)
Press the button to choose option or to exit.
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Web Interface Control Panel
Using the SIP Audio Alerter web interface control panel,
configure the 8180 network settings and select the desired
options. These settings survive power cycling and may be
programmed in advance prior to site installation.
After changing settings, click Save Settings (at top or
bottom of page). Note that this will end any active call.
To change and test volume levels during an active call,
press the Adjust buttons next to these settings instead.
The following tables provide information on each of the
options in the control panel:
Config Menu
SIP
SIP Domain/Proxy SIP Server Name or IP address
Outbound Proxy
(optional)
Outbound proxy is a proxy (server) that
stands between a private network and
the Internet.
STUN Server
(optional)
Allow communication between SIP
server and 8180 if NAT is present. See
“NAT” on page 16.
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Registrar
(optional)
A registrar is a server that accepts
REGISTER requests from SIP devices.
Configure Registrar if the SIP Proxy
does not accept REGISTER requests.
Register Period
(seconds)
Maximum requested period of time
where the 8180 will re-register with
the SIP server. Default setting is 3600
seconds (1 hour). Only change if
instructed otherwise.
Different Ports for
Extensions
Turn this option ON for certain proxies.
For example: Cisco Communication
Manager to send ring and page
SIP requests through different port
numbers.
Keep-alive
Method
Maintain connection between the 8180
and the SIP Server if the 8180 is behind
NAT. See “NAT” on page 16.
Keep-alive Period
(seconds)
Period of time where the 8180 will send
some information to the SIP Server to
keep the connection alive.
Ring Detect
Extension
Extension name that will be monitored
to activate the 8180 ring. Cannot auto-
answer.
Page Audio
Extension
Extension name that will be monitored
to activate the 8180 page auto-answer.
Auth ID Authentication ID; Used to register the
device on the SIP Server.
Password SIP password used to register the device
on the SIP Server.
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Features
Ring Tone Selection of files that can be played
when ring detect is activated.
Ring Volume Ring volume can be selected and
saved, or it can be adjusted live by
clicking on “Adjust”.
Ambient Noise
Compensation
(SoundSure™)
When activated, adjusts the ring
or page volume depending on the
ambient noise.
Page Volume Page volume can be selected and
saved, or it can be adjusted live by
clicking on “Adjust”.
Page Timeout Hang up call after the preselected
period of time.
Page Mode One-way audio: Transmission only;
from the phone to the 8180.
Talkback: Allow half-duplex
communication through the 8180
(direction based on voice detection).
The communication can only be
initiated from a phone.
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Page Tone Selection of different page tones. Page
tones are played before starting the
paging. Select None to skip playing a
page tone.
Message Waiting
Light
Will activate the 8180 front light when
there is a message waiting signal on
the line. Function available if supported
by the SIP server.
Message Waiting
Event
Message Waiting Light can be activated
by a Status Line, New Message, or both
(if supported by SIP Server).
Multicast Mode See “Multicast Configuration” on page
18.
Speaker Mode Auto: Detect automatically if a external
speaker is connected to the 8180.
Relay Mode Relay activation: Ring, Page, Both, or
disabled. Relay can trigger external
light or other device when specified
event occurs.
Provisioning
via DHCP (TFTP
Deployment)
See “Auto-Provisioning (via TFTP)” on
page 21.
Hold Button to
Play
Hold or press Play button to play
current ring tone.
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Network
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP) is an IP standard designed to
make administration of IP addresses
simpler. Normally set to On, DHCP will
automatically configure IP addresses for
each 8180 on the network. Alternatively,
if your IT Administrator has assigned
one or more static IP addresses, set the
DHCP setting to Off.
DHCP Timeout
(seconds)
Length of time following a request from
an 8180 to the DHCP server that the
8180 will wait before assuming the
server is not available. After such time,
the 8180 will use its default address of
192.168.1.111
Default is 60 seconds.
NTP Server Network Time Protocol server IP address.
Allows device to automatically set its
clock by connecting to an external server.
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Admin
Device
Name
Name to identify the device on the network
(similar to “Computer Name” field in
Windows).
Password Password to log into the 8180 web interface.
You should change the default password in
order to secure the device on the network.
If you have forgotten your password, a soft
reset will restore the default setting (including
all of the device’s default settings). To do this,
disconnect the network cable from the 8180.
Push and hold the Volume Down button and
reconnect the network cable. Hold the button
until the front light flashes three times.
Program
Buttons
Enable or disable the Program Buttons on the
back of the 8180.
Log Level
Amount of information provided in the log files.
Language Set Web Interface language (More languages
will be added in the future. Please contact
Algo with your request.)
Voice
Prompt
Set Voice Prompt language (More languages
will be added in the future. Please contact
Algo with your request.)
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Services Menu
Settings
Save Log
Messages
Show or save log files
Save Settings to
File
Save the device settings to a text
file for backup or to setup an auto-
provisioning configuration file.
Restore Settings
from File
Restore settings from a backup file.
Upgrade
Upgrade Refer to “8180 Firmware” on page 23
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NAT
NAT (Network Address Translation) is located between a
private network and the Internet. When properly configured, it
allows an 8180 installed on a private network to have access
to the outside world, such as would be required when using a
hosted SIP provider (i.e. a SIP server that is remotely located).
Algo provides NAT support for both STUN and Asterisk. To
configure NAT for the server that applies to your application,
follow these steps:
STUN Server
1. Enter the STUN Server name or IP address
2. Set Keep-alive Method to None
3. Click Save Settings
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Asterisk and other SIP Servers
1. Set Keep-alive Method to Double CRLF
2. Set Keep-alive Period to 30
3. Click Save Settings
The NAT library sends the binding requests for each
port every 30 seconds to ensure NAT mapping is valid
all the time.
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Multicast Configuration
Setting up Master and Slave units
To set up multicasting, first configure a single 8180 unit as a
master, then set up one or more 8180s as slaves. To do this:
1. Set the 8180 that you want to use as the master with
normal Ring and Page line definitions
2. One the same unit, set the Multicast Mode to Master
3. Configure one or more 8180s to Slave Mode. Ring and
Page for these slave devices do not have to be defined.
The Multicast Zone must always be the same on both
Master and Slave(s).
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Multicast Zone
In most cases, you will be able to leave the default Multicast
Zone setting unchanged. For more information on this, please
refer to “Multicast Technical Information” on page 24.
Master and Slave Multicast Operation
Once the configuration is complete, each time the master
8180 receives a:
• Ring signal, all the master and slave units will play their
current ring tone
• Page audio stream, all the master and slave units will
play the audio
Slave units have independent ring tone and volume settings.
The ring tone played on a slave unit is the currently selected
tone and volume level of that unit.
For example, if the Chime tone is chosen on Slave 1 at
volume level 10, and the Gong tone on Slave 2 at volume
level 5, when they receive a ring signal from the master
8180, Slave 1 will play the Chime tone at volume 10 while
Slave 2 will play the Gong tone at volume 5.
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Unmanaged Mode
This mode allows 8180s to play an audio (RTP) stream from
a source other than an 8180. For example, you can use the
Unmanaged Mode to play audio from another phone on
the switch that is generating a page to other phones using
multicast.
Multicast Unmanaged Mode Operation
In Unmanaged Mode, the 8180 will start listening on the
multicast zone and will play any RTP µLaw or A-law audio
stream. Once it detects audio, the 8180 will first play a page
tone (if configured) and then open the audio channel. When
the audio stream stops for at least 2 seconds, the audio
channel is closed and the 8180 returns to its normal idle
state where it again listens for a new page or for ring or other
events.
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