ASL INTERCOM MPS Series User manual

Configuration Guide
ASL Document Ref.: U-0664-0265.doc
Issue: 03 complete, approved - Date: 22/06/12
Part Number: M0664_TBD
MPS-Series
Modular Paging Microphones
Software V1.5.13
MPS01
MPS10
MPS20

MPS-Series – Configuration Guide
Copyright © 2012 Application Solutions (Safety and Security) Limited
Application Solutions (Safety and Security) Limited
Unit 17 Cliffe Industrial Estate
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BN8 6JL - UK
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All rights reserved.
Information contained in this document is believed to be accurate. However, no representation or warranty is given and Application
Solutions (Safety and Security) Limited assumes no liability with respect to the accuracy of such information.
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!
!
The MPS microphone must not be installed in an area that is subject to a corrosive atmosphere,
excessive moisture or may allow water or other liquids to come into contact with the unit or its
external connections. Objects filled with liquids such as vases should not be placed upon it.
Additional User Documentation:
1. MPS-Series Installation Guide (ASL Document Ref: U-0664-0174)
2. MPS-Series (ASL Paging Protocol) Quick Operation Guide (ASL Document Ref: U-0664-0264)
3. Additional reference information is available from the ASL’s website: www.asl-control.co.uk

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Contents
1Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 5
2MPS Microphone Firmware Update........................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Firmware Update via Ethernet Port ............................................................................................ 6
2.2 Firmware Update via USB Port .................................................................................................. 9
3MPS Microphone Configuration ............................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Microphone Button Capability................................................................................................... 12
3.1.1 Router Connection – ASL Paging Protocol ...................................................................... 12
3.1.2 IP Connection – ASL Paging Protocol.............................................................................. 13
3.2 Configuration File ..................................................................................................................... 14
3.3 Downloading a MPS Microphone Configuration....................................................................... 19
4Router Configuration................................................................................................................................ 22
4.1 Obtaining the Router’s Input Number....................................................................................... 22
4.2 Configuring the Microphone Type ............................................................................................ 22
4.3 Configuring the Microphone Control Parameters..................................................................... 23
4.3.1 Microphone Protocol......................................................................................................... 23
4.3.2 EN 54 Emergency Microphone......................................................................................... 23
4.3.3 Microphone Priority ........................................................................................................... 23
4.3.4 Microphone Class ............................................................................................................. 24
4.3.5 PTT Timeout .....................................................................................................................24
4.3.6 Microphone Name............................................................................................................. 24
4.3.7 Busy and Select LEDs Mode (VAR8-ACU and ACU only) ............................................... 25
4.4 Configuring the Microphone Audio Parameters ....................................................................... 25
4.4.1 Microphone Input Gain ..................................................................................................... 25
4.4.2 Microphone Surveillance Tone Detection......................................................................... 25
4.4.3 Microphone Output Relative Gain..................................................................................... 26
4.4.4 Microphone Equalisation .................................................................................................. 27
4.4.5 Microphone Fade Up and Down Times ............................................................................ 27
4.4.6 Microphone Pre-Announcement Chime............................................................................ 29
4.4.7 Ambient Noise Compensation .......................................................................................... 29
4.5 Configuring the Microphone Buttons ........................................................................................ 30
4.5.1 Configuring the PTT Button .............................................................................................. 30
4.5.1.1 PTT Button Cough Timeout (VAR4/VAR12/VAR20 only) ...................................... 30
4.5.1.2 PTT All Call Mode................................................................................................... 30
4.5.1.3 PTT Restore Mode ................................................................................................. 31
4.6 Configuring the Microphone Buttons ........................................................................................ 31
4.6.1 Unused Buttons ................................................................................................................ 31
4.6.2 Zone Selection Button ...................................................................................................... 31
4.6.3 DVA Routing Button (VAR4/VAR12/VAR20 only) ............................................................ 32
4.6.3.1 Controlled Route or Routes .................................................................................... 32
4.6.3.2 Trigger Mode .......................................................................................................... 32
4.6.3.3 DVA Play Mode ...................................................................................................... 32
4.6.3.4 Busy Indication Mode ............................................................................................. 32
4.6.4 Play DVA Button (DAU, VAR8, ACU and VAR8-ACU only) ............................................. 33
4.6.4.1 DVA Message......................................................................................................... 33
4.6.4.2 Trigger Mode .......................................................................................................... 33
4.6.4.3 DVA Play Mode ...................................................................................................... 33
4.6.4.4 Busy Indication Mode ............................................................................................. 33
4.6.5 Single DVA Route Button (ACU and VAR8-ACU only) .................................................... 34
4.6.5.1 Audio Source .......................................................................................................... 34
4.6.5.2 Controlled Route..................................................................................................... 34
4.6.5.3 Trigger Mode .......................................................................................................... 34
4.6.5.4 DVA Play Mode ...................................................................................................... 34
4.6.5.5 Busy Indication Mode ............................................................................................. 34
4.6.6 Cancel All DVAs Button (DAU, VAR8, ACU and VAR8-ACU only).................................. 35
4.6.7 All Call Button ................................................................................................................... 35
4.6.8 Common Routing Parameters .......................................................................................... 35
4.6.8.1 Trigger Mode .......................................................................................................... 35

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4.6.8.2 DVA Play Mode ...................................................................................................... 36
4.6.8.3 Busy Indication Mode ............................................................................................. 36
5VIPA Device Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 37
5.1 Configuring a MPS Microphone with IP Connection ................................................................ 38
5.2 Configuring the Background Music .......................................................................................... 45
5.3 Configuring the Listen-in Function............................................................................................ 51
5.3.1 PMC Stream for Listen-in Using the PMC Broadcaster Method ...................................... 53
5.3.2 PMC Stream for Listen-in Using the Pass Through and PMC Broadcaster Method........ 55
5.4 Fallback Configuration.............................................................................................................. 58

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1 Introduction
This Configuration Guide provides instructions on how:
• To update the MPS microphone firmware
• To modify the MPS microphone configuration file
• To download a configuration file to the MPS microphone
• To configure a VIPA device which is hosting a MPS microphone
Abbreviations
ASL Application Solutions (Safety and Security) Limited
BGM BackGround Music
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DMS Digital Microphone Station (ASL)
GUI Graphical User Interface
IP Internet Protocol
iPAM400 Intelligent 400 W PA Amplifier Mainframe with Loudspeaker Line Monitoring
JOUL JCOP Over UDP Lightweight (ASL)
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
MAC Media Access Control
MPS Modular Paging Station Microphone (ASL)
PC Personal Computer
PMC Portable Media Carrier
USB Universal Serial Bus
VCT VIPA Config Tool
VIPA Voice over IP-enabled VA products (ASL)
VIPET IP Audio Controller (ASL)
XML Extensible Markup Language

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2 MPS Microphone Firmware Update
There are a number of programs which run on the MPS microphone.
These instructions describe how to update the main MPS firmware application which runs on its main board.
2.1 Firmware Update via Ethernet Port
You Will Need:
1) The new firmware binary file (e.g. ASL-DESK-MIC_V1_5_6.bin)
2) The Ethernet Updater (MB_ethernet_bootloader.exe) and script file (download_ethernet.cmd)
3) The Finder tool (finder.exe)
To Update The Main Board Application Using the Ethernet Updater:
1. Ensure the host PC has an IP address in the same subnet as the target microphone.
2. If the host PC has connections to more than one network, ensure the network interface used by the
Ethernet Updater has the highest priority.
To change the binding order, follow the instructions provided in “To Change the Binding Order of the
Network Interfaces on a Windows Machine:” (page 8).
3. Connect the host PC and microphone to the Ethernet network.
The PC may be directly connected to the Microphone Ethernet port.
4. In Windows Explorer, double-click "finder.exe" to run the Finder tool.
5. A list of microphones present in the network will be displayed.
Example: List of microphones displayed by the Finder tool
6. Ensure the new firmware binary file (e.g. ASL-DESK-MIC_V1_5_6.bin) is in the same folder as the
Ethernet Updater.
7. Open the “download_ethernet.cmd” script file with a text editor.
The “download-ethernet.cmd” script is supplied with the Ethernet Updater.

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If you wish, previous command lines may be commented out by placing a colon (:) at the beginning of
the line as shown below.
8. Copy the IP and MAC addresses of the microphone to be updated into the “download_ethernet.cmd”
script file as shown below.
9. Copy the application binary filename into the “download-ethernet.cmd” script file as shown below.
Example: “download-ethernet.cmd” script file (with its first command line commented out)
:
: Usage: download [COMx]
:
: E.g.:
:
: Notes:
: 1) The microphone IP and MAC addresses are obtained using the Finder tool.
: 2) The binary file (main board application) must be in the same folder as the
bootloader.
@echo off
:MB_ethernet_bootloader -i 172.16.3.10 --mac=c0.ba.e6.00.10.55 ASL-DESK_MIC_V1_5_1.bin
MB_ethernet_bootloader -i 172.16.3.10 --mac=c0.ba.e6.00.10.55 ASL-DESK_MIC_V1_5_2.bin
⇑⇑⇑⇑
<Updater filename> <IP address> <MAC address> < app binary filename>
10. In Windows Explorer, double-click the "download_ethernet.cmd" file to run the script.
11. The command prompt will display the download progress.
The “Complete” percentage should start updating instantly; see example below.
Example: Firmware download progress
Starting BOOTP/TFTP Server ...
% Complete: 45%
If “Complete” is not updated, then the download has not been successful.
a) Reboot the microphone.
b) If the microphone application starts:
− Double-check the IP and MAC addresses.
− Check the network interface priority.
− Check the network connections.
− Disable the PC security features, as antivirus and other security features may stop the
Ethernet Updater.
− Repeat the firmware update process.
c) If the microphone fails to start, then use the USB Updater to download the firmware; see Section
“2.2 Firmware Update via USB Port:” (page 9).
12. The Ethernet Updater will automatically close once the download is complete.
13. The microphone will automatically reboot and load the new firmware.
The main application version is displayed on the microphone’s LCD display.

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To Change the Binding Order of the Network Interfaces on a Windows Machine:
1. Select “Run” from the “Start” menu.
2. Type “ncpa.cpl”, and then click “OK”.
The “Network Connections” window will be displayed. All available network connections are listed; see
example below for Windows XP.
A
vailable network connections
3. For Windows 7, press the ALT key to enable
the top-level menu.
4. Select Advanced>Advanced Settings from the
top-level menu.
The “Advanced Settings” window will be
displayed.
5. Select the “Adapters and Bindings” tab.
6. In the “Connections” section, select the
connection used by the Ethernet Updater and
move it to the top of the list using the up arrow
button.
Click “OK” to apply the changes.

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2.2 Firmware Update via USB Port
You Will Need:
1) The new firmware binary file (e.g. ASL-DESK-MIC_V1_5_6.bin)
2) The USB Updater (dfuprog.exe), script file (download_usb.cmd) and the drives for the microphone’s
USB device
To Update The Main Board Application Using the USB Updater:
1. Disconnect the power supply to the microphone.
2. Set the microphone’s DIP switch SW1 to the OFF position (up); see below.
1) Remove the bottom cover by undoing
two M4x15 mm screws (Pan Head Pozidriv).
2) Set DIP switch SW1 to OFF position (up).
3. Ensure new firmware binary file (e.g. ASL-DESK-MIC_V1_5_6.bin) is in the same folder as the USB
Updater.
4. Open the “download_usb.cmd” script file with a text editor.
The “download_usb.cmd” script file is supplied with the Ethernet Updater.
If you wish, previous command lines may be commented out by placing a colon (:) at the beginning of
the line as shown below.
5. Copy the application binary file name into “download_usb.cmd” script file as shown below.
Example: “download_usb.cmd” script file (with its first command line commented out)
: Usage: download [COMx]
:
: E.g.:
@echo off
:dfuprog -f ASL-DESK_MIC_V1_5_1.bin -a 0x2C00 -r -v -w
dfuprog -f ASL-DESK_MIC_V1_5_2.bin -a 0x2C00 -r -v -w
⇑⇑
<Updater filename> < app binary filename>

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6. Connect the microphone to the host PC via a USB serial cable.
7. In Windows Explorer, double-click the "download_usb.cmd" file to run the script.
8. The command prompt will display the download progress.
The download should start instantly. Once completed, you will be prompted to press any key.
Example: Firmware download progress
ASL Microphone USB Device Firmware Upgrade Utility <Version: 1.1.0002.7611>.
Copyright <c> 2010-2012 Application Solutions <Safety & Security> Ltd. All
rights reserved.
Scanning USB buses for supported DFU devices…
Downloading ASL –DESK-MIC_V1 to device…
Image is not fully DFU-wrapped. Downloading as binary
Downloading image to flash.... Completed.
Press any key to exit....
9. Press any key to exit the USB Updater.
10. Disconnect the USB serial cable from the microphone.
11. Set the microphone’s DIP switch SW1 to the ON position (down).
12. Connect the power supply to the microphone.
13. The microphone will load the new firmware and start.
The main application version is displayed on the microphone’s LCD display.
14. If the microphone fails to start, verify that the correct application code is being used and repeat the
firmware update process.

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3 MPS Microphone Configuration
The MPS microphone’s configuration file is in XML format. The configuration file is downloaded into the MPS
microphone using the microphone Configuration Tool.
IMPORTANT:
1) The microphone IP settings and audio levels are configurable from the microphone’s LCD display menu.
Refer to the Quick Operation Guide for details.
2) The microphone’s XML file configuration is required if:
• The microphone buttons are to be accessed from the LCD display menu
• The microphone is connected over an IP network to a host VIPA device, and the listen-in and/or the
background music function is used
• Your system requires the microphone to operate in fallback mode when the microphone is unable to
communicate to its host VIPA device over the IP network or when the microphone is a stand-alone
unit in an IP network
3) Users must have basic knowledge of XML in order to modify the microphone configuration file.
4) The configuration attribute and attribute values described in Table 3 (page 15) are correct for the current
MPS microphone software version at the time of publication (V1.5.6).
To Modify the Microphone Configuration:
1. Back up the current configuration file before you make any changes.
2. Open the configuration file using an XML editor; see example in Figure 1 (page 14)
3. Modify the required attribute; refer to Table 3 (page 15).
4. Save the changes.
5. Validate the XML file in a known source (e.g. Firefox) before deployment.

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3.1 Microphone Button Capability
3.1.1 Router Connection – ASL Paging Protocol
Table 1 Microphone button capability for connection to an ASL Audio Router
MPS Microphone Software Version 1.5.13
Microphone Buttons Functions Configuration
1-30 MPS GUI • None
• Zone select
• All Call
• DVA Routing (message
routing)
Router configuration and
MPS XML configuration
MPS01
31-50 Not available Not available Not available
1-10 Physical buttons and
MPS GUI
• None
• Zone select
• Call
• DVA Routing (message
routing)
• Router configuration
• MPS XML configuration
is required if buttons are
to be accessed from the
MPS GUI
11-30 MPS GUI • None
• Zone select
• All Call
• DVA Routing (message
routing)
Router configuration and
MPS XML configuration
MPS10
31-50 Not available Not available Not available
1-20 Physical buttons and
MPS GUI
• None
• Zone select
• All call
• DVA Routing (message
routing)
• Router configuration
• MPS XML configuration
is required if buttons are
to be accessed from the
MPS GUI
21-30 MPS GUI • None
• Zone select
• All Call
• DVA Routing (message
routing)
Router configuration and
MPS XML configuration
MPS20
31-50 Not available Not available Not available

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3.1.2 IP Connection – ASL Paging Protocol
Table 2 Microphone button capability for connection to an IP network
MPS Microphone Software Version 1.5.13
Microphone Buttons Functions Configuration
1-30 MPS GUI • None
• Page (live speech)
• BGM (not functional in
standalone or backup mode)
• Listen-in1)
• Mute2)
VIPA device configuration
and MPS XML configuration
MPS01
31-50 MPS GUI • None
• Listen-in
MPS XML configuration
1-10 Physical buttons and
MPS GUI
• None
• Page (live speech)
• BGM (not functional in
standalone or backup mode)
• Listen-in1)
• Mute2)
• Fault status3)
• Fault clear3)
VIPA device configuration
and MPS XML configuration
11-30 MPS GUI • None
• Page (live speech)
• BGM (not functional in
standalone or backup mode)
• Listen-in1)
• Mute2)
VIPA device configuration
and MPS XML configuration
MPS10
31-50 MPS GUI • None
• Listen-in1)
MPS XML configuration
1-20 Physical buttons and
MPS GUI
• None
• Page (live speech)
• BGM (not functional in
standalone or backup mode)
• Listen-in1)
• Mute2)
• Fault status3)
• Fault clear3)
VIPA device configuration
and MPS XML configuration
21-30 MPS GUI • None
• Page (live speech)
• BGM (not functional in
standalone or backup mode)
• Listen-in1)
• Mute2)
VIPA device configuration
and MPS XML configuration
MPS20
31-50 MPS GUI • None
• Listen-in1)
MPS XML configuration
NOTES:
1) Only available with iPA400 and iPAM400.
2) Mute is only available on VIPA devices with an associated VA Router.
3) Fault Status and Fault Clear should be associated with physical buttons, as they will not provide fault status
indication on the MPS GUI.

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3.2 Configuration File
Figure 1 below shows an example of a configuration file for a MPS microphone. The configuration attributes
and attribute values are described in Table 3 (page 15).
Figure 1 Configuration file example
<System jpcid="ASL">
<!-- ################################################################# -->
<!-- Global definitions -->
<!-- ################################################################# -->
<globals>
<config-version version="1.1.2" />
<mcast-address ipaddr="239.1.0.1" port="15256" />
<trace-address ipaddr="172.16.3.201" port="1501" />
<config-address ipaddr="10.106.1.201" port="1502" />
<host-address ipaddr="239.1.0.1" port="15256" />
<default-routing-params
reserve-timeout="1000" make-timeout="1000" release-timeout="1000" hold-timeout="5000" alarm-to="3000"
reserve-retries="2" make-retries="2" release-retries="2"
status-timeout="5000"
chime-delay="4000"
/>
<default-audio-params
op-gain-headphone="0"
op-gain-router="0"
op-gain-speaker="0"
op-gain-expand="0"
ip-gain-bgm="90"
ip-gain-dmic="30"
ip-gain-emic="30"
ip-gain-listen="30"
ip-gain-expand="30"
/>
<default-mic ipaddr="172.16.3.35" port="15256"/>
</globals>
<destination-zones>
<zone name="dest-1" output="03290001" />
<zone name="dest-2" output="034C0001" />
<zone name="dest-3" output="03460001" />
<zone name="dest-4" output="03500001" />
</destination-zones>
<mic-unit
type="desk" name="Central" unit-id="030"
ip-address="10.106.1.10" ip-port="15256"
live-addr="239.0.0.30" live-port="15030"
bgm-addr="239.0.1.30" bgm-port="16030"
chime="none"
str-fwd="false"
max-call-time="60"
partial-grant="true"
partial-loss="true"
route-no-zones="true"
preserve-zones="false"
ptt-all-call="true" >
<audio-params default="true" />
<routing-params default="true" />
<button-cfg button-number="1" name="CMA" type="zone-select" zones="dest-1" />
<button-cfg button-number="2" name="STO" type="zone-select" zones="dest-2" />
<button-cfg button-number="3" name="ICA" type="zone-select" zones="dest-3" />
<button-cfg button-number="4" name="VAR" type="zone-select" zones="dest-4" />
<button-cfg button-number="5" name="ALL CALL" type="zone-select" zones="dest-1,dest-2,dest-3,dest-4" />
<button-cfg button-number="6" name="CMA-Plat1" type="listen-in" ipaddr="239.0.2.43" port="17043"/>
<button-cfg button-number="7" name="CMA-Plat2" type="listen-in" ipaddr="239.0.2.42" port="17042"/>
<button-cfg button-number="8" name="CMA-Mezz" type="listen-in" ipaddr="239.0.2.41" port="17041"/>
<button-cfg button-number="10" name="BGM ALL" type="bgm" />
<button-cfg button-number="11" name="TEST 01" type="zone-select" zones=" " />
<button-cfg button-number="12" name="TEST 02" type="zone-select" zones="dummy" />
</mic-unit>
</System>

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Table 3 Configuration file attributes
MPS Microphone Software Version 1.5.13
Attributes Description Attribute Values
globals config-version version Configuration version As required.
mcast-address ipaddr Mulitcast address “239.1.0.1” (Do not change!)
LCD Display: IP SETTINGS>CTL IP ADDRESS
NOTE: The microphone will not operate in
fallback mode (LOCAL CONTROL) if this
address is modified.
port Multicast port “15256” (Do not change!)
LCD Display: IP SETTINGS>CTL IP PORT
trace-address ipaddr IP address for the Trace
application (for ASL use)
As supplied (Do not change!)
port Communication port (for ASL
use)
"1501" (Do not change!)
config-address ipaddr IP address of the PC hosting
the Config Tool
As required
NOTE: The host PC must be in the same subnet
as the microphone.
port Communication port "1502" (Do not change!)
host-address ipaddr Host multicast address “239.1.0.1” (Do not change!)
NOTE: The Configuration Tool may not be able
to communicate with the microphone if this
address is modified.
port Communication port "15256" (Do not change!)
default-routing-
params
reserve-timeout Route reserve timeout "1000" (Do not change!)
make-timeout Make route timeout "1000" (Do not change!)
release-timeout Release route timeout "1000" (Do not change!)
hold-timeout Hold route timeout "5000" (Do not change!)
alarm-to Alarm timeout "3000" (Do not change!)
reserve-retries Route reserve retries "2" (Do not change!)
release-retries Route release retries "2" (Do not change!)
status-timeout Status timeout "5000" (Do not change!)
chime-delay Fallback mode: time interval
required between TTT press
and Speak Now indication for
chime playback
"4000" (as required)
default-audio-
params
op-gain-
headphone
Auxiliary audio output (3.5 mm
jack) gain
“0” (maximum level – 100%) to “120” (minimum
level – 0%)
Default: “0” (100%)
LCD display: AUDIO LEVELS>HEADPHONE
op-gain-router Audio output gain (to Router) “0” (Do not change!)
op-gain-
speaker
Built-in speaker output gain “0” (maximum level – 100%) to “120” (minimum
level – 0%)
Default: “0” (100%)
LCD display: AUDIO LEVELS>SPEAKER
op-gain-expand Audio output gain (expansion
module, for future
development)
“0” (Do not change!)
ip-gain-bgm Auxiliary audio input (3.5 mm
jack) gain
“0” (minimum level – 0%) to “120” (maximum
level – 100%)
Default: “90” (75%)
LCD display: AUDIO LEVELS>MUSIC IP

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MPS Microphone Software Version 1.5.13
Attributes Description Attribute Values
ip-gain-dmic Microphone input gain “0” (minimum level – 0%) to “120” (maximum
level – 100%)
Default: “30” (25%)
LCD display: AUDIO LEVELS>MICROPHONE
ip-gain-emic Headset boom input gain “30” (Do not change!)
ip-gain-listen Listen-in input gain (from
Router)
“30” (Do not change!)
ip-gain-expand Audio input gain (expansion
module, for future
development)
“30” (Do not change!)
default-mic ipaddr Default IP address on a
microphone out of the box
“172.16.3.35” (as required to be in the same
subnet as the host PC)
port Communication port "15256" (Do not change!)
destination-
zones
zone name Destination zone name used in
the button configuration below.
This zone is only addressed
when the microphone is
operating in fallback mode
(LOCAL CONTROL).
Alphanumeric (as required)
output Identification of the VIPA
device that is addressed by
the MPS microphone when it
is operating in fallback mode
(LOCAL CONTROL).
A live announcement will be
broadcast to all zones
addressable by the destination
VIPA device when the
microphone is operating in
fallback mode. Currently it is
not possible to address
individual zones in fallback
mode.
Must have the following format:
“03NN0001”
Where NN is obtained from the destination VIPA
device configuration. NN is the hexadecimal
value of the “Suffix” configured for
“rctransactionless-router-d” RC script; see
Section 5.4 (page 58).
NOTE: The configuration of the “Run announce-
d” property of the VIPA device will determine the
zones addressed by the MPS microphone in
fallback mode:
• “Global”: all zones allocated to an audio
output (local or remote)
• “Local”: all local zones
• ”No”: no zones
mic-unit type Microphone type “desk” (Do not change!)
Name Microphone name displayed
on the Config Tool
Alphanumeric (as required)
unit-id Microphone unit identification 3 digits (as required)
NOTE: Must match the last octet of the “live-
addr”. Otherwise, the microphone will not operate
in fallback mode.
ip-address Microphone IP address As configured on the host VIPA device (VIPA
device configuration: Microphone>Control Port);
see Section 5.1 (page 38).
LCD Display: IP SETTINGS>UNIT IP ADDRESS
ip-port Communication port "15256" (as required)
LCD Display: IP SETTINGS>UNIT IP PORT
live-addr Multicast address used for live
announcements
Address range:
• 239.xxx.xxx.xxx for
general use
• 239.0.0.xxx for fallback
mode operation
As configured on the host VIPA device (VIPA
device configuration: Microphone>Audio Group);
see Section 5.1 (page 38).
LCD Display: IP SETTINGS>PMC LIVE
ADDRES
NOTE: The last octet MUST match the “unit-id”
defined above. Otherwise, the microphone will
not operate in fallback mode.

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Attributes Description Attribute Values
live-port Communication port used for
live announcements
As configured on the host VIPA device (VIPA
device configuration: Microphone> Audio Group);
see Section 5.1 (page 38).
LCD Display: IP SETTINGS>PMC LIVE PORT
bgm-addr Multicast address used for
background music
Address range:
239.xxx.xxx.xxx
As configured on the host VIPA device (System
configuration: Linutop>PMC Device); see
Section 5.2 (page 45).
LCD Display: IP SETTINGS>PMC BGM
ADDRES
bgm-port Communication port used for
background music
As configured on the host VIPA device (System
configuration: Linutop>PMC Device); see
Section 5.2 (page 45).
LCD Display: IP SETTINGS>PMC BGM PORT
chime Chime tone played before a
live announcements Available chime types: “none”
At the time of publication, the chime is configured
on the VIPA device which is hosting the
microphone.
str-fwd Enables/disables the
Store&Forward function (for
future development)
“false” (Do not change!)
max-call-time Not currently used “60”
partial-grant Fallback mode (LOCAL
CONTROL) only: Determines
whether partial grant of routes
is allowed
“true” (default) or “false”
NOTE: The partial grant permission is hard-
coded and set to “true”.
partial-loss Fallback mode (LOCAL
CONTROL) only: Determines
whether an overridden route is
reinstated when override is
removed during the original
announcement
“true” (default) or “false”
NOTE: The partial loss permission is hard-coded
and set to “false”.
route-no-zones For future development “true” (Do not change!)
preserve-
zones
Fallback mode (LOCAL
CONTROL) only: Determines
whether the TTT button is to
store the last zone selections
As required:
• “true”: The TTT button stores the last
selection.
• “false” (default): The TTT button does not
stores the last selection.
ptt-all-call Fallback mode (LOCAL
CONTROL) only:
Enables/disables the All Call
facility for the TTT button
As required:
• “true”: The TTT button acts as an All Call
button when pressed without a prior zone
selection.
• “false: The TTT button acts as a Push To
Talk button on zones selected by other
buttons or LCD display menu.
audio-params default Determines whether
parameter values defined in
the “default-audio-params”
section are to be used
“true” (Do not change!)
routing-params default Determines whether
parameter values defined in
the ““default-routing-params”
section are to be used
“true” (Do not change!)
button-cfg button-number Button number “1” to “50” (as required)
Refer to Section “3.1 Microphone Button
Capability” (page 12) for supported button types.
name Button name displayed on the
LCD display
Up to 14 alphanumeric characters (as required).
CAPITAL letters recommended.

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Attributes Description Attribute Values
type Button type Available button types (as required):
For Router connection:
• “zone-select”: zone select button for live
announcements or message routing
For IP connection:
• “zone-select”: zone select button for live
announcements
• “bgm”: Music ON/OFF button
• “listen-in”: Listen-in ON/OFF button
zones Zones addressed when the
microphone is operating in
fallback mode (LOCAL
CONTROL).
Only for “zone-select” type
button.
As required.
Comma separated (no space) list of zone names
as defined in the “destination-zones” section
above.
If the button is not used in fallback mode, then a
dummy zone name (or space) must be defined;
see buttons 11 and 12 in Figure 1 (page 14).
ipaddr Multicast address used for
listen-in (Only for “listen-in”
type button)
As configured on the VIPA device providing the
listen-in multicast broadcast
port Communication port (only for
“listen-in” type button)
As configured on the VIPA device providing the
listen-in multicast broadcast
NOTES:
Fallback mode is also known as backup or stand-alone mode.

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3.3 Downloading a MPS Microphone Configuration
You Will Need:
1) The microphone Configuration Tool (asl-config.exe) and all required dlls (QtCore4.dll, QtGui4.dll,
QtNetwork4.dll and QtXml4.dll)
The host PC must be in the same subnet as the microphone.
2) The microphone configuration file
The configuration file must be named “config.xml” and must be located in the same folder as the
Configuration Tool.
NOTE:
Configuration changes performed from the microphone’s LCD display cannot be retrieved using the
microphone Configuration Tool.
To Configure a Microphone Unit in the System:
1. Set the microphone address as required from the IP SETTINGS menu on the LCD display.
2. Ensure that the host PC IP address is in the same subnet as the microphone.
3. Rename the microphone configuration file to “config.xml” if not already done.
4. Copy the configuration file into the same folder as the Configuration Tool.
5. Ensure that all required dlls (QtCore4.dll, QtGui4.dll, QtNetwork4.dll and QtXml4.dll) are in the same
folder as the Configuration Tool.
6. Connect the host PC and microphone to the Ethernet network.
7. In Windows Explorer, double-click the Configuration Tool executable file.
Figure 2 Microphone Configuration Tool Main GUI
8. Alternatively, you can run the Configuration Tool from a command prompt with additional arguments
which will enable debug/trace information to be displayed in the command prompt window; see
example in Figure 3 (page 20).
Argument Description
–c Displays the results of the configuration file parsing and the checksum verification in
the command prompt window.
–j Displays the configuration commands sent during configuration download in the
command prompt window.
9. Select the required microphone unit from the “Consoles 1” drop-down menu, and then press the “SET
CONFIG” button.

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10. The microphone will prompt for reboot – Follow the instructions displayed on the microphone’s LCD
display.
11. If the microphone does not prompt for reboot, the configuration download has failed.
a) Double-check the microphone and host PC’s IP addresses.
b) Check the network connections.
c) Verify that the correct configuration file is being used.
d) Repeat the configuration download process.
Figure 3 Command prompt window example: Microphone Configuration Tool run with –c
CONFIGURATION FILE PARSINGCHECKSUM