Comat AF-MUL User manual

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Voice Module AF-MUL
User Manual

Table of contents
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Table of contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Structure of Voice Module AF-MUL...........................................................................................3
1.2 Connection between Comat BoxX and AF-MUL ........................................................................ 4
Programming of AF-MUL.................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Assigned functions ....................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Recording via WAV input with a PC........................................................................................... 7
2.2.1 Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 7
2.2.2 Selection of max. recording time........................................................................................... 8
2.2.3 Online Recording .................................................................................................................. 9
2.2.4 Set Ring repetitions ............................................................................................................. 10
2.2.5 Password for outgoing calls ................................................................................................ 11
2.2.6 Acceptance of incoming calls.............................................................................................. 12
Playing of messages ............................................................................................................................. 14
3.1 PLAY Function Block................................................................................................................ 14
3.2 Function description of PLAY Function Block.......................................................................... 14
Automatic dial function ...................................................................................................................... 16
4.1 TEL and RS Function Blocks..................................................................................................... 16
4.2 Function description of TEL and RS Function Blocks............................................................... 17
4.3 Application of the automatic dialing function............................................................................ 18
4.4 Hang up and open phone line ..................................................................................................... 18
Application example............................................................................................................................ 19
Recording of messages via the incorporated microphone ............................................................... 22
6.1 Function Block MR.................................................................................................................... 22
6.2 Temporary installation of one switch for recording ................................................................... 22
6.3 Deleting all previous recordings................................................................................................. 23
6.4 Recording ................................................................................................................................... 23
6.5 Recording example..................................................................................................................... 24
6.6 Recording of voice messages via WAV input with a tape recorder........................................... 25

Chapter 1
Introduction
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Chapter I
Introduction
Interlinking the Comat BoxX with the Voice Module AF-MUL allows several additional functions and
features:
a) Playing of voice messages (for example alarm alerts) via the incorporated AF-MUL speaker.
b) Playing of voice messages over an additional external loud speaker.
c) Dialling up of a telephone number over the phone network and playing voice messages.
d) Receiving calls and control signals over the phone network.
This functions allows an additional wide field of applications of remote alarm and status
transmissions, as well as remote controlling of the Comat BoxX by phone (mobile phones) touch keys.
The Voice Module AF-MUL has to be connected to the Comat BoxX with a special bridge connector
AF-BC (Included with AF-MUL).
1.1 Structure of Voice Module AF-MUL
Fig. 1.1
1. Socket for telephone line (plug type...)
2. Power supply terminals(110-240VAC; 12-24VDC)
3. Connecting Port with Comat BoxX (with enclosed plug AF-BC)
4. Power indication
5. Recording indication
6. Recording Microphone
7. Volume of AF-MUL Speaker
8. Terminal (port) for external Active speaker
9. Communication Port: Computer connection to monitor or program Comat BoxX, or Modem.
Connection via AF-M232 cable.
Use cable AF-RS232 to remote monitor Comat BoxX via AF-MUL with a PC.
10. WAV input connection

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1.2 Connection between Comat BoxX and AF-MUL
-The AF-MUL module is snapped onto DIN-rail together with a Comat BoxX. [Pos. 3]
-Connect Comat BoxX and AF-MUL with the special connection bridge AF-BC (enclosed with the
AF-MUL voice module). [Pos. 1]
-Connect the power supply of AF-MUL and Comat BoxX first and plug the telephone line into the
“TEL” socket (110-240VAC or 12-24VDC). [Pos2]
Pin allocation RJ12
Fig. 1.2
Note:
Before recording the voice message the Comat BoxX and the AF-MUL must be programmed and
configured. Therefore use a PC and the programming software Quick II.
Connect PC with AF-MUL using the connection cable AF-RS232.
Fig. 1.3
Pin1 -
Pin2 -
Pin3 -
Pin4 -
Pin5 -
Pin6 -
A
B
A
B
A
B
AF-ATL
WAV-Input

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Chapter II
Programming of AF-MUL
Note:
Recordings must be done before BoxX programming with the LCD programming keys.
The function principle is similar to a recording with a tape recorder.
The different messages are recorded in sequence and one after the other i.g. the first recording
automatically is stored as message number 0, the second recording as message number 1, the third
recording as message number 2, and so on.
Recording options:
1. Directly over the incorporated AF-MUL microphone (Pos. 6)
2. Over the WAV input (Pos. 10)
a) Connecting a tape recorder
b) Connecting a PC or a note book and recording with the PC or note book microphone
c) Data transfer of a synthetic voice from the PC.
Please note:
Special functions are assigned for the first 4 recordings.
It is not possible to change these assignments and message numbers.

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2.1 Assigned functions
Message No. Function Example
0Welcome message when answering a call. Thank you for your call. Please enter your
password.
1Confirmation of the right password. The password is correct. Please enter your
control code.
2Wrong password information. The password is wrong. Please try again.
3Greeting of a called up subscriber. Hello. This is your Comat BoxX. Please
enter your password.
Telephone call Answering Dialling
Message No 0 3
Thank you for your call.
Please enter your password.
Hello. This is your Comat
BoxX. Please enter your
password.
Password incorrect
correct
Message No 1 2
The password is correct.
Please enter your control
code.
The password is wrong.
Please try again.
Message No 4 ~ 98
Message/Status/Alarm/etc.
according assignment.
All further messages (4 ~ 98) can be assigned to any functions, status or alarm messages.

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2.2 Recording via WAV input with a PC
The Windows operating system includes an Audio recorder. The Audio recorder allows recording and
playing of WAV files.
You may find the Audio recorder under the path:
Programs/Accessories/Entertainment Media’s/Audio Recorder.
A WAV file is requested for each message
Example:
Message 0 = Message 0.WAV
Message 1 = Message 1.WAV
It is also possible to create and record a synthetic WAV voice with the PC
Suitable software may be found under: www.logox.de.
This software allows to enter a written Text message with a synthetic voice playback.
2.2.1 Configuration
1. Connect WAV cable (AF-WAV) to the WAV input of the AF-MUL (Pos. 10)
2. Connect the programming cable (AF-RS-232) between the AF-MUL (Pos. 9) and your PC
3. Connect power supply to AF-MUL.
(110-240VAC or 12-24VDC, Pos. 2)
Click „Option“ and select your COM-Port. Confirm with OK.
Fig. 1.4

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2.2.2 Selection of max. recording time
Select „Set Voice Module Type“.
Fig. 1.5
Set Voice length type
Fig. 1.6
Remark:
Shorter recording time results in improved voice quality.

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[1]
[2]
2.2.3 Online Recording
Select „Online Record“ from the Option menu.
Fig. 1.7
The following window opens:
Platzhalt
er
Fig. 1.8

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Note:
The first file is assigned automatically as message number 0,
the second file is assigned message number 1, etc.
Open Com port first to prepare the BoxX for message transfer.
The Baud rate is preset to 9600 and should not be altered.
Use „Start Copy“ to transfer the messages into the AF-MUL.
Each message is replayed after transmission is completed.
Exit with „Close“.
2.2.4 Set Ring repetitions
This window allows to choose repetitions of calling rings before the AF-MUL answers a phone call.
Fig. 1.9

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Select between 1 to 10 ring repetitions.
Fig. 1.10
2.2.5 Password for outgoing calls
This setting is used to transmit messages by outgoing calls without prior request for password entering
i.e. the receiver of the call will receive an alarm message by answering the call and without entering a
password to listen to the message.
Fig. 1.11
If Yes is selected, the AF-MUL request the password before the message is played.
If No is selected, the AF-MUL plays the message without asking for the correct password.

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Fig. 1.12
2.2.6 Acceptance of incoming calls
This feature allows to ignore incoming calls.
Fig. 1.13
If No is selected, no incoming calls are accepted.

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Fig. 1.14

Chapter 3
Playing of messages
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Chapter III
Playing of messages
The Function Block for message broadcasting are available in the library "Special Function Blocks".
Fig. 1.15
3.1 PLAY Function Block
Function Representation Function block
PLAY
(Message playing block)
3.2 Function description of PLAY Function Block
Comat BoxX Symbol Signal Description
ON When ON is „1“, Output Q is „1“, i.e. the voice
section is turned on for broadcasting.
The option range for its input is I1 – I12, Q1 – Q8,
HI, LO, M00 – M126, X.
OFF When OFF is „1“, Output Q is „0“, i.e. the voice
section is turned off.
The option range of its input is I1 – I12,
Q1 – Q8, HI, LO, M00 – M126, X.
Output
Q
The option range of output is 01 – 98, and there are
98 voice sections in total.
Application:
This function is applicable where voice prompt is required.

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Sample to control the Play Function Block:
If the Input is „1“ the message is continuously played until the input is reset.
Fig. 1.16
Note:
If two different playing blocks are called at the same time to play a message, the message of
the Function Block with the higher block number will be played.

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Automatic dial function
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Chapter IV
Automatic dial function
The Comat BoxX can automatically dial via the AF-MUL Voice Module and transmit alarm alerts.
Fig. 1.17
You need the TEL phone dialling and RS Set-/Reset Function Blocks to call other subscribers and to
transmit messages or alerts.
4.1 TEL and RS Function Blocks
Function Representation Function block
RS
(Set relay / Reset relay)
TEL
(Telephone dialling block)
Note:
The function of the telephone block is for dialling out, receiving calls, receiving control
signals or send out voice messages (alarms). (*key + number).
This block is used together with the locking-up relay (RS relay) function block.

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4.2 Function description of TEL and RS Function Blocks
TEL Function block
Comat BoxX Symbol Signal Description
Input Following Inputs can be selected:
Input I1 up to I12
Output Q1 up to Q8
Status = High (H =“1“)
Status = Low (L =“0“)
Intermediate relay M00 up to M126
Telephone keys P0 up to P9
Output When Q is „1“, the programmed telephone number
of this port will be dialled. If the input has been „1“
all the time, dialling will be repeated every 30
seconds.
When the input is „0“, dialling stops. The output
port accepts telephone numbers of max. 25 digits.
RS Set-/Resetrelay
Comat BoxX Symbol Signal Description
Input
S
Output Q is set to „1“ by Input S (Set 1 pulse is
sufficient).
S port can receive two-tone signal input such as
P0 – P9 phone signals.
Input
R
Output Q is set to „0“ by Input R (Reset).
If S and R are „1“ at the same time, the Output Q is
„0“.
R has priority over S.
Output
Q
When S is „1“, Q is ON („1“) and held ON, and
will not be reset until Input R is set („1“).
Switch characteristics
RS relay is a simple trigger.
The output value depends on the input status and the original output status.

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The following list of true values is used to describe the logic relations:
S R Q Remark
0 0 Status remains to the original value
0 1 0 Reset
1 0 1 Set
1 1 0 Reset having priority over Set
Note:
P0 – P9 represent the 0 – 9 buttons of the telephone keys. The RS block can receive two-tone
telephone signals (Mobile phone) and can be used for remote controlling the Comat BoxX (* key +
number).
4.3 Application of the automatic dialing function
Connect the AF-MUL with the Comat BoxX and connect the power supply.
Switch ON power and programme the TEL Function Block as shown below.
(Programming Manual Chapter 5.7.3)
Example:
Automatic dialling of phone number 031xxxxxxx:
Double click TEL Function Block and enter the number 031xxxxxxx into window „Phone Code“.
The phone number will be automatically dialled if Input I1 has status „1“.
Fig. 1.18
4.4 Hang up and open phone line
•If the AF-MUL is called up by an external phone, it takes 1 minute for the voice module to hang
up after the phone line has been cleared.
•If the AF-MUL calls another subscriber which does not enter the correct password, the AF-MUL
hangs up after 1 minute and clears the line.
•If the AF-MUL calls up a subscriber which does not answer the call, the AF-MUL hangs up after
1 minute and clears the line for 30 seconds before the call to the subscriber is repeated for another
minute.
•If the AF-MUL calls up a subscriber which enters the correct password, however does not enter a
control code, the call is interrupted after 1 minute and the line will be cleared.
•If the AF-MUL answers an incoming call (password accepted) and after a control code has been
entered by the subscriber, the AF-MUL hangs up automatically and clears the line after 90
seconds.

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Application example
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Chapter V
Application example
-Remote switch ON and OFF of a heating appliance via the phone.
-Monitoring of motion sensor.
-Transmit alarm message „Burglar in the house“ over the telephone line
(External Phone number 031354876)
-Play „Burglar in the house“ over the incorporated AF-MUL speaker
-Switch ON of alarm siren
-Switch OFF alarm
-Switch ON alarm
The following recordings/messages are required. (Chapter 1.3)
Message No. Function Recording / Playing
0Welcome message when answering a call. Thank you for your call. Please enter your
password.
1Confirmation of the right password. The password is correct. Please enter your
control code.
2Wrong password information. The password is wrong. Please try again.
3Greeting of a called up subscriber. Hello. This is your Comat BoxX. Please
enter your password.
4Heater ON. The heater is on.
5Heater OFF. The heater is off.
6Alarm alert. Burglar in the house.
7Alarm ON. Alarm is on.
8Alarm OFF. Alarm is off.

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Application example
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Program the following circuit
Fig. 1.19 Englisches Program verwenden!!!!
Record the 8 messages as described on previous pages (Item 5).
You have now programmed the following functions:
-After dialling the MUL phone number, you will hear message number 0.
„Thank you for your call. Please enter your password.“
-Use the phone touch down keys to enter your password.
If the password is wrong, message 2 will be played.
„The password is wrong. Please try again.”
If the entered password is correct, you will hear message 1.
„The password is correct. Please enter your control code.”
-Use phone key1 to switch on the heater. At the same time message 4 will be played.
„The heater is on.“