GAI-Tronics Elemec3 013-02-0095-002 User manual

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Elemec3 Console Manual—Version 3
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Confidentiality Notice.....................................................................................................................1
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................1
The Programming Process .............................................................................................................1
Process Flow............................................................................................................................................2
E3 Console Process Flow........................................................................................................................2
Install the E3 Console Application.................................................................................................7
Run the E3 Console Application....................................................................................................7
Manage Configurations..........................................................................................................................8
LOCAL CONFIGURATIONS (Working Directory)...........................................................................8
REMOTE CONFIGURATIONS (Parent Directory)............................................................................9
Create New Configuration.....................................................................................................................9
Create New Configuration from Template.........................................................................................10
Load an Existing Configuration..........................................................................................................10
System-Wide Functions........................................................................................................................11
System Properties..........................................................................................................................12
Globals ...................................................................................................................................................12
Global Settings....................................................................................................................................12
Network Settings................................................................................................................................. 14
Locations................................................................................................................................................15
Ack/Cancel Configuration....................................................................................................................15
Create an Ack/Cancel Action..............................................................................................................15
Delete an Ack/Cancel Action..............................................................................................................16
User Flags ..............................................................................................................................................17
System Flags..........................................................................................................................................17
Manage Global Mutes...........................................................................................................................18
Global Audio Mix Setup.......................................................................................................................18
Amplifiers......................................................................................................................................20
D600i, D300i, and D550i Power Amplifier Properties.......................................................................21
GAI (Generic Amplifier Interface) Properties...................................................................................22
Hot Standby Amplifiers........................................................................................................................23
Speaker Masters............................................................................................................................24

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Add Speaker Master.............................................................................................................................24
Remove Speaker Master.......................................................................................................................25
Speaker Remotes...........................................................................................................................26
Add Speaker Remotes...........................................................................................................................26
Remove Speaker Remote......................................................................................................................27
Access Panel Interfaces Summary...............................................................................................28
Access Panel Interface Type Selection................................................................................................28
Add Access Panels.................................................................................................................................29
Access Panel Properties........................................................................................................................30
Buttons… Button ................................................................................................................................31
Muting Button—Access Panel Mute Setup........................................................................................31
Remove Button...................................................................................................................................32
Close Button .......................................................................................................................................32
Access Panel Button Configuration.....................................................................................................32
Button Properties ................................................................................................................................33
Create and Modify AP Buttons...........................................................................................................33
Reset Buttons......................................................................................................................................34
Print Preview.......................................................................................................................................34
Close...................................................................................................................................................34
IP Access Panels ...........................................................................................................................35
IP Access Panel Properties...................................................................................................................36
IPAP Buttons… Button ........................................................................................................................37
Page Level Functions..........................................................................................................................37
IPAP Button Properties.......................................................................................................................38
Button Screen......................................................................................................................................39
Button Screen Navigation...................................................................................................................39
Button Screen Order ...........................................................................................................................39
Button Definitions...............................................................................................................................39
Reset Button........................................................................................................................................40
APLite HUBBCOM.......................................................................................................................41
APLite HUBBCOM Access Panel Creation .......................................................................................42
APLite Button Creation .......................................................................................................................42
AP Lite Properties.................................................................................................................................43
I/O Controllers..............................................................................................................................44
IP Controller Built-in I/O.....................................................................................................................44
Add I/O Controllers..............................................................................................................................45
I/O Controller Properties.....................................................................................................................46
Inputs Tab...........................................................................................................................................48
Outputs Tab.........................................................................................................................................49
Inhibit Groups.......................................................................................................................................50
Add Inhibit Groups.............................................................................................................................51

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Inhibit Group Builder.......................................................................................................................... 51
Output Behaviors..................................................................................................................................52
Output Groups......................................................................................................................................52
Modbus..........................................................................................................................................53
Terminology...........................................................................................................................................53
Modbus TCP Server.............................................................................................................................54
Inputs Tab...........................................................................................................................................54
Outputs Tab.........................................................................................................................................55
External Modbus TCP Devices............................................................................................................56
Inputs Tab...........................................................................................................................................57
Outputs Tab.........................................................................................................................................58
Audio Inputs..................................................................................................................................59
Sources Enabled....................................................................................................................................59
Page/Party Audio Input Properties.....................................................................................................60
Telephone Interface Audio Input Properties......................................................................................61
VoIP Telephone Interface Setup..........................................................................................................62
SIP Properties .....................................................................................................................................63
SIP Registrar Configuration................................................................................................................ 64
SP2 Properties...................................................................................................................................65
Auxiliary Inputs #1–5 Audio Input Properties...................................................................................65
IP Aux #1–8 Audio Input Properties...................................................................................................66
Zones..............................................................................................................................................67
Add Zones..............................................................................................................................................67
Zone Builder..........................................................................................................................................68
Available Destinations Pane...............................................................................................................69
Assigned Audio Destinations Pane.....................................................................................................69
Output/Logic Flags Assigned Pane..................................................................................................... 69
Playback Audio .............................................................................................................................69
Playback Audio Configuration............................................................................................................70
Add Message.......................................................................................................................................70
Import MP3.........................................................................................................................................71
System Tones......................................................................................................................................71
Background Music..............................................................................................................................72
Messages ................................................................................................................................................72
Message Properties............................................................................................................................. 72
Message Builder .................................................................................................................................72
System Events................................................................................................................................74
Add Event..............................................................................................................................................74
Events.....................................................................................................................................................74
Event Builder.........................................................................................................................................75

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Default/Staged Output Assignments...................................................................................................76
Default/Staged Audio Destinations.....................................................................................................77
Event Options .....................................................................................................................................78
Event Cancel.......................................................................................................................................80
Event Acknowledge............................................................................................................................80
Event Chaining ...................................................................................................................................80
Event Groups.........................................................................................................................................81
Scheduled Events ..........................................................................................................................82
Fault Reporting.............................................................................................................................84
VoIP Parameters...........................................................................................................................85
SYSTEM IP...........................................................................................................................................85
Aux IP Inputs......................................................................................................................................85
Aux IP Outputs/Monitor Out..............................................................................................................86
IP DESTINATIONS .............................................................................................................................86
ADD IP DESTINATION......................................................................................................................87
SP2 Integration.............................................................................................................................87
Configuration Parameter Field Flags .................................................................................................88
Parameter Panes ...................................................................................................................................89
Station Parameter Configuration and Precedence............................................................................89
I/O States ...............................................................................................................................................90
System Properties Screen.....................................................................................................................91
Groups Screen.......................................................................................................................................91
Stations Screen......................................................................................................................................92
Profiles Screen.......................................................................................................................................94
Parameter Panes ...................................................................................................................................95
Global System Settings.......................................................................................................................95
Page Receive (Rx) Sockets Pane ........................................................................................................ 96
Page Transmit (TX) Sockets Pane......................................................................................................96
Party Sockets Pane..............................................................................................................................97
Audio Settings.....................................................................................................................................97
VLC Settings.......................................................................................................................................99
Miscellaneous Pane...........................................................................................................................100
RTU Settings (Excluding SVS)........................................................................................................101
SVS Settings (SVS Only).................................................................................................................101
Network Settings Pane......................................................................................................................102
SP2 Configuration Assets...................................................................................................................103
Multicast Sockets..............................................................................................................................103
Relay Groups.................................................................................................................................... 104
VLC Levels.......................................................................................................................................104
Find Station and Station List Utility.................................................................................................105
Save the Configuration...............................................................................................................107

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Reference Documentation ..........................................................................................................107
Glossary of Terms .......................................................................................................................108
LI S T O F FI G U R E S
Figure 1. Create New or Load Existing Configuration................................................................................7
Figure 2. Manage Configurations................................................................................................................8
Figure 3. Import/Export Confirmations.......................................................................................................9
Figure 4. Create New Configuration............................................................................................................9
Figure 5. Create New Configuration from Template.................................................................................10
Figure 6. Invalid Database Version............................................................................................................10
Figure 7. Load Configuration ....................................................................................................................10
Figure 8. Invalid Database Version............................................................................................................11
Figure 9. System Wide Functions..............................................................................................................11
Figure 10. Application Options..................................................................................................................11
Figure 11. System Properties.....................................................................................................................12
Figure 12. Globals......................................................................................................................................12
Figure 13. Elemec Network Configuration................................................................................................14
Figure 14. Manage Device Locations........................................................................................................15
Figure 15. ACKs and Cancels Setup..........................................................................................................16
Figure 16. Manage User Flags...................................................................................................................17
Figure 17. Manage System Flags...............................................................................................................17
Figure 18. Manage Global Mutes ..............................................................................................................18
Figure 19. Global Audio Mix Setup...........................................................................................................19
Figure 20. Amplifiers Summary................................................................................................................20
Figure 21. Add Amplifier ..........................................................................................................................20
Figure 22. Amplifier Properties.................................................................................................................21
Figure 23. Amplifier Address Assignment Conflict..................................................................................21
Figure 24. Generic Amplifier Interface Properties ....................................................................................22
Figure 25. Hot Standby Setup....................................................................................................................23
Figure 26. Speaker Mater Setup.................................................................................................................24
Figure 27. Speaker Master Properties........................................................................................................25
Figure 28. Create Speaker Remotes...........................................................................................................26
Figure 29. Speaker Remotes Setup............................................................................................................26
Figure 30. Access Panels Interfaces Summary..........................................................................................28
Figure 31. Access Panel Interface Type Selection.....................................................................................28
Figure 32. Add Access Panel.....................................................................................................................29
Figure 33. Access Panel Properties............................................................................................................30
Figure 34. Access Panel Mute Setup .........................................................................................................31
Figure 35. Access Panel Button Configuration..........................................................................................32
Figure 36. IP Access Panels Summary......................................................................................................35
Figure 37. IP Access Panel Properties.......................................................................................................36
Figure 38. IPAP Button Configuration......................................................................................................37
Figure 39. Import Access Panel Button Layout.........................................................................................38
Figure 40. IPAP Button Properties ............................................................................................................38
Figure 41. IPAP Button Page.....................................................................................................................39
Figure 42. IPAP Button Appearance..........................................................................................................40
Figure 43. AP Lite Profiles........................................................................................................................41
Figure 44. APLite Profile Builder..............................................................................................................42
Figure 45. Access Panel Button Appearance.............................................................................................43
Figure 46. AP Lite Properties ....................................................................................................................43

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Figure 47. I/O Controllers Summary.........................................................................................................44
Figure 48. IP Controller Built-in I/O .........................................................................................................45
Figure 49. Add I/O Controller....................................................................................................................45
Figure 50. E3 Internal I/O Properties (IP Controller Only).......................................................................46
Figure 51. Elemec I/O Controller Properties .............................................................................................47
Figure 52. IP I/O Controller Properties......................................................................................................47
Figure 53. Monitored Relay Module Controller Properties.......................................................................48
Figure 54. IP Controller Built-In Outputs..................................................................................................49
Figure 55. I/O Controller Output Contact Definitions...............................................................................50
Figure 56. Inhibit Groups Configuration ...................................................................................................50
Figure 57. Inhibit Group Builder...............................................................................................................51
Figure 58. Manage Output Behaviors........................................................................................................52
Figure 59. Output Groups Builder.............................................................................................................53
Figure 60. MODBUS Summary.................................................................................................................54
Figure 61. E3 Modbus TCP Server Properties—Inputs Tab......................................................................54
Figure 62. Modbus Outputs Tab................................................................................................................55
Figure 63. Add External Modbus Device ..................................................................................................56
Figure 64. External Modbus Device Properties/Inputs Tab.......................................................................57
Figure 65. External Modbus Device Properties/Outputs ...........................................................................58
Figure 66. Audio Inputs Configuration......................................................................................................59
Figure 67. Page/PartyAudio Input Properties............................................................................................60
Figure 68. Telephone Interface Audio Input Properties.............................................................................61
Figure 69. VoIP Telephone Interface Setup...............................................................................................62
Figure 70. Configure SIP Registrar Properties ..........................................................................................63
Figure 71. Configuring SIP Registrar Properties.......................................................................................64
Figure 72. Auxiliary Interface Audio Input Properties..............................................................................65
Figure 73. Configuring Audio Inputs.........................................................................................................66
Figure 74. Zone Configuration ..................................................................................................................67
Figure 75. Zone Builder.............................................................................................................................68
Figure 76. Playback Audio Configuration.................................................................................................70
Figure 77. Create New Message................................................................................................................70
Figure 78. System Tones Setup .................................................................................................................71
Figure 79. Background Music Setup..........................................................................................................72
Figure 80. Message Builder.......................................................................................................................73
Figure 81. System Events Configuration...................................................................................................74
Figure 82. Create New Event Object.........................................................................................................74
Figure 83. Event Builder............................................................................................................................75
Figure 84. Staged Output Event Configuration .........................................................................................76
Figure 85. Configuring Event Outputs.......................................................................................................77
Figure 86. Playback Event Options............................................................................................................78
Figure 87. Live Speech Event Options ......................................................................................................79
Figure 88. Record/Playback Event Options...............................................................................................79
Figure 89. External Event Options.............................................................................................................80
Figure 90. Event Group Builder.................................................................................................................81
Figure 91. Scheduled Events......................................................................................................................82
Figure 92. Create New Scheduled Event ...................................................................................................82
Figure 93. Scheduled Event Builder..........................................................................................................83
Figure 94. Fault Reporting Configuration..................................................................................................84
Figure 95. System IP..................................................................................................................................85
Figure 96. Edit IP Output Properties..........................................................................................................86
Figure 97. IP Destinations..........................................................................................................................86
Figure 98. Create New IP Destination.......................................................................................................87
Figure 99. Edit IP Destination Properties ..................................................................................................87

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Figure 100. SP2 Configuration..................................................................................................................88
Figure 101. Section Label Buttons.............................................................................................................88
Figure 102. System Properties Pane with Global System Settings Pane Expanded ..................................91
Figure 103. Manage Groups Pane..............................................................................................................91
Figure 104. Group 1 Selected ....................................................................................................................92
Figure 105. Station View Screen (No Station Selected)............................................................................92
Figure 106. Station Shown in Station View Pane on the Stations Screen .................................................93
Figure 107. Manage Profiles Screen..........................................................................................................94
Figure 108. Profile Selected.......................................................................................................................94
Figure 109. Global System Settings Pane..................................................................................................95
Figure 110. Page Receive (RX) Sockets Pane...........................................................................................96
Figure 111. Page Transmit (TX) Sockets Pane..........................................................................................96
Figure 112. Party Line Sockets Pane.........................................................................................................97
Figure 113. Audio Settings Pane................................................................................................................97
Figure 114. VLC Settings Pane..................................................................................................................99
Figure 115. Miscellaneous Parameters Pane............................................................................................100
Figure 116. RTU Settings (Excluding SVS) Pane...................................................................................101
Figure 117. SVS Settings (SVS Only) Pane............................................................................................101
Figure 118. Network Settings Pane..........................................................................................................102
Figure 119. Find Station and Station List Utility.....................................................................................105
Figure 120. Station Not Found.................................................................................................................105
Figure 121. Manage Stations ...................................................................................................................105
Figure 122. Example—Save the Configuration.......................................................................................107
Figure 123. Save Configuration...............................................................................................................107

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Elemec3 Console Manual—Version 3
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contained herein. Use this information only in connection with the operation of your GAI-Tronics
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any third party.
Introduction
Use the E3 (Elemec3) Console application to configure the PAGA (Public Address/General Alarm)
system operating parameters on easy-to-use graphical screens. Transfer the resulting configuration to the
E3 controller or IP controller using the E3 Portal application.
The E3 controller resides in the system’s central cabinet and controls all system functionality such as
paging and alarm events, audio routing, event prioritization, hardware supervision, and status reporting.
A Word of Caution… Changing an E3 system’s configuration is not a trivial matter, particularly
in the case of systems used for emergency notification. Critical operating features could fail due to
incorrect programming, resulting in a potentially life-threatening situation.
Usage of the E3 Console and E3 Portal applications should be strictly limited to individuals who are
factory trained and certified on using the software and know the ramifications of uploading configuration
files to the E3 controller.
The Programming Process
The E3 controller stores the system’s operating software and the system configuration file. The
configuration file defines the physical and operational characteristics of the system. During system
startup, the E3 controller loads and executes the operating software, reads the configuration file, and sets
the system’s operation to match the defined settings.
Configure and monitor an Elemec3 system’s operating environment using the E3 Console and E3 Portal
applications. Use the E3 Console application to create and modify a site’s configuration files by selecting
and setting values for each system component/parameter. Graphical representations of system
components, along with data entry forms for parameters, facilitate recording settings to create an E3
system configuration file. Save the information in the E3 Console as a system configuration file.
Upload (transfer) the configuration file from the administration PC to the E3 controller using the E3
Portal application. Refer to the E3 Portal application manual, 42004-485, for information on its usage
(see the Reference Documentation section). The E3 Portal can also download (retrieve) configuration
files from the controller for viewing and editing using the E3 Console application.

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The E3 Portal application cannot change a configuration file; use the E3 Console for this purpose. Use
the portal application to transfer configuration files between the system administrator’s computer and the
E3 controller using an Ethernet network connection.
Process Flow
The following is an overview of the typical steps to configure and program an Elemec3 system.
Table 1. Overview—Configuring and Programming an Elemec3 System
Action
Description
1. Gather information.
Collect hardware and operational details for the system’s configuration.
2. Start the E3 Console
application.
Open an existing configuration or create a new configuration.
3. Define the system’s hardware
devices and the system’s
operating parameters.
The system properties screen opens after loading a system configuration
in the E3 Console. Navigate to the various screens and set the associated
configuration parameters where applicable.
4. Save the configuration.
On demand, the E3 Console saves the configuration to a preset storage
location on the host computer called the Elemec bridge. Optionally, store
the configuration file to a custom location using the BROWSE button to
select where to save the file. The E3 Portal application uses the Elemec
bridge folder to access configuration files for upload to an E3 controller.
5. Run E3 Portal application.
Connect the E3 Portal host computer to the E3 controller’s Ethernet
network.
•For a local connection, attach a cross-over Ethernet cable from the
host computer to the E3 controller.
•For a remote connection, the host computer must reside on the same
Ethernet subnet as the E3 controller.
6. Connect to the E3 controller.
Enter the E3 controller IP address or use the auto discover feature to
establish a connection to the E3 controller.
7. Upload the configuration to
the E3 controller.
Press the UPLOAD CONFIGURATION button and select a configuration
from the Elemec bridge or other storage location.
8. Restart the E3 controller.
Click the RESTART SYSTEM button on the E3 Portal screen.
E3 Console Process Flow
Complete the following sequence to create a new E3 configuration:
1) Create a Configuration File
Action
Screen
Create a new configuration then enter a descriptive name
for the configuration.
Run the E3 Console Application and Create
New Configuration screens

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2) Define the System’s Parameters
Action
Screen
•Identify the system type (Standalone, A-B, N+1, IP
Only).
•Set system-wide volume and attenuation levels.
•Assign the controller’s network settings such as IP
address (static) or enable DHCP.
•Enable/disable event recorder.
•Set the maximum mute duration.
•Set the maximum attenuation duration.
•Set the maximum fault acknowledge duration.
•Enable/disable features: mix 2, mix substitution, event
mismatch correction, insert 1 & insert 2.
System Properties (Global Settings on page
12)
3) Define the System’s Hardware Devices
Action
Screen
Add Amplifiers
System Properties →Amplifiers
•Select the amplifier type.
•Edit the amplifier description.
•Set the channel ID (1–64).
•Set channel zone display.
•Enable/disable load testing.
•Identify if channel is a standby amp.
Amplifiers (on page 20)
Add Speaker Masters
System Properties →Speaker Masters
Add Audio Channels.
Speaker Masters (on page 24)
Add Speaker Remotes
System Properties →Speaker Remotes
Create Speaker Remotes.
Speaker Remotes (on page 26)
Add I/O (Input/ Output) Modules
System Properties →I/O Controllers
•Add I/O modules.
•Select I/O module types.
I/O Controllers screen (on page 44)
Add Modbus Modules
System Properties →Modbus
•Configure the E3 Modbus module.
•Add and configure external IP Modbus modules.
Modbus(on page 53)
4) Define the System’s Live Audio Sources
Action
Screen
•Enable Live Audio Sources:
•Page/Party
•telephone interface
•Aux #1–Aux #5
•IP Aux #1–IP Aux #8
Audio Inputs screen (on page 59)
•Set the priority of the audio input sources.
Sources Enabled (on page 59)

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5) Define the System’s Zones
Action
Screen
Add zones
Zones (on page 67)
•Enter the zone description.
•Assign the audio outputs to the zone:
•Monitor Output
•Aux Output
•Assign the amplifier channels to the zone.
•Assign relay outputs to the zone.
•Assign relay groups to the zone.
•Assign logic flags to the zone.
Zone Configuration →Zone Builder screen
(on page 68)
6) Configure the Background Music Source
Action
Screen
•Select the audio input source (Aux 1–5).
•Select the zone where background music will play.
•Select the time interval for amplifier testing.
Playback Audio →Background Music
(on page 72)
7) Import Sound Files for Pre-Recorded Messages
Action
Screen
•Browse and select an .mp3 file.
•Import the .mp3 file it into the configuration file.
Playback Audio →Import MP3
(on page 71)
8) Define System Tones
Action
Screen
•Select an .MP3 sound file for a system tone (1–7).
•Enter a description for a system tone (1–7).
•Select an .MP3 sound file for the “TICK TONE”.
•Set the play volume for each system tone.
Playback Audio →System Tones
(on page 71)
9) Add Messages
Action
Screen
•Add a new message. Enter a message description.
Playback Audio →Playback Audio
Configuration
Add Message (on page 70)
•Event Setup—Select automatically create events and the
manual and/or auto event check boxes.
•Select the default zone for the message to play in.
•Configure automatic logic flag setup.
Create New Message (on page 70)
•Select the .mp3 sound files to include in the message.
Message Builder (on page 72)

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10)Add System Events
Action
Screen
•Add an Event
System Events →Add Event (on page 74)
•Enter an event description.
•Select the Event type:
•live audio
•playback
•record/playback
•silent
•external
Add Event (on page 74)
For Live Audio Events:
•Select the audio source of the event.
•Select pre and post announcement tones.
•Select the default broadcast zone.
•Select the output and logic flags to activate.
•Select an event chain.
Event Builder (on page 75)
For Playback Events:
•Select the message to play.
•Select the playback mode (repeat, continuous).
•Select the cancel and acknowledgement options.
•Select the default broadcast zone.
•Select the output and logic flags to activate.
•Select an event chain.
Event Builder (on page 75)
For Record/Playback Events:
•Select the audio source of the event.
•Select pre and post announcement tones.
•Select the playback mode (repeat, continuous).
•Select the default broadcast zone.
•Select the output and logic flags to activate.
•Select an event chain.
Event Builder (on page 75)
For Silent Events:
•Select the cancel and acknowledgement options.
•Select the output and logic flags to activate.
Event Builder (on page 75)
For External Events:
•Select the audio source of the event.
•Select the cancel and acknowledgement options.
•Select the default broadcast zone.
•Select the output and logic flags to activate.
•Select an event chain.
Event Builder (on page 75)

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11)Define the System Inputs and Outputs/Add Access Panels
Action
Screen
Program the access panel push-button functions from the
access panel button template using the features common to
most panels. (Added access panels inherit the button
template assignments.)
•Select the button function.
•Select the button color.
•Enter the button label text.
System Properties →Access Panels →Access
Panel Button Configuration (on page 32)
Add access panel interface cards and access panels.
System Properties →Access Panels
•Enable API cards (1–4).
•Add access panels to each API card.
•Select the access panel type—each added panel is
initially set to the functions of the access panel button
template.
Access Panel Interfaces Summary screen
(on page 28)
•Edit the access panel description.
•Set the access panel address (0–F).
•Enable/disable supervision.
Access Panel Properties screen (on page 30)
Program the inputs to the I/O controllers:
•Enter a description of the input.
•Select type of switch connected to the input and
cable supervision (if applicable).
•Select the event triggered when the input is active.
•Enable/disable the input’s auto-inhibit function.
System Properties →I/O Controller Properties
→Inputs Tab (on page 48)
Program the outputs to I/O controllers:
•Enter a description of the output.
•Select the inactive (idle) state of the relay output
(on open or closed).
•Select if the relay should follow the audio play of
the event which triggers the relay.
•Select the cadence of the relay activation (normal,
pulse, or interval).
System Properties →I/O Controller Properties
→Outputs Tab (on page 49)
12)Configure System Audio Mixing Parameters
Action
Screen
•Set the attenuation threshold level.
•Set the mix threshold level.
System Properties →Global Audio Mix Setup
(on page 18)

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13)Configure System Audio Muting Parameters
Action
Screen
•Set the global muting parameters:
•Edit the descriptions for global mutes 1–4.
•Set holdover delay time for each global mute.
•Set the mute threshold for playback events.
•Set the mute threshold for live speech events.
System Properties →Global Audio Mix Setup
(on page 18)
Install the E3 Console Application
Download and install Adobe AIR from www.adobe.com.
Run ElemecConsole3.air to install the Elemec3 Console application. There is no need to uninstall an
existing Elemec3 Console application; the installer will prompt for instructions.
Run the E3 Console Application
Start the Elemec3 Console application from the Start Menu. Go to Programs →GAI-Tronics
Corporation and click on ElemecConsole3. Optionally, double click the desktop shortcut, if created
during the installation process.
Figure 1. Create New or Load Existing Configuration
The program displays the E3 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION screen with options to create a new
configuration, load an existing configuration, network Elemec3 systems, or manage system configurations
(see Figure 1). After creating or loading a configuration file, configure the Elemec3 system on the
screens accessed using tabs, along the left side of the window. In many places, it is necessary to select
items from one list for inclusion in another. When this occurs, select multiple entries using click with
CTRL+click or click with SHIFT+click mouse/keyboard operations to select individual or contiguous list
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Select the NEW CONFIGURATION button to create a new configuration or select the LOAD
CONFIGURATION button to open an existing configuration.
—Elemec3 Networking—See GAI-Tronics Pub. 42004-521 for instructions on networking multiple
Elemec3 systems (see the Reference Documentation section).
Click the MANAGE SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS button to access the MANAGE CONFIGURATIONS screen.
Use the MANAGE CONFIGURATIONS screen to import and export configurations to the working directory
on the local computer.
Manage Configurations
Figure 2. Manage Configurations
LOCAL CONFIGURATIONS (Working Directory)
Open an Elemec3 configuration, in the working directory on the local computer, in the E3 Console for
editing. Import configuration files, from remote storage locations to the local working directory, to work
on them. Export a configuration file back to a remote custom storage location or to the Elemec3 bridge
folder for upload to an E3 controller or IP controller using the E3 Portal application.
Use the MANAGE CONFIGURATIONS screen (see Figure 2) to transport configuration files between the
working directory on the host computer and a remote storage location. The local working directory
configurations appear in the left, LOCAL CONFIGURATIONS (WORKING), pane. Remotely stored
configurations appear on the right, REMOTE CONFIGURATIONS (PARENT DIRECTORY), pane. All
configurations sort and list by their modified date, from newest to oldest.
Select a configuration in the remote storage list and click the left arrow key to import the configuration to
the working directory. To export a configuration to the remote directory, highlight the configuration file
in the working directory list and click the right arrow key. The import/export operation copies the
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A CONFIRM CONFIGURATION IMPORT/EXPORT dialog box displays (see Figure 3) when a configuration
with the current name already exists in the destination directory. Click IMPORT, EXPORT, or CANCEL as
necessary to continue or cancel the operation. Remove configuration files by selecting the configuration
and clicking REMOVE. A CONFIRM CONFIGURATION DELETE window opens for confirmation.
Figure 3. Import/Export Confirmations
REMOTE CONFIGURATIONS (Parent Directory)
Select the remote directory using the ELEMEC BRIDGE or CUSTOM radio buttons:
Elemec Bridge—an Elemec3 configuration storage location on the local computer that is common with
the E3 Portal application
The Elemec bridge is useful when running the E3 Console and E3 Portal applications on the same
computer. Use the Elemec bridge to share configuration files between the two programs.
Custom—allows selection of any folder location that is accessible from the PC (Use the BROWSE…
button to select any local or remote storage location accessible from the host computer.)
Create New Configuration
1. Click the NEW CONFIGURATION button.
The CREATE NEW CONFIGURATION screen (see Figure
4) opens.
2. Enter a description for the configuration.
3. Click CREATE CONFIGURATION or CANCEL to return to
the E3 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION home screen.
NOTE:Do not use spaces in the description. Use an
underscore character to separate words, if needed.
Example: My_Configuration_File
Figure 4. Create New Configuration

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Create New Configuration from Template
1. Click the NEW FROM TEMPLATE checkbox (see
Figure 5) to create a new configuration file based
on an existing configuration. A pull-down list
showing all existing local configurations displays:
2. Select the desired configuration file from the list
and click CREATE CONFIGURATION.
NOTE:If the selected file was created in an earlier
version of the E3 Console application, the
warning screen (see Figure 6) appears. The
E3 Console can upgrade the configuration
database to the correct version. The versions
will change incrementally with the release of
new software.
Figure 6. Invalid Database Version
3. Click UPGRADE DATABASE to proceed with the configuration version upgrade; otherwise, click
CLOSE.
Load an Existing Configuration
1. Click the LOAD CONFIGURATION button. The
list of existing configurations, in the LOCAL
CONFIGURATIONS (WORKING)folder, on the
computer, appears. Configurations sort and
list by the modified date, from newest to oldest
(see Figure 7).
2. Select the desired file name from the list and
click LOAD.
NOTE:If the selected file was created in an earlier
version of the E3 Console application, the
INVALID DATABASE VERSION warning
screen (see Figure 8) displays. The E3
Console can upgrade the configuration
database to the correct version. The
versions will change incrementally with
the release of new software.
Figure 5. Create New Configuration from
Template
Figure 7. Load Configuration

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Figure 8. Invalid Database Version
3. Click UPGRADE DATABASE to proceed with the configuration version upgrade; otherwise, select the
CLOSE button.
System-Wide Functions
The E3 Console displays the SYSTEM PROPERTIES screen after loading a configuration. Six system
wide functions, at the top of the screen, are accessible from all primary screens. Click the toolbar icon to
access the desired function.
Figure 9. System Wide Functions
New—creates a new system configuration and loads it into the console.
A prompt to save changes appears if there are unsaved changes to the currently loaded configuration.
Choose SAVE CHANGES or DISCARD CHANGES as desired to continue to the CREATE NEW
CONFIGURATION screen (see the Create New Configuration section).
Save—saves the currently loaded configuration.
Open—opens the LOAD
CONFIGURATION screen.
This option is helpful for discarding
changes by reloading the existing
configuration without saving the
changes. A prompt to save changes
appears if there are changes to the
currently loaded configuration.
Home—prompts the user to save
changes, exits the currently loaded
configuration screens, and opens the E3
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION screen.
Reports—provides a report containing
the addresses, types, descriptions,
locations, and parent devices for all
hardware devices other than the
controller.
Settings—provides application and
database version information and
facilitates setting several options in the
console software (see Figure 10).
Figure 10. Application Options

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System Properties
The SYSTEM PROPERTIES screen appears after loading a configuration in the E3 Console application
(see Figure 11).
Figure 11. System Properties
Globals
The GLOBALS pane contains settings for the Elemec3 configuration.
Figure 12. Globals
Global Settings
System Type—Select the system type using the pull-down menu:
•Standalone System—a system consisting of a single E3 controller with associated amplifiers, access
panels, I/O controllers, etc.
•A-B System—a system consisting of two E3 controllers. Each controller has its own associated
amplifiers access panels, I/O controllers, etc. If a controller fails, the amplifiers connected to the
failed controller switch to the healthy controller. The system contains two sets of all devices. A-B
systems require dual access panels.
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•N+1 System—a system consisting of two E3 controllers sharing a single set of amplifiers with
duplicated access panels and I/O controllers
The first controller operates as the primary controller and the second controller operates as the back-
up. The primary controller manages system operation under normal conditions. The back-up
controller becomes active to maintain system operation upon failure of the primary controller.
NOTE:Redundant Elemec3 systems require NTP (Network Time Protocol) network service.
•IP Only—a system consisting of an IP controller that supports only IP audio streams and IP devices.
The IP controller does not support the event recorder or inserts to the system.
NOTE:Switching to an IP only system type from any other type removes all non-IP only information
from the configuration. The E3 Console notifies the user of this when this occurs.
Volume Level—sets the system-wide volume for all stored audio playback.
Attenuation—sets the system-wide attenuation level. Audio attenuates to this level, either through
mixing (live speech and playback audio) or through an access panel’s ATTENUATE button.
Network Settings—Refer to the Network Settings section on page 14.
Event Recorder Enabled—(Not applicable to the IP Controller) records specific events and live audio
broadcasts using one or two external recording device(s), connected to the AUXILIARY AUDIO OUTPUT
ONE terminals, on the E3 controller. See Pub. 42004-497, Elemec3 System Controllers, for event
recorder connection information (see the Reference Documentation section).
Enable audio event recording if using an event recorder connected to the E3 controller.
Max Mute Duration—the maximum duration of audio muting.
Select a MUTE push button on an access panel or the MUTE ON ACK property of an event to mute the
event. After the specified mute duration, the audio resumes broadcasting if it can access the resources
to do so.
Max Attenuation Duration—the maximum duration of audio attenuation.
Select the ATTENUATE ALARM push button on an access panel at normal volume level to attenuate an
audio event. A setting of 00:00:00 sets the maximum attenuation duration to forever.
Max Fault Acknowledge Duration—the maximum duration that active faults remain acknowledged
before the system requires reacknowledgement. Acknowledge faults using the E3 Portal application.
Disable Mix 2?—disables the second audio mix, limiting the system to a single audio pathway. A mix is
an audio pathway to the system amplifiers. The system has two audio pathways or mixes to the
amplifiers.
NOTE:This feature supports legacy Elemec systems. Do not enable this setting in current systems. The
Elemec3 system will be incapable of multiple simultaneous broadcasts when enabled.
Allow Mix Substitution?—allows for mixed audio (Live Speech + Playback) routing to the Aux,
Page/Party, or Monitor outputs.
Select ALLOW MIX SUBSTITUTION?to mix events targeting the same audio output before sending the
mixed audio to that audio output. Bridge outputs to the remote system always allow mix substitution,
regardless of this setting.