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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contained herein. Use this information only in connection with the operation of your GAI-Tronics
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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)