GAI-Tronics 10959-207 User manual

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GAI-TRONICS®
A H U B B E L L C O M P A N Y
Models 10959-207 and -208 Rack-Mount
Audio Messenger Interface
TA B L E O F CO N T E N T S
GAI-TRONICS 3030 KUTZTOWN RD. READING, PA 19605 USA
610-777-1374 800-492-1212 Fax: [phone]
VISIT WWW.GAI-TRONICS.COM FOR PRODUCT LITERATURE AND MANUALS
Confidentiality Notice.....................................................................................................................1
Product Overview............................................................................................................................1
Features....................................................................................................................................................1
Options.....................................................................................................................................................2
Functions..................................................................................................................................................2
Alarms...................................................................................................................................................2
Inputs/Outputs....................................................................................................................................... 2
Timed Events........................................................................................................................................2
Optional Telephone Operation (Model 10959-208 only) .....................................................................3
Page/Party®Operation ..........................................................................................................................3
Optional ADVANCE Operation........................................................................................................... 3
Optional Zone Operation ......................................................................................................................4
Optional AMI Redundancy...................................................................................................................4
Installation ......................................................................................................................................4
Mounting..................................................................................................................................................5
Desktop installations.............................................................................................................................5
Rack Installations..................................................................................................................................5
Field Wiring.............................................................................................................................................6
Digital Outputs...................................................................................................................................... 6
Digital Inputs ........................................................................................................................................7
Audio.....................................................................................................................................................8
System................................................................................................................................................... 8
Ethernet................................................................................................................................................. 9
Power ....................................................................................................................................................9
Optional PBX Connection (Model 10959-208 only)............................................................................9
Page/Party®...........................................................................................................................................9
Auxiliary Microphone.........................................................................................................................10
Settings and Adjustments..............................................................................................................11
Opening the Unit...................................................................................................................................11
Level Adjustments ................................................................................................................................12
Display Brightness..............................................................................................................................12
Phone Line Levels............................................................................................................................... 12
Party Line Levels................................................................................................................................ 12
Page Line Levels.................................................................................................................................12
Jumper Settings.....................................................................................................................................12
600-Ohm Line Termination................................................................................................................12
AUDBUS1 Termination .....................................................................................................................12

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AUDBUS2 Termination .....................................................................................................................12
Audio Contact Supervision.................................................................................................................12
Date and Time Set Up...........................................................................................................................14
Date Set Up......................................................................................................................................... 14
Time Set Up........................................................................................................................................ 14
AMI Configuration Tool (ACT)...................................................................................................14
Overview................................................................................................................................................14
System Requirements ...........................................................................................................................14
Configurable Parameters.....................................................................................................................15
Fragments............................................................................................................................................15
Messages............................................................................................................................................. 15
Inputs...................................................................................................................................................15
Outputs................................................................................................................................................15
Event Scheduling................................................................................................................................15
Optional Telephone Interface..............................................................................................................16
Page/Party®Interface..........................................................................................................................16
Optional Zone Groups......................................................................................................................... 16
CompactFlash®......................................................................................................................................16
Operation.......................................................................................................................................17
LCD Display at Initial Power Up.........................................................................................................17
LCD Display during Operation...........................................................................................................18
Push-Button Menu Operation .............................................................................................................19
Stop Message......................................................................................................................................19
Play Message ......................................................................................................................................19
Firmware Update ................................................................................................................................19
Reset AMI...........................................................................................................................................19
Return..................................................................................................................................................19
Specifications ................................................................................................................................20
Power Supply.........................................................................................................................................20
Audio......................................................................................................................................................20
Communications ...................................................................................................................................20
I/O Control ............................................................................................................................................20
Environmental.......................................................................................................................................21
FCC Information ..................................................................................................................................21
Approvals.......................................................................................................................................21
Replacement Parts.........................................................................................................................21

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GAI-TRONICS®
A HUBBELL COMPANY
Models 10959-207 and -208 Rack-Mount
Audio Messenger Interface
GAI-TRONICS 3030 KUTZTOWN RD. READING, PA 19605 USA
610-777-1374  800-492-1212  Fax: [phone]
VISIT WWW.GAI-TRONICS.COM FOR PRODUCT LITERATURE AND MANUALS
Confidentiality Notice
This manual is provided solely as an installation, operation, and maintenance guide and contains sensitive
business and technical information that is confidential and proprietary to GAI-TRONICS. GAI-
TRONICS retains all intellectual property and other rights in or to the information contained herein, and
such information may only be used in connection with the operation of your GAI-TRONICS product or
system. This manual may not be disclosed in any form, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, to any
third party.
Product Overview
The GAI-TRONICS AMI (Audio Messenger Interface) tone/speech generator broadcasts live pages,
telephone pages, pre-recorded alarm tones, pre-recorded speech messages, etc., for use in virtually any
application.
Figure 1. Rack-Mount Audio Messenger Interface
Features
 recorded alarm tones
 eight inputs and eight outputs upgradeable to
40 inputs and outputs
 600-ohm, 1 V RMS audio output
 CompactFlash® memory
 ACT (AMI Configuration Tool) PC software
 scheduled events
 day/night modes
 live/recorded speech messages
 integration to Page/Party® systems

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Options
telephone access
desktop paging microphone
up to 40 general inputs and 40 general outputs
routability to eight controlled audio zones
AMI redundancy for system reliability
integration to ADVANCE systems
Table 1. Rack-Mount AMI Models and Accessories
Model
Description
10959-207
AMI, rack-mount with Page/Party®interface
10959-208
AMI, rack-mount with Page/Party®and telephone interfaces
12584-001
I/O control module option
XDM002A
desktop paging microphone
10960-001
zone interface module
10962-00x
AMI redundancy controller
Functions
Alarms
The ACT tool includes pre-recorded tones suitable for almost any application. The tones include typical
emergency tones (i.e., a siren, slow whoop, etc.) and signaling or process tones (i.e., a gong, steady tone,
etc.). All of the tones and speech messages broadcast by the AMI are stored in MP3 file format. For
applications where a required tone is not supplied, any tone recorded or stored in an MP3 file format can
be used with the AMI.
Inputs/Outputs
The AMI includes eight configurable inputs and outputs. Inputs are typically configured to activate tones
and/or speech messages, mute audio playback, or reset alarms. Outputs are typically used to activate
external signaling devices, interface to automated control systems, or interface to paging system
equipment.
An I/O control module can be added to the system if the standard eight inputs and outputs are not
sufficient for an application. The I/O control module provides an additional 32 inputs and 32 digital
outputs expanding the total possible inputs and outputs to 40 of each.
Timed Events
The AMI has the capability to perform several functions based on the time of day. Events can be
scheduled to occur at any interval (hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly, etc.). Scheduled events are
configured using the ACT software.

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Optional TelephoneOperation (Model 10959-208 only)
The Model 10959-208 AMI can provide passcode-protected telephone access to the system to allow
telephone access only if the correct Remote Access Security Code is entered. The remote access code is
used to prevent unwanted callers from directly accessing the system. Callers must enter the correct
security code to gain access to the system if the system is configured to use a security code. Day and
night modes can have different security codes.
The telephone interface has multiple operational modes. Configure the appropriate mode using the ACT
software application.
The operational modes of operation are as follows:
Page/Party®—Delivers live voice pages (not pre-recorded) to the page line output.—The party line is
held open following the page.
Record Page—Records each page before delivery to the page line output.
Mixed Mode—Records a page, delivers it to the page line output, and holds the party line open
following the page.
Live Page Mode—Delivers a live voice page (not pre-recorded) to the page line output. The party
line is not open following the page.
Ring Mode—Plays a preconfigured message on the page line to signal an incoming call.
Manual/Disabled—The telephone interface does not automatically answer a phone call. However, an
input can be configured for manual access to allow an attendant to manually answer the phone, and
transfer calls to a party line.
The AMI can support two temporal modes of operation: day mode and night mode. The day mode and
night mode can be configured independently of each other. As an example of different day and night
modes; the day mode may be configured to allow callers to page and wait for a subsequent party line
communication, while the night mode is configured to play a tone over the paging system alerting
personnel of an incoming call. The call can be answered at any Page/Party®station in this mode.
Page/Party® Operation
Page/Party®operation allows the AMI to play messages/alarms and connect phone calls (Model 10959-
208) to a Page/Party®system.
Page/Party®operation has the ability to generate the VLC tone during a message/alarm that gives
Page/Party®stations a signal to change the volume of the message/alarm being played.
The operation of the Model 10959-209 telephone interface works as described above when the AMI is
interfaced to a Page/Party®system. The party line used for telephone operation in a Page/Party®system
is hardwired in the system, and cannot be changed by the caller or the AMI configuration.
A user on a Page/Party®system can also initiate a call using a feature called party hot dial. Party hot dial
is configure with the ACT tool and allows the AMI to recognize when a station has gone off-hook on a
designated party line. The AMI then connects that party line to the telephone interface and automatically
dials a preprogrammed telephone number. The call is terminated after a hang-up delay when the station is
placed back on-hook.
Optional ADVANCE Operation
Page/Party®operation allows an AMI to play messages/alarms and connect phone calls to an ADVANCE
system. The operation of the telephone interface includes all page modes as described above when the
Model 10959-209 AMI is interfaced to an ADVANCE system.

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Scheduled events and live pages can be played through the ADVANCE system to a specified zone group.
Zone groups are configured using the ACT tool and the ADVANCE system configuration software.
Configured zone groups can be assigned to individual events, messages, or the AMI auxiliary microphone
jack.
NOTE:Party lines one and two must be used in an ADVANCE system, and cannot be changed by the
caller or the AMI configuration.
Refer to the Jumper Settings section when the AMI is used in an ADVANCE system.
Optional Zone Operation
The optional zone interface module allows the AMI to route audio to eight individually controlled zones.
Each zone provides a 0 dBm/600-ohm output. Use the ACT tool to assign zones to zone groups. A zone
group is assigned a unique description and can consist of any combination of zones. A maximum of 60
zone groups can be created. Use the ACT tool to assign various events and messages to each zone group.
Telephone callers can use DTMF signaling to select the zone group prior to making a page.
Optional AMI Redundancy
The optional ARC (AMI Redundant Controller) provides the capability to increase system reliability by
using two AMI units; one as the primary, and one as a backup. The ARC module(s) control which AMI
is active and which is the backup.
During normal alarm operation, input contacts are applied simultaneously to both the active and back-up
AMIs. The ARC module(s) allow only the active generator to play the tone/speech message over the
system speakers. The backup AMI is held in standby mode to prevent audio mixing of the two AMI
tone/speech messages.
In the event of a failure of the active AMI, the backup AMI becomes active and plays its tone/speech
message over the system speakers.
Installation
DANGER
—Power Disconnect—The power cord is the main power disconnect for all units.
DANGER
—Disjontion de l’alimentation—Le cordon d’alimentation est la disjonction d’alimentation principale tous les appareils.
DANGER
—Para Desconectar la Alimentación—El cable de alimentación es el medio principal de desconexión del equipo.
DANGER
—Netzanschluß—Wenn man das Netzkabel aus der Steckdose zieht, dann ist die Spannungszuführung zum Gerät vollkommen
unterbrochen.
DANGER
CAUTION
DANGER
—To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
DANGER
ATTENTION
DANGER
—Pour réduire le risque d’incendie, utiliser uniquement des conducteurs de télécommunications 26 AWG ou de
section supérieure.
DANGER
PRECAUCIÓN
DANGER
—Para aminorar la posibilidad de incendios, utilice solamente cable de telecomunicaciones de calibre 26
(sistema AWG americano) o mayor.
DANGER
VORSICHT
DANGER
—Um die Brandgefahr zu verringern, verwenden Sie bitte nur Fernmeldekabel der Stärke Nr. 26 AWG oder höher.

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Mounting
The Model 10959-207 and -208 Rack-Mount AMI units can be placed on a table or desk, or can be
mounted in a standard EIA 19-inch electronic equipment rack.
Desktop installations
1. Install the five stabilizing feet.
2. Attach the top to the base with the four #4 countersink toothed washers and screws. These washers
help provide good contact to ensure adequate grounding.
Figure 2. AMI with feet for tabletop
Rack Installations
The 10959-207/-208 AMI requires 1U (1.75 inches) in a standard 19-inch rack.
1. Install the mounting brackets with the eight 8–32 × 3/8-inch screws provided.
2. Mount the AMI into the rack using the four 10–32 × ¾-inch screws provided.

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Field Wiring
Figure 3. Back of rack with connections labeled
Digital Outputs
Terminal block TB1, labeled DIGITAL OUTPUTS, is located on the rear of the AMI. It provides eight
digital common ground outputs. The outputs are open collector active low. The controlled circuit must
use the same voltage used to power the AMI. The ground or dc common terminals for the controlled
circuits must be tied to GND on the terminal block. Each output can supply 100 mA maximum current.

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Table 2. Digital Output Connections
Metalwork
Label
Internal
Terminal Pin-Out
Function or ACT
Description
GND
TB1-1
Ground or dc common
1
TB1-2
Output 1
2
TB1-3
Output 2
3
TB1-4
Output 3
4
TB1-5
Output 4
5
TB1-6
Output 5
6
TB1-7
Output 6
7
TB1-8
Output 7
8
TB1-9
Output 8
GND
TB1-10
Ground or dc common
Digital Inputs
Terminal block TB2, labeled DIGITAL INPUTS, is located on the rear of the AMI. It provides eight
digital common ground inputs. The input contacts are configured as any combination of momentary
(pulsed) switches and maintained (latched) switches. They can be either NO (normally open) or NC
(normally closed) dry contacts rated at 5 mA or better. The ground or dc common terminals for the
controlled circuits must be tied to GND on the terminal block.
NOTE:The cable loop resistance connecting the relay/switch contact closures cannot exceed 200 ohms
for the inputs to operate reliably.
Table 3. Digital Input Connections
Metalwork
Label
Internal
Terminal Pin-Out
Function or ACT
Description
GND
TB2-1
Ground or dc common
1
TB2-2
Input 1
2
TB2-3
Input 2
3
TB2-4
Input 3
4
TB2-5
Input 4
5
TB2-6
Input 5
6
TB2-7
Input 6
7
TB2-8
Input 7
8
TB2-9
Input 8
GND
TB2-10
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Audio
Terminal block TB3, labeled AUDIO, is located on the rear of the AMI. It provides connections for audio
inputs, audio outputs, and local RS-485 data connections. Audio connections to a public address
amplifier require shielded pair conductors. Local data connections are used with the I/O control module
and/or the zone interface module.
Table 4. Audio/RS485 Connections
Metalwork
Label
Internal Terminal
Pin-Out
Function or ACT Description
600 OHM L1
TB3-1
page output audio to public address amplifier,
ADVANCE system, or zone interface module
600 OHM L2
TB3-2
AUDBUS2 L1
TB3-3
internal audio bus and ADVANCE, ARC, or
party audio from AMI
AUDBUS2 L2
TB3-4
AUDBUS1 L1
TB3-5
internal audio bus and ADVANCE party audio to
AMI
AUDBUS1 L2
TB3-6
PGND
TB3-7
power supply ground
RS485 INT GND
TB3-8
no connection
RS485 INT −
TB3-9
data/ground connection for I/O control module
RS485 INT +
TB3-10
System
Terminal block TB4, labeled SYSTEM, is located on the rear of the AMI. It provides connections for
system applications such as system reboot, fault indicator, and external data communications.
Table 5. System Connections
Metalwork
Label
Internal Terminal
Pin-Out
Function or ACT Description
EXT DATA GND
TB4-1
no connection
EXT DATA-
TB4-2
data connection for ADVANCE or external CPU
control
EXT DATA+
TB4-3
FLT
TB4-4
active high signal representing a fault with AMI
REBOOT
TB4-5
momentary active low signal to reboot AMI
GND
TB4-6
ground reference for FLT and REBOOT
AUD ACT 1
TB4-7
isolated SSR—closed during AMI page
On resistance = 30 ohms
AUD ACT 2
TB4-8

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Ethernet
The Ethernet connector is reserved for future implementation.
Power
Terminal block TB6, labeled CLASS 212 –24 VDC, is located on the rear of the AMI. It provides the
required 12–24 V dc power connection to the AMI.
Table 6. Input Power Connection
Termination
PCBA Label
Internal
Terminal Pin-Out
Function or ACT Description
+
TB6-1
positive terminal of external power supply
(black wire with white stripe from power supply)
−
TB6-2
negative terminal of external power supply
(solid black wire from power supply)
GND
TB6-3
frame ground
Optional PBX Connection (Model 10959-208 only)
The connector labeled PBX on the rear of the AMI provides connectivity to a standard PBX analog
station port. Connect the telephone cable to the PBX jack with an RJ11 plug.
Page/Party®
Connector P1, labeled PAGE/PARTY, is located on the back of the AMI and provides connectivity to a
Page/Party®system.
Table 7. Page/Party®Connections
PPI PCBA
Label
Internal
Terminal Pin-Out
Function or ACT Description
PARTY L1
P1-1
33-ohm line interface to GAI-TRONICS party line
internal 33-ohm termination
PARTY L2
P1-2
PAGE L1
P1-3
33-ohm line interface to GAI-TRONICS page line
external 33-ohm termination required
PAGE L2
P1-4
NOTE:Pin 1 on this connector is on the right side.

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Auxiliary Microphone
Jack J1, located on the front panel of the AMI, provides connectivity for an auxiliary microphone. The
pinout for the microphone jack is as follows:
Table 8. Auxiliary Microphone Jack Pinout
Pin
Label
Function
1
HEADSET_RX_AUD
headset receive audio
2
RS232_RXD
RS-232 receive
3
PTT
Push-to-Talk
4
MIC_HI
microphone high
5
MIC_LO
microphone low
6
MONITOR
Monitor
7
RS232_TXD
RS-232 transmit
8
PGND
Ground

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Settings and Adjustments
Opening the Unit
Rack Installations:
1. Label and disconnect all wiring to the AMI.
2. Remove the four 10-32  ¾-inch screws holding the unit in the rack.
3. Pull the unit out of the rack.
All Installations:
4. Remove the four screws securing the cover to the enclosure.
5. Remove the cover from the AMI enclosure.
Figure 4. Model 10959-208 AMI without cover (all boards installed).

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Level Adjustments
Display Brightness
Adjust potentiometer R237, on the main PCBA, to change the brightness of the LCD display on the front
of the assembly.
Phone Line Levels
Two potentiometers on the optional telephone interface PCBA adjust the telephone audio levels:
Volume level from telephone line—Adjust the receiver volume potentiometer, R36.
Volume to telephone line—Adjust the transmit volume potentiometer, R1.
Party Line Levels
Two potentiometers on the Page/Party®Interface PCBA adjust the party line audio levels:
Volume level to party line—Adjust the party volume potentiometer, R66.
Sidetone level from party line—Adjust the party sidetone potentiometer, R30.
Page Line Levels
Two potentiometers on the Page/Party®Interface PCBA adjust the page line audio levels:
Volume level to the page line—Adjust the page volume potentiometer, R39.
Page line audio monitor level—Adjust the page monitor potentiometer, R69.
Jumper Settings
600-Ohm Line Termination
Terminate the 600-ohm audio lines with 600 ohms for impedance matching. Use jumper P5, located on
the termination board (see Figure 5), to configure impedance matching on the 600-ohm audio line
connections (see Table 9).
AUDBUS1 Termination
Terminate the AUDBUS1 connection with 600 ohms for impedance matching. Use jumper P1, located
on the termination board (see Figure 5), to configure impedance matching on the AUDBUS1 connection
(see Table 9).
AUDBUS2 Termination
Terminate the AUDBUS2 connection with 600 ohms for impedance matching. Use jumper P6, located
on the termination board (see Figure 5), to configure impedance matching on the AUDBUS2 connection
(see Table 9).
Audio Contact Supervision
Configure the audio contact (AUD ACT) as supervised or unsupervised. Use jumper P11, locate on the
termination board (see Figure 5), to configure the audio contact as supervised for use with an ADVANCE
cabinet, or as an isolated SSR contact (see Table 9).

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Figure 5. Termination PCBA
Table 9. Termination PCBA Jumper Functions
Jumper Output Position
Function
P1 TB3-5, 6
Audio bus 1
1-2 600-ohm resistor connected (ADVANCE position)
2-3 Default: unterminated
P5 TB3-1, 2
600 ohms
1-2 600-ohm resistor connected (ADVANCE position)
2-3 Default: unterminated
P6 TB3-3, 4
Audio bus 2
1-2 600-ohm resistor connected (ADVANCE position)
2-3 Default: unterminated
P11 TB4-7, 8
Audio contact
1-2 Supervision resistor network, 4.7k in series, 15k in
parallel (ADVANCE position)
2-3 Default: unsupervised

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Date and Time Set Up
Date Set Up
Use the push buttons located on the front of the AMI to set the date (see Figure 4 for the push-button
locations). Complete the following procedure to set the date:
1. Press <ENTER>, PB4, to enter the menu system.
2. Press <SELECT>, PB3, to scroll to the DATE: display.
3. Press <ENTER>, PB4, to enter the DATE set up.
4. Press <ENTER>, PB4, to confirm choice.
5. Press <UP>, PB1 or <DOWN>, PB2 to select the desired day.
6. Press <SELECT>, PB3, to scroll to the month.
7. Press <UP>, PB1 or <DOWN>, PB2 to select the desired month.
8. Press <SELECT>, PB3, to scroll to the year.
9. Press <UP>, PB1 or <DOWN>, PB2 to select the desired year.
10. Press <ENTER>, PB4, to accept the DATE setting.
Time Set Up
Use the push buttons located on the front of the AMI to set the time (see Figure 4 for the push-button
locations). Complete the following procedure to set the time:
1. Press <ENTER>, PB4, to enter the menu system.
2. Press <SELECT>, PB3, to scroll to the TIME: display.
3. Press <ENTER>, PB4, to enter the TIME: set up.
4. Press <ENTER>, PB4, to confirm choice.
5. Press <UP>, PB1 or <DOWN>, PB2 to select the desired hour.
6. Press <SELECT>, PB3, to scroll to the minute.
7. Press <UP>, PB1 or <DOWN>, PB2 to select the desired minute.
8. Press <Enter>, PB4, to accept the TIME: setting.
AMI Configuration Tool (ACT)
Overview
The ACT (Audio Messenger Interface Configuration Tool) software is used to define and change
configurations for the AMI, and is included with all models of AMI. To retrieve configurations and play
audio messages, the AMI accesses a CompactFlash®card. Each AMI is shipped with a CompactFlash®
card pre-programmed with the AMI Factory Default configuration.
Please refer to the ACT software online help for specific instructions.
System Requirements
The ACT software must be installed on a Windows PC (Windows®XP/7/10) equipped with a USB port.
A reader/writer capable of programming CompactFlash®memory cards must be connected to the USB
port. The CompactFlash®reader/writer is not included with the AMI.

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Configurable Parameters
Fragments
All tones and voice messages are digitally recorded and stored on the CompactFlash®card as audio
fragments stored in MP3 files.
Messages
Each message is a collection of fragments. The content of each message must be defined by selecting the
fragment(s) to be incorporated into the message. Other message parameters include:
message title
priority
volume
play mode and repeat interval
Inputs
Input circuits must be enabled or disabled. Program each enabled input circuit with the following
parameters:
title containing a brief text description of the input and its use
type of switch contact being used to activate the input (NO, NC)
action of the switch (maintained, momentary, toggle on/off)
function of the input (activate a message, reboot, mute, etc.)
Outputs
Output circuits must be enabled or disabled. Program each enabled output circuit with the following
parameters:
title containing a brief text description of the output and its use
mode of operation when active (maintained, flash, momentary, flicker)
activation assignment from an input or scheduled event
Event Scheduling
Use the event-scheduling feature to set up messages to automatically play at certain dates and times. Set
the following parameters when scheduling events:
start and stop times
start and stop dates
event duration and intervals

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Optional Telephone Interface
Configure the following parameters if using the telephone interface:
number of rings before answer
paging mode (live or recorded)
page delay, if recorded
maximum page duration
selection of a greeting message to be played to the caller
selection of a pre-announcement tone to be played to the PA system
Page/Party® Interface
The following parameters can be set for the Page/Party®Interface:
VLC activation
party hot dial
Optional Zone Groups
Zone groups are configured with a unique description, and assigned any combination of the eight
available output zones.
CompactFlash®
The CompactFlash®memory card stores the system configuration, speech messages, and alarm tones.
Complete the following instructions to install the memory card:
1. Insert the memory card through the rectangular MEMORY CARD slot on the AMI main board with
the label on the memory card facing up.
2. Slide the memory card in until it is fully seated in the slot.
When seated properly, the card protrudes approximately ¼ inch from the front of the socket.
NOTE:The memory card and its socket are keyed for proper insertion—do not force the card into the
socket.
3. Reboot the system so the AMI unit can read the memory card.

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Operation
The AMI operates based on system inputs and outputs or by manual operation after the CompactFlash®
has been programmed and installed in the unit.
LCD Display at Initial Power Up
The AMI completes a self-diagnostic of its settings at initial power up. The LCD display cycles through
the following messages:
AMI firmware version
boot DSP
media detected
EEPROM firmware version
DSP firmware version
progress bar/LOAD CONFIG
configuration version
configuration date and time
configuration file name
HIO (I/O control module) board firmware version or “HIO not installed.”
ASM (Zone Interface Module) board firmware version or “ASM not installed.”
Page/Party®board firmware version
AMI main board firmware version
telephone interface mode (if telephone interface installed)
telephone interface board firmware version or “Telephone Interface not installed.”
telephone interface greeting file name (if recording a new greeting)
AMI ready
time, page symbol/date

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LCD Display during Operation
The LCD uses various symbols to indicate AMI activity:
The VU meter indicates the volume of a page playing.
Mute indicates the page audio is muted.
Progress bar indicates remaining time for the party line connection timeout.
Telephone handset indicates the AMI unit is being accessed via a telephone connection.
Microphone indicates a page from the auxiliary jack.
Off hook indicates that a digital input designated as party line off hook is active.
Right/left arrows indicate transmit and receive activity on the auxiliary jack or external RS-485.
Text display (scrolling) displays current system status, such as the name of the current message
playing, telephone connection status, and party connection status.
Rotating slash, when visible, indicates the AMI has a lower priority message pending, ready to be
played.
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