Honeywell ETCS Technical manual

Ethernet Touch Call Station (ETCS)
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Operation Instruction
798685.GB0
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Table of contents
10BGeneral /Application .......................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Related Documents .................................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Target group .............................................................................................................................................................4
1.3 Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................................................4
21BDigital call station ETCS - Operation ............................................................................................................................5
3Operation via touch screen............................................................................................................................................7
3.1 Unlock / login ............................................................................................................................................................8
3.2 Start page..................................................................................................................................................................9
3.3 Manual calls ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.4 13B“Schedule” page .................................................................................................................................................... 26
3.5 “Drop-down” page ................................................................................................................................................. 28
3.6 Advanced operations............................................................................................................................................ 31
4Appendix....................................................................................................................................................................... 40
4.1 System limits.......................................................................................................................................................... 40
4.2 Error list .................................................................................................................................................................. 40
4.3 Configuration error ................................................................................................................................................ 41
4.4 Disk Space............................................................................................................................................................. 41
5Installation..................................................................................................................................................................... 41
6Inbetriebnahme ............................................................................................................................................................ 42
7System overview.......................................................................................................................................................... 42
8Requirements............................................................................................................................................................... 42
9Safety instructions ....................................................................................................................................................... 43
9.1 Isolation von externen Netzwerken..................................................................................................................... 43
9.2 Protection against physical attacks..................................................................................................................... 44
9.3 Protection against USB surge ............................................................................................................................. 44
9.4 Firmware updates ................................................................................................................................................. 44
9.5 Changing passwords ............................................................................................................................................ 44

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1 0BGeneral /Application
The ETCS (Ethernet Touch Call Station) digital remote call station forms part of a sound system for emergency
purposes or voice alarm and public address system (VA/PA System) and, in Austria, a sound system for
emergency purposes. It must be ensured that these components interact together in a manner appropriate to
the function. Devices for use in demanding ambient conditions, such as cold stores, galvanising plants or
corrosive atmospheres, must be suitable for this particular application or must be adapted using suitable
protective measures.
1.1 Related Documents
These installation instructions are intended for qualified technicians or trained installers and contain all of the
important information needed for assembling and installing VARIODYN® systems. Additional information on
assembly, operation, commissioning, and configuration can be found in the following documents:
Part No. Name
798662.GB0 Operating Instructions for the VARIODYN® D1 System
798663.GB0 Installation Instructions for the VARIODYN® D1 System
798664.GB0 Commissioning Instructions for the VARIODYN® D1 System and VARIODYN® D1 Comprio
798683.GB0 Installation Instruction VARIODYN®D1 devices and accessories
Additional and current information
The described features, specifications and product related information in this manual correspond to
the date of issue (refer to date on the front page) and may differ due to modifications and/or amended
Standards and Regulations of the System design, Installation and Commissioning.
Updated information and declaration of conformity are available for comparison on the
www.variodyn-d1.com bzw. www.hls-austria.com homepage.
VARIODYN
®
D1-Systems are registered trademarks in Germany.
1.2 Target group
These instructions are intended for Ethernet call station operators and trained installers; they are responsible for
transferring audio files to the network devices. These instructions provide information for operators and trained
installers on the necessary measures for the secure operation of the ETCS.
These instructions describe the security procedures implemented, and those recommended by Honeywell, for
using the Ethernet Touch Call Station. Please also refer to the security advice in Chapter13.
1.3 Disclaimer
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2 1BDigital call station ETCS - Operation
ETCS offers a 7" / 17,78 cm touch screen for display and operation which provides a user-friendly interface. The
LED are used for status indications which include microphone fault, system fault and connection states of two
redundant cables. A red button with cover can be configured for emergency announcement. The gooseneck
microphone is replaceable and monitored by ETCS. The loudspeaker can be used for pre-listening audio files
locally and intercom between the call stations.
The ETCS is designed for a redundant cable connection to an Ethernet network and possesses an external audio
input and output for the connection of audio devices such as CD players etc. Up to three DKM plus digital key
modules can be connected.
The ETCS broadcasts audio files to various network users via Ethernet connections. Recorded audio files can be
transmitted to selected zones or network devices by means of the touch screen. This allows time-critical messages
to be delivered to selected message groups.
Fig. 1: Digital call station (ETCS) with optional DKM plus key module for redundant call stations
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Microphone
The gooseneck microphone is constantly evaluated acoustically for proper function.
To ensure vocal clarity, maintain a speaking distance of approx. 10 cm from microphone.
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Alarm key with cover
A Freely programmable button with a VA messages (broadcast) function. Before using the key, you are
required to log in to the device and the “VA broadcast interface” (see Chap. 3.6.5).
The alarm button is provided with a cover to protect against unintentional operation. To activate the
manual alarm mode, lift the protective cover and then press the button.
Functions of the integrated LED:
Off: Function inactive
Permanently lit red function active (e.g. running an announcement)
Flashing quickly (0,2 sec. on and 0,2 sec. off) Function not possible (occupied)
Flashing slowly (0,6 sec. on and 0,6 sec. off) Partially connected
Different long flashes (on and off) Pre-signal mode
If a DKM plus is connected to the ETCS, the DKM plus can only be used after logging
into the device (see above).
LED lits LED flashes LED off

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Status indicators
Four LED indicate device status:
•Power supply status (3.1)
•System/microphone error (3.2)
•Main connection status (3.3)
•Backup connection status (3.4)
3.1
Off: no operating voltage
Green permanently lit: Operating voltage available, device active
3.2 Off: The microphone is good for use and no error displays
Yellow permanently lit:
The ETCS has errors other than a microphone error or a Network device (DOM / Comprio)
has an error. The common fault LED of DOM is yellow/flashing yellow. Detailed fault
information can be called up via the display.
Yellow flashing:
There is a microphone error. Microphone is not ready for operation!
or
the CPU is overloaded and the display "CPU overload" appears (displayed prior to a system
error). By deleting some active announcements from the "queue" in the display, the CPU
overload message is usually cancelled. If this fault message continues to be displayed, the
performance of ETCS may be affected.
3.3 Off
Missing connection cables and working in standalone mode
3.4 Off
3.3 Off The device is ready for use.
(The MAIN output is active without a BACKUP connection cable.)
3.4 Green permanently lit
3.3 Green permanently lit The device is ready for use.
(The BACKUP output is active without a MAIN connection cable.)
3.4 Off
3.3 Green permanently lit The device is ready for use.
(MAIN output is active, and BACKUP output deactivates in stand by.)
3.4 Green permanently lit
Loudspeakers e.g. for listening to stored messages or intercom conversations (two-way intercom)
Display as 7" / 17,78 cm-touchscreen

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3 Operation via touch screen
The ETCS offers a user-friendly touch screen with the following operating options:
•start manual and predefined calls as well as scheduled announcements.
•Check the “Error”/ “Queue”/ “Recent” list and other system information.
•Adjust the audio input/output volume.
•Additional functions can also be controlled via the touch screen.
Touching on ‘<’ or ‘>’ in the menu allows navigation to the previous or following step.
Example: Go back to previous step –
< Group Example: Go to next step >
Fig. 2: Operating options
There are four main function views on the menu of the ETCS :
Function Operation
Predefine
•Start, pre-listen, and send a predefined call.
•Add a new schedule call based on this predefined call.
Group
•Show group status. Start, pre-listen, and send a USB/Local/Live/Network call.
•Change the call properties
•Add a predefined call and add schedule call
Schedule
•Turn on / off the schedule call
•Edit and delete the schedule call
More
•Device settings (user name, IP, date and time, language, storage, version, etc.)
•Hardware test (Self-test and network test)
•Recordings
•Volume control of the local and network devices
•Start the VA Broadcast
•Log Export
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3.1 Unlock / login
When the screen is locked, just pull up as indicated to unlock it, which will then open a login page.
Fig. 3: Locked screen of ETCS
Use the default user name (“admin”) and password (“123456”) to log onto the device.
Fig. 4: Login page of ETCS
Device IP
Select any user
Input password

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3.2 Start page
After successfully logging in, the “Predefine” page is shown by default.
Fig. 5: Homepage of ETCS (“Predefine” page)
A
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Status bar
Time, system notifications, connected USB drive, system errors and active announcements are displayed.
For example:
Error: An ETCS or device error detected in the D1 system.
Call playing: A call is playing in the queue
USB connection: An external USB drive is connected to the device
A
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Toolbar
Contains a search bar and edit button. The search bar helps users find required predefined calls quickly.
Touch “Edit” to change to the “Edit” mode where only predefined calls made on the ETCS can be edited.
Only the root and poweruser can edit predefined calls.
A
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“Predefine” displayed
Green background means that predefined calls are being broadcasted as shown on the interface. In case
of presignal audio on the broadcast, the “Predefine” indicator will flash green.
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Predefine Call list
Displays all predefined calls belonging to the current user. The button at the end of each predefined
call allows users to check detailed information about the predefined call.
Symbol to the left of the predefined call: the call has encountered an error and cannot be
broadcasted. Touch this icon to view error details (see section “4.3 Configuration Error” for more
information).
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Function view
Easily access and switch between the most commonly used functions
(“Predefine”, “Group”, “Schedule”, and “More”).
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Start / stop a predefined call:
•Touch the predefined call on the “Predefine” page to initiate broadcasting. Touch it again to stop
broadcasting.
Or
•Touch the button at the end of each predefined call to enter the “Details” page.
•Touch to start a call and touch it again to stop the call.
•After touching the start button, the button will change to one of the following:
Call waiting for playback target or the source may be occupied.
Call playing with presignal.
Call playing and fully connected.
Call playing but partially connected.
The start buttons on all pages share the same status indicators.

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Check details about a predefined call:
•Touch the button at the end of each predefined call, and then the “Details” page will be shown.
Fig. 6: “Details” page
Predefined call name and description
Details include the following:
Number of repetitions: The repetitions number of the call, ranging from “1” to “250” or “Forever”.
Time between repetitions: Time until the next repetition begins.
Priority: The priority of this predefined call.
Presignal: The gong can sound 1 x, 2 x or 3 x as a presignal.
Continue connection and partially connected: Display Conflict for this call.
Volume: The volume is relative to the base volume of the respective source (microphone, audio file, or
line in) and is applied during calls.
Source: The configured sources assigned to this call.
Group: The single/multiple group(s) assigned to this call.
Operation area
“Prelisten”, “Start”, or “Send”, as well as perform some advanced operations in “More” for a predefined
call. “Prelisten” and “Send” are not available for live predefined call (source assigned to microphone or
line in), and their properties cannot be changed. Under “More”, “Add Schedule Call” copies the current
predefined call to the list of schedules. The volume bar can only be used to adjust the source volume of
predefined calls activated by the “Start” button.
•Only the volume of local audio sources being broadcasted may be adjusted, not network
audio sources.
•Prelisten has the highest priority and takes place via the local loudspeaker. If other
announcements are being made at the same time over the local loudspeaker, these may
be interrupted or mixed with other announcements.
Pre-selected audio files for listening via the local loudspeaker are stored in the active
playlist.
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3.3 Manual calls
Navigate to the “Group” page to start a manual call.
Fig. 7: “Group” page
Toolbar
Contains a search bar, a quick MIC announcement button, and a button „>“ (next). If one of the target
groups is selected, a “next” button will be shown. Touch it to navigate to the “Source” page. The quick
MIC announcement button allows users to start a MIC announcement on the current page without
navigating to another page, which is helpful for starting an emergency call.
Selected group number / Total group number
List view
Touch to change the view of the list. It is possible to switch between the list view and the button view.
Button “Clear“ / “select all“
Touch to clear all selections or select all target groups.
Selected status
The border and text will turn green when the target group is selected.
Target Group list
Display all the groups belonging to the current user.
Target group status
•Red speaker: Busy The group is an announcement.
•Gray square: Offline The group is unavailable.
•Yellow square: Error The group may not be working properly.
•Green square: Available The group is ready.
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Touch “ > ” to show the “Source” page.
Fig. 8: “Source” page“
The ETCS provide two types of sources for the user to play back: local sources and network sources.
•Local sources - such as USB, microphone and locally stored announcements.
•Network audio source - such as DOM / Comprio DAL input, ETCS audio input, and ETCS local audio files.
USB Call An external USB drive as the source
Local Call Audio files stored on this device as the source, which may be locally recorded files or
audio files uploaded on the device
Mic/Line in Call A microphone or line in of the ETCS as the source
XXX Input The audio input (microphone and line in) of the ETCS XXX as the source
XXX DAL The DAL input (microphone and line in) of the DOM / Comprio XXX as the source
XXX Audio Local audio files of the ETCS XXX as the source
XXX indicates the device name.

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3.3.1 “USB Call” page
Fig. 9: “USB” page
ATouch to eject the USB drive. Touch to select all audio files or clear selected files.
ASource list
Displays recorded source files stored on the USB drive. It is possible to display and play back *.adp and
*.wav files on the “USB” page.
Audio files to be broadcasted must be put in a root directory of the USB drive; otherwise, the
device cannot identify the audio files there.
Operation area
Change “Property”, “Prelisten”, “Start”, or “Send” here, and perform some advanced operations under
“More” for manual announcements. “Prelisten” and “Send” are not available for live announcements.
Under “More”, “Add Predefine Call” and “Add Schedule Call” are provided for copying the current manual
call to the “Predefine” list or “Schedule” list. The volume bar can only be used to adjust the source volume
of calls activated by the “Start” button.
•Only the volume of local audio sources being broadcasted may be adjusted, not network
audio sources.
•Prelisten has the highest priority and takes place via the local loudspeaker. If other
announcements are being made at the same time over the local loudspeaker, these may
be interrupted or mixed with other announcements.
Pre-selected audio files for listening via the local loudspeaker are stored in the active
playlist.
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Touch “Property” on the “USB Call” page to open the “Call settings” page.
Fig. 10: “Call settings” page
Available call properties:
•Number of repeats
•Time between Loop
•Gap Time
•Priority
•Presignal
•Regain Connection
•Partial Connection
If the number of repeat cycles is set at one, the option to set the ‘time between repeats’ is deactivated.
The source volume can be adjusted in real time. The other
parameter settings come into effect with
the next announcement.
The ‘number of repeats’ and ‘time between repeats’ options are not available during live or network
announcements.

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Touch “More” on the USB page to display the following:
Fig. 11: “More“ page for calls
In the case of a manual message, it is possible to create a new predefined calls or scheduled calls by touching
on the "More" button.
After touching “Add Predefine Call”, the name of the predefined call may be entered. Touch “OK” on the top right.
Add the current setting broadcast to the predefined call list.
After touching “Add Schedule Call”, the scheduled call interface will appear. Enter the time, name, and repeat,
loop, and gap time of the scheduled call. Then, add it to the schedule call list by touching “OK” on the top right.
Only the root and power user can achieve these actions. One ETCS supports manual adding or
configurations of 100 predefined calls and 50 scheduled calls.

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3.3.2 “Local Call” page
Text phrases stored in the device or on a device on the network can be played back. Text phrases are organized
into message groups, which are then read from the audio database by quantity, name, and content. The database
can either be local (uploaded by D1 Designer) or on the network (loaded onto the device from a remote ETCS).
Fig. 12:“Local Call” page
APlayback text phrases
List that displays text phrases selected to playback. Select and play back phrases from different message
groups (if necessary). Example see Fig. above: select the audio “this is a test audio” on the group “test”
and “20190128_111725” on the group “Recording”. The playlist is then labeled as this is a “test” audio
20190128_111725”.
AMessage group
Displays all message groups. Recording message groups are automatically generated after local
recordings, and do not need to be uploaded with the D1 Designer software.
ASelected group content
Displays text phrases belonging to the selected group.
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3.3.3 “Mic/Line In Call” page
Fig. 13: “Mic/Line In Call” page
A“Mic” and “Line In” tab
Touch to switch the source between “Mic” and “Line In”. The audio source will be highlighted in blue
when selected.
ASource icon
Indicates the current source in use (“Mic” or “Line In”).
AOperation region
“Prelisten” and “Send” are not available for live announcements.
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3.3.4 “Network Call” page
The “Network Call” page delivers audio from the VARIODYN®network, which can be “Mic” / “Line In” or the audio
source of the network-connected ETCS or the DAL input of the network-connected DOM.
Fig. 14: “Network Call” page (e.g. ETCS input)
All the network calls will use the same call property.

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3.3.5 Start Manual calls
Start a USB Call:
Fig. 15: “Group” page
1. Navigate to the “Group” page and select one or more of the
required groups.
2. Touch “ > ” to enter the “Source” page.
Fig. 16: “Source” page
3. Select the source type as “USB Call” on the “Source” page.
4. Select one or more sources from the source list on the
“USB Call” page.