Hubbell GAI-TRONICS E3 User manual

Pub. 42004-550A
G A I - T R O N I C S ®
A H UB B E L L C O M P A N Y
Elemec3 Console Manual—Version 3.0
TA B L E O F CO N T E N T S
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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)...........................................................................9
REMOTE CONFIGURATIONS (Parent Directory)............................................................................9
Create a New Configuration................................................................................................................10
Create a New Configuration from a Template...................................................................................10
Open an Existing Configuration..........................................................................................................11
System-Wide Functions........................................................................................................................12
System Properties..........................................................................................................................13
Globals ...................................................................................................................................................13
Global Settings....................................................................................................................................13
Network Settings................................................................................................................................. 15
Locations................................................................................................................................................16
Ack/Cancel Configuration....................................................................................................................16
Create an Ack/Cancel Action..............................................................................................................16
Delete an Ack/Cancel Action..............................................................................................................17
User Flags ..............................................................................................................................................18
System Flags..........................................................................................................................................18
Manage Global Mutes...........................................................................................................................19
Global Audio Mix Setup.......................................................................................................................20
Amplifiers......................................................................................................................................21
D600i, D300i, and D550i Power Amplifier Properties.......................................................................22
GAI (Generic Amplifier Interface) Properties...................................................................................23
Hot Standby Amplifiers........................................................................................................................24
Speaker Masters............................................................................................................................25
Add Speaker Master.............................................................................................................................25

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Remove Speaker Master.......................................................................................................................26
Speaker Remotes...........................................................................................................................27
Add Speaker Remotes...........................................................................................................................27
Remove Speaker Remote......................................................................................................................28
Access Panel Interfaces Summary...............................................................................................29
Access Panel Interface Type Selection................................................................................................29
Add Access Panels.................................................................................................................................30
Access Panel Properties........................................................................................................................31
Buttons… Button ................................................................................................................................32
Muting Button—Access Panel Mute Setup ........................................................................................32
Remove Button ................................................................................................................................... 33
Close Button........................................................................................................................................33
Access Panel Button Configuration.....................................................................................................33
Button Properties ................................................................................................................................34
Create and Modify AP Buttons...........................................................................................................34
Reset Buttons......................................................................................................................................36
Print Preview.......................................................................................................................................36
Close ...................................................................................................................................................36
IP Access Panels ...........................................................................................................................37
IP Access Panel Properties...................................................................................................................38
IPAP Buttons… Button ........................................................................................................................39
Page Level Functions.......................................................................................................................... 39
IPAP Button Properties.......................................................................................................................40
Button Screen......................................................................................................................................41
Button Screen Navigation...................................................................................................................41
Button Screen Order ...........................................................................................................................41
Button Definitions............................................................................................................................... 41
Reset Button........................................................................................................................................42
APLite HUBBCOM.......................................................................................................................43
APLite HUBBCOM Access Panel Creation .......................................................................................44
APLite Button Creation .......................................................................................................................44
AP Lite Properties.................................................................................................................................45
I/O Controllers..............................................................................................................................46
Add I/O Controllers..............................................................................................................................46
I/O Controller Properties.....................................................................................................................48
Inputs Tab ...........................................................................................................................................49
Outputs Tab.........................................................................................................................................50
Inhibit Groups.......................................................................................................................................50
Add Inhibit Groups.............................................................................................................................51
Inhibit Group Builder.......................................................................................................................... 51
Output Behaviors..................................................................................................................................52
Output Groups......................................................................................................................................53
Modbus..........................................................................................................................................54

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Terminology...........................................................................................................................................54
Modbus TCP Server.............................................................................................................................55
Inputs Tab ...........................................................................................................................................55
Outputs Tab.........................................................................................................................................56
External Modbus TCP Devices............................................................................................................57
Inputs Tab ...........................................................................................................................................58
Outputs Tab.........................................................................................................................................59
Audio Inputs..................................................................................................................................60
Sources Enabled....................................................................................................................................60
Page/Party Audio Input Properties.....................................................................................................60
Telephone Interface Audio Input Properties......................................................................................61
VoIP Telephone Interface Setup..........................................................................................................63
SIP Properties......................................................................................................................................64
SIP Registrar Configuration................................................................................................................ 65
SP2 Properties...................................................................................................................................66
Auxiliary Inputs #1–5 Audio Input Properties...................................................................................67
IP Aux #1–8 Audio Input Properties...................................................................................................68
Zones..............................................................................................................................................69
Add Zones..............................................................................................................................................69
Zone Builder..........................................................................................................................................70
Available Destinations Panel..............................................................................................................71
Assigned Audio Destinations Panel....................................................................................................71
Output/Logic Flags Assigned Panel....................................................................................................71
Playback Audio .............................................................................................................................71
Add Message..........................................................................................................................................72
Import MP3...........................................................................................................................................73
System Tones.........................................................................................................................................73
Background Music................................................................................................................................74
Messages ................................................................................................................................................74
Message Properties .............................................................................................................................74
Message Builder..................................................................................................................................74
System Events................................................................................................................................76
Add Event..............................................................................................................................................76
Events.....................................................................................................................................................77
Event Builder.........................................................................................................................................77
Default/Staged Output Assignments...................................................................................................79
Default/Staged Audio Destinations..................................................................................................... 80
Event Options......................................................................................................................................80
Event Cancel.......................................................................................................................................82
Event Acknowledge............................................................................................................................82
Event Chaining....................................................................................................................................83
Event Groups.........................................................................................................................................83

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Scheduled Events..........................................................................................................................84
Fault Reporting.............................................................................................................................86
VoIP Parameters...........................................................................................................................87
SYSTEM IP...........................................................................................................................................87
Aux IP Inputs......................................................................................................................................88
Aux IP Outputs/Monitor Out ..............................................................................................................88
IP DESTINATIONS .............................................................................................................................89
ADD IP DESTINATION......................................................................................................................89
SP2 Integration.............................................................................................................................90
Configuration Parameter Field Flags .................................................................................................91
Parameter Panes ...................................................................................................................................92
Station Parameter Configuration and Precedence............................................................................92
I/O States ...............................................................................................................................................93
System Properties Panel.......................................................................................................................94
Groups Panel.........................................................................................................................................95
Stations Panel........................................................................................................................................96
Profiles Panel.........................................................................................................................................98
Parameter Panes ...................................................................................................................................99
Global System Settings Pane ..............................................................................................................99
Page Receive (Rx) Sockets Pane ......................................................................................................100
Page Transmit (TX) Sockets Pane....................................................................................................100
Party Sockets Pane............................................................................................................................ 101
Audio Settings Pane..........................................................................................................................101
VLC Settings Pane............................................................................................................................103
Miscellaneous Pane...........................................................................................................................104
RTU Settings (Excluding SVS) ........................................................................................................105
SVS Settings (SVS Only) .................................................................................................................106
Network Settings Pane...................................................................................................................... 106
SP2 Configuration Assets...................................................................................................................107
Multicast Sockets..............................................................................................................................107
Relay Groups ....................................................................................................................................108
VLC Levels.......................................................................................................................................109
Find Station and Station List Utility.................................................................................................109
Save the Configuration...............................................................................................................112
Reference Documentation ..........................................................................................................112
Glossary of Terms .......................................................................................................................113

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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..........................................................................................................10
Figure 5. Create New Configuration from Template.................................................................................10
Figure 6. Invalid Database Version............................................................................................................10
Figure 7. Load Configuration ....................................................................................................................11
Figure 8. Invalid Database Version............................................................................................................11
Figure 9. System Wide Functions..............................................................................................................12
Figure 10. Application Options..................................................................................................................12
Figure 11. System Properties.....................................................................................................................13
Figure 12. Globals......................................................................................................................................13
Figure 13. Elemec Network Configuration................................................................................................15
Figure 14. Manage Device Locations........................................................................................................16
Figure 15. ACKs and Cancels Setup..........................................................................................................17
Figure 16. Manage User Flags...................................................................................................................18
Figure 17. Manage System Flags...............................................................................................................18
Figure 18. Manage Global Mutes ..............................................................................................................19
Figure 19. Global Audio Mix Setup...........................................................................................................20
Figure 20. Amplifiers Summary................................................................................................................21
Figure 21. Add Amplifier ..........................................................................................................................21
Figure 22. Amplifier Properties.................................................................................................................22
Figure 23. Amplifier Address Assignment Conflict..................................................................................22
Figure 24. Generic Amplifier Interface Properties ....................................................................................23
Figure 25. Hot Standby Setup....................................................................................................................24
Figure 26. Speaker Mater Setup.................................................................................................................25
Figure 27. Speaker Master Properties........................................................................................................26
Figure 28. Create Speaker Remotes...........................................................................................................27
Figure 29. Speaker Remotes Setup............................................................................................................27
Figure 30. Access Panels Interfaces Summary..........................................................................................29
Figure 31. Access Panel Interface Type Selection.....................................................................................29
Figure 32. Add Access Panel.....................................................................................................................30
Figure 33. Access Panel Properties............................................................................................................31
Figure 34. Access Panel Mute Setup .........................................................................................................32
Figure 35. Access Panel Button Configuration..........................................................................................34
Figure 36. IP Access Panels Summary ......................................................................................................37
Figure 37. IP Access Panel Properties.......................................................................................................38
Figure 38. IPAP Button Configuration......................................................................................................39
Figure 39. Import Access Panel Button Layout.........................................................................................40
Figure 40. IPAP Button Properties ............................................................................................................40
Figure 41. IPAP Button Page.....................................................................................................................41
Figure 42. IPAP Button Appearance..........................................................................................................42
Figure 43. AP Lite Profiles........................................................................................................................43
Figure 44. APLite Profile Builder..............................................................................................................44
Figure 45. Access Panel Button Appearance.............................................................................................45
Figure 46. AP Lite Properties ....................................................................................................................45
Figure 47. I/O Controllers Summary .........................................................................................................46
Figure 48. Add I/O Controller....................................................................................................................47
Figure 49. Elemec I/O Controller Properties.............................................................................................48
Figure 50. IP I/O Controller Properties......................................................................................................48
Figure 51. Monitored Relay Module Controller Properties.......................................................................49
Figure 52. I/O Controller Output Contact Definitions...............................................................................50

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Figure 53. Inhibit Groups Configuration ...................................................................................................51
Figure 54. Inhibit Group Builder...............................................................................................................51
Figure 55. Manage Output Behaviors........................................................................................................52
Figure 56. Output Groups Builder.............................................................................................................53
Figure 57. MODBUS Summary.................................................................................................................54
Figure 58. E3 Modbus TCP Server Properties—Inputs Tab......................................................................55
Figure 59. Modbus Outputs Tab................................................................................................................56
Figure 60. Add External Modbus Device ..................................................................................................57
Figure 61. External Modbus Device Properties/Inputs Tab.......................................................................58
Figure 62. External Modbus Device Properties/Outputs ...........................................................................59
Figure 63. Audio Inputs Configuration......................................................................................................60
Figure 64. Page/PartyAudio Input Properties............................................................................................61
Figure 65. Telephone Interface Audio Input Properties.............................................................................62
Figure 66. VoIP Telephone Interface Setup...............................................................................................63
Figure 67. Configure SIP Registrar Properties ..........................................................................................64
Figure 68. Configuring SIP Registrar Properties.......................................................................................65
Figure 69. Auxiliary Interface Audio Input Properties..............................................................................67
Figure 70. Configuring Audio Inputs.........................................................................................................68
Figure 71. Zone Configuration ..................................................................................................................69
Figure 72. Create New Zone......................................................................................................................69
Figure 73. Zone Builder.............................................................................................................................70
Figure 74. Playback Audio Configuration.................................................................................................72
Figure 75. Create New Message................................................................................................................72
Figure 76. System Tones Setup .................................................................................................................73
Figure 77. Background Music Setup..........................................................................................................74
Figure 78. Message Builder.......................................................................................................................75
Figure 79. System Events Configuration...................................................................................................76
Figure 80. Create New Event Object.........................................................................................................76
Figure 81. Event Builder............................................................................................................................77
Figure 82. Staged Output Event Configuration .........................................................................................78
Figure 83. Configuring Event Outputs.......................................................................................................79
Figure 84. Playback Event Options............................................................................................................80
Figure 85. Live Speech Event Options ......................................................................................................81
Figure 86. Record/Playback Event Options...............................................................................................81
Figure 87. External Event Options.............................................................................................................82
Figure 88. Event Group Builder.................................................................................................................83
Figure 89. Scheduled Events......................................................................................................................84
Figure 90. Create New Scheduled Event...................................................................................................85
Figure 91. Scheduled Event Builder..........................................................................................................85
Figure 92. Fault Reporting Configuration..................................................................................................86
Figure 93. System IP..................................................................................................................................87
Figure 94. Edit IP Input .............................................................................................................................88
Figure 95. Edit IP Output Properties..........................................................................................................88
Figure 96. IP Destinations..........................................................................................................................89
Figure 97. Create New IP Destination.......................................................................................................89
Figure 98. Edit IP Destination Properties ..................................................................................................90
Figure 99. SP2 Configuration....................................................................................................................91
Figure 100. Section Label Buttons.............................................................................................................91
Figure 101. System Properties Panel with Global System Settings Pane Expanded.................................94
Figure 102. Manage Groups Panel.............................................................................................................95
Figure 103. Group 1 Selected ....................................................................................................................95
Figure 104. Station View Panel (No Station Selected)..............................................................................96
Figure 105. Station Shown in Station View Panel.....................................................................................97
Figure 106. Manage Profiles Panel............................................................................................................98

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Figure 107. Profile Selected.......................................................................................................................98
Figure 108. Global System Settings Pane..................................................................................................99
Figure 109. Page Receive (RX) Sockets Pane.........................................................................................100
Figure 110. Page Transmit (TX) Sockets Pane........................................................................................100
Figure 111. Party Line Sockets Pane.......................................................................................................101
Figure 112. Audio Settings Pane..............................................................................................................101
Figure 113. VLC Settings Pane................................................................................................................103
Figure 114. Miscellaneous Parameters Pane............................................................................................104
Figure 115. RTU Settings (Excluding SVS) Pane...................................................................................105
Figure 116. SVS Settings (SVS Only) Pane............................................................................................106
Figure 117. Network Settings Pane..........................................................................................................106
Figure 118. Relay Group Assets..............................................................................................................108
Figure 119. VLC Level Assets.................................................................................................................109
Figure 120. Find Station and Station List Utility.....................................................................................109
Figure 121. Station Not Found.................................................................................................................110
Figure 122. Manage Stations ...................................................................................................................110
Figure 123. Add Stations .........................................................................................................................111
Figure 124. Example—Save the Configuration.......................................................................................112
Figure 125. Save Configuration...............................................................................................................112

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G A I - T R O N I C S ®
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Elemec3 Console Manual—Version 3.0
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Confidentiality Notice
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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-
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indirectly, to any third party.
Introduction
System administrators use the Elemec3 (Elemec3) Console application to configure PAGA (Public
Address/General Alarm) system operating parameters by setting data values on easy-to-use graphical
screens. The resulting configuration file is transferred to the Elemec3 controller using the Elemec3 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 a system used for emergency notification. Critical operating features could fail due to
incorrect programming, resulting in a potentially life-threatening situation.
The use of the E3 Console and E3 Portal applications should be strictly limited to individuals who have
been 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 contents define the physical and operational characteristics of the system. During
system startup, the E3 controller loads and executes the operating software, reading the configuration file
to set the system 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 data 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, Pub. 42004-485, for information on its
usage (see the Reference Documentation section). The E3 Portal can also download (retrieve)
configuration files from the controller that can be viewed and edited using the E3 Console application.

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The E3 Portal application cannot change a configuration file; this is the role of the E3 Console. 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 showing the typical steps taken 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 displays after loading a system
configuration in the E3 Console. Navigate to the various screens
and set the associated configuration attributes 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.
Store the configuration to a custom location using the BROWSE
button to select the storage location for the file. The E3 Portal
application uses the Elemec bridge location to access
configurations for upload to the controller.
5. Run E3 Portal application.
Connect the host computer to the Ethernet network where the E3
controller resides.
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 then 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
Table 2. Sequence for Creating a New E3 Configuration
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 a New Configuration screens

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Define the System’s Parameters
Action
Screen
Identify the system type (Standalone, A-B, N+1).
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 13)
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 21)
Add Speaker Masters
System Properties →Speaker Masters
Add Audio Channels
Speaker Masters (on page 25)
Add Speaker Remotes
System Properties →Speaker Remotes
Create Speaker Remotes
Speaker Remotes (on page 27)
Add I/O (Input/ Output) Modules
System Properties →I/O Controllers
Add I/O modules.
Select I/O module type.
I/O Controllers screen (on page 46)
Add Modbus Modules
System Properties →Modbus
Configure the E3 Modbus module
Add and configure external IP Modbus modules
Modbus(on page 54)
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 60)
Set the priority of the audio input sources.
Sources Enabled (on page 60)

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Define the System’s Zones
Action
Screen
Add zones.
Zones (on page 69)
Enter the zone description.
Assign the audio outputs to the zone:
•Monitor Output
•Aux Output
Assign the amplifier channels to the zone.
Assign relay outputs to the zone.
Assign relay groups to the zone.
Assign logic flags to the zone.
Zone Configuration →Zone Builder screen
(on page 70)
Configure the Background Music Source
Action
Screen
Select the audio input source (Aux 1–5).
Select the zone where background music will play.
Select the time interval for amplifier testing.
Playback Audio →Background Music
(on page 74)
Import Sound Files for Pre-Recorded Messages
Action
Screen
Browse and select an .mp3 file.
Import the .mp3 file it into the configuration file.
Playback Audio →Import MP3
(on page 73)
Define System Tones
Action
Screen
Select an .MP3 sound file for a system tone (1–7).
Enter a description for a system tone (1–7).
Select an .MP3 sound file for the “TICK TONE”.
Set the play volume for each system tone.
Playback Audio →System Tones
(on page 73)
Add Messages
Action
Screen
Add a new message. Enter a message description.
Playback Audio →Add Message (on page
72)
Event Setup—Select automatically create events and
the manual and/or auto event check boxes.
Select the default zone for the message to play in.
Configure automatic logic flag setup.
Create New Message
(on page 72)
Select the .mp3 sound files to include in the message.
Message Builder (on page 74)

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Add System Events
Action
Screen
Add an Event.
System Events →Add Event (on page 76)
Enter an event description.
Select the Event type:
•live audio
•playback
•record/playback
•silent
•external
Add Event (on page 76)
For Live Audio Events:
•Select the audio source of the event.
•Select pre and post announcement tones.
•Select the default broadcast zone.
•Select the output and logic flags to activate.
•Select an event chain.
For Playback Events:
•Select the message to play.
•Select the playback mode (repeat, continuous).
•Select the cancel and acknowledgement options.
•Select the default broadcast zone.
•Select the output and logic flags to activate.
•Select an event chain.
Event Builder (on page 77)
For Record/Playback Events:
•Select the audio source of the event.
•Select pre and post announcement tones.
•Select the playback mode (repeat, continuous).
•Select the default broadcast zone.
•Select the output and logic flags to activate.
•Select an event chain.
For Silent Events:
•Select the cancel and acknowledgement options.
•Select the output and logic flags to activate.
For External Events:
•Select the audio source of the event.
•Select the cancel and acknowledgement options.
•Select the default broadcast zone.
•Select the output and logic flags to activate.
•Select an event chain.
Event Builder (on page 77)

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Define the System Inputs and Outputs/Add Access Panels
Action
Screen
Program the access panel push-button functions from
the access panel button template using the features
common to most panels.
(Added access panels inherit the button template
assignments.)
•Select the button function.
•Select the button color.
•Enter the button label text.
System Properties →Access Panels →
Access Panel Button Configuration (on
page 33)
Add access panel interface cards and access panels.
System Properties →Access Panels
Enable API cards (1–4).
Add access panels to each API card.
Select the access panel type—each added panel is
initially set to the functions of the access panel button
template.
Access Panel Interfaces Summary screen
(on page 29)
Edit the access panel description.
Set the access panel address (0–F).
Enable/disable supervision.
Access Panel Properties screen (on page
31)
Program the inputs to the I/O controllers:
•Enter a description of the input.
•Select type of switch connected to the input and
cable supervision (if applicable).
•Select the event triggered when the input is
active.
•Enable/disable the input’s auto-inhibit function.
System Properties →I/O Controller
Properties →Inputs Tab (on page 49)
Program the outputs to I/O controllers:
•Enter a description of the output.
•Select the inactive (idle) state of the relay output
(on open or closed).
•Select if the relay should follow the audio play of
the event which triggers the relay.
•Select the cadence of the relay activation
(normal, pulse, or interval).
System Properties →I/O Controller
Properties →Outputs Tab (on page 50)
Configure System Audio Mixing Parameters
Action
Screen
Set the attenuation threshold level.
Set the mix threshold level.
System Properties →Global Audio Mix
Setup (on page 20)

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Configure System Audio Muting Parameters
Action
Screen
Set the global muting parameters:
•Edit the descriptions for global mutes 1–4.
•Set holdover delay time for each global mute.
Set the mute threshold for playback events.
Set the mute threshold for live speech events.
System Properties →Global Audio Mix
Setup (on page 20)
Install the E3 Console Application
Download and install Adobe AIR from www.adobe.com.
Run ElemecConsole3.air to install the Elemec3 Console application. There is no need to uninstall an
existing Elemec3 Console application; the installer will prompt for instructions.
Run the E3 Console Application
Start the Elemec3 Console application from the Start Menu. Go to Programs →GAI-Tronics
Corporation and click on ElemecConsole3. Optionally, double click the desktop shortcut, if created
during the installation process.
Figure 1. Create New or Load Existing Configuration

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The program displays the E3 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION screen with options for creating a new
configuration, loading an existing configuration, networking Elemec3 systems, or managing system
configurations (see Figure 1). After creating or loading a configuration file, configure the Elemec3
system using the screens accessed using eight tabs along the left side of the window. In many places, it is
necessary to select items from one list for inclusion in another. When this occurs, select multiple entries
using click with CTRL+click or click with SHIFT+click mouse/keyboard operations to select individual
or contiguous list elements respectively.
Select the NEW CONFIGURATION button to create a new configuration or select the LOAD
CONFIGURATION button to open an existing configuration.
—Elemec3 Networking—See GAI-Tronics Pub. 42004-521 for instructions on networking multiple
Elemec3 systems (see the Reference Documentation section).
Click the MANAGE SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS button to access the MANAGE CONFIGURATIONS screen.
Use the MANAGE CONFIGURATIONS screen to import and export configurations to the working directory
on the local computer.
Manage Configurations
Figure 2. Manage Configurations

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LOCAL CONFIGURATIONS (Working Directory)
Open an Elemec3 configuration, stored in the working directory on the local computer, in the E3 Console
for editing. Import configuration files saved in remote storage locations to the local working directory to
work on them. Export a configuration file back to a remote custom storage location or to the Elemec3
bridge folder for upload to an E3 controller using the E3 Portal application, when editing is complete.
Use the MANAGE CONFIGURATIONS screen (see Figure 2) to transport configuration files between the
working directory on the host computer and a remote storage location. The local working directory
configurations appear in the left pane labeled LOCAL CONFIGURATIONS (WORKING). Remotely
stored configurations appear in the right pane labeled REMOTE CONFIGURATIONS (PARENT
DIRECTORY). All configurations sort and list by their modified date, from newest to oldest.
Select a configuration in the remote storage list and click the left arrow key to import the configuration to
the working directory. To export a configuration to the remote directory, highlight the desired
configuration file in the working directory list and click the right arrow key. The import/export operation
copies the selected configuration file to the local or remote folder respectively.
A CONFIRM CONFIGURATION IMPORT/EXPORT dialog box displays (see Figure 3) when a configuration
with the current name already exists in the destination directory. Click IMPORT, EXPORT, or CANCEL as
necessary to continue or cancel the operation. Remove configuration files not needed from either location
by selecting the configuration and clicking REMOVE. A CONFIRM CONFIGURATION DELETE window
opens for confirmation.
Figure 3. Import/Export Confirmations
REMOTE CONFIGURATIONS (Parent Directory)
Select the remote directory using the ELEMEC BRIDGE or CUSTOM radio buttons:
Elemec Bridge—an Elemec3 configuration storage location on the local computer that is common with
the E3 Portal application
The Elemec Bridge is useful when running the E3 Console and E3 Portal applications on the same
computer. Using the Elemec Bridge allows the configuration file sharing between the two programs.
Custom—allows selection of any folder location that is accessible from the PC (Use the BROWSE…
button to select any local or remote storage location accessible from the host computer.)

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Create a New Configuration
1. Click the NEW CONFIGURATION button.
The CREATE NEW CONFIGURATION screen (see Figure 4) opens.
2. Enter a description for the configuration.
3. Click CREATE CONFIGURATION or CANCEL to return to the E3 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION home screen.
NOTE:Do not use spaces in the description. Use an underscore character to separate words if needed.
Example: My_Configuration_File
Figure 4. Create New Configuration
Create a New Configuration from a Template
1. Click the NEW FROM TEMPLATE checkbox (see Figure 4) to create a new configuration file based on
an existing configuration. A pull-down list showing all existing local configurations displays:
Figure 5. Create New Configuration from Template
2. Select the desired configuration file from the list and click CREATE CONFIGURATION.
NOTE:If the selected file was created in an earlier version of the E3 Console application, the warning
screen (see Figure 6) appears. The E3 Console can upgrade the configuration database to the
correct version. The versions will change incrementally with the release of new software.
Figure 6. Invalid Database Version
3. Click UPGRADE DATABASE to proceed with the configuration version upgrade; otherwise, click CLOSE.

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Open an Existing Configuration
1. Click the LOAD CONFIGURATION button. A list of existing configurations saved in the LOCAL
CONFIGURATIONS (WORKING)folder on the computer appears. Configurations sort and list by the
modified date, from newest to oldest (see Figure 7).
Figure 7. Load Configuration
2. Select the desired file name from the list and click LOAD.
NOTE:If the selected file was created in an earlier version of the E3 Console application, the INVALID
DATABASE VERSION warning screen (see Figure 8) displays. The E3 Console can upgrade the
configuration database to the correct version. The versions will change incrementally with the
release of new software.
Figure 8. Invalid Database Version
3. Click UPGRADE DATABASE to proceed with the configuration version upgrade; otherwise, select the
CLOSE button.

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

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System Properties
The SYSTEM PROPERTIES screen displays when the E3 Console application starts and a configuration is
loaded (see Figure 11).
Figure 11. System Properties
Globals
The GLOBALS pane contains settings used throughout the Elemec3 configuration.
Figure 12. Globals
Global Settings
System Type—Select the system type using the pull-down menu:
•Standalone System—a system consisting of a single E3 controller with associated amplifiers, access
panels, I/O controllers, etc.
•A-B System—a system consisting of two E3 controllers. Each controller has its own associated
amplifiers access panels, I/O controllers, etc. If a controller fails, the amplifiers connected to the
failed controller switch to the healthy controller. The system contains two sets of all devices. A-B
systems require dual access panels.