Vigilant QE90 User manual

QE90 IP Networking and VIF
User Manual
DOCUMENT: LT0528
Issue 2.00 7 July 2017
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AMENDMENT LOG
1 Feb 2011
1.00
Original
24 May 2011
1.01
Added detail of capability of distributing paging console audio and
music over IP network.
Suggested use of QECOST for design as features have been added to
it.
24 July 2012
1.02
SPA2102 obsolescence, functionally replaced with the SPA122
21 August 2013
1.03
Update for VIF software V1.03, SPA122 V1.3.2.
22 May 2015
1.04
Documented that the SPA122 supports only 4 remote connections.
Apart from small systems, this increases the number of VIFs and ATAs
required.
Clarified some details regarding regulatory compliance.
7 July 2017
2.00
Re-branded manual to Johnson Controls.
Documented PIB VoIP proxy functionality.
-W A R N I N G -
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Overview..........................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Introduction and Scope.....................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Related Manuals ................................................................................................................1-1
1.3 Terminology Used In This Manual ...................................................................................1-2
1.3.1 VIGILANT Products.........................................................................................................1-2
1.3.2 IP Related........................................................................................................................1-2
1.3.3 General............................................................................................................................1-4
1.4 Brief Description of QE90 IP Networking and VIF Module............................................1-6
2. VIF0907 Module...............................................................................................2-1
2.1 VIF Function.......................................................................................................................2-1
2.1.1 VIF to ATA Interface........................................................................................................2-1
2.1.2 VIF to QE90 Interface......................................................................................................2-1
2.1.3 Block Diagram.................................................................................................................2-2
2.2 Physical ..............................................................................................................................2-3
2.3 Environmental....................................................................................................................2-3
2.4 Power Requirements.........................................................................................................2-3
2.5 Electrical Inputs / Outputs................................................................................................2-3
2.6 Links....................................................................................................................................2-4
2.7 DIP Switches ......................................................................................................................2-4
2.8 LEDs....................................................................................................................................2-5
2.9 Fault Conditions ................................................................................................................2-6
2.10 Serial Port Diagnostics .....................................................................................................2-6
2.11 Flash Programming/Firmware Update.............................................................................2-8
2.12 Approvals ...........................................................................................................................2-9
2.12.1 EMC Radiation ................................................................................................................2-9
2.12.2 AS 2220...........................................................................................................................2-9
3. IP Network Requirements...............................................................................3-1
3.1 General................................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Ethernet Switches..............................................................................................................3-1
3.3 Ports / Protocols Used by the SPA122 and PIB VoIP Proxy .........................................3-2
3.3.1 ARP .................................................................................................................................3-2
3.3.2 ICMP................................................................................................................................3-2
3.3.3 TCP .................................................................................................................................3-2
3.3.4 SIP...................................................................................................................................3-2
3.3.5 RTP .................................................................................................................................3-2
3.4 Router / Firewall / VLAN Configuration...........................................................................3-2
4. Wiring...............................................................................................................4-1
4.1 Power Supply Wiring.........................................................................................................4-1
4.1.1 VIF Module......................................................................................................................4-1
4.1.2 SPA122 ...........................................................................................................................4-1
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4.2 Ethernet Wiring..................................................................................................................4-1
4.3 SPIF – VIF – SPA122 Audio Wiring ..................................................................................4-1
4.4 Fault Wiring : VoIP Proxy Only PIBs................................................................................4-1
4.5 Fault Wiring : Moxa Switch to QE90................................................................................4-1
4.6 ECM – PIB WIRING ............................................................................................................4-2
5. Configuration...................................................................................................5-1
5.1 Data Network Design Procedure......................................................................................5-1
5.2 VoIP Design Procedure.....................................................................................................5-1
5.3Configuration of the QE90................................................................................................5-2
5.3.1 PA Call Origination..........................................................................................................5-2
5.3.2 WIP Call Origination........................................................................................................5-2
5.3.3 Paging Console Audio / Background Music Call Origination ..........................................5-2
5.3.4 Use of Multiple VIF Modules, SPA122s, and PIBs..........................................................5-3
5.3.5 Example Configurations ..................................................................................................5-4
5.3.6 Example Configurations – SAS Mode.............................................................................5-5
5.3.7 Configuration of VoIP Dial Num ......................................................................................5-7
5.3.8 Configuration for WIP All-Call..........................................................................................5-7
5.3.9 Configuration for Number of VIF cards ...........................................................................5-7
5.3.10 Configuration for “Idle Lines”...........................................................................................5-7
5.3.11 Line Idle State for Additional VIFs...................................................................................5-8
5.3.12 Configuration for Paging Console Audio and Music Distribution ....................................5-8
5.3.13 Configuration for a Mixed Copper / IP Network...............................................................5-8
5.4 Configuration of SPA2102/SPA122s................................................................................5-9
5.4.1 VIF Firmware Version Compatibility................................................................................5-9
5.4.2 SPA122 Dial Plans..........................................................................................................5-9
5.4.3Using a Speed-Dial to Generate an IP Address From a Phone Number.......................5-9
5.4.4 Using a Dial Plan to Generate an IP Address from a Phone Number ...........................5-9
5.4.5 Other Typical SPA2102/SPA122 Programming............................................................5-11
5.5 ECM CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................................5-13
5.5.1 On-Site Programming....................................................................................................5-13
5.6 PIB VOIP PROXY CONFIGURATION..............................................................................5-13
5.7 UPGRADING SPA122 FIRMWARE .................................................................................5-13
6. Fitting VoIP Parts in a QE90 Cabinet.............................................................6-1
7. Fault Finding ...................................................................................................7-1
7.1 Fault Finding Using VIF, SPA122, and PIB LEDs ...........................................................7-1
7.2 Fault Finding Using SPA122 and PIB Status Page ........................................................7-1
7.3 Fault Finding Using a Phone............................................................................................7-2
7.4 Fault Finding a Ring Network That Uses Moxa Switches..............................................7-2
7.5 Advanced Fault Finding in a Large Network...................................................................7-3
7.6 Descriptions of Networking and VoIP Operation ...........................................................7-3
7.6.1 PA (PIB VoIP Proxy) .......................................................................................................7-4
7.6.2 PA (SAS mode)...............................................................................................................7-4
7.6.3 PA (One-to-One) .............................................................................................................7-5
7.6.4 WIP Call initiated by an ECP...........................................................................................7-5
7.6.5 WIP Call initiated by a WIP .............................................................................................7-6
7.6.6 WIP All-Call .....................................................................................................................7-7
7.6.7 Inter-ECP WIP Call..........................................................................................................7-7
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7.6.8 Background Music...........................................................................................................7-7
7.6.9 Paging Console Audio.....................................................................................................7-7
8. Module Replacement......................................................................................8-1
8.1 Part Numbers for Ordering ...............................................................................................8-1
8.2 Re-Configuration ...............................................................................................................8-1
8.2.1 Configuring a Replacement VIF......................................................................................8-1
8.2.2 Configuring a Replacement SPA122 ..............................................................................8-1
8.2.3 Configuring a SPA2102 to Replace a SPA2102 (Historical)...........................................8-3
8.2.4 Configuring a Replacement PIB......................................................................................8-6
8.2.5 Configuring a Replacement Hub/Switch. ........................................................................8-7
8.2.6 Configuring the QE90 ECM.............................................................................................8-7
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1. Overview
1.1 Introduction and Scope
This manual describes the set up and operation of a VIGILANT QE90 IP Network,
and in particular the installation of the VIGILANT VoIP Interface (VIF) module.
For further information on the design of such systems, refer to the QE90 IP
Networking Applications / Design Guide (LT0535). A description of the PIB VoIP
proxy functionality may also be found there.
ATTENTION
This equipment contains
STATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES
Use Antistatic Procedures
when handling
1.2 Related Manuals
The following related manuals should be consulted for more information: –
LT0519 PIB USER MANUAL
LT0535 QE90 IP NETWORKING APPLICATIONS / DESIGN GUIDE
LT0536 FIRE IP NETWORKING APPLICATIONS / DESIGN GUIDE
SPA122 Telephone Adaptor Admin Guide
SPA122 Telephone Adaptor User Guide
SPA2102 Telephone Adaptor Admin Guide
SPA2102 Telephone Adaptor User Guide
MOXA EDS-408A/405A Ethernet Switch User Manual
WESTERMO DDW-120 Industrial Ethernet SHDSL Extender User Guide
Drawing 699-295 QE90 VoIP Generic Wiring Diagram
Site-Specific Configurations and IP Network Data Pack
In this manual the issue of AS1670.4 referred to is the 2015 publication.
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1.3 Terminology Used In This Manual
1.3.1 VIGILANT Products
BOWS Building Occupant Warning
System A unit that generates and amplifies AS 2220 and/or ISO tones, recorded
speech messages, and optionally live
speech, usually for a single zone.
EWIS Emergency Warning and
Intercommunication System
As per an EWS but also with an
emergency phone system.
EWS Emergency Warning System A system that generates and amplifies
AS 2220 and/or ISO tones, recorded
speech messages, and live speech.
The system size may range from a
single zone to hundreds of zones.
I-HUB Intelligent Hub An intelligent “hub” (actually a switch)
for Panel-Link that can route and filter
messages, and offers ring networking.
Panel-Link VIGILANT protocol for networking fire
alarm panels, EWIS panels, and other
products.
PIB Panel-Link IP Bridge VIGILANT module for interfacing
Panel-Link to an IP network. It also
provides functionality (VoIP proxy) to
transmit (stream) audio to many VoIP
callers.
QE90
VIGILANT Multi-zone EWIS system.
SID System Identifier An address in the range 1 - 254, used
to identify devices on a Panel-Link
network.
T-GEN Tone Generator A VIGILANT module that generates
and amplifies AS 2220 and/or ISO
tones, recorded speech messages,
and optionally live speech.
VIF VoIP Interface A VIGILANT module that uses
analogue telephone connections (e.g.
VIF) to interface with ATAs to support
VoIP.
1.3.2 IP Related
ARP Address Resolution Protocol A protocol to find the physical address
(e.g. MAC address) of a device on a
local area network that has been
assigned a given IP address.
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ATA Analog Telephone Adapter An adapter designed to connect an
analog telephone to the internet.
DHCP Dynamic Host Control Protocol A protocol for an IP connectable
device to obtain its own IP address
automatically from a DHCP Server.
DSL Digital Subscriber Line Protocol used for high speed (100 kbit
per sec to 10 Mbit per sec)
communications over a phone line.
There are various flavours ADSL,
ADSL2+, etc.
Ethernet A set of frame-based technologies for
local area networks. Common variants
are
10 Base-T – 10 Mbps over UTP
100 Base-T – 100 Mbps over UTP
100 Base-FX – 100 Mbps over fibre.
HTTP Hyper Text Transfer Protocol The protocol used for fetching and
delivering “web pages”.
ICMP Internet Control Message
Protocol
A protocol for checking connectivity
and reporting errors on a network.
IP Internet Protocol A protocol suite used to provide
packet switched communication
within and between local area
networks.
IP runs on many types of media
(Twisted pair, fibre, WiFi, etc.)
An IP address that is unique in the
world (or at least unique in a
customer’s wide area network) is used
to identify devices.
The IP address is different to the LAN
address, which need not be unique
across a WAN (although paradoxically
it is in the case of an Ethernet MAC
address).
LAN Local Area Network A network covering a small physical
area.
NAT Network Address Translator A device that is interposed between a
private network and the Internet, that
translates private IP addresses on the
private network, to one or several
public IP addresses on the Internet.
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RTP Real-time Transport Protocol A standardized packet format for
delivering audio and video over the
Internet.
SAS Streaming Audio Server A “server” that transmits (one-way)
digital audio to multiple clients that is
present in an ATA. Whilst functionally
similar, the number of callers
supported is limited compared to the
VoIP proxy of the PIB.
SIP Session Initiation Protocol A protocol used to set up and take
down phone calls across IP.
TCP Transmission Control Protocol A protocol used for reliable
transmission of a stream of bytes
between two end-points, used for
HTTP and Telnet for example.
Telnet The protocol for connecting an ASCII
terminal to a host across a network.
UDP Universal Datagram Protocol A protocol for transmission of
messages from any point to any other
point of a network. Delivery is on a
best-effort basis, i.e., is not
guaranteed.
UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair Wire cables with 2 or 4 pairs, used for
10 Mbit, 100 Mbit, and 1 GBit Ethernet
connections. At least 2 pairs are
required for 10 MBit / 100 Mbit
Ethernet. 4 pairs are required for
Gigabit Ethernet.
VoIP
Voice over IP
The use of IP to transport voice.
VoIP Proxy A function of the PIB that transmits
(streams) audio to many VoIP callers.
WAN Wide Area Network A network encompassing a large
physical area that joins multiple LANs
together.
1.3.3 General
Broadcast
A message that is addressed to multiple recipients.
Hub A device that provides a centre point for a “Star” network
connection. All data received on each port is transmitted on every
other port.
DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency : an interference resistant technique for
encoding telephone dial key presses into audio frequencies.
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Multidrop A network segment with potentially more than two devices. Data
messages need to be addressed, and there needs to be a means
to ensure that only one device transmits at a time.
Point to Point A network segment with only two devices – one at each end. Data
messages do not need to be addressed to reach their immediate
destination. With a “full duplex” connection both devices can
transmit at the same time, while with a “half duplex” connection
only one device can transmit at a time.
Router The same as a hub, but data is transmitted on only the required
other ports (based on IP address).
Routers typically are capable of working out the best (fastest) route
to a final destination if there are several routes, and working out
alternative routes if the usual route is “down”.
Switch The same as a hub, but data is transmitted on only the required
other ports (based on LAN address, e.g., Ethernet MAC address).
Telco
A generic term for telecommunications service provider.
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1.4 Brief Description of QE90 IP Networking and VIF Module
A networked VIGILANT QE90 system can use an IP (Internet Protocol) network to
send data and voice (PA, WIP, paging console, background music) between nodes.
The VIGILANT Panel-Link IP Bridge (PIB) is used to provide data networking
between nodes as well as one-to-many VoIP audio streaming. A third party VoIP
adapter (SPA122 / SPA2102) is used to provide one-to-one VoIP calls between
nodes as well as act as an audio source for the PIB VoIP proxy functionality, and a
VIGILANT VIF0907 module is used to interface each EWIS panel’s PA and WIP
voice signals into the VoIP adapter. These components, plus the appropriate
Ethernet switch / Hub, provide the VIGILANT QE90 IP Network interface. For older
systems, the third party VoIP adapter handles one-to-many calls as well. The SAS
mode of the adapters is used instead of the PIB VoIP proxy.
Each QE90 panel must use an ECM module to control operation (as it already does
for networked systems).
This general arrangement is shown in Figure 1 (example is a node on a fibre optic
ring).
Figure 1 – Example of relevant parts of QE90 Panel Wiring for IP Network
The IP network can be used to extend a QE90 network over long distances or
between locations where it is not economic or practical to install the 4 cable pairs
normally used for a QE90 (plus extra pairs for background music and/or paging
console audio when required), but where an IP network is available or can be easily
installed.
The IP Network can also be used to distribute paging console audio and/or
background music. Additional VIF modules, ATAs, and PIBs may be required.
Multiple QE90 IP Network interfaces at different physical locations can be connected
to an IP network – either a customer’s existing network, or a dedicated network
installed specifically for the purpose.A customer’s network is unlikely to provide
standards compliance, but may be suitable for some applications. Refer to the QE90
IP Networking Applications / Design Guide (LT0535) for more discussion of this.
ECM
SPIF
VIF0907
SPA122
Fibre Hub
PIB
4 wire RS485
Fibre to
other
nodes
Ethernet
UTP
Ethernet
UTP
34 way FRC
PA (2 wire) + WIP (2 wire)
Comms
+5V
+24V
+24V
2 x RJ11 cables
Network Interface
Components
General QE90
Components
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The QE90 IP Network Interface cannot be used to exceed the existing limits of a
Panel-Link network regarding the maximum number of nodes and so on. It merely
provides a convenient way of interconnecting QE90 panels via IP.
The PIB also provides remote access to the diagnostic port of the QE90 ECM, or
other products with a serial port connection. This allows a user with a PC running
terminal emulation software to obtain access to the serial ports of these devices from
anywhere on the network.
For the Ethernet/IP network, many media types are available (from commercial
suppliers). Some examples: –
•Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP). Note: limited to 100m. Fire rated CAT 3
cable is available.
•Fibre. Note: “Fire rated” fibre is available but although this rating applies to
overseas standards it may not comply with current Australian standards
AS/NZS 3013.
•Wireless (WiFi, WiMax, Microwave, Bluetooth, etc.).
•DSL (DSL, ADSL, ADSL2, ADSL2+, etc.).
•Other wiring using an Ethernet Extender.
Also, multiple topologies (star, redundant ring, etc.) are supported by third party
equipment.
Each PIB can connect directly to one QE90 Panel or an XLG-C/S server. To
connect a PIB to more than one panel an I-HUB is required as the PIB does not
directly support multidrop Panel-Link.
Generally, the SPIF shown in Figure 1 can be a SPIF9709 Rev 1 or Rev 2. However,
at a junction between the IP network and a copper network, the SPIF9709 must be
Rev 2 or higher.
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2. VIF0907 Module
2.1 VIF Function
The VIGILANT VIF module is designed as an interface between the QE90 and a 3rd
party VoIP ATA (Voice over Internet Protocol Analog Telephone Adapter). The ATA
is used to provide QE90 “backbone” (inter-panel) communications by converting the
QE90’s audio circuits into digital data and transmitting this between the appropriate
panels (one-to-one calls), and the PIB VoIP proxy (one-to-many calls).
The system has been designed to use a Cisco SPA122 as the ATA. Older QE90
systems may have the Linksys SPA2102 installed. The SPA122 is a functional
replacement (with some additional limitations) of the SPA2102 which has now
become obsolete. The remainder of this manual will refer to the SPA122.
The ATA usually provides a means to connect an analogue telephone onto an IP
network. It decodes DTMF tones to obtain the dialled digits, then communicates with
a SIP server to obtain the IP address of the remote VoIP interface to connect to.
However for the QE90, no SIP server is used, and the ATA is instead configured to
internally convert dialled digits to an IP address and then call that IP address directly
(which will be the IP address of another ATA or a PIB VoIP proxy on the QE90
network).
2.1.1 VIF to ATA Interface
The connection point for the VIF to the ATA is the same as for connecting an analog
phone directly to the ATA.
Therefore the VIF has been designed to emulate an analogue phone, i.e., it makes
calls by going off-hook (drawing current) then dialling using DTMF tones. It answers
incoming calls by recognising a ringing voltage on the line and going off-hook
(drawing current).
Additionally the VIF provides 2 x 5V outputs suitable to power 1 or 2 SPA122
adapters.
2.1.2 VIF to QE90 Interface
The VIF connects to the PA and WIP busses of the QE90 system, providing audio
connections to other node(s) when required. The VIF also connects to the QE90
comms bus, so that it can be controlled by, and send status to, the ECM. In
particular the ECM commands the VIF to ‘dial’ remote nodes as required (i.e. when a
PA and/or WIP connection is required between nodes).
The WIP and PA connections on the VIF can be used for other audio signals –
paging console, background music, etc.
Except for very large systems (>32 nodes total), there will not be a need for more
than two VIFs and two ATAs. This provides for 4 audio channels. Utilising the VoIP
proxy functionality, up to 4 PIBs can then be used to stream this to many VoIP
callers.
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In an old large system, several ATA and/or VIF modules may be used at some QE90
panels, generally when it is required to send PA and/or a WIP All-Call to multiple
remote panels. The PIB VoIP proxy functionality did not exist at the time these
systems were installed. Refer to the QE90 IP Networking Applications / Design
Guide (LT0535) for more information.
2.1.3 Block Diagram
Figure 2 shows the major functional blocks of the VIF0907. It has a microprocessor
that communicates with and is controlled by the QE90 ECM. The remaining blocks
make up two sections that are virtually identical; one for PA and the other for WIP.
Each of these sections has a transformer to provide isolation to the QE90, a DTMF
generator controlled by the microprocessor, a ‘current sink’ enabled by the
microprocessor, a ring detector that feeds into the microprocessor, and a relay
controlled by the microprocessor that enables it to connect to one of two ATAs.
The ability to switch between two ATAs with relay control is not typically used in
newer systems that utilise the PIB VoIP proxy. It is needed in older systems where
an ATA line is hard configured to be either bi-directional or uni-directional (SAS
mode). This meant that one ATA line was needed typically for incoming PA audio, or
a one-to-one bi-directional WIP call, and the other (in SAS mode) used for
unidirectional outgoing audio to multiple places i.e. PA or WIP All-Call originating
here.
With the PIB VoIP proxy functionality the ATA lines are always configured to allow bi-
directional operation. This allows a line to be used for both one-to-one and one way
outgoing audio – what is required for a given call is negotiated by the software within
the VoIP devices (ATAs or PIB) at the call endpoints when the call is setup.
Figure 2 – VIF0907 Functional Block Diagram
DTMF
Generator
Ring
Detector
Off-Hook
Current Sink
Micro
Processor
PA Line 1
PA Line 2
PA
Comms
Interface
Comms
DTMF
Generator
Ring
Detector
Off-Hook
Current Sink
WIP Line 1
WIP Line 2
WIP
QE90
Interface
ATA
Interface
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2.2 Physical
Size Circuit board assembly 180 x 93 x 30mm.
Mounting 4 holes 3.0mm diameter in the same pattern as a
QE90 FIB Module / WIP termination card / SPIF
card. Supplied on DIN rail mounting bracket.
2.3 Environmental
Operating Temperature -5 to +45°C
Humidity Up to 95% non-condensing
2.4 Power Requirements
Voltage 15 - 28V DC
Current 0.16A quiescent / 0.33A in-use* (@24V) when
one 5V output is used to power one SPA122.
0.29A quiescent / 0.60A in-use* (@24V) when
both 5V outputs are used to power two SPA122s.
0.03A + 0.01A per operated relay when the 5V
power outputs are not used.
* in-use means each line has a call in progress.
2.5 Electrical Inputs / Outputs
24V Power (J12) In Screw Terminals (2)
5V Power (J13) Out 2-pin header
5V Power (J14) Out 2-pin header
PA Line 1 (J1) In / Out RJ11 to SPA122
WIP Line 1 (J4) In / Out RJ11 to SPA122
PA Line 2 (J2) In / Out RJ11 to SPA122
WIP Line 2 (J5) In / Out RJ11 to SPA122
QE90 Comms Bus In / Out Screw Terminals (4)
RS232 (J8) In / Out DB9 Socket, DCE pinout. Used for Flash
programming and diagnostics.
QE90 PA In / Out Screw Terminals (2) to SPIF
QE90 WIP In / Out Screw Terminals (2) to SPIF
Call Server In Screw Terminals (2), currently not used.
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2.6 Links
LK1 Enable Flash
Program Insert when updating the firmware from a PC/laptop. Otherwise this link must be removed, or parked on
one pin only.
LK2 Flash Program / Call
Server Place in the Flash Program position when updating the VIF’s firmware. Otherwise the position doesn’t
matter (currently).
2.7 DIP Switches
The address of the VIF must be set using the DIP switches. The first VIF must be
set to address 90 hex (all switches off). Additional VIFs (if any) must be set to
sequential addresses starting from 91 hex.
ADDR1 - 8 QE90
Comms
Address
ADDR 8 ADDR 4 ADDR 2 ADDR 1 Address
(hex)
Off
Off
Off
Off
90
Off
Off
Off
On
91
Off
Off
On
Off
92
Off
Off
On
On
93
Off
On
Off
Off
94
Off
On
Off
On
95 etc.
FUNC A /
FUNC B
Function Both Off (currently unused)
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2.8 LEDs
The LEDs on the VIF module indicate the status and operation of the VIF and thus
can be useful for fault diagnosis of the QE90 IP Networking operation.
LD1 PA Off Hook When on, indicates that the VIF is making or has
connected a PA call, or for older systems that do not
utilise the PIB VoIP proxy the PA line is configured
for a streaming audio server for PA (regardless of
whether PA is currently in use).
LD2 PA Line 2 When on, indicates that the VIF is using line 2 for
PA. Otherwise it is using line 1.
LD3 PA Connect When on, indicates that the VIF has dialled an
outgoing call for PA, or has answered an incoming
call for PA, or for older systems that do not utilise the
PIB VoIP proxy the PA line is configured for a
streaming audio server for PA (regardless of
whether PA is currently in use).
The audio signal to/from the PA line is switched
through to the QE90.
LD4 WIP Off Hook When on, indicates that the VIF is making or has
connected a WIP call, or for older systems that do
not utilise the PIB VoIP proxy the WIP line is
configured for a streaming audio server for WIP All-
Call (regardless of whether WIP All-Call is currently
in operation).
LD5 WIP Line 2 When on, indicates that the VIF is using line 2 for
WIP. Otherwise it is using line 1.
LD6 WIP Connect When on, indicates that the VIF has dialled an
outgoing call for WIP, or has answered an incoming
call for WIP, or for older systems that do not utilise
the PIB VoIP proxy the WIP line is configured for a
streaming audio server for WIP All-Call (regardless
of whether WIP All-Call is currently in operation).
The audio signal to/from the WIP line is switched
through to the QE90.
LD7 RUN Flashes approx 2 times per second normally.
Flashes slowly if there is a Flash CRC fault.
Off if no power. Anything else indicates a serious
software issue.
LD8 QE90 Comms Flashes rapidly (several times per second) in
response to messages received from the QE90.
LD1-LD6 mimic the operational state of the corresponding relays RL1-RL6.
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Refer to sections 5.3.1 and 5.3.2 for details about which end of a required
connection makes the ‘call’.
Refer to section 7.1 for details of fault finding using the VIF LEDs.
2.9 Fault Conditions
The following conditions generate fault condition(s) which will be indicated on the
QE90 Evacuation System Fault LED: -
•A configured VIF module is not responding to the ECM on the QE90 Comms
bus. This fault is generated by the ECM.
•When trying to connect to a remote location, there is no voltage on the local
line to the SPA122, or the call is not answered by the remote SPA122 / VIF /
ECM / PIB VoIP proxy. This fault is generated by the VIF, but only when a
VoIP call is required, i.e., there is a WIP call or PA broadcast across the IP
network.
2.10 Serial Port Diagnostics
A PC running a terminal emulator program can be connected to the RS232 port
(DIAGS/PROGRAMMING J8) on the VIF module, using a straight-through 9 pin male
to 9 pin female RS232 cable (such as LM0138). In the terminal emulator select the
required comms port, 9600 baud, no parity, 1 stop bit.
The VIF will log attempted calls, incoming ringing, etc. Note the first 4 characters of
each line are the time in milliseconds displayed in hexadecimal. This free-running
timer wraps from FFFF to 0000 every 65.536 seconds.
The VIF logs the following events.
Message
Meaning
VIF Software Vx.xx
Displayed on power-up. The VIF firmware version is
x.xx.
DIP SWITCH ADR xx
The board address set on the DIP switches has
changed to xx.
PA Ring
A ringing signal has been detected on the PA line.
WIP Ring
A ringing signal has been detected on the WIP line.
PA Fwd On
A voltage of ‘forward’ polarity has been detected on the
PA line.
PA Fwd Off
A previously detected ‘forward’ polarity on the PA line
has ended.
PA Rev On
A voltage of ‘reverse’ polarity has been detected on the
PA line.
PA Rev Off
A previously detected ‘reverse’ polarity on the PA line
has ended.
WIP Fwd On
A voltage of ‘forward’ polarity has been detected on the
WIP line.
WIP Fwd Off
A previously detected ‘forward’ polarity on the WIP line
has ended.
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