Annuncicom
User Manual Version 4.07
Page 1: ...lone intercom system for custom home installations and commercial applications Firmware Version 4 07 Released October 2013 Supports Annuncicom 100 Annuncicom 200 PS1 Annuncicom 60 Annuncicom 155 IPAM 100 IPAM 102 IPAM 302 USER MANUAL ...
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Page 3: ...erting to factory defaults 30 5 Rebooting the device 31 6 Updating the device 32 6 1 STEP 1 32 6 2 STEP 2 32 6 3 STEP 3 33 6 4 STEP 4 33 7 The How To section 34 7 1 How to set the Annuncicom for listening using WinAmp 34 7 2 How to listen using Windows Media Player 35 8 Application notes 38 8 1 Two station intercom 38 8 2 Door station and control station 42 9 Advanced user section 47 9 1 Network c...
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Page 5: ...of communication partners can be selected via web browser or serial interface directory connection The Annuncicom is the ideal solution to monitor entrances and to provide intercom and alarming functionality in large residential commercial and military building complexes like airports office buildings malls and residential housing areas It can also be used along highways or in tunnels to provide I...
Page 6: ...r to do so 1 6 About this manual 1 6 1 Links to chapters References to chapters e g X Chapter name are red and underlined and serve as direct links when viewed in Adobe Acrobat Viewer Click on the link to jump to the referenced chapter 1 6 2 Bookmarks pane in Adobe Acrobat The complete Table of Contents is available in Adobe Acrobat Viewer Click on the Bookmarks pane tab on the left side of Adobe ...
Page 7: ... meet installation requirements Download the development kit from www barix com STEP 1 Open your web browser STEP 2 Type in the IP address of the Annuncicom in the address bar then press Enter You should now see the Home page of the Annuncicom in the browser window F1 Menu Frame This frame allows selection of the Annuncicom web server features Click on the selection to go to the relevant section F...
Page 8: ...tures are selected Home Configuration Status Defaults Update Reboot 2 1 1 Red Bar On the red bar is displayed the HW type MAC address and the FW version loaded 2 1 2 Barix Logo Clicking the Barix logo will bring you to the Barix homepage www barix com 2 2 Status and control BARIX AG 28 Jan 2014 Controlling the Annuncicom Page 8 54 ...
Page 9: ... talking GREEN talking RED forced talking On send always the buttons are not visible and the status is permanently set to FORCED TALKING Table Select the streaming table by number Go to the configuration Basic or Table settings to create table entries Entry Select All for talking to all configured entries within the table Select a particular number to talk only to that entry 2 2 4 I 0 The Annuncic...
Page 10: ...ture On the Annuncicom 155 the following fields are also displayed MIC This field shows the status of the microphone microphone detected and operating properly microphone not attached or short cut detected SPEAKER This field is available only on devices supporting supervision Shows the status of the attached speaker The speaker is supervised with an in band tone The supervision must be configured ...
Page 11: ...e configuration log onto its local web server 3 1 1 STEP 1 Open your web browser 3 1 2 STEP 2 Type in the IP address of the Annuncicom and press Enter Example 192 168 11 164 3 1 3 STEP 3 Click the Config button 3 2 Configuration Overview BARIX AG 28 Jan 2014 Configuration Page 11 54 ...
Page 12: ...ovement over previous versions of the software which required parameters to be saved for every page Use the Apply button to save all changes made in the current group Use Cancel to cancel all changes 3 2 2 Parameters If Advanced or Table Settings is chosen a further menu choice is available to select a group of parameters The menu selection is highlighted 3 2 3 Help Help is provided to configure e...
Page 13: ...tatic IP address can be configured for the device This is recommended so that the device does not have to obtain an IP address on every power up Use SonicIP If set to yes the device will announce its IP address over the audio output Default yes BARIX AG 28 Jan 2014 Configuration Page 13 54 ...
Page 14: ...ource Choose the desired input source All input sources except Line stereo are mono If you are using an Annuncicom 200 a further option is available to select the SUB connector for Aiphone use If this is selected the audio output will also be directed to the SUB interface NOTE Aiphone panels have a ring button which when pressed produces a signal on the SUB interface This signal is used to trigger...
Page 15: ...types audio compression and sampling frequencies From MPEG1 48 kHz down to MPEG2 16 kHz and uLaw aLaw or PCM at 8 or 24 kHz Default setting is MPEG2 22 5 kHz MPEG Encoding Quality MP3 only Choose between 0 lowest and 7 highest in steps of 1 The Encoder Quality table below shows the average bit rate in kbit s for the quality settings and sampling frequencies in kHz Default setting is 0 lowest BARIX...
Page 16: ...The Stereo and Bridge settings apply for stereo hardware only The output mode should correspond to the audio encoding used The MPEG encoding is stereo whereas uLaw aLaw and PCM can transmit only monophonic signal Advanced Encoder Settings MP3 Frame CRC If set to enable the encoder will include the CRC 16 in each MP3 frame Default setting is enable MP3 Bitreservoir Mode The Bit reservoir is used to...
Page 17: ...tone injected into the signal Status of the speaker is then displayed on the device s home page Configure the supervision permanently off to disable the 11Hz tone and speaker monitoring permanently on to enable the speaker monitoring permanently periodic to enable the speaker monitoring in 1 minute intervals 10s tone pulses Default permanently off 3 4 3 Streaming settings These settings adjust the...
Page 18: ... milliseconds Post Trigger Play Post Trigger Play can be adjusted to prevent cut offs when audio should be sent longer than detected It defines the amount of time that the device will continue streaming after the actual trigger has been cleared This feature is normally used with the send on level feature When Streaming mode is set to auto answer this defines the duration the device will stream bac...
Page 19: ...lue between 0 disabled and 65535 Default port is 0 Priority Message Minimum Volume This is the guaranteed minimum volume for the priority message received through UDP or TCP Priority Streaming Listen Port If the current volume is less than this and priority message begins the volume is set to this volume and reset back to original value when the message ends Default 25 UDP Receiver Port Enter the ...
Page 20: ... the current table selected over the remote command interface or the home page Multicast Address Enter a Multicast address on which to receive an audio stream As receive port the UDP Receiver Port is taken At start up the device will join the multicast group by periodically issuing IGMP join group messages Default setting is no address set 0 0 0 0 3 4 4 I O Settings These settings adjust the devic...
Page 21: ...ch command should be issued when the I0 button is released see further below for commands Default r c 79 Relay pulse duration Defines the amount of time in tenths of a second the door strike will buzz when the Dout pulse command is received Default 30 3 seconds CTS close command Configures which command is issued when the CTS signal on the serial connector is activated see further information belo...
Page 22: ...030 I O c 78 Activate the relay c 79 Deactivate the relay c 80 Pulse the relay for the preset time c 85 Simulate the I0 button being pressed c 86 Simulate the I0 button being released c 87 Simulate the I1 button being pressed c 88 Simulate the I1 button being released SERIAL c 89 Simulates the CTS Signal being activated c 90 Simulates the CTS Signal being deactivated c 60 Activates the RTS Signal ...
Page 23: ...erface and serial gateway properties Baud rate Select the serial transmission speed 300 to 115200 Baud Default 9600 Data bits Select 7 or 8 data bits Default 8 Parity Select no even or odd parity Default no Stop bits Select 1 or 2 stop bits Default 1 BARIX AG 28 Jan 2014 Configuration Page 23 54 ...
Page 24: ... Default 0 0 0 0 disabled Destination port Defines the port for the active serial gateway function see destination IP Default 0 disabled Notes Both settings Destination IP and Destination port have to be set to enable the gateway function Serial 2 Local port Defines the network port on which the 2nd serial interface can be accessed for the serial gateway application Default 12304 Destination IP To...
Page 25: ...ine the low audio level for the trap generation A trap will be generated as soon as the audio level goes below this value and the silence timeout is run out Default setting is 0 High Audio Level Define the high audio level for the trap generation A trap will be generated as soon as the audio level goes above this value Default setting is 0 Trap Repeat Define the repeat interval for the SNMP trap s...
Page 26: ...e user has to type in the password in the Save Config Password field before hitting the Apply button Without a valid password a warning will be displayed and the changes are not saved View Configuration Enter up to 24 characters to protect viewing the device configuration Clicking the Config button Without a valid password the device configuration can not be viewed Enter 25 characters to erase the...
Page 27: ...levels Intended for advanced users only for details see the Technical Documentation Without a valid password these user web pages cannot be viewed Enter 25 characters to erase the current password Default not set Listening Choose which level is used for preventing unauthorized listeners from listening to Annuncicom as Internet Radio or not protected for access for all SNMP Community RWrite Choose ...
Page 28: ...for unused entries Internet Radio for an internet radio station 1 user default Raw UDP for a UDP connection Raw TCP for a TCP connection IP Enter 4 values of the entry IP address e g 0 0 0 0 for unused entries except when the connection type is set to UDP it will be broadcasted e g 192 168 0 255 0 0 0 0 for connection TCP Port if this device is used as a TCP listener waiting for a connection from ...
Page 29: ...reception of up to 8 streams need to be guaranteed we recommend using TCP since lost packets are retransmitted automatically If the stream is intended to be received by many devices we recommend using UDP broadcast as long as all devices are on the LAN as broadcast is not passed over a WAN by the routers If your network infrastructure is capable of multicasting use multicast to reduce the traffic ...
Page 30: ...the Reset button has to be pressed for about 5 seconds while the Annuncicom is powered Important note Use this method if a connection to the Annuncicom cannot be established This can happen if you have set a Static IP address once switched off Sonic IP and then forgotten the IP address The Hard default settings sets the IP Address to automatic discovery 0 0 0 0 and enables SonicIP If this fails we...
Page 31: ...t page You will see the following screen Click Reboot the device to restart the Annuncicom While restarting the device the following screen appears showing a number counting down Upon start up the following screen appears stating the successful restart BARIX AG 28 Jan 2014 Rebooting the device Page 31 54 ...
Page 32: ...can be used Read readme1st txt for instructions This Rescue Kit reloads the entire firmware resets the device to factory default settings using the supplied serial cross cable and a PC running W2K or XP If your device is reachable by browser follow the next steps to update the device over the network 6 1 STEP 1 Click on the UPDATE button to enter the update page You will see the following screen 6...
Page 33: ...d then the Rescue Kit must be used Click the Upload button and wait for a confirmation of the upload Do not interrupt the upload process reset or power off the device until the firmware is loaded After the file completely loads click on update and then press the reboot button to restart the device with the new firmware The device takes a few seconds to reboot 6 4 STEP 4 Click on the here link to r...
Page 34: ...7 1 3 STEP 3 Click on the Configuration link 7 1 4 STEP 4 Click on the STREAMING tab in the SETTINGS menu 7 1 5 STEP 5 Choose send always in the Streaming mode field 7 1 6 STEP 6 Make sure that Radio Path says xstream and that at least one entry in the active table usually table 1 is set to Internet Radio 0 0 0 0 0 7 1 7 STEP 7 Open WinAmp 7 1 8 STEP 8 Under the file menu choose Play Location Play...
Page 35: ...LK CTS Every time TALK is activated WinAmp will start playing Also test the impact of different Quality and Sampling frequency settings Play with the Buffer settings in WinAmp to reduce dropouts or minimize delays 7 2 How to listen using Windows Media Player Follow the steps 1 to 6 in chapter 8 1 to ensure correct settings in the Annuncicom 7 2 1 STEP 1 Open your Windows Media Player and click on ...
Page 36: ...d a steady display of two in the stream bar on the bottom right and as buffering proceeds the number of will increase 7 2 4 STEP 4 The Media Player is programmed for playing streams from a server and calculates the buffer automatically Because the Annuncicom is streaming in real time the buffer calculation assumes a slow connection and would buffer for about 2 minutes This can be shortened by clic...
Page 37: ...he delay is too be big the Media Player can be tuned to shorten it Change the setting in the Performance Tab under the menu Tools Options as shown below and make sure that you click on Play as soon as the button appears BARIX AG 28 Jan 2014 The How To section Page 37 54 ...
Page 38: ...hone to Microphone In E or F The TALK button to Input 0 B1 and B3 Network settings If you have a DHCP Server in your network the device will automatically get an IP address and no changes are needed Skip this step and go to Audio settings Use the following settings if you prefer to have a Static IP or if no DHCP server is available SonicIP is disabled no need to hear it on power up as the IP Addre...
Page 39: ...lay Streaming settings No changes needed Streaming mode is set to talk when the TALK command is activated i e TALK button pressed Post Trigger Play is set to talk on for 1 second after the button has been released This prevents cut offs When receiving a stream 4096 Bytes will be buffered first before playing it back over the speaker Lower this value to minimize delay increase this value to prevent...
Page 40: ...configuration Wiring Station 2 is connected to an Intercom panel Speaker to speaker out C Microphone to Microphone In E or F The TALK button to Input 0 B1 and B3 Network settings If you have a DHCP Server in your network the device will automatically get an IP address and no changes are needed Skip this step and go to Audio settings Use the following settings if you prefer to have a Static IP or i...
Page 41: ...equency settings can be increased to lower the playback delay but this will slightly increase network traffic Streaming settings No changes needed See details under Station 1 configuration IO settings No changes needed See details under Station 1 configuration Security settings These settings need not to be changed for now Adjust them later according to your security needs BARIX AG 28 Jan 2014 App...
Page 42: ...e control station will activate the door strike to let the visitor in 8 2 1 Door station configuration Wiring The door station is connected to an intercom panel Speaker to speaker out C Microphone to Microphone In E or F The RING button to Input 1 B2 and B3 The door strike to Relay normally open B4 and Relay common B5 Network settings SonicIP is disabled no need to hear it on power up as the IP Ad...
Page 43: ... lower the playback delay but this will increase network traffic slightly Streaming settings The door station is set to auto answer for 12 seconds Post Trigger Play using UDP broadcast When receiving a stream 4096 Bytes will be buffered first before playing it back over the speaker Lower this value to minimize delay increase this value to prevent dropouts The stream will be transmitted using a UDP...
Page 44: ...ecurity settings These settings need not to be changed for now Adjust them later according to your security needs 8 2 2 Control station configuration Lets take a look on how to configure the control station Wiring The control station is connected to an intercom panel Speaker to speaker out C Microphone to Microphone In E or F The TALK button to Input 0 B1 and B3 The DOOR button to Input 1 B2 and B...
Page 45: ... Trigger Start can be adjusted to prevent cut offs when starting to talk too early Post Trigger Play can be adjusted to prevent cut offs after the button has been released When receiving a stream 4096 Bytes will be buffered first before playing it back over the speaker Lower this value to minimize delay increase this value to prevent dropouts The stream will be transmitted using a UDP broadcast on...
Page 46: ...y on the door station and hence lock the door Another way is to use a pulse command instead Change the I1 pushed command to r c 80 and leave the I1 released command blank Adjust the Relay pulse duration on the other station according to the spec of the used door strike Adjust the Relay pulse duration according to your needs of the flash or buzzer duration The setting 30 means that the flash will l...
Page 47: ...nplug the power supply of the Annuncicom 9 1 4 STEP 4 Connect the supplied serial cable to your PC s COM port and to the serial port of the Annuncicom 9 1 5 STEP 5 Keep the Reset button pushed and plug in the power supply Release the Reset button as soon as you see the following screen 9 1 6 STEP 6 Hit s to skip network discovery if not connected to a network and the following screen appears 9 1 7...
Page 48: ...to enter the Annuncicom setup mode 9 1 9 STEP 9 Type in 0 and hit enter to enter the Network configuration Enter all requested values 9 1 10 STEP 10 Type in 9 and hit enter to save the Network configuration BARIX AG 28 Jan 2014 Advanced user section Page 48 54 ...
Page 49: ...9 2 5 STEP 5 Type in 9 and hit enter to save the Network configuration 9 3 Control APIs for serial and Ethernet For integration of the Annuncicom into various control applications and home automation systems Barix has developed a control API Application Protocol Interface for the serial port and Ethernet UDP and TCP control 9 3 1 Serial Port control API The serial port on the Annuncicom can be use...
Page 50: ... refer to the Annuncicom Technical Documentation available on www barix com 9 4 Expert settings There is also the possibility to disable some IP protocols Change the IP address in the serial Telnet or Web configuration to 0 0 1 0 to disable AutoIP 0 0 2 0 to disable BOOTP 0 0 4 0 to disable DHCP 0 0 8 0 to disable IPZator The values can be combined for example 0 0 12 0 turns of DHCP and IPZator BA...
Page 51: ...cicom is not on your network or that you have entered the wrong numbers for the IP address Q When I type in the IP address into the browser I get a This Page Cannot Be Displayed Message A This means that you cannot connect to the Annuncicom There could be a couple of different reasons Make sure you are typing in the IP address correctly Check the cables to make sure the Annuncicom is properly conn...
Page 52: ...d given to each computer and or network device on a computer network Because a MAC address is a unique address a computer network will not have the same MAC address assigned to more than one computer or network device Example A1 B2 C3 D4 E5 F6 Netmask A number used to identify a sub network so that an IP address can be shared on a LAN Local Area Network A mask is used to determine what subnet an I...
Page 53: ...nd FTP protocols allow you to request specific files from remote computers but not to actually be logged on as a user of that computer With Telnet you log on as a regular user with whatever privileges you may have been granted to the specific application and data on that computer Example telnet 192 168 2 10 BARIX AG 28 Jan 2014 Dictionary Page 53 54 ...
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