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Configuring Informers Using Commander Software (Optional)
Setup, Program, and User Manual
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Fields
Description
Activation
Template
Activation Template can be associated with Informer inputs.
If Activation Templates were created, they are available for selection
in the list. To create, edit, and manage Activation Templates, select
Tools > Activation Templates from the main menu.
Polarity
To set the input polarity, click the down arrow and select either
Normally Open or Normally Closed.
NOTE
: The Polarity feature may not be available on all unit types and
firmware versions. If your unit does not support the polarity feature,
the polarity defaults to Normally Open regardless of the setting.
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Sites
Overwrites existing Informer Input options for all sites.
3. You can specify the name of each Input. Click in the text box and change.
4. Click Call Request when the input is activated; the Intercom dialog box is
automatically displayed for the System Operator.
5. Click Browse to select the desired WAV file to be played on Commander when the
associated Input is activated.
6. Select the SmartMsg Template that is sent when the respective input is triggered.
NOTE: Only templates configured on the SmartMsg server are available for selection.
7. Select the Activation template to be activated with the respective input is triggered.
NOTE: Use the table in Appendix B to record information.
8. Click Save.
Local Activation Inputs (Informer15 and Informer100)
You can program the local inputs on the Informer to activate the Informer for a variety of
applications. If you are using the local inputs and networking the IP100 to other devices,
use caution that the System Level activations and Local Activations do not conflict with
each other. Configure Local Activation Inputs for Momentary (activated for the duration
of the function) or Continuous (activated for the duration of the function or the closure–
whichever is longer). In addition, you can configure Local Activation Inputs for normally
open or normally closed operation. Create and/or configure functions prior to selecting
Local Activation Input.
1. From the Commander main window, click RTU.
2. Select the unit to configure.
3. Click Configure.
4. Click Program.
