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Informer Series C Overview
Informer-IP Series C
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Modbus with Commander
Modbus® TCP can also be used to connect PLCs to the Commander® HMI (Human
Machine Interface). Commander can be used to configure the speakers over the network
and provide control and status monitoring. Commander offers a configurable HMI that
simplifies the activation of unique notification messages created with simplified touch
screen menu selections for events, locations, actions, etc.
Both digital (coils) and analog registers are supported. Preconfigured programs and
WAV files can be activated, relay outputs can be controlled, and speaker status can be
monitored.
Table 6 Commander Modbus Map
Output Coil
Address (0x)
Coil
number (0x)
Function
Value
0
1
Cancel
1 = Cancel
1-30
2-31
Hotkeys 1-30
1 = Active (one shot)
31-999
32-1000
Template number 1-969
(Template number = ADDRESS - 30)
1 = Active (one shot)
Table 7 Register Number (3x)
Analog
Input
Register
Address
Register
Number
(3x)
Function
Value
0
30001
Last activation number RTUs pending Number of sites pending (not reported)
1
30002
Last activation number RTUs pass
Number of sites reported with not faults
2
30003
Last activation number RTUs fail
Number of with reported with faults
3
30004
Last activation total number RTUs
Total number of sites included in last
activation
Table 8 Register Number (4x)
Analog Input
Register (4x)
Register
Number (4x)
Function
Value
0
40001
Activate hotkey
Hotkey number to activate. Zero = Cancel All
1
40002
Activate template
Template number to activate
Additional Commander® Features:
• Remote system configuration, programming, and digital voice message uploading
• Create activation templates to simplify system activation
• Send messages to scrolling message displays
• Event logging and reporting
• Email users when specific events occur
