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Configuring Informers Using the Web Interface
Setup, Program, and User Manual
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2. Configuring the RTU Settings
When the RTU is used with Commander, the device’s RTU Number and Description need
to be entered, and SmartMsg must be enabled. All devices in the system must have
a unique RTU Number, and it should start with 001. If Commander is not going to be
used, SmartMsg should not be enabled, and a unique RTU number does not need to be
entered.
Power and ambient sound attenuation levels can be configured using the web page.
These settings may be overridden if power levels are configured using the Commander
application. (NOTE: These settings do not apply to I-IPSIU devices.)
Power attenuation allows the sound output to be attenuated up to 20 dB for PA. For
example, if set to -10 dB, the speaker’s sound output will be lowered from the maximum
by 10 dB. The maximum power attenuation adjustment is 20 dB.
Informers also have an ambient attenuation setting, allowing automatic attenuation based
on the local ambient sound level. For example, if the ambient attenuation is set for 70 dB,
then for every decibel, the noise level is below 70 dB (at the Informer), the Informer will
attenuate the sound level output by a decibel. The maximum power attenuation and
ambient attenuation is a combined 20 dB.
SmartMsg
Use the SmartMsg check box to enable or disable the SmartMsg network interface. To
use the interface, check the box and enter the IP address of the SmartMsg server. The
port is preconfigured to 16887. When applied, the RTU attempts to log into the SmartMsg
server. If a server connection is lost for over 10 minutes, the unit performs a hardware and
software reset; therefore, to prevent interruption of other system services, disable the
interface if not in use.
Modbus
Use the Modbus® check box to enable or disable the Modbus interface. You can change
the default port number if needed. The default Modbus port number is 502. You can use
this interface in conjunction with the SmartMsg interface, but disable the interface if not
required for system operation.
SIP
Use the SIP check box to enable or disable the SIP interface. You can use this interface in
conjunction with SmartMsg and Modbus, but disable to prevent the device from resetting
if a SIP server is not available.
Digital Inputs
You can assign Digital Inputs to play digital voice messages when the input becomes
active. If the Informer receives programming from Commander®, the Input Mode is set
to the Commander option, and the Inputs are unavailable to be configured using the
RTU Setting web page. To make this field available to configure, remove all Commander
programming.
After changes are made, click the Apply button, and then reboot the RTU from the
Reboot web page to begin using the new configuration settings. See the following screen
captures to configure the RTU Settings of the Informer.
