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1. Configuring the Network Interface

Informer15 Speaker (Models I-IP15 and I-IP15X) Modbus Enabled 

Federal Signal www.fedsig.com

Programming with Commander

The following capabilities are only available if programmed from the factory or via 

Commander. Functions which combine multiple actions together can be activated via 

Modbus. In addition, the IP15 has inputs to locally activate the unit. These inputs require 

programming from the factory or via Commander

1. 

Programming Functions–Functions are a set of specific instructions for an 

Informer15. Functions are typically used when a number of actions are always used 

together (for example, with relay activations, volume level, multiple voice messages, 

use ambient noise level, and so forth.) Functions are defined at time of order and are 

programmed in the unit at the factory. A Modbus address or register is assigned to 

these functions for activation.

2. 

Programming Local Physical Inputs–The Informer15 has four inputs that can be used 

to notify the Modbus controller of an activation. In addition, the local activation input 

can activate the speaker to perform a single action or a set of actions (for example, 

relay, light, tone, voice, and so forth.)

1. Configuring the Network Interface

The procedures in this section apply to the following informer:
•  Informer15 Speaker (I-IP15)

Configuring the Network Interface through the Web Browser

The System Administrator identifies the server IP address, Subnet Mask, Default 

Gateway, and the IP addresses for all Informer devices.
If the configuration details are lost or changed incorrectly and it becomes necessary 

to restore the Informer to factory default settings, see the “Restoring Configuration to 

Factory Defaults” on page 15. 

Login

To configure the network interface through the web browser:

1. 

Prior to installing Informer devices on an IP network, connect your PC to the 

Informer device using a LAN cable. Turn on the Informer device.

2. 

Change your Local Area Connection (Ethernet) adapter address to the following:

IP Address: 10.10.10.10
Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0
Default Gateway: 10.10.10.10

 

This allows you to access the Informer at its default IP address (10.10.10.1).

Summary of Contents for Informer15 Series

Page 1: ...etup Configuration and Operation Manual 25500575 Rev A0 0719 Printed in U S A Copyright 2019 Federal Signal Corporation Informer15 Speaker Models I IP15 and I IP15X Modbus Enabled Indoor Outdoor Speaker ...

Page 2: ...anty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied contractual or statutory including but not limited to the warranty of merchantability warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and any warranty against failure of its essential purpose 2645 Federal Signal Drive University Park Illinois 60484 www fedsig com Customer Support 800 548 7229 1 708 534 3400 Technical Support 800 524 3021 1 70...

Page 3: ...rowser 6 Login 6 Changing the Network Settings 9 Configuring the RTU Settings 10 Configuring the User Setup 12 Uploading Firmware 13 Rebooting Device and Loading Configuration Settings 14 Restoring Configuration to Factory Defaults 15 Logging Out of the Web Interface 16 2 Digital Voice or Tone Files 16 3 Operation 16 Modbus Control Systems I IP15 16 Notes 18 Algorithm for Control with Verification...

Page 4: ...nformer15 Speaker Models I IP15 and I IP15X Modbus Enabled Federal Signal www fedsig com Tables Table 1 Coil Registers 1 9999 Read Write 17 Table 2 Analog Output Holding Registers 40001 49999 Read Write 18 ...

Page 5: ...software for programming and activations You can also control the Informer15 speaker with Modbus You can use the Informer15 Speaker simultaneously with Commander to allow a broad range of networked applications For example you can use Commander to setup monitor and upgrade speakers while activations are via a Modbus control system This manual describes the setup and configuration when using Modbus...

Page 6: ... be used to notify the Modbus controller of an activation In addition the local activation input can activate the speaker to perform a single action or a set of actions for example relay light tone voice and so forth 1 Configuring the Network Interface The procedures in this section apply to the following informer Informer15 Speaker I IP15 Configuring the Network Interface through the Web Browser ...

Page 7: ...ss or the pre configured static address for the Informer into your web browser to view the web page of the device The Login window appears 4 Enter the Username admin or pre configured Username NOTE If you change the Username or Password record them 5 Enter the Password fedsig or pre configured Password NOTE The password is case sensitive 6 Click OK ...

Page 8: ...reset RTU Number The RTU s assigned identity Commander only Description The RTU s description Commander only SmartMsg Server The RTU s assigned default SmartMsg server Commander only SmartMsg Failover List The RTU s SmartMsg Failover List This field is blank until the unit successfully connects to the server and retrieves failover list Commander only MAC Address The MAC Address of the device IPv4 ...

Page 9: ...page Use a MAC IP address discovery tool to locate the IP address of the RTU if the network configuration settings are lost misconfigured or if DHCP is used You must use the tool on the same side of a network router as the RTU Contact Federal Signal Customer Support for assistance with the discovery tool See Getting Service To change the Network Settings of the Informer do the following 1 Select N...

Page 10: ...e configuration computer s IP settings before returning to the live network You now need to login to the web page with the new IP address after the address is changed NOTE You can use DHCP to simplify Informer deployment but MAC address discovery tools may not traverse routers and maintenance may be more difficult Configuring the RTU Settings When the RTU is used with Commander the device s RTU Nu...

Page 11: ... the physical address of the site or any other text string The description field has a 255 character limit and can be scrolled to view additional characters Enable SmartMsg Check to enable the SmartMsg interface Commander only SmartMsg Server The RTU s assigned default SmartMsg Server IP Address or DNS name Commander only SmartMsg Port The port is preconfigured to 16887 Commander only Enable Modbu...

Page 12: ...an change the Admin user s username and password To create users and enable the factory support user do the following 1 Select User Setup The User Setup page appears Fields Description Username Enter the name of the user case sensitive Password Enter the user s password case sensitive Password Confirm Enter the user s password again The Password Confirm must match the Password Privileges In the Pr...

Page 13: ...rd is case sensitive 4 Enter the fields for Users 1 through Users 4 to create optional users Each username requires a password and a security privilege 5 Click Enable Factory Support User to enable a hidden static user and password for Federal Signal Technical Support 6 Click Apply to save changes 7 Reboot the device to load the changes into the RTU Uploading Firmware Use the Upload Firmware page ...

Page 14: ... Upload button to upload the new image bin file NOTE To prevent operating system corruption power must not interrupted during the upload process 4 Reboot the device for the changes to take effect Rebooting Device and Loading Configuration Settings Use the Reboot page to reboot the device and load new configuration settings To reboot the device and load new configuration settings 1 Select Reboot Th...

Page 15: ... 0 0 0 0 Admin user name admin Admin user password fedsig User 1 User 4 username password blank Factory Support User Enabled To restore configuration to factory defaults do the following 1 Select Factory Defaults The Factory Defaults page appears Fields Description Include Network Parameters Check to include network parameters NOTE This changes the IP address of the RTU to factory default settings...

Page 16: ... accessible in the junction box of the speaker The WAV files must be mono 8 bit 8 kHz format To store files on the Informer15 remove the microSD card from the unit Using a PC store the WAV files using the naming convention of DV1 wav DV2 wav and so forth NOTE 2 GB FAT16 formatted SD cards support up to 250 WAV files 4 GB or larger FAT32 formatted SD cards support up to 4093 messages 3 Operation Th...

Page 17: ... new function 1 2 Input 1 0 closed 1 open State follows the physical input port 2 3 Input 2 0 closed 1 open State follows the physical input port 3 4 Input 3 0 closed 1 open State follows the physical input port 4 5 Input 4 0 closed 1 open State follows the physical input port 5 6 Time synchronization status 0 pass 1 fail 16 17 Activate function 1 Write 1 to activate can write another 1 without wr...

Page 18: ...elay 1 Off Time 0 255 seconds 9 40010 Relay 1 Total Time 0 65535 seconds 10 40011 Relay 2 Mode time values if applicable must be set first 0 Off 1 On 2 Timed 3 Latched 11 40012 Relay 2 On Time 0 255 seconds 12 40013 Relay 2 Off Time 0 255 seconds 13 40014 Relay 2 Total Time 0 65535 seconds 9999 50000 None 15920 do not use 10000 50001 None 12557 do not use Notes Arming unit clears attenuation value...

Page 19: ...ed together For example with relay activations volume level multiple voice messages use ambient noise level and so forth Functions are defined at time of order and are programmed in the unit at the factory A Modbus address or register is assigned to these functions for activation 2 Programming Local Physical Inputs The Informer15 has four inputs that can be used to notify the Modbus controller of ...

Page 20: ...2645 Federal Signal Drive University Park Illinois 60484 www fedsig com Customer Support 800 548 7229 1 708 534 3400 Technical Support 800 524 3021 1 708 534 3400 ...

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