GAI-Tronics ACC2500, User And Installation Manual

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CARD Suite Programming Software ACC2500 Audio Control Center
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CARD Suite Programming
To program a unit that has no saved archive, follow the steps for Reading the Unit on the previous page.
To open an existing archive for editing, first click on the appropriate product icon, then double click on the
archive you wish to edit from the list of saved archives. This will open the archive for that particular unit.
After all changes are made, you must save and close the archive prior to programming the unit with
changes by clicking the OK button at the bottom of the screen.
After saving and closing the archive you can program the unit by selecting the archive from the list of saved
archives, then selecting Program Unit under the Tools dropdown.
Editing Screen
The status bar on the bottom of the window gives instructions on setting the desired parameter. Editing
some parameters depends on the state of another parameter, such as in the Programmable Buttons screen.
After changing a parameter, appropriate changes are automatically made to any other parameter on the
screen that depends on it.
Programming the ACC2500
Currently, the ACC2500 is programmed using the IPE2500A product icon. This product offers additional
and separate features not found on the ACC2500.
Zone Field Name
As discussed in the operations section of this manual, what is displayed for the zone field name can be
changed to any 8-character alphanumeric string. To change this, under the Aliases/Function Tone Tables
enter the desired description under Alias Name for F1. F3 through F16 are not used.
Alarm Field Name
As discussed in the operations section of this manual, what is displayed for the alarm field name can be
changed to any 8-character alphanumeric string. To change this, under the Aliases/Function Tone Tables
enter the desired description under Alias Name for F2. F3 through F16 are not used.
DTMF Setup
The DTMF paging parameters found under the Paging Parameters tab are used to control many aspects of
the ACC2500/AMI interaction. After selecting the Paging Parameters tab, ensure that DTMF is selected
under Paging Type. Only the fields discussed below are used.
Page PTT Pretime
The Page PTT Pretime is used to compensate for system delays in systems that may include radios or
repeaters. This pretime begins after the AMI is commanded to begin transmission and allows the system to
stabilize before generation of DTMF sequences. Normally, this setting is 0 ms and the ACC2500 includes
a built-in pretime for a hard-wired system or one where no delays are present. If the initial DTMF
sequence broadcast is being chopped off at the receiving unit, this pretime should be increased
appropriately.