VLink and VLink LE Control Panel User Manual
OPERATION 19
Bosch Security Systems, Inc.
User Manual
F01U217815 Rev 01
Multi-Channel, Multi-Access Communications
The following is a detailed functional description of how to use the VLink/VLinkLE Control Panel for multi-channel,
multi-access communications.
NOTE:
The system is non-blocking, meaning that any number of operators may talk to a single operator simultaneously;
no busy condition results. When talk is pushed, the audio path is completed with no action required by the
receiving party.
Selector Configuration
When you log into your control panel, a number of color-coded buttons, referred to as Selectors appears. You activate these by
clicking them with your mouse. There are three (3) primary types of selector configurations your systems administrator has the
ability to program:
•
Point-to-Point for communication directly between two (2) operators
•
Group Call for communication from one (1) operator to many operators simultaneously
•
Party Line for a dynamic group conference
The selector configuration can typically be configured with names on the keys, which your system administrator has complete
flexibility in naming.
A point-to-point may show an individual’s name or function, such as Sam, Director, or Plant Mgr. A group call may be named
descriptively such as
Paging
,
Emergency
, or
Security
. Similarly, a Party Line may be named
Conference
.
Selector Colors and Function
Colors
Gray Keys -
signify an offline point-to-point call which indicates that the associated control panel or device
interface is not connected to the VLink/VLinkLE Virtual Matrix.
Green Keys -
signify listen keys. A dim green key signifies an online point-to-point or group call channel
meaning the operator(s) on the other end of the channel are logged into the system. Party lines
always appear online. You can only listen on a channel when you activate it by clicking on it,
changing the dim green key to bright green.
Red Keys -
signify talk keys. a dim red key signifies an operator on the other end of the channel is logged into
the system. you can only talk on a channel when you activate it by clicking on it, changing the dark
red key to bright red. A blinking red key on a point-to-point channel signifies that the operator on
the other end is calling you; click the key to establish a return voice path
.
Green/Red Keys -
signify combined talk/listen keys. Click the left portion of the selector to activate a listen; click the
right portion of the selector to activate a talk; click on the middle of the selector to activate a talk/
listen.