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General Description
Description, Specifications, SS Software, and Operation Manual
Federal Signal
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Standalone Two-way Operation
Use the in standalone mode; that is, without a host computer application. When
in standalone mode, the does not function as a two-way radio modem for the
Commander Software applications.
In standalone mode, the acknowledges and prints incoming status reports and
alarms from remote devices. Acknowledgments confirm message receipt and keeps
remote devices from repeating transmissions.
The is configured with two lists of unit numbers: one for digital units and one
for DTMF units. Both types can exist in the same system. When a Report – All is executed,
the polls the active units in the digital list first, logging each poll and response.
When complete, the polls the units in the DTMF list, logging each poll and
response. The DTMF status or alarm messages are converted to the same format as the
digital information. The incoming DTMF and digital messages are decoded and displayed
on the LCD.
Computer Mode Operation
The keypad and display are still operational in computer mode, but the
does not acknowledge incoming digital messages. It passes all messages to the
host computer application.
Automatic Logging
The displays all incoming and outgoing messages on its LCD display. The
prints all status reports on a line printer if the printer is enabled in the
configuration. If Com Port 2 is configured for printer messages, the statuses and alarms
are sent there as well. The also logs each time it is powered up, all manual
encode activations, outgoing poll requests, and the results of each step in the self test
procedure.
Testing and Alignment
The has a calibrate function and an LED bar graph to aid in setting receive and
transmit levels. It also incorporates a comprehensive built-in test routine to test every
circuit of the unit. The internal monitor speaker allows the user to hear all incoming and
outgoing transmissions to aid in system setup and troubleshooting.
Audio Inputs
The has two line-level inputs, each with its own PTT line, a local mic input with
PTT, and an XLR balanced input incorporating a VOX PTT for balanced or distant mics.
The XLR input can provide a ghost supply for amplified mics. Use amplified or non-
amplified microphone.
Serial Ports
The has two serial ports. Use COM1 for interfacing with Commander Software
or Encoder Software. Use COM2 to send printer messages or receive text messages to
a display or peripheral device. Also, use COM2 to interface with Commander Software,
Encoder Software, or an external radio modem.
Relay Outputs
The has three Relay Outputs that you can program to activate when an
activation button is pressed. Each relay has an off time and an on time. Alternatively,