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Overview of the AMI Configuration Tool (ACT)
When programmed, the SmartMedia
®
memory card provides the custom configuration for the AMI. The
SmartMedia
®
card is programmed using the AMI Configuration Tool software application provided with
the unit. The application must be installed on a Windows PC (Windows 98/XP/2000) equipped with a
USB-connected reader/writer capable of programming SmartMedia
®
memory cards. Please refer to the
online help for specific instructions. Some of the configurable parameters are:
1.
Fragments: All tones and voice messages are digitally recorded and stored on the SmartMedia
®
card
as MP3 files.
2.
Messages: Each message is a collection of fragments. The content of each message must be defined
by selecting the fragment(s) to be incorporated into the message. Other message parameters include:
•
Message title
•
Priority
•
Volume
•
Play mode and repeat interval
•
Activation of the 50 kHz VLC tone
3.
Inputs: Each input circuit must be enabled or disabled. If enabled, it must be programmed with
several parameters such as:
•
Title containing a brief text description of the input and its use
•
The type of switch contact being used to activate the input (normally open, closed)
•
The action of the switch (maintained, momentary, toggle on/off)
•
Function of the input (activate a message, reboot, mute, etc.)
4.
Output: Each output circuit must be enabled or disabled. If enabled, it must be programmed with
several parameters such as:
•
Title, which contains a brief text description of the output describing its use
•
Mode of operation when active (maintained, flash, momentary, flicker)
•
Activation assignment from an input or scheduled event
5.
Telephone Interface: If using the telephone interface, several parameters must be set:
•
The number of rings before answer
•
Paging mode (live or recorded)
•
Page delay, if recorded
•
Maximum page duration
•
Selection of a greeting message to be played to the caller
•
Selection of a pre-announcement tone to be played to the PA system
6.
Event Scheduling: Using the event-scheduling feature, messages can be set up to automatically play
at certain dates and times. When scheduling events several parameters must be set:
•
Start and stop times
•
Start and stop dates
•
Event duration and intervals
7.
Zone Groups: Zone groups are configured with a unique description, and assigned any combination
of the eight available output zones.