GAI-Tronics 10959-101 Wall-Mount Audio Messenger Interface (AMI) - Manual (Page 28)

Pub. 42004-398E
M ODEL 10959-10 X W ALL -M OUNT A UDIO M ESSENGER I NTERFACE P AGE 26 of 31
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Overview of the AMI Configuration Tool (ACT)
When programmed, the CompactFlash ® memory card provides the custom configuration for the AMI.
The CompactFlash
®
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 CompactFlash
® 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 CompactFlash ®
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.