Telephone interface, Compactflash, Formatting – GAI-Tronics 10959-908 Rack-Mount Audio Messenger Interfaces User Manual
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Telephone Interface
When using the telephone interface, several parameters must be set:
• The number of rings before answer
• Message mode (live or recorded)
• Message delay, if recorded
• Maximum message duration
• Selection of a greeting message to be played to the caller
• Selection of a pre-announcement tone to be played to the Public Address system
CompactFlash
®
The CompactFlash
®
memory card stores the system configuration, speech messages, and alarm tones.
Formatting
All new CompactFlash
®
memory cards must be formatted specifically for use with the AMI. Formatting
is accomplished using the following DOS-format command from Windows command prompt.
Format
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.
N
OTE
: Successful formatting of the CompactFlash
®
card can be performed only on Windows 2000 and
Windows XP workstations.
Card Installation
When the memory card is being installed, complete the following instructions:
Insert the memory card through the rectangular MEMORY
CARD slot on the AMI Main PCBA. Ensure
the label on the memory card faces up and slide the memory card in until it is fully seated in the slot.
When seated properly, the card protrudes approximately ¼ inch from the front of the socket.
N
OTE
: The memory card and its socket are keyed for proper insertion – do not force the card into the
socket.
Reboot the system so the AMI unit can read the memory card.
Verification
Prior to beginning unit testing or operation, verify the AMI is installed correctly and all connections are
made consistent with the Installation section of this manual. Verification is required of the following:
• DC power connection and polarity is correct.
• 600-ohm audio is connected.
• Control contact output is connected.
• Telephone line is connected (if required).
• 12612-002 and ACC2500 are properly connected.
For additional information pertaining to system setup, refer to the ACC2500 Installation and Operation
manual, Pub. No. 42004-417.