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Pub. 42004-550C
G A I - T R O N I C S
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A H U B B E L L C O M P A N Y
Elemec3 Console Manual—Version 3
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
GAI-TRONICS 3030 KUTZTOWN RD. READING, PA 19605 USA
610-777-1374 800-492-1212 Fax: 610-796-5954
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Confidentiality Notice .....................................................................................................................1
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................1
The Programming Process .............................................................................................................1
Process Flow ............................................................................................................................................ 2
E3 Console Process Flow ........................................................................................................................ 2
Install the E3 Console Application .................................................................................................7
Run the E3 Console Application ....................................................................................................7
Manage Configurations .......................................................................................................................... 8
LOCAL CONFIGURATIONS (Working Directory) ........................................................................... 8
REMOTE CONFIGURATIONS (Parent Directory) ............................................................................ 9
Create New Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 9
Create New Configuration from Template ......................................................................................... 10
Load an Existing Configuration .......................................................................................................... 10
System-Wide Functions ........................................................................................................................ 11
System Properties ..........................................................................................................................12
Globals ................................................................................................................................................... 12
Global Settings .................................................................................................................................... 12
Network Settings ................................................................................................................................. 14
Locations ................................................................................................................................................ 15
Ack/Cancel Configuration .................................................................................................................... 15
Create an Ack/Cancel Action.............................................................................................................. 15
Delete an Ack/Cancel Action.............................................................................................................. 16
User Flags .............................................................................................................................................. 17
System Flags .......................................................................................................................................... 17
Manage Global Mutes ........................................................................................................................... 18
Global Audio Mix Setup ....................................................................................................................... 18
Amplifiers ......................................................................................................................................20
D600i, D300i, and D550i Power Amplifier Properties ....................................................................... 21
GAI (Generic Amplifier Interface) Properties ................................................................................... 22
Hot Standby Amplifiers ........................................................................................................................ 23
Speaker Masters ............................................................................................................................24

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GAI-Tronics Elemec3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelElemec3
ManufacturerGAI-Tronics
CategoryNetwork
Power Supply24 VDC
Operating Temperature-40°C to +70°C
Enclosure RatingIP66
Communication InterfaceEthernet

Summary

Confidentiality Notice

Introduction

The Programming Process

Describes the E3 controller's role and configuration file management.

Process Flow Overview

Outlines the steps for configuring an Elemec3 system.

Define System Configuration

Define System Parameters

Configuring system-wide parameters like type, volume, and network settings.

Define System Hardware Devices

Adding amplifiers, speaker masters, I/O modules, and Modbus devices.

Define System Live Audio Sources

Enabling and prioritizing live audio sources like Page/Party and telephone interfaces.

Configure System Zones and Audio

Configure System Zones

Creating and managing communication zones for event destinations.

Configure Audio Sources

Managing messages, system tones, and background music.

Add System Events

Define System Inputs, Outputs, and Mixing

Define System Inputs and Outputs

Configuring system inputs and outputs, including access panels.

Configure System Audio Mixing

Setting attenuation and mix threshold levels for audio mixing.

Configure System Audio Muting

E3 Console Application Setup

Install E3 Console Application

Downloading and installing the E3 Console application.

Run E3 Console Application

Steps to start the E3 Console application and navigate the initial screen.

Manage Configurations

Local Configurations

Managing configurations on the local computer and remote storage locations.

Remote Configurations

Selecting remote directories using Elemec Bridge or Custom options.

Create New Configuration

Steps to create a new configuration with a descriptive name.

Configuration Management

Create Configuration from Template

Creating a configuration file based on an existing local configuration.

Load Existing Configuration

Opening a previously saved configuration file from the local working directory.

System-Wide Functions

Globals

Global Settings

Configuring system type, volume, attenuation, and network settings.

Network Settings

Locations and Event Actions

Locations

Adding text-only descriptors for physical locations of hardware components.

Ack/Cancel Configuration

Defining acknowledgment and cancellation actions for system events.

Delete Ack/Cancel Actions

User and System Flags

User Flags

Setting up internal state indicators for LED triggers, relay outputs, and events.

System Flags

Managing system flags for event chaining and relay output activation.

Manage Global Mutes and Audio Mixing

Manage Global Mutes

Configuring global mute settings for playback and live speech events.

Global Audio Mix Setup

Specifying mixing, attenuation, and not mixing properties of system audio.

Amplifier Configuration

Power Amplifier Properties

Configuring amplifier channel description, ID, and zone display.

Generic Amplifier Interface Properties

Hot Standby Amplifiers

Speaker Master Configuration

Add/Remove Speaker Master

Adding speaker master modules and assigning audio channels, or removing them.

Speaker Remotes

Add/Remove Speaker Remotes

Adding speaker remotes and specifying volume levels, or removing them.

Access Panel Interfaces

Access Panel Interfaces Summary

Adding access panels to the system configuration.

Access Panel Interface Type Selection

Selecting between Type I and Type II API cards for access panel connections.

Add Access Panels

Access Panel Properties

Access Panel Mute Setup

Configuring muting for local loudspeakers to prevent acoustic feedback.

Access Panel Button Configuration

Create and Modify AP Buttons

Defining button types, actions, appearance, and labels for access panels.

IP Access Panels

IP Access Panel Properties

Configuring IP access panel description, PIN, volume, supervision, and faults.

IPAP Buttons Configuration

IPAP Button Properties

Configuring individual buttons on IP access panel pages, including copy/paste.

IPAP Button Navigation and Order

IPAP Button Screen Navigation

Navigating through IP access panel button pages.

IPAP Button Screen Order

Managing the order of IP access panel button pages.

IPAP Button Types and Appearance

IPAP Button Types

Listing and describing available button types for IP access panels.

APLite HUBBCOM

APLite HUBBCOM Access Panel Creation

Creating AP Lite profiles and assigning button layouts for HUBBCOM stations.

APLite Button and Profile Management

Create APLite Buttons

Creating and configuring new AP Lite buttons with specified actions and appearance.

AP Lite Properties Management

Managing AP Lite profile properties, including editing, duplicating, and removing profiles.

I/O Controllers

Add I/O Controllers

Adding various types of I/O controllers to the system.

I/O Controller Properties

I/O Controller Inputs Tab

Configuring input properties like description, switch type, trigger, and fault category.

I/O Controller Outputs Tab

Configuring output properties like description, relay state, and behavior.

Inhibit Groups

Add Inhibit Groups

Creating and configuring inhibit groups by assigning inputs.

Output Behaviors and Groups

Output Behaviors

Configuring output behavior timings like Normal, Interval, and Pulse.

Output Groups

Grouping outputs, flags, and other items for simplified event assignments.

Modbus Configuration

Modbus TCP Server

Configuring Modbus TCP server parameters, including inputs and outputs.

External Modbus TCP Devices

Adding and configuring external Modbus TCP devices.

Audio Inputs

Page/Party Audio Input Properties

Configuring Page/Party audio input properties like inserts, event triggers, and duration.

Telephone Interface Audio Input Properties

Configuring telephone interface audio input properties, including DTMF commands.

VoIP Telephone Interface Setup

SIP Properties and Configuration

SIP Properties

Configuring SIP properties like audio setup delay and transport protocol.

SIP Registrar Configuration

Configuring SIP telephone interface registration properties.

SP2 Properties and Auxiliary Inputs

SP2 Properties

Configuring SP2 properties like party drop destination and answer delay.

Auxiliary Inputs #1–5 Properties

Configuring audio input properties for auxiliary inputs 1 through 5.

IP Aux #1–8 Audio Input Properties

Zones

Add Zones

Adding new zones and continuing to the Zone Builder screen.

Zone Builder

Configuring zones by selecting audio outputs and destinations.

Playback Audio

Playback Audio Configuration

Creating and managing prerecorded audio clips and system tones.

Add Message

Creating new messages, including event setup and logic flag configuration.

System Tones

Messages and Background Music

Messages

Listing and managing messages, including properties and message builder.

Background Music

Setting up background music source, default zone, and interval.

Message Builder

System Events

Add Event

Creating new event objects with descriptions and types.

Event Builder

Default/Staged Output Assignments

Default/Staged Audio Destinations

Event Options

Playback Event Options

Setting playback behavior, message editing, and cancellation options.

Live Speech and Record/Playback Event Options

Live Speech Event Options

Configuring source-specific audio and pre/post tones for live speech events.

Record/Playback Event Options

Configuring source-specific audio and playback behavior for record/playback events.

Event Control and Chaining

Event Cancel and Acknowledge

Specifying how the system cancels and acknowledges events (manual, auto, delay).

Event Chaining

Linking events to initiate other events (None, Direct, Conditional).

Event Groups

Scheduled Events

Scheduled Event Builder

Configuring scheduled events with interval type, time, duration, and zones.

Fault Reporting

VoIP Parameters

Aux IP Inputs

Enabling and configuring auxiliary IP inputs for the system.

IP Aux Outputs and Destinations

Aux IP Outputs/Monitor Out

Configuring IP aux outputs and monitor out properties.

IP DESTINATIONS

Adding, editing, and removing IP destinations for broadcasts.

ADD IP DESTINATION

SP2 Integration

SP2 Configuration

Configuration Parameter Field Flags

Understanding colored flags indicating configuration parameter locations.

SP2 Parameter Panes

Station Parameter Configuration and Precedence

Understanding parameter precedence across System, Group, Station, and Profile levels.

I/O States

System Properties and Groups

System Properties Screen

Accessing system properties and global system settings.

Groups Screen

Managing SP2/SVS groups based on hexadecimal group-selector switch position.

Stations Screen

Profiles Screen

Global System Settings

Page Receive and Transmit Sockets

Page Receive (Rx) Sockets Pane

Configuring multicast socket assignments for page reception.

Page Transmit (TX) Sockets Pane

Configuring multicast socket assignments for page transmission.

Party Sockets and Audio Settings

Party Sockets Pane

Configuring multicast socket assignments for party lines.

Audio Settings

Configuring volume settings, mutes, and other audio parameters.

Load Test Offsets and VLC Settings

Load Test Offsets

Defining pass/fail measurement ranges for amplifier loudspeaker tests.

VLC Settings

Configuring volume level control for broadcasting audio at different levels.

Miscellaneous Pane

RTU and SVS Settings

RTU Settings (Excluding SVS)

Configuring RTU inputs, outputs, triggering, and inhibiting.

SVS Settings (SVS Only)

Configuring SVS inputs, outputs, triggering, and inhibiting.

Network Settings Pane

SP2 Configuration Assets

Relay Groups

Combining relays into groups to activate with a single event.

VLC Levels

Setting volume levels independently by event or source.

Find Station and Station List Utility

Save the Configuration

Glossary of Terms

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