Communications Laboratories PC1501 Public alert controller, EAS Encoder/Decoder User Manual

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PAC
Public Alert Controller
EAS Encoder/Decoder
Model PC1501-01
Software Version 1.0
User Manual
Version 000
Comlabs, Inc.
750 North Drive
Melbourne, FL 32934
www.comlabs.com
FCC Information:
FCC ID: Y6T-PC1501
The Comlabs Public Alert Controller complies with Part 11 of the FCC Rules. It is
has been certified as an EAS Encoder and Decoder.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at his/her own expense.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Copyright © 2010, 2011
Communications Laboratories, Inc.
All Right Reserved
All other Trademarks are hereby acknowledged
Sales & Support:
www.comlabs.com
(321) 409-9898
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Table of Contents
Input Setup ............................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1
Audio Inputs.................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1.1
Radio Input Configuration .................................................................................................... 4
1.1.2
Audio Input Configuration .................................................................................................... 6
1.2
CAP Inputs .................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.1
CAP Input Configuration – EMnet ....................................................................................... 8
1.2.2
CAP Input Configuration – URL .......................................................................................... 8
1.2.3
CAP Input Configuration - Directory ................................................................................... 9
1.3
General Purpose Inputs (GPI) ..................................................................................................... 11
1.3.1
Output Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 12
2.1
Audio Outputs ............................................................................................................................. 12
2.1.1
XLR..................................................................................................................................... 12
2.1.2
Internal Speaker .................................................................................................................. 12
2.1.3
Additional Audio Devices ................................................................................................... 13
2.2
General Purpose Outputs (GPO) ................................................................................................. 13
2.2.1
General Purpose Input Configuration ................................................................................. 11
General Purpose Output Configuration ............................................................................... 13
Alert System Setup ............................................................................................................................. 14
3.1
Add a New System...................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.1
System Description ............................................................................................................. 14
3.1.2
Coverage Area..................................................................................................................... 15
3.1.3
Alert Devices ...................................................................................................................... 15
3.1.4
Station Calendar .................................................................................................................. 16
3.1.5
GPO Device Control ........................................................................................................... 18
3.1.6
Alert Rules .......................................................................................................................... 18
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1 Input Setup
1.1 Audio Inputs
The PAC includes six audio inputs for simultaneous monitoring of EAS alert sources. This
includes three built-in radio receivers and three audio inputs for additional audio sources.
1.1.1 Radio Input Configuration
The PAC has three built in radio receivers that can be tuned to any FM or NOAA WX
frequency (87.5 – 107.9, 162.400, 162.425, 162.450, 162.475, 162.500, 162.525, and
162.550) for monitoring of alerts.
1.1.1.1 Radio Input Description
You will begin setup by assigning a unique description for the radio input. This
description will appear on the control panel as the label for the corresponding input tab.
We recommend that you make your description as specific as possible because it will
help operators and engineers easily identify the input during operation, setup, and
troubleshooting. If possible, we also encourage you to label the cable and antenna
associated with this input using the same description. Some popular descriptions are
type and frequency (LP1 88.1) or station ID and frequency. This description field is
limited to 10 characters.
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1.1.1.2 Enable/Disable Radio
To enable the radio receiver click the drop down menu and select “yes”. Once the
settings are saved, the radio input will appear as a new tab on the control panel, and the
input will be monitored for EAS data. If “no” is selected, the corresponding tab will
disappear from the control panel and the input will not be monitored.
1.1.1.3 Radio Frequency
Select the frequency window for the radio that you would like to setup and a cursor will
appear. Type in the frequency you would like to tune to and press enter. The radio
frequency has now been set. Note: Receivers can be tuned to any FM or NOAA WX
frequency (87.5 – 107.9, 162.400, 162.425, 162.450, 162.475, 162.500, 162.525, and
162.550).
1.1.1.4 Radio Signal Strength
A signal strength indicator is provided to aid in antenna placement/aiming. Receivers
with red or yellow (Low or Moderate Signal) signal strength indications may have
difficulty decoding EAS data. A green (Strong Signal) signal strength indication will
greatly increase the reliability of your EAS system and the quality of the audio that you
will retransmit. Please note that the signal strength indication is not instantaneous. The
level is recalculated and the screen is refreshed every 5 seconds.
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1.1.1.5 Radio Gain Control
-20dB to +20dB gain adjustment is provided or each radio input.
1.1.2 Audio Input Configuration
The PAC has three additional audio inputs for monitoring of alerts from other sources. Any
600 ohm balanced or unbalanced audio source can be used between 100mV and 2V.
Amplified sources are not recommended and will result is distorted audio. Surge protection is
included on each input and will begin to clip around 6V.
1.1.2.1 Audio Input Description
You will begin setup by assigning a unique description for the audio input. This
description will appear on the control panel as the label for the corresponding input tab.
We recommend that you make your description as specific as possible because it will
help operators and engineers easily identify the input during operation, setup, and
troubleshooting. If possible, we also encourage you to label the cable and antenna
associated with this input using the same description. Some popular descriptions are
type and frequency (LP1 88.1) or station ID and frequency. This description field is
limited to 10 characters.
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1.1.2.2 Enable/Disable Audio Input
To enable the audio input click the drop down menu and select “yes”. Once the settings
are saved, the audio input will appear as a new tab on the control panel, and the input
will be monitored for EAS data. If “no” is selected, the corresponding tab will disappear
from the control panel and the input will not be monitored.
1.1.2.3 Audio Input Gain Control
-20dB to +20dB gain adjustment is provided or each audio input.
1.2 CAP Inputs
The PAC includes the ability to simultaneously monitor four CAP-based sources for EAS alerts.
These sources can include any combination of local directories, network directories, CAP servers,
or The Emergency Management Network (EMnet), and messages can be delivered via TCP/IP in
a variety of ways including terrestrial internet, wireless networks, satellite, and third party
systems.
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1.2.1 CAP Input Configuration – EMnet
1.2.1.1 CAP Input Source - EMnet
You will begin setup by selecting the “EMnet” button in the source column of the first
CAP input. This will automatically populate the description and source description
fields.
1.2.1.2 Enable/Disable CAP Input - EMnet
After your have selected “EMnet” as the CAP source, enable the input by clicking the
drop down menu and select “yes”. Once the settings are saved, EMnet will appear as a
new tab on the control panel, and the input will be monitored for CAP alerts. If “no” is
selected, the corresponding tab will disappear from the control panel and the input will
not be monitored.
1.2.2 CAP Input Configuration – URL
1.2.2.1 CAP Input Description - URL
You will begin setup by assigning a unique description for the CAP input. This
description will appear on the control panel as the label for the corresponding input tab.
We recommend that you make your description as specific as possible because it will
help operators and engineers easily identify the input during operation, setup, and
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troubleshooting. Most of our customers prefer to use the name of the CAP server
(Example: IPAWS). This description field is limited to 10 characters.
1.2.2.2 Enable/Disable CAP Input - URL
To enable the CAP input, click the drop down menu and select “yes”. Once the settings
are saved, the CAP input will appear as a new tab on the control panel, and the input
will be monitored for EAS data. If “no” is selected, the corresponding tab will disappear
from the control panel and the input will not be monitored.
1.2.3 CAP Input Configuration - Directory
1.2.3.1 CAP Input Description - Directory
You will begin setup by assigning a unique description for the CAP input. This
description will appear on the control panel as the label for the corresponding input tab.
We recommend that you make your description as specific as possible because it will
help operators and engineers easily identify the input during operation, setup, and
troubleshooting. Since this input will be monitoring a local or network directory for
new CAP files, we recommend using the name of the name of the system feeding these
alerts for the description (Example: CAP Server). This description field is limited to 10
characters.
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1.2.3.2 Enable/Disable CAP Input - Directory
To enable the CAP input, click the drop down menu and select “yes”. Once the settings
are saved, the CAP input will appear as a new tab on the control panel, and the
directory will be monitored for EAS data. If “no” is selected, the corresponding tab will
disappear from the control panel and the input will not be monitored.
1.2.3.3 CAP Input Source - Directory
To select the local/network location you would like to monitor for CAP alerts, click on
the “Directory” button in the source column. A new window will appear that will allow
you to browse to and select a local or network folder. Once selected, the exact location
of the input will be displayed in the source description column. The PAC will now
monitor this location for any new CAP alerts.
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1.3 General Purpose Inputs (GPI)
1.3.1 General Purpose Input Configuration
1.3.1.1 GPI Description
You will begin setup by assigning a unique description for the GPI. This description
will automatically appear in future setup and configuration menus so each GPI can be
easily identified and linked with various functions of the PAC. We recommend that you
make your description as specific as possible because it will help operators and
engineers easily identify the input during operation, setup, and troubleshooting. If you
want to use this GPI to activate an alert, use “Activate Alert” as the description. If you
want this GPI to issue a weekly test, use “Activate RWT” as the description. If possible,
we also encourage you to label the wires associated with this input using the same
description.
1.3.1.2 GPI – Setting Input State
Use the drop down menu to select the input state based on the type of input device you
are using. Available options are “normally active” and “normally inactive.”
1.3.1.3 GPI Testing
A state indicator is provided for easy testing and troubleshooting of GPIs. If you have
correctly connected and setup the GPI properly, the state indicator should change when
you activate the GPI. All indications are real time.
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2 Output Setup
2.1 Audio Outputs
2.1.1 XLR
This output provides the main alert audio for your station. The XLR cable includes a pair of
left and right audio in and a pair of left and right audio out. Your Station audio is inserted into the
input and passed through a relay that is used to insert alert audio when activated. The audio that is
passing through is not affected in any way, and the PAC is designed to remain in pass through mode in
the event that a power failure or error occurs. Alert output is balanced, 600 ohms audio fed to left and
right channels.
2.1.1.1 Calibration
Click the “Calibrate” button to adjust FSK and Attention Audio.
2.1.2 Internal Speaker
The PAC also includes an internal speaker. Any combination of Alert, Monitor, and System
Status audio can be routed to the internal speaker. Simply check the box for the type of audio
that you would like to route to the internal speaker. Speaker volume is adjusted on the Audio
tab located on the control screen.
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2.1.3 Additional Audio Devices
The PAC also includes the ability to route audio through additional audio devices as well. Any
new audio output devices attached to the PAC will automatically appear below the internal
speaker.
2.2 General Purpose Outputs (GPO)
2.2.1 General Purpose Output Configuration
2.2.1.1 GPO Description
You will begin setup by assigning a unique description for the GPO. This description
will automatically appear in future setup and configuration menus so each GPO can be
easily identified and linked with various functions of the PAC. We recommend that you
make your description as specific as possible because it will help operators and
engineers easily identify the input during operation, setup, and troubleshooting. If you
want to use this GPO to activate an alarm light in the studio, use “Studio LGT” as the
description. If possible, we also encourage you to label the wires associated with this
input using the same description.
2.2.1.2 GPO – Setting Output State
Use the drop down menu to select the output state based on the type of output device
you are using. Available options are “normally open” and “normally closed.”
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2.2.1.3 GPO Testing
A test button is provided for easy testing and troubleshooting of GPOs. If you have
correctly connected and setup the GPO properly, the device should activate when the
“Test” button is pressed.
3 Alert System Setup
3.1 Add a New System
To setup a new system select the “Alert Systems” page from the navigation tree on the left hand
side of the setup window. Press the “Add System” button.
3.1.1 System Description
You will begin setup by assigning a name for this station. This description will appear on the
control panel as the label for the corresponding alert system tab. We recommend that you
make your description as specific as possible because it will help operators and engineers
easily identify the input during operation, setup, and troubleshooting. Most users will use the
call sign or frequency as the description. This description field is limited to 10 characters.
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3.1.2 Coverage Area
To setup the coverage area for this station click on the “Edit” button in the Coverage Area
column.
3.1.2.1 Edit FIPS Codes
A map with your coverage area highlighted. If no coverage area has been set, a map of
the US will appear. Select the “Edit FIPS Codes” button. A new window will appear
with all available FIPS codes. Select your state from the first drop down menu, and then
select the counties that represent your coverage area. Once the counties are highlighted,
click the “Add County to FIPS list” button and click “OK”.
3.1.3 Alert Devices
To setup the alert devices for this station click on the “Edit” button in the Alert Devices
column. A new window will appear.
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3.1.3.1 Alert Audio and Output Devices
Select the balanced audio and alert output device using the drop down menus provided.
3.1.4 Station Calendar
To setup the calendar for this station click on the “Edit” button in the calendar column. A new
calendar window will appear.
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3.1.4.1 Station Hours
To setup station hours click the “Station Hours” button. A new window will appear.
Use this table to input the hours when the station will be attended. This table will
automatically switch the system between attended and unattended modes.
3.1.4.2 Required Weekly Tests
The PAC includes a Required Weekly Test feature that randomly generates required
weekly tests. Select the timeframe you would like to generate tests for using the start
and end dates. Select the type of relay you would like to use, and click “OK”.
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3.1.4.3 Required Monthly Tests
Required monthly tests can also be automatically added to any day on the calendar.
Select the time and relay type, then click “OK”
3.1.5 GPO Device Control
To setup a GPO device for this station click on the “Edit” button in the GPO column. A new
window will appear. Select the desired control switch using the drop down menu and set the
output duration for the device.
3.1.6 Alert Rules
To add alert rules to each station select the “Add Rule” button.
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3.1.6.1 Rule Description
You will begin setup by assigning a name for this rule. We recommend that you make your
description as specific as possible because it will help operators and engineers easily identify
the input during operation, setup, and troubleshooting. For example, if this rule covers weather
events, use “Weather” as the description. This description field is limited to 10 characters.
3.1.6.2 Alert Event(s)
To select alert events for this rule click the “Edit” button in the events column. A new
window will appear with all available events. Select the events you would like to add to
the rule and click the “Add” button.
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3.1.6.3 Rule Priority
Set the priority for this rule. When multiple alerts are received, the rule with the lowest
priority number will be processed first.
3.1.6.4 Activation Hours
Select the time you would like this rule to be valid using the drop down menu. The
selections are never, always, when attended, and when unattended.
3.1.6.5 CAP Rules
To select additional parameters for CAP alerts click the “Edit” button in the CAP
column. A new window will appear with all available parameters. Select the parameters
using the drop down menu and click “OK”.
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3.1.6.6 Alert Action
To set the alert action for this rule, click the “Edit” button in the Action column. A new
window will appear with all available actions and the additional settings for them.
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