VT3000 Outputs

Outputs

Any device the VT3000 system has access to notify when an alarm/call is made from a device/module is considered an Output. All outputs must be setup before it can be added to a route. Outputs are limited to Pagers, Emails, Text Messages, Radio Channels, Phone Numbers and Output Groups.

Basic Functionality

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  On-Site Pager - select to add a Pager.

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  Email Address - select to add an Email.

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  Text Message - select to add a Cell Phone.

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  Radio Channel - select to add Channel.

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  Phone Number - select to add a Phone.

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  Group - select to add an output group.

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  Edit Output - select an output - select Edit. See specific output about settings.

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  Delete Output - select an output - select Delete. Select OK on confirmation screen.

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  Copy Output - select an output - select Copy. See specific output about settings.

On-Site Pager

Use this type of output if the system has a paging transmitter attached and installed. VersaGold pagers are required, the user will need the Cap Code of each pager – a Cap Code is a 7-digit number found on a sticker placed on the back side of a VersaGold pager. If there is no sticker attached to the pagers use VT3000 - Program a Pager - Capcode to access or program the Cap Code.

Pager Settings

1. Output ID - assigned by VT3000 software.

2. Output Name - enter a name for the pager.

3. Cap Code - enter 7 digit Cap Code for the pager.

4. Numeric - select to only send numbers - no characters.

Save Pager

1. Save & Add New - save current pager - loads empty page to add another.

2. Save & Exit - save the current pager - return to Outputs page.

3. Discard & Exit - delete the current pager - return to Outputs page.

Email Address

Use this type of output if the system has been set up to send emails. If you are not sure about email being setup, use VT3000 - Setup - Email Server (SMTP) to check and/or setup email.

Email Settings

1. Output ID - assigned by VT3000 software.

2. Output Name - enter name recepient.

3. To Address - enter the email address.

4. Include Tagline - select to show date & time on email.

Save Email

1. Save & Add New - save current email - loads empty page to add another.

2. Save & Exit - save the current email - return to Outputs page.

3. Discard & Exit - delete the current email - return to Outputs page.

Text Message

Use this type of output if the system has been set up to send emails. If you are not sure about email being setup, use VT3000 - Setup - Email Server (SMTP) to check and/or setup email. In order to setup the cell phone to receive messages, you will need the phone number (area code + number) and the service provider.

Text Message Settings

1. Output ID - assigned by VT3000 software.

2. Output Name - enter name of recepient.

3. Phone Number - enter phone number with area code.

4. Provider - select service provider or use custom.

Saving Text Message

1. Save & Add New - save current cell phone - loads empty page to add another.

2. Save & Exit - save the current cell phone - return to Outputs page.

3. Discard & Exit - delete the current cell phone - return to Outputs page.

Radio Channel

Use this type of output if the system has a Radio Module connected and functioning on the VersaCall system. Only the channel number is needed to setup this type of output.

Radio Channel Settings

1. Output ID - assigned by VT3000 software.

2. Output Name - enter a name for the channel.

3. Channel Number - enter the radio channel number.

4. Number of Times to Replay - enter number for times message is to be repeated.

5. Include Escalation Notification - select to broadcast escalation messages.

Save Radio Channel

2. Save & Exit - save the current channel - return to Outputs page.

3. Discard & Exit - delete the current channel - return to Outputs page.

Phone Number

Use this type of output if the system has a Phone Modem connected and functioning on the VersaCall system. The modem is connected to the system by USB. To setup this type of output you will need to know if the number is an Extension, PA System or Standard Phone Number.

Phone Number Settings

1. Output ID - assigned by VT3000 software.

2. Output Name - enter a name for the phone.

3. Classification - select an option for the phone.

    a. No Progression - for custom phone types.
    b. Office Extension - using a direct line to call an ext.
    c. PA System - using a PA system for calls.
    d. Standard - using normal calling method.

4. Phone Number - enter area code & phone number.

Save Phone Number

1. Save & Add New - save current phone - loads empty page to add another.

2. Save & Exit - save the current phone - return to Outputs page.

3. Discard & Exit - delete the current phone - return to Outputs page.

Output Group

Use this type of output when you want to group multiple outputs. This feature also allows the user to setup a different availability time for the group rather than the individual output.

Group Settings

1. Output ID - assigned by VT3000 software.

2. Output Name - enter a name for the group.

3. Members - select output - select the Add button.

4. Availability - there are 2 options.

    a. Use individual member availability - use the ouputs current availability.
    b. Override member availability - ignore the outputs current availability - set up a new availability for the group.

Save Group

1. Save & Add New - save current group - loads empty page to add another.

2. Save & Exit - save the current group - return to Outputs page.

3. Discard & Exit - delete the current group - return to Outputs page.

Output Availability

All output devices have an Availability selection. This is used to tell the system when the specific output can be activated.

Availability Settings

1. Not Available - system will not activate the output at anytime.

2. Always - system will activate the output at all times without regard to day or time.

3. During Specific Shifts - system will activate the output based on schedule & shifts selected.

Step by Step Guides

Add a Pager

Test Pager Coverage

Add an Email

Test an Email

Add a Cell Phone (Text Message)

Test a Cell Phone

Add a Two-Way Radio Channel

Test a Two-Way Radio Channel

Create a Print Out of Output(s)

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