VT3000 Communications
Communications
Communications is used with a route to notify outputs via text or audio of an alarms state. In order to set up a Communication Path, a Route must be entered into the system. If you have not set up a Route Click Here for Instructions
Basic Functionality
After selecting the Indicators tab, there will be Indicators setup or for a new module no Indicators will show. The toolbox of icons will have the same functionality.
Add Path - select to add Communications Path.
Delete Path - select a Path - select Delete icon.
Duplicate Path - select a Path - select Duplicate icon.
Copy Path - select a Path - select Copy button.
Paste Path - select a Path - select Paste button.
Move Path - select a Path - select Up icon.
Move Path - select a Path - select Down icon.
Properties
After selecting to Add, Edit, Duplicate or Paste an Indicator - the Properties section will load.
1. Path Name - enter a name for the Communications Path.
2. Route - select the Route to be used for the Communications Path.
3. Lag Time - enter the number of seconds to elapse before the Communications Path is initiated.5 options are available.
4. Communications Setup - below the Lag Time field the text and audio communication set is available.
a. State - depending on the type of Alarm, there will be 1 or 3 States available.
b. Text Message - enter the text to be sent to all outputs on the route that accept text.
c. Use Audio File - select the box if an audio file is to be used for communications.
d. Audio File - select the audio file to be played for the communication.
5. Escalate - select if the messages should continue to be sent until the alarm is cleared.