VT3000 Communications

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Overview 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

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Basic Functionality After adding an Alarm you will have the option to select the Communications tab. The Communications toolbox will show the following icons. Add a Path Delete a Path Duplicate a Path Copy a Path Paste a Path Move a Path Up Move a Path Down

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Communication Path Properties After selecting to Add, Edit, Duplicate or Paste a Communication Path - the Properties section will load. Path Name - enter a name for the Communications Path. Route - select the Route to be used for the Communications Path. Lag Time - enter the number of seconds to elapse before the Communications Path is initiated. State - depending on the type of Alarm, there will be 1 to 3 States available (Set, Acknowledge, Clear). Text Message - enter the text to be sent to all outputs on the route that accept text. Use Audio File - select the box if an audio file is to be used for communications. Audio File(s) - select the audio file to be played for the communication. Escalate - select if the messages should continue to be sent until the alarm is cleared.

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