GAI-Tronics 10959-101 Wall-Mount Audio Messenger Interface (AMI) - Manual (Page 6)

Pub. 42004-398E
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When the AMI is interfaced to an ADVANCE system, the operation of the telephone interface is as
described above, and includes all page modes. The selection of a party line is hardwired in the
ADVANCE system, and cannot be changed by the caller or the AMI configuration.
Scheduled events and live pages can be played through the ADVANCE system to a specified zone group.
Zone groups are configured using the ACT tool. Configured zone groups can be assigned to individual
events, messages, or the AMI auxiliary microphone jack.
The optional 10960-001 Zone Interface Module provides the capability for the AMI to route audio to
eight individually controlled zones. Each zone provides a 0 dBm/600-ohm output. Zones can be
assigned to zone groups via the ACT tool. A maximum of 60 zone groups can be created. Each zone
group has a unique description, and can consist of any combination of output zones. The ACT tool
provides configuration of zone groups, which can then be assigned to various events and messages. Via
the remote control function, the caller has the option of choosing the zone group destination prior to
making a page. Please refer to the Remote Commands section of this manual.
The AMI Page/Party ® Interface card is equipped with circuitry to activate GAI-Tronics’ VLC devices.
VLC receivers can be purchased as add-on units for the 700 Series amplifiers. The VLC can override
volume control settings, ensuring that the alarm is heard in all areas, regardless of the volume control
adjustment of individual amplifiers. VLC transmitter activation can be programmed for any or all of the
alarm inputs. This feature allows only the specified, higher priority alarms to override all volume control
settings, while lower priority tones do not.