GAI-Tronics SSM110 Card Rack Assembly - Manual (Page 12)

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Operation
Page Line Priorities
The SmartSeries system uses a priority scheme to control audio broadcasts from the system speakers if
multiple sources are attempting to access the paging speakers. This means that if a page is made from a
device with a higher priority, an in-progress page from a lower priority device is discontinued or muted.
The priorities, which are configurable, ensure that the most important messages gain access to the page
line first. All SmartSeries stations and access panels are assigned a page priority during the system
configuration process. The ADVANCE Console and WinSCP3 software packages available from GAI-
Tronics are used to configure and install these parameters.
Access Panel Operator
The access panels available from GAI-Tronics are versatile and allow the operator to communicate and
monitor the status of the system. The access panel includes a handset for paging, a series of lighted push
buttons, a buzzer, and an optional text display. The handset is used for paging and party line
communication. The buzzer sounds to alert the operator when new system information is received. The
information is listed on the text display (if present). The push-button switches are used by the operator to
perform the following functions:
• Initiate voice pages • Select and reset fault condition messages
• Route voice pages • Check access panel LEDs
• Acknowledge system status
Paging
Complete the following steps to make a page announcement from an access panel:
1. Lift the handset from the cradle.
2. Press and hold the handset pressbar.
3. Speak directly into the microphone to broadcast your announcement over the loudspeakers.
4. Release the handset pressbar and return the handset to the cradle.
Lamp Test Feature
The lamp test feature is used to verify that the access panel indicators and display are functioning
properly. When the L
AMP T EST push button is pressed, the switch indicators and display illuminate and
the panel buzzer sounds. The LAMP TEST , A CK /N EXT and P REVIOUS push buttons may not include an
indicator, depending on the model.