Digital Alert Systems DASAMS User Manual
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Digital Alert Systems
AMS Installation /Operation & Integration Guide
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AMC Configure > Sources
The AMS interfaces with a number of different data sources (see STEP 3 – Data Source Configuration below). Some sources
communicate to watch folders in the AMC, while others rely on external watch folders. The Sources tab provides configuration
adjustment for external watch folders.
The AMC establishes a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) link with
the external folder and then periodically checks the
designated files in the folder for changes. If the file contents
have changed the AMC will then process the new information.
(Presently this is only available for setting NewsTicker values.
Future versions are intended to support other interfaces)
Initially or, if no external watch folder sources are configured
the display starts as shown in Figure 14.
Clicking
+ Add Source
will open additional window for
editing/modifying the links to the external watch folders.
1.
In the Type field the pull-down selects an
available interface type automatically filling the
other fields with standard presets.
2.
The Name field is used to create a unique
designation for the interface and will appear in a
list in the left most columns.
3.
Just right of Attention is the audio file name set
a.
IP Address - the network reachable IP
address of the watch folder.
b.
Username - the watch folder ‘s login name
c.
Password - the watch folder’s login password
d.
Source Directory - the watch folder’s file
path, where source XML files are
stored/updated. Be sure the pathname is
complete including any “/” characters.
4.
File Names – The AMC is able to monitor
multiple files in a watch folder. Simply list all
monitored filenames separated by a space. e.g.
“breaking.xml” or “breaking.xml closings.xml”
5.
To accept any changes to this menu click the
Save
button.
Sources may be enabled or disabled using the check box alongside the name in the leftmost column. In this way an operator
can control access or the specific files/folders the AMC will monitor for source data.
Figure 14 AMS Source configuration initial screen