GAI-Tronics Sonic Alarm Sonic Alarm System Software Programming and User Manual - Manual (Page 100)

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Glossary of Terms
AMI Acronym for Audio Messenger Interface. A device used for generating alarm tones
and/or playing pre-recorded messages.
Alarm An alarm is a pre-defined response to a real world event. For example, someone
pulling a fire alarm pull box (the event) triggers an alarm state or condition (the
response) which typically results in audible (messages). An alarm should not be
confused with a message.
Area A geographical location drawn on the map(s) used by the MapGUI operator. Areas
represent paging and alarm broadcast destinations. Also refer to destinations.
Configuration A configuration is a particular system’s software settings. The configuration file is
loaded into the Sonic Server Program which controls the system operating
characteristics.
Destination A destination is a collection of RTUs. Destinations are used as the intended area of
audio broadcast (pages and alarm messages). Destinations are the method by which
audio broadcasts and pages are mapped to real, physical locations in the facility, and
hence, must always be created. Destinations may overlap; a single RTU can be a
member of more than one destination.
Fault An abnormal condition detected by the system.
Fragment A prerecorded tone or prerecorded speech file. Multiple fragments are assembled to
create Messages. This minimizes the prerecorded speech time and eliminates
redundant use of words or tones. Each unique tone or phrase is recorded once.
Log File A file stored on the system server computer, it contains a chronological list of events
that have occurred in the system.
MapGUI A software program used by the system operators to monitor and activate system
events. The program includes a graphical representation of the system along with
selection buttons to navigate through alarm activation, voice paging, and system status
screens. The MapGUI operates in conjunction with the Sonic Server to send and
receive system commands. Multiple PCs can run MapGUI simultaneously, providing
more than one system control and monitoring location.
Message A message is a predefined audio broadcast (tone, voice or both) resulting from an
alarm event or MapGUI operator-initiated action. An Audio Messenger Interface
(AMI) generates the audio content of the message. Voice messages must be pre-
recorded and are stored on a memory card, which plugs into the AMI.
Muting The act of silencing an audio broadcast.
Operator An operator is an individual using the MapGUI software on a computer connected to
the Sonic Server. The operator can activate alarms, initiate voice pages, and monitor
system activity.
Page A one-way audio announcement that is broadcast from loudspeakers.