GAI-Tronics 10959-908 Rack-Mount Audio Messenger Interfaces - Manual (Page 18)

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AMI Configuration Tool (ACT)
Overview
The Audio Messenger Interface Configuration Tool (ACT) software is used to define and change
configurations for the Audio Messenger Interface (AMI), and is included with all models of AMI. To
retrieve configurations and play audio messages, the AMI accesses a CompactFlash
® card. Each AMI is
shipped with a CompactFlash ® card pre-programmed with the AMI Factory Default configuration.
Please refer to the online help for specific instructions.
System Requirements
The ACT software must be installed on a Windows PC (Windows 98 SE/XP/2000 or Windows 7)
equipped with a USB port. A reader/writer capable of programming CompactFlash
® memory cards must
be connected to the USB port. The CompactFlash ® reader/writer is not included with the AMI.
Configurable Parameters
Fragments
All tones and voice messages are digitally recorded and stored on the CompactFlash ® card as MP3 files.
Messages
Each message is a collection of fragments. The content of each message must be defined by selecting the
fragment(s) to be incorporated into the message. Other message parameters include:
• Message title
• Priority
• Volume
• Play mode and repeat interval
Event Scheduling
Using the event-scheduling feature, messages can be set up to automatically play at certain dates and
times. When scheduling events several parameters must be set:
• Start and stop times
• Start and stop dates
• Event duration and intervals