TS-ADA-029 User Guide and Installation Manual
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1. 4 1 Specifications 4 2 Warranty Product Information 1 1 Introduction The Visiplex TimeSyncPro series offers the latest and most innovative way to incorporate synchronized time voice and data throughout your facility providing you with the benefits of improved productivity and reduced maintenance costs The TS ADA 029 Wireless Synchronized Tone Generator Adaptor allows integration of the TimeSyncPro series with an existing PA or bell system using an efficient and easy to use interface The TS ADA 029 provides 4 different weekly schedules and supports 48 events for each day of the week The TS ADA 029 uses an internal clock to monitor the events programmed in to the active weekly schedule and when an event matches the current day and time it will produce a tone through it s audio output and also close a dry contact The unit supports 8 different tones that can be repeated up to 8 times to produce longer tones in 4 different volume levels The repeat function also allows control of the dry contact closure interval Each event is programmable using the Windows based VisiDB software that allows programming the TS ADA 029 and saving and retrieving schedules to and from a PC computer hard drive It also allows copying daily schedules from and to different days and setting the active schedule The internal clock of the TS ADA 21 is kept accurate by either receiving time updates from a wireless time synchronization encoder or from a PC con2. pager to be paged 2 Enter a message using the formats below For tone generators supporting up to 8 tones t is the Alert Type digit between 1 and 8 l is the Length digit between 0 and 9 v is the Volume digit between 1 and 4 d is the Delay optional digit between 0 and 9 r is the Repeat optional digit between 0 and 9 For example to send tone 4 with length 7 in volume 6 enter 9476 For tone generators supporting more than 8 tones t is the Alert Type two digits number between 1 and 15 l is the Length digit between 0 and 9 v is the Volume digit between 1 and 4 d is the Delay optional digit between 0 and 9 r is the Repeat optional digit between 0 and 9 For example to send tone 4 with length 7 in volume 6 enter 80476 General Information 4 1 Specifications Frequency Range Data Baud Rate Paging Format Receiver Sensitivity Channel Spacing Audio Output Power Approvals Mounting Color Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Dimensions W x H x D Weight Warranty VHF 148 174 MHz UHF 403 433 MHz 438 470 MHz 512 1200 BPS POCSAG Narrow or Wide Band 10uV M 12 5 KHz or 25 KHz Variable Line Level in to 600 ohms Impedance with Frequency Response of 100 Hz 4 KHz AC Adaptor Input 120VAC 50 60Hz Output 9VDC 300mA UL CSA listing Integrated Mounting Leads for Vertical or Horizontal Installation Black 322 to 1302 F 02 to 542 C 142 t
3. Last Date amp Time Read from Device Wednesday 02 06 08 07 42 53 AM 3 All changes made are applied to the current active slot that represents the current active weekly schedule Make sure you select the correct slot before using the Update Download and Upload commands 4 Every time the Slot is changed the appropriate schedule is downloaded from the TS ADA 029 and displayed Any changes made are programmed in to the TS ADA 029 immediately if connected to the PC Tone Schedule x E Close Update Upload Download gt Open Save As 07 00 4M IE an 3 4 5 Seconds 00 Yes First Class z 07 45 AM i 04 n 7 a Yes First Break 03 O800AM M m Yes Second Class OS ODRODPM OT f 2 Defauit Tone Schedule fie ToneGien TGS onthis Ves 5900nd Break 06 05 00 PM m 15 computer will be overwritten 3 Yes 07 12 DaM 0l D Are you sure you want to continue and download the No 3 schedule from slot 2 08 12004M 0l 02 Yes 09 1200AM 01 03 10 1200M 01 04 11 1200M 0l 05 12 12004M_ 0l 06 1 0 None 1 Second 00 Yes 13 12004M 0l 07 1 0 None 1 Second 00 No 14 1200M 01 01 1 0 None 1 Second oo No 18 1nnAM mM m 1 n None 1 Serand nn No z File Name C Program Files WisiDB T oneGen TGS M Work Offline Last Date amp Time Read from Device Wednesday 02 06 08 07 42 53 AM 5 There is no need to press Upload after each change made If the TS ADA 029 is connected properly to the PC each modification made from the Tone Schedule
4. Program Files WisiDB T oneGen TGS Last Date amp Time Read from Device Wednesday 02 06 08 07 42 53 AM to the selected Week Day Tone Schedule 5 Seconds 5 Seconds 5 Seconds 5 Seconds 5 Seconds 2 Seconds 1 Second 1 Second 1 Second 1 Second 1 Second 1 Second 1 Second 1 Second 1 Sernnd 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 oo 00 oo 00 oo nn Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Na First Break Second Class Second Break I Work Offline Close z 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 18 oe 00 4M 07 45 AM 08 00 4M 08 45 AM 04 00 PM 05 00 PM 12 00 4M 12 00 4M 12 00 AM 12 00 AM 12 00 4M 12 00 AM 12 00 4M 12 00 AM 12 00 AM a 01 01 0 01 a 0i 01 01 01 01 0i 01 m x A Update Upload Download Cc Open 5 Seconds a on Save As isiDB System Message 4 Are you sure you want to copy the schedule from 1 Second 1 Second 1 Second Tuesday to Monday 1 0 None 1 a None 1 0 None 1 n None File Name C Program Files isiDB T oneGen TGS Last Date amp Time Read from Device Wednesday 02 06 08 07 42 53 4M 1 Second 00 00 o0 nn Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Nn First Class First Break Second Class Second Break l I Work Offline 7 If the Copy From command is selected the schedule will be copied from the selected day to the 10 IMPORTANT NOTES 1 Wh
5. TS ADA 029 Wireless Tone Generator User s Manual Installation Guide Version 1 03 Visiplex Inc 2012 TS ADA 029 Wireless Tone Generator Copyright The product described in this manual includes copyrighted Visiplex computer programs stored in semiconductor memories and computer files As such these programs may not be copied or reproduced in any manner without the express written permission of Visiplex Inc Disclaimer The information within this document has been carefully checked and is believed to be entirely reliable However no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies Visiplex Inc reserves the right to make changes to any of the products herein to improve reliability functionality or design Copyright Visiplex Inc Buffalo Grove IL 2012 About This Manual This TS ADA 029 User Installation Manual describes how to install and setup the TS ADA 029 for automated tone generation and dry contact closure It is imperative the manual is followed in the order it is presented to prevent damage to the equipment as well as insuring proper system functionality Table of Contents 1 1 Introduction 1 2 Standard Features 1 3 Package Contents 1 4 Pre Installation Test Installation 2 1 Connections and Indicators Software and Operation v u a A 3 1 Software Installation 7 3 2 Software Configuration 7 3 3 Schedule Programming 8 3 4 Setting Date and Time from PC 12 3 5 Wireless Commands 12 General Information
6. Update screen is applied immediately when you press Ok 11 6 Use the Upload command to upload a schedule that was prepared while not connected to the TS ADA 029 or to program a schedule that was loaded using the Open command 7 It is recommended that each schedule used will be downloaded from the TS ADA 029 and then saved to the PC hard drive with a name that will describe it appropriately If required saved schedules can be loaded to VisiDB using the Open command and then programmed in to the TS ADA 029 using the Upload command 8 The execution of the schedule programmed in to the TS ADA 029 is dependent on the date and time stored in its internal clock This clock MUST be kept accurate by either receiving time updates from a wireless time synchronization encoder or from a PC connected to it via a serial port 3 4 Setting Date and Time from PC Setting the TS ADA 029 date and time from a PC allows you to keep it s internal clock accurate without using a wireless time synchronization encoder This action can be performed manually or automaticaly as long as the TS ADA 029 is connected to the PC and VisiDB is running Follow these steps to set the date and time according to the date and time of the connected PC 1 Make sure the TS ADA 029 is powered on and connected to the serial port on the PC 2 Go to Setup Time Synchronization 3 To set the date and time select Set Date amp Time from PC Now This will sycnronize the time of th
7. e TS ADA 029 according the date and time on the PC 4 To set the date and time periodically select Set Time from PC Automatically This will sycnronize the time of the TS ADA 029 periodically according the date and time on the PC The TS ADA 029 internal clock will be updated with this data and as long as the PC has the correct date and time will execute the schedule accurately The automatic update is performed every hour or every 24 hours depending on the software version used 3 5 Wireless Commands The TS ADA 029 can be accessed by sending a wireless command from a wireless time synchronization encoder These commands allow changing the active schedule and sending a tone or activating the dry contact closure NOTE Using the wireless commands require a pager to be programmed in to the wireless time synchronization encoder with the TS ADA 029 capcode usually pre programmed in to the encoder as pager 801 with capcode 0760101 Refer to the wireless time synchronization encoder manual for more information Follow these steps to change the active schedule 1 Use the encoder to select the pre programmed pager as the pager to be paged 2 Enter a message using the n format where n is the schdule to be activated digit between 1 and 4 For example to change to schedule 2 enter 2 12 Follow these steps to send a tone and activate the dry contact closure 1 Use the encoder to select the pre programmed pager as the alphanumeric
8. en the Tone Schedule programming screen is opened it displays the last file that was edited by the user It DOES NOT display the actual data stored in to the TS ADA 029 2 To ensure the schedule displayed is same as programmed in to the TS ADA 029 always press Download after opening the Tone Schedule programming screen This will download and display the active schedule from TS ADA 029 The schedule is downloaded and saved by default to the ToneGen TGS file Use the Save As to save the schedule under a different name Tone Schedule ESS xj Close Update Upload Download gt Open Save As Week Day Monday z Copy From Tuesday x Test Tone Slot 1 Switch Nol Tine tZone Tyne bevel Length Repeat Delay l countdown Tine Active Desorption d 07 00 AM 2 3 4 5 Seconds o0 First Class o 07 45 AM 7 04 7 is Yes First Break 03 O800AM ol m Yes Second Class 4 45 AM 04 Fe rs a a 14 2 Default Tone Schedule file ToneGen TGS on this Ns Secor Beak 06 05 00PM 0l 15 computer will be overwritten Yes Are you sure you want to continue and download the ee he x 0 gat schedule from slat 1 ue 08 12004M 0 02 Yes 09 12004M 01 03 Yes 10 12004M M 04 Yes F Yes 11 12004M 0l 05 Yes 12 12004M M 06 1 i None 1 Second oo Yes 13 12004M 01 07 1 0 None 1 Second 00 No 14 1200AM 01 0 1 0 None 1 Second oo No 18 1nnAM om m 1 n None 1 Sernned nn No x File Name C Program Files WisiDB T oneGen TGS I Work Offline
9. formation Software and Operation 3 1 Software Installation NOTE VisiDB software must be installed by the PC administrator or by a user with administrator privileges VisiDB software is compatible with Windows ME XP and 2000 Locate the VisiDB software CD ROM and insert it to the CD ROM drive on the PC If the installation program doesn t start automatically within 5 seconds use Windows Explorer to browse to the CD ROM drive and then run the VisiDB_ Setup exe file Press Next on each step until the installation process is completed 3 2 Software Configuration NOTE VisiDB software must be used by a user with full access privileges to Windows Program Files folder Depending on your operating systems and PC configuration administrator privileges may be required in some cases while in other Standard or Power user privileges may be sufficient Follow these steps to configure VisiDB 1 Make sure the TS ADA 029 is powered on and connected to the serial port on the PC 2 Press the Windows Start button Select Programs VisiDB program group and then select VisiDB 3 The Serial Number dialog will be displayed Enter the serial number shown on the CD ROM and press Ok 4 Press Ok on the next dialog box 5 Go to File Admin Login menu Since the default password is blank just press Ok 6 Go to Setup Configure menu 7 Set the Database Path where all files will be stored the default is C Program Files VisiDB 8 Set t
10. he Connection Type Select the PC serial port connected to the TS ADA 029 see Connections and Indicators section on page 6 Set the COM Settings to 9600 N 8 1 Press Ok x Ok X Cancel Database Path c Program Files WisiDB Browse r Connection Type Serial using com 1 C Modem using z Phone COH Settings 3600 N 8 1 Password e 9 To verify connection go to Help About VisiDB menu The Encoder Model should show Tone Generator and the Serial Number should show the last 5 digits of the tone genetrator used Press Ok If this information is not displayed properly verify all connections and go to step 6 lt lt xl YisiDB Version 2 26 ba Serial Number 4147 9999 2421 00 All rights reserved 2008 Website www visiplex com Encoder Model Tone Generator Serial Number 01252 NOTE To obtain further information and help for each screen press F1 to display the online help 3 3 Schedule Programming Follow these steps to program a schedule see IMPORTANT NOTES at the end of this section 1 Make sure the TS ADA 029 is powered on and connected to the serial port on the PC 2 Go to File Admin Login menu Enter password and press Ok default password is blank 3 Go to Setup Time Synchronization menu Select Set Date and Time from PC Now 4 Go to Setup Tone Generator Programming Schedule Programming menu 5 The Tone Schedule dialog box will be d
11. isplayed The last schedule file edited by the user will be retrieved from the hard drive and displayed If this file does not exist it will be automatically downloaded from the TS ADA 029 Below are the fields and functions description Close Close the Tone Schedule dialog box Display a dialog box that allows updating the specific highlighted event on Update f the schedule list see step 5 Upload Upload the displayed schedule file in to the TS ADA 029 memory This p command will overwrite the existing programming of the selected schedule Download Download the active schedule from the TS ADA 029 memory to the PC Open and display previously saved schedule file Open Note The schedule is not active until uploaded to the TS ADA 029 Use the Upload command to program this schedule in to the TS ADA 029 Save Save the displayed schedule to a file on the PC for later use Week Day Display the scheduled events for the selected day of the week Copy From Copy the daily schedule on to the selected Week Day see step 6 Test Tone Test the tone programmed in to the highlighted event on the list This will send the tone to the audio output and close the dry contact Slot Display the active weekly schedule Also used to set active weekly schedule File Name Name of schedule file displayed Last Date amp Time Read from Device Last date and time information read from the tone generator when this dialog
12. n encoder is active the TS ADA 029 internal clock must be first synchronized from a PC Refer to Connections and Indicators section on page 6 for more information Installation 2 1 Connections and Indicators E POWER USB NC Not Applicable C Common terminal NO Normally open dry contact terminal OUT Audio tone output RED LED Activity indicator On when tone is generated and contact is closed GREEN LED Power and wireless signal monitoring indicator RS232 Serial communication connection POWER DC power connection USB Reserved for future use NOTE On some versions of the TS ADA 029 ON is marked as ACT and ST is marked as RX PWR Follow these steps to connect the TS ADA 029 1 Connect the power adaptor to the POWER jack Verify that the ST indicator is on 2 For audio output connect a RCA phono male plug to the OUT output and the other end of the cable to a speaker or other audio output device 3 For dry contact closure connect one wire to the COM terminal and one wire to the NO terminal 4 Connect the provided serial cable to the RS232 jack and the other end to one of the serial port on the PC Make a note of the serial port used COM1 COM2 etc 5 If a wireless time synchronization encoder is active the ST indicator will flash everytime a wireless signal is received 6 Install the programming software Refer to Software Installation section on page 7 for more in
13. nected to it via a serial port Time updates form a PC can be performed manually or automatically as long as communication between the PC and TS ADA 029 exists Wireless Bell Synchronizer Wireless Digital Clocks and LED Displays Wireless Synchronized Analog Clocks Time amp Bell Synchronization Controller 1 2 Standard Features Provide 4 programmable weekly schedules Provide 48 programmable daily events Generate tones for bell or PA systems Provide 8 selectable tones that can be repeated up to 8 times in 4 different volume levels Provide dry contact outputs for bell or PA activation or other electronic devices Receive time and date updates from a wireless time synchronization encoder or a connected PC Memory backup for reliable operation after power loss Windows based programming software 1 3 Package Contents The following items are included with the TS ADA 029 e TS ADA 029 Wireless Synchronized Tone Generator Serial cable phone male to DB9 female Power adaptor Programming software Manual 1 4 Pre Installation Test It is recommended to test the TS ADA 029 and the entire system if possible prior to installation in order to verify proper operation and get familiar with the unit operation It is also possible to program the schedules in to the TS ADA 029 prior to the installation The TS ADA 029 can be tested with or without an active wireless time synchronization encoder If no wireless time synchronizatio
14. nes via serial communication with a time Fone synchronization encoder or other Visiplex encoder supporting this feature See Sending Tone Request to an Encoder section on page 13 This feature is not supported in earlier models of the TS ADA 029 Description General friendly description for the updated event Alert Type Type of tone sent to the audio output Alert Level Volume of tone sent to the audio output Alert Length Length of tone in some cases created by repeating a shorter tone Also used to determine the length of dry contact closure Alert Repeats Number of times to repeat the selected tone sequence as determined by Type Level and Length Alert Delay Delay between each repeat of the tone sequence Active Determine if event is active Non active events are stored but not executed Tone Schedule Monday 01 Update xi Ok X Cancel Time 07 00 AM H Zone for Desciption First Class Alert Type or Alert 01 Alert Length 3 x Alert Level 2 Alert Repeats 4 7 Alert Delay 5 Seconds 7 Countdown Time foo Min 07 45 AM 08 00 AM 08 45 4M 04 00 PM 05 00 PM 12 00 4M 12 00 AM 12 00 AM 12 00 AM 12 00 4M 12 00 4M 12 00 4M 12 00 AM 12 01 AM ii 0i 0 a 0i 01 o 01 0 01 a 0i 01 m 04 01 04 14 15 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 01 m M GUST ee ee eee ee ee ee ee ee E CN CY POODODDTDOCOCONN WWW Q me M File Name C
15. o 1402 F 102 to 602 C 0 75 3 85 x 2 85 x 1 30 988mm x 72mm x 33mm 0 45 Ibs 1 Year Parts and Labor 14 4 2 Warranty Unless otherwise specified at the time of original purchase all equipment is warranted as to quality and performance for one year from the date of original shipment from our factory This factory warranty covers all parts software and or labor as specified at time of purchase at our factory as well as return shipping to you the customer but does not apply to any batteries or other damage resulting from abuse of the equipment Warranty coverage excludes free replacement of cosmetic items such as clips logos etc The warranty is void if 1 There is evidence of abuse to the equipment i e corrosion unusual physical damage signs of exposure to temperatures outside the range of specifications etc The equipment contains an unauthorized modification Identification numbers on the printed circuit boards or chassis have been altered or removed Evidence of the product having been exposed to or submerged in water Equipment is damaged through acts of God including but not limited to flood lightning hurricane tornado sustained high winds acts of war natural disasters etc OBWN Should you experience problems with any product we would suggest consulting your system or clock maintenance guide to correct any routine problems such as replacing batteries cleaning contacts checking AC
16. voltage etc If the problem persists please call our technical support department for additional assistance remote diagnostics help etc If your product must be returned for repair our technical service department will provide you with a Returned Material Authorization RMA number and any other special instructions that will allow the repair to be handled as quickly as possible All non warranty products require a purchase order number in addition to an RMA number for repair work to be started For more information or to obtain technical assistance on any warranty or non warranty product please write call fax or email to Visiplex Inc 1287 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove IL 60089 Phone 847 229 0250 or 877 918 7243 Fax 847 229 0259 E mail support visiplex com Website www timesyncpro com Business Hours Monday Friday 9 00 AM 5 00 PM Central Time 15
17. was opened usually used for troubleshooting Work Offline Allows performing event updates to schedule file only without programming the TS ADA 029 usually followed by the Upload command Tone Schedule xj Ee Close Update Upload Download cS Open Save As 07 00 Ah FS Sec onds 02 07 45 AM 0i 04 3 3 5 Seconds 00 Yes Fist Break 03 O8 004M 01 01 2 3 4 5 Seconds 00 Yes Second Class 04 08 454M 01 04 2 3 4 5 Seconds 00 Yes Second Break 05 04 00PM 01 14 1 2 3 5 Seconds 00 Yes 06 05 00PM 01 15 1 2 1 2 Seconds oo Yes D7 12 00AM 01 01 1 0 None 1 Second oo No 08 12004M M 02 1 0 None 1 Second no Yes 09 12 004M 01 03 1 0 None 1 Second 00 Yes 10 1200 M 01 04 1 0 None 1 Second 00 Yes 11 12004M 0I 05 1 0 None 1 Second 00 Yes 12 1200M I O06 1 0 None 1 Second 00 Yes 13 12004M 01 07 1 0 None 1 Second 00 No 14 12 00AM 01 0i 1 0 None 1 Second 00 No 15 12 010 4M mi m 1 n Nane 1 Sernned nn Na x File Name C Program Files VisiDB T oneGen TGS M Work Offline Last Date amp Time Read from Device Wednesday 02 06 08 07 42 53 AM 6 If the Update command is selected the Tone Schedule Update dialog box will be displayed Below are the fields and functions description Ok Update schedule file and TS ADA 029 if connected with changes Cancel Ignore all changes and exit Time Time of day in which a tone should be generated or dry contact should be closed Define zone used for generating to
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