AtlasIED IPS-VPS VoIP V3 Paging Server User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: AtlasIED

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IPS-VPS
VoIP V3 Paging Server
Quick Start Guide

Connecting an IPS-VPS to a network

The IPS-VPS may be plugged into an IEEE 802.3at compliant switch, and powered by PoE+.
If PoE+ is not available, the IPS-VPS may be powered by a 48 VDC power adapter (Not included)

Announcing the IP Address

To announce the IP address for the SIP Paging Server, briefly press and then quickly release the RTFM switch.
Note: The IP address announcement can be heard if a speaker or amplified speaker is connected to the unit.

Factory Default Settings

IP Addressing – DHCP
IP Address – 10.10.10.10
Web Access Username – admin
Web Access Password – admin
Subnet Mask – 255.0.0.0
Default Gateway – 10.0.0.1

Note: Default if there is not a DHCP Server Present.

Log in to the Configuration GUI

Open an HTML5 compatible browser to the VoIP Paging Server IP address.
Note: If the network does not have access to a DHCP server, the device will default to an IP address of 10.10.10.10. Make sure that the PC is on the same IP network as the VoIP Paging Server.
When prompted, use the following default Username and Password to open the configuration.
Home page:
Username: admin
Password: admin

Configure the Network Parameters

Configuring the network parameters enables the network to recognize and communicate with the VoIP Paging Server. Click on Network to configure the network settings.
Specify either Static or DHCP IP Addressing by marking the appropriate radio button.

For Static IP Addressing, also enter values for the following parameters:

The VoIP Paging Server’s IP Address: The VoIP Paging Server is delivered with a factory default IP address. Change the default address to the correct IP address for the system.
The Subnet Mask.
The Default Gateway

Configure the SIP Parameters

The IPS-VPS must have an extension created for it within the SIP server it is registering to. Then, the IPS-VPS can be configured to register with the created extension. Before configuring SIP registration on the IPS-VPS, the following has to be determined:
a. SIP Server IP Address
b. Remote and Local SIP Port Numbers
c. SIP User ID, Authenticate ID, and Password for this User ID

Once an extension has been created for the IPS-VPS, log into the device’s WebUI and navigate to the SIP tab. Enter the following

Enable SIP Operation
Enable Register with a SIP Server
Enter the IP address of the SIP Server.
Enter the port numbers used for SIP signaling:
a. Remote SIP Port
b. Local SIP Port
Enter the SIP registration parameters:
a. SIP User ID
b. Authenticate ID
c. Authenticate Password
At Unregister on Reboot:
a. Select Yes to automatically unregister the VoIP Paging Server
on reboot.
b. Select No to keep the VoIP Paging Server registered on reboot.
In the Register Expiration field, enter the number of seconds the VoIP Paging Server registration lease remains valid with the VoIP Server. The VoIP Paging Server automatically re-registers with the SIP Server before the lease expiration timeout.
Click Save and Reboot.

Configure the Paging Groups (GROUPS) Parameters

Note: A GROUP is a way of assigning multicast addresses and port numbers when configuring multicast paging speakers.

To assign a multicast address, first configure the speakers that will be put into a paging zone by entering a particular multicast address and port number combination in the web configuration for these speakers.

Click on the GROUPS button to open the GROUPS page
On the GROUPS page, enter values for the parameters indicated
a. # – Shows the paging group number.
b. Address – Shows the IP address of the GROUP.
c. Port – Shows the port number of the GROUP.
d. Name – Shows the name of the GROUP.
e. Code – Shows the security code of the GROUP.
f. TTL – Shows the “time to live” of the GROUP.
g. Lineout – Shows the Lineout setting of the GROUP.

To make changes to the paging groups, complete the following steps:

Click on the Edit button to open the Configure GROUP window
In the Configure GROUP window edits the GROUP and click on the Save Changes button.
On the GROUPS page, click on the Reboot button.
Click the Save button to save your configuration settings.

Configure the Line-In Parameters

Line-In device settings such as analog options are configured on this page.

Click on the Device button to open the Device page
On the Device page, you may enter values for the parameters indicated
A. Enable Line-in to Line-out Loopback – Line-in audio will playback out the device’s audio output ports. This is the lowest priority audio and will be preempted by any other audio stream.
b. Enable Line-in to Multicast – Line-in audio will be sent to the specified multicast address and port. Playback priority is determined by the receiver(s) Cannot be combined with Play Line-in Audio via Multicast (Fault Detection).
c. Multicast Address – Address line-in audio will be sent to.
d. Multicast Port – Port line-in audio will be sent to (1-65535).
e. Detect Line-in Silence – If silence is detected on line input, the multicast stream will be stopped to reduce network traffic.
Save and reboot to store changes

Configure the Schedules Parameters

Click on the Schedules button to open the Schedules page
On the Schedules page, enter values for the parameters indicated
a. Days – Use the box beneath the day to select. Multiple days may be selected.
b. Time – Enter the time of the event, in the form HH: MM, using the 24-hour clock.
c. Audio – Choose the audio file to be played from the drop-down list, which displays files previously uploaded in the Bells section of the Audio Files web page.
a. User-uploaded audio files must be in one of the following 3 formats:
i. RIFF (little-endian) data
ii. WAVE audio, Microsoft PCM
iii. 16 bit, mono 8000 Hz
d. group – Select the paging group from the drop-down menu.
e. Name – Enter the name of the event, using a maximum of 16 characters.
f. Relay – A relay can be activated or deactivated at the time of a scheduled bell. The relay options are:
Activate during bell — The relay will be active while the bell is playing
Activate indefinitely — The relay will be activated indefinitely
Deactivate indefinitely — The relay will be deactivated indefinitely
Click the Save Changes button to save your configuration settings.
Click the Cancel button to close the Configure Scheduled Event window.

Note: For additional fields, configuration clicks on the Toggle Help button to see a short description of some of the web page items. First click on the Toggle Help button and a question mark (?) will appear next to some of the web page items. Move the mouse pointer to hover over a question mark to see a short description of a specific web page item.

Mounting

On the mounting location, mark and then drill two 3/16″ (0.1875″) holes for the plastic anchors and screws. The holes should be 3.5″ apart and parallel to each other. See the drawing below.
Insert the plastic anchors into the prepared holes.
Install the #6 screws into the plastic anchors and leave an approximately 1/8″ gap from the screw head to the wall.
Determine which sides of the Paging Server will be facing up, and then slide the Paging Server down to latch onto the screws.

Additional Support
AtlasIED Tech Support can be reached at 1-800-876-3333 or www.atlasied.com/support.

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Service
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Online Warranty Claim Processes

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