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Chapter 1 

Overview

 

 
 
 
The Wahsega IP Paging Zone Controller with InformaCast

®

 utilizes the 

power of the InformaCast Advanced Notification System for multiple 
notification scenarios, from bell schedules to emergency lockdowns. 
Right out of the box, the InformaCast server software will recognize and 
register the Wahsega IP Paging Zone Controller with InformaCast, so it 
will instantly be able to receive pages in high or low-quality audio, both 
live and pre-recorded. 
 
The IP Paging Zone Controller with InformaCast is available in single-
channel or two-channel configurations. The two-channel zone 
controller presents itself to the InformaCast server as two independent 
speakers, so the server can control each channel independently. This 
allows the user to play two separate audio announcements over 
speakers in different zones across multiple floors or multiple areas of a 
building. 
 
The Wahsega IP Paging Zone Controller with InformaCast is perfect for 
schools or any other large, multi-building campus. 

Summary of Contents for InformaCast

Page 1: ...www wahsega com IP Paging Zone Controller with InformaCast User s Guide Getting Started This step by step guide will help you setup and install your Wahsega IP Paging Zone Controller with InformaCast...

Page 2: ...d trade secrets is transferred to customers Wahsega makes no representations or warranties regarding the contents of this document Information in this document is subject to change without notice and...

Page 3: ...LATION 5 Wiring 5 Dimensions 8 Chapter 3 User Experience 9 Software Capabilities 9 Getting Started 10 CHAPTER 4 CONFIGURATION AND WEB INTERFACE 13 Output Settings 14 Account Settings 15 InformaCast Se...

Page 4: ...e to receive pages in high or low quality audio both live and pre recorded The IP Paging Zone Controller with InformaCast is available in single channel or two channel configurations The two channel z...

Page 5: ...le via easy to use HTTP web interface Easy installation o Standard 1U rack mount PoE 802 3af powered o 10 100 Ethernet port with Power over Ethernet 802 3af PoE o 9V to 16V DC input if not using PoE H...

Page 6: ...ested to ensure the highest potential MOS score The accumulated error syndrome which can cause poor voice quality is mitigated through this testing process Wahsega Labs engineering team utilizes a wid...

Page 7: ...E route Cat 5 or Cat 6 Ethernet cable through a PoE injector to the LAN port Apply power to your zone controller using either Option A or Option B The status LED will increase in brightness as the zon...

Page 8: ...via 2 pin PCB terminal connector Audio Outputs Line 1 Line 2 Connect unbalanced mono audio line out via RCA mono connectors Configure audio settings in software as described in Chapter 4 Configuration...

Page 9: ...e 7 Ferrite Clamp Secure included ferrite clamp over both cables within 4 of connectors as shown below 1U Rack Mounting The zone controller has 1U rack mount slots for easy mounting in any orientation...

Page 10: ...www wahsega com Page 8 Dimensions Width Depth and Height...

Page 11: ...from any web browser on the same LAN This allows access to various settings such as network IP address and InformaCast instance configuration audio output settings and administrative functions such as...

Page 12: ...ook for the device matching the MAC address es you noted above Your zone controller whether single channel or two channel will only have one IP address 4 When it boots the zone controller uses DHCP by...

Page 13: ...rent IP address system time SIP account status and registration status and Ethernet MAC address of each InformaCast instance 8 To change the IP address settings go to the Network tab and modify settin...

Page 14: ...used to configure the various settings available on the zone controller It allows the zone controller to be configured from any computer or device with a web browser As you configure various settings...

Page 15: ...tion If you are unsure of line level choose Consumer line level Consumer audio line level 10 dBV nominal Professional audio line level 4 dBu nominal Other Choose a custom level from the dropdown menu...

Page 16: ...www wahsega com Page 14 Account Settings The Accounts page configures one or two VoIP accounts for SIP or IP PBX servers...

Page 17: ...is configured with on the SIP server Domain The hostname or domain name of the SIP server Not used in peer to peer P2P mode Register with domain If checked the account must register with a server to...

Page 18: ...to three to play simultaneously on this channel Note 1 To disable audio mixing choose 1 Note 1 While the maximum number of simultaneous audio broadcasts over both channels on each device is six 6 the...

Page 19: ...ries codecs at the top of the Preferred list before trying codecs at the bottom of the list To add an available codec to the Preferred list select the available codec and click Enable To remove a code...

Page 20: ...www wahsega com Page 18 Network Configuration The Network page configures settings for TCP IP networking...

Page 21: ...ter IP address settings manually Warning If you enter a configuration that is not accessible from your network you may be unable to communicate with the zone controller Double check that the settings...

Page 22: ...www wahsega com Page 20 General System Configuration The System page configures settings for the zone controller s operating system and other administrative functions...

Page 23: ...requires a PC or server running a syslog server to receive and store the logs Date Time NTP Enabled Automatically determines the time of day using an NTP server This is recommended as the zone control...

Page 24: ...r s current configuration and save to disk Restore Upload Use this to upload a valid configuration file file type JSON that was retrieved and saved from a zone controller Note that a reboot will be re...

Page 25: ...ctory Reset If you need to erase the configuration settings in your zone controller for any reason you can do so in one of two ways Option A returns all settings to factory default and Option B return...

Page 26: ...the button for at least 5 seconds Note 2 4 After 5 seconds the status light will flash rapidly to indicate that the file system has been reformatted and all data has been erased from your device Note...

Page 27: ...n unchanged 2 blinks Reset type 2 Erases all configuration settings reverting back to factory defaults All other system files remain unchanged 3 Release the button when you reach the type of reset you...

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