Door Opening - Configuration example

This article explains how to configure the Door Opening feature.

Door opening is a standard feature in the AlphaCom. The way it works is that when an operator is in a conversation with a door station, the operator kan press digit 6 to activate a relay. The relay will pulse for 3.5 seconds (configurable).

Event Handler

We need to define who this event is for, and which output to activate. This is done using the Event Handler. Go to Exchange & System menu from the top menu in AlphaPro:

From the Exchange & System window choose the Events button:

In the Event Actions window click the Insert button and create an event like this:

This event is triggered when the operator dials digit 6 while in covnersation with the door. Physical number 6 (the door station) is the owner of the event. When Related To can be set to "All", meaning whoever in conversation with the door is allowed to dial digit 6 to open the door. In this example we have chosen to limit this access by selecting a single station; Directory number 120.

In the example above RCO 6 will be triggered when the Door Opening feature (digit 6) is pressed.

Mapping of RCO

The actual physical output that is activated is dependent on the station type.

IP Stations

All IP Substations have an inbuilt relay which can be controlled by the RCO command. In the RCO table the RCO can be mapped to relay of the station. From Exchange & System menu choose the RCO button:

Select the RCO from the list on the left and click the Change button:

Choose RCO Type = Station, and enter the physical number of the door station (where the relay is physically located) in the Station field:

Which Pin Number to use depends on the station type:

INCA Stations: Use Pin Nuber = 1
Turbine Stations: Use Pin Nuber = 7

Analogue stations

If the door station is analogue the RCO comes from the server its self. On an [XE7]] there are two connectors for RCO1-6 and 7-12 located on the back: