AlphaVision - How to get started

AlphaVision - Example configuration

This article gives step-by-step instructions how to get started with AlphaVision.

AlphaWeb settings

• In System Configuration -> Filters, enable TCP port 55010 on the ethernet port used for AlphaVision.

AlphaPro settings

AlphaPro: Serial Ports setting

• In Exchange & System -> Serial ports, activate a communication port to be used for AlphaVision. Select one of the 7 ACDP ports, and set the following parameters:
  • Port Type: TCP/IP Server
  • Link Type: Stentofon MultiDrop Master - Reserved
  • Broadcast: Enabled
  • Destination: AlphaVision (optional)
  • Port: 55010
  • Keep Alive: Enabled

AlphaPro: Device settings

• In Exchange & System -> Devices, scroll down to device 64 and set:
  • Device type: Operator (passive)
  • Data (ACDP link): select the link which was configured in the Serial Ports window

AlphaVision settings

• Download and install AlphaVision on a PC. Latest software version is available on the download site.

AlphaVision: AVCMSetup

• Start the 'AVCMSetup' program (XP: Start-> All Programs -> AlphaVision: AVCMSetup). Set:
  • Communiation Type: IP
  • AC E address: The IP address of the AlphaCom

• Start the AlphaVision program. Username = service, password = service (Supervisor login)
• Select the 'System tree' tab. AlphaVision will automatically detect stations as they are being used, and they will show up in the System Tree. However, by dialling the code 7885 (Tone Test) from a SuperUser, all stations will automatically be detected one by one.
• Assign an 'Operator station' to AlphaVision by selecting Configuration -> Options -> Systems tab. By default station 102 in node 1 is set as operator station if found, and no other station is defined.