Timed Signalling and Messaging

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Dispatch a prerecorded message at a preset time

The built-in Scheduler function in ICX-AlphaCom can be used to dispatch prerecorded messages or time signals at preset times and preset days.

Typical applications:

• Timed signaling at schools
• Alert message before closing time at libraries and shopping malls
• Information messages at airports and train stations

Configuration

Upload WAV file to the ICX-AlphaCom server

The wav file containing the voice message or time signal must be uploaded to the ICX-AlphaCom server via the web interface of the server.

The wav file must have this format:

• 16 bit samplerate
• 16 Khz
• Mono

Sample wav files can be found in the download section.

The ICX-AlphaCom must have an Audio Messaging license installed.

Log on to web interface, and go to System Configuration > Messaging. Select:

• Message Group = 30.
• Group Index = 1 - 9. Good practice is to assign the first message the index 1, second message to index 2 etc. The message with index 1 is automatically associated with directory number 8191, index 2 with directory number 8192 etc.

Select Message Group = 30, and Group Index = message number id.

The name of the wav file will change when uploaded, e.g. svp_030_001.wav, which means Message Group 30, index 1.

See details here.

Configure the Scheduler event

The Scheduler feature is a part of the Event Handler module in ICX-AlphaCom.

In AlphaPro, select Exchange & System > Events, and Insert a new event. Set the Owner Type = Scheduler. A new window is opened, in which you fill in the weekdays and time, or alternatively the date and time.

Setting time and weekdays. Here: trigger at 16:45 Monday to Friday.

Next step is to fill in the Action Command. For distribution of prerecorded wav-file we normally use the DP Command $GM (GROUP_MSG).

Specify which message to send to which group

Explanation of action command $GM L85 L8191 U1 U0 U0

• $GM - Group Message command
• L85 - Destination group
• L8191 - Announcement message for playback in group
• U1 - Number of repetitions. Here: play once
• U0 - No gong signal
• U0 - Use default Setup Priority

Change parameters as required.

To modify the time and date of an existing Scheduler event, press the button Details.

If multiple times are required, simply create a new Scheduler event for each time.