Aiphone CommuniCenter Operations Manual

OPERATION MANUAL
Software for IPW-1A Intercom-Over-IP Adaptor
LANPWR
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION1
FEATURES2
SPECIFICATIONS3
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION4
WIRING & TERMINAL DEFINITIONS5
SYSTEM FUNCTION TABLE6
SCREEN LAYOUT7
Expanded Mode View7.1
Collapsed Mode View7.2
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION WINDOW8
General tab8.1
Paging Groups8.2
Paging Messages8.3
Ignore List8.4
Passwords8.5
Scheduling8.6
Archival Settings8.7
Audio Settings8.8
Information8.9
PRIOIRTY LEVEL9
OPERATIONS10
Sub station calling in10.1
Answering a call from sub station10.2
Monitoring the sub station10.3...

1. General Description
The IPW-1A and CommuniCenter software combine to create a network door entry intercom 
system.  The IPW-1A is compatible with any of the Aiphone IE/IF door stations.  The system allows 
for call-in to the PC via the CommuniCenter software, general communication between the PC and 
the door station, as well as the ability to activate the electric door release. 
2. Features
o The IPW-1A can be distributed over a data communication network.
o The IPW-1A can be connected to an existing...

Wiring to sub station should be 2-conductor shielded cable.
Wire distance from IPW-1A to IE series sub station: 
22AWG = 387 feet,   18AWG = 980 feet
RESETRS-232STATUSSUB
PT-1211C
SUB
1
2Audio Only Door
IE Series sub station
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Note:  
Contact rated at 30V AC/DC, 1.0A
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5. Wiring & Terminal Definitions
IN0 IN1      NO  C  NCT
*Normally Closed dry contact
*Common
*Normally Open dry contact
Input ground
Input 1 (sensor input)
Input 0 (external call button input)
* The...

Feature/FunctionDescriptionReference section
Communication
Contact Input and Sensor Input
Device Reset
Talking to Sub
Monitoring Sub
Group Call
Direct audio communication between the IPW-1A and the 
CommuniCenter software
Direct audio communication between the IPW-1A and the 
CommuniCenter software, one-way only
Broadcast audio transmission from the CommuniCenter software 
to selected adaptors, one-way only
Device reset function will cause the IPW-1A adaptor to cease all 
function and reboot, as if power...

7. Screen Layout:
7.1Expanded Mode View
1-Call Waiting List
Displays calls placed, showing time 
placed and status
2-Off Button
Terminates communication with the 
connected sub
3-Selected Device Text Box
Displays the station or group that has been 
selected
4-Activity Log Text Box
Shows most recent system activity
5-Monitor Button
Allows the selected station to be monitored
6-All Call Button
Makes a broadcast announcement to all 
stations visible within CommuniCenter
7-Talk Button
Engages transmit...

7.2Collapsed Mode View
1-Minimize, and Terminate buttons
Minimizes or terminates the program
2-Expand/Collapse Button
Toggles between the expanded and 
collapsed versions
3-Sensor Input Status
Displays an icon when the Sensor Input 
(In 1) detects a closure
4-Call Waiting List
Displays calls placed, showing time 
placed and status
5-Selected Device Text Box
Displays the station or group that has been 
selected
6-Monitor Button
Allows the selected station to be monitored
7-All Call Button
Makes a...

8.  Software Configuration Window
o Open the Software Configuration Window by clicking on the Tool Button.  If a password has 
been set you will be prompted by the Password Required dialog.  By default the password is 
not set.  When using a password, make sure it is something you will be able to recall or write it 
down in secure location.
8.1  General Tab
o Under the General Tab you will have the option of selecting how you receive call notifications.  
You can select the following from the drop down...

8.2  Paging Groups
o Under the Paging Groups tab you will have the option to create different paging groups.  Type 
in a group name in the box to the left of the Create Group button. Next click on the Create 
Group button.  You will now see the name in the Groups list.  To delete the group from the 
Groups list, select the group and then click the Delete button.  The final step is to select which 
sub stations you want in your group.  Select the group from the Groups list, then in the 
Connected Device...

8.4  Ignore List
o Under the Ignore List tab you will have the option to block specific devices from being 
recognized at this PC.  To view the list of devices available on the network, check the Enable 
Ignore Feature check box.  This will display the Connected Devices list.  From the list, check 
the devices you want to ignore.  Devices that are ignored will display a green check mark. 
Clicking on the Refresh button will update the list with the latest devices available.    
   
8.5  Passwords
o The...