Description

The DWP-I-IP District Wide Paging IP Interface is used in Telecor’s District Wide Paging System. Its primary function is to provide a means of receiving audio broadcasts from the Telecor II/XL system located at the central/district office, using the district’s WAN/LAN.

The DWP-I-IP connects via a 100 Mbit Ethernet connection to a school’s network switch. A line level audio input connects to the local Telecor II/XL system, providing the audio signal into the local system. A contact closure in the DWP-I-IP queues the local system and is capable of suspending local operations for the duration of the broadcast.

The DWP-I-IP provides a clock data bus connection so that district messages from the central office can be displayed on dedicated district 2484 Digital Calendar Clocks or using a PDD-1 Data Drivers combined with Pro-Lite displays. Which display option is used can be chosen according to location. For example, PDD-1 Data Drivers with Pro-Lite displays can be placed in large common areas such as meeting rooms while 2484 Digital Calendar Clocks are suitable for smaller staff areas or offices. Since these district message displays are part of the central office Telecor XL system, they do not interfere with the local use of the clock messaging displays that are part of the school’s Telecor II or XL system.

Many school districts have different brands of intercom systems in the different schools. If the school does not have a Telecor II or XL system, the DWP-I-IP is compatible with third party systems as long as they have available a line level audio input / control input suitable for connection to a dry contact closure.