Section V:
EAS-1/EAS-1CG Keypad Options
The EAS-1/EAS-1CG keypad layout is as follows:
Figure V.1: EAS-1/EAS-1CG Keypad Layout
RWT
1
ABC |
RMT
2
DEF |
EOM
3
GHI |
SEND
STORED
ALERT |
SEND
COMPOSED
HEADER |
| FUNCTION 4
JKL |
DELETE
AUDIO
5
MNO |
MANUAL
AUTO
6
PQR |
COMPOSE HEADER | DISPLAY
COMPOSED
HEADER |
MENU
7
STU |
SELECT
INPUT
8
VWX |
RECORD
SPEECH
9
YZ/ |
PLAY-
BACK
SPEECH |
DISPLAY
RECEIVED
HEADER |
| CLEAR |
EXIT
0
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ENTER |
Each of these keys has one or more secondary functions, which are described in the following sections:
First Row
The top (first) row is colored red, and contains the keys for sending EAS messages. From left to right, these are:
<RWT>: Send Required Weekly Test: Just press this key once and a complete weekly test is automatically generated.
<RMT>: Send Required Monthly Test: Pressing this key generates the three FSK header bursts, followed by the
attention tone, and then opens the channel for audio output, either from a microphone or previously recorded. When the audio
message is finished, EOM must be pressed to complete the test.
<EOM>: Send End of Message: When the EOM key is pushed, three bursts of FSK for EOM are transmitted.
<SEND STORED ALERT>: Forward a received alert: Pressing the key once forwards the complete stored message.
<SEND COMPOSED HEADER>: Originate an alert: This key, when pressed, acts like the <RMT> key but sends the
composed header rather than RMT. After the three FSK bursts and the attention tone, the unit again outputs audio, either from a
studio mike or pre-recorded. Again, when the audio message is finished, EOM must be pressed to complete the test. See
<COMPOSE HEADER>, below, for this procedure.
In broadcast mode, the operator password must be entered in order to use <RMT> and <SEND COMPOSED HEADER>
from the keypad. If a remote momentary switch in the control room is used, the password is not required. In cable mode, the password
is also required for <RWT>.
Second Row
<FUNCTION>: This key is used during keypad programming functions.
<DELETE AUDIO>: This option enables you to send an alert without the pre-recorded audio, by sending it either without any
audio or by sending it with audio generated in your own studio. This function only works in Broadcast mode, and is not applicable to
TV/CG mode.
<MANUAL/AUTOMATIC>: This key toggles between Manual and Automatic operation when in Broadcast mode. This is shown in the
lower right-hand corner of the display. If the unit is in normal cable mode, then the screen reads Cable and the unit is in automatic mode.
If the unit is in SSC mode, then the screen reads Cable SSC and the unit is in automatic. If the unit is in TV/CG mode, then the screen
reads TV/CG and the unit is in automatic.
<COMPOSE HEADER>: This allows the operator to prepare an alert for transmission or to practice with message origination.
This alert will be an originated alert, as opposed to a forwarded alert. When this key is pressed, the list of available headers appears
on the display.
<DISPLAY COMPOSED HEADER>: This allows the operator to check the message that was prepared for origination. By using the
<\/>, the complete message can be edited and any necessary corrections can be made prior to transmission. This entire message should also
appear on the printed log when sent.
Third Row
<MENU>: This key requires the technician password for entry to the Utility Menu, and is described in the next section.
<SELECT INPUT>: This key selects the audio from one of the input channels and routes this audio to the balanced 600-ohm
selected AUDIO OUT (terminals 13 & 14), as well as the 8-ohm selected audio out (terminals 15 & 16). This selected audio will also be
heard on the front panel speaker.
<RECORD SPEECH>: This is for recording a voice message in the two-minute digital audio storage chips. Pressing this key
automatically erases the audio currently in the two-minute audio storage.
<PLAY-BACK SPEECH>: This plays back the last recorded voice message.
<DISPLAY RECEIVED HEADER>: This allows the operator to check a received message before forwarding it. By using the <\/>,
the whole received header can be read and its urgency gauged. This entire message should also have appeared on the printed log as it appears
on the display.
Fourth Row
The bottom-row keys are used only in conjunction with other operations, and do not themselves initiate any operations.
<CLEAR>: This key is only used in a few instances, and will be prompted for when applicable.
<EXIT>: This key is always used for backing out of menu items and selections, reversing the selection process. It also has
a few other uses for which the unit provides a prompt.
<\/>: (Down Arrow) This is shown on the keypad as a heavy black arrow, pointing down. Both this and the </\> are
used for both scrolling up/down or forward/backward through lists for selecting items, and also used to increase/decrease the digital
pots that control certain programmed levels.
</\>: (Up Arrow) This is shown on the keypad as a heavy black arrow, pointing up. See <\/>, above.
<ENTER>: The use of this key is similar to the corresponding key on the computer keyboard.
Additional Details on Above Functions
Entering passwords: A number of functions require entering a password. When this is so, you'll see this screen:
Figure V.3
--- ENTER 4 DIGIT PASSWORD ---
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As you enter the password, black squares appear on the screen to represent the numbers. If entered incorrectly, you reach this screen:
Figure V.4
The password just entered is incorrect.
Please re-enter the password correctly.
PRESS EXIT to EXIT
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<Delete Audio>: When you select this key, the following screen will appear:
Figure V.5
Select How Deleted Audio to be Sent
1 - Send without audio & attention tones
2 - Speak from console & send manual EOM
EXIT - Exit without deleting audio
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This function only works in Broadcast mode, and is not applicable to TV/CG mode. If you select
<1>, you will send only the FSK Header and EOM tones. If you select <2>, you will send the
FSK Header and the ATT tone, followed by a prompt on the display for you to feed through your audio message from the
studio microphone,, after which you must press <EOM> to end the message.
<Compose Header>: When this is selected, this screen first comes up:
Figure V.6
--- SELECT EVENT CODE ---
1 TORNADO WATCH
2 TORNADO WARNING
3 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
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This initial screen shows only the first three event codes. Using the <\/> to
scroll down will bring up the rest of the approved event codes on the screen. Press <ENTER>
when on the desired event, which will cause an arrowhead (>) to appear next to
the selected event, then <EXIT>. You will come to a county selection screen, of which this
is an example:
Figure V.7
Athens OH Fairfield OH
Hocking OH Morgan OH
Perry OH Entire State OH
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If you have more counties than will fit on one screen, simply use the <\/> to scroll down, and
press <ENTER> when on the desired county selection(s). An arrowhead (>) will appear
next to the selected counties. Then, pressing <EXIT>, you reach this screen:
Figure V.8
--- SELECT VALID TIME, ENTER, EXIT ---
>0:15 0:30 0:45 1:00 1:30
2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00
4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00
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This is set to a default of fifteen minutes. If you wish to change it, use the arrows, then <ENTER>.
When you <EXIT>, you are ready to send the composed header.
<Display Composed Header>: This key displays the latest composed header; use the <\/>
to scroll to the bottom of the message. This function enables the operator to see if editing of the header code
is necessary prior to its sending:
Figure V.9
****** EAS ALERT SENT BY EAS-1/CG ******
SENT 4/18/2000 9:54:58 EDT
A BROADCAST STATION
HAS ISSUED A
TORNADO WARNING
FOR THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES:
Athens OH
UNTIL 10:09 EDT
JULIAN DATE: 109 TIME: 9:54 EDT
ORIGINATING STATION: WOUB/FM
RECORDED VOICE MSG 0.0 Seconds
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<Select Input>: This is used to monitor audio inputs through the front panel speaker. By using
the <\/> to move the cursor and pressing the <ENTER> key, the audio on each input
can be monitored on the EAS-1/CG front panel speaker. It uses this screen:
Figure V.10
--- SELECT CHANNEL MENU ---
ENTER TO SELECT, EXIT TO EXIT
>CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
CH5 CH6
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<Record Speech>: This allows direct recording of speech into the two-minute digital audio
storage chips from the channel six input, which may either be a remote audio input or a locally-generated
studio mic (through an amplifier), or directly from the front panel, using the front panel speaker as a
microphone. You will see this screen:
Figure V.11
SCAN:3ACTIVE:123 7/08/00 16:06:21EDT
DECODER: Scanning V 20.2
ENCODER: Recording Voice Message
TV/CG
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To stop recording, press <EXIT>.
<Play-Back Speech>: When playing back, this screen appears:
Figure V.12
SCAN:3ACTIVE:123 7/08/00 16:06:21EDT
DECODER: Scanning V 20.2
ENCODER: Playing Recorded Voice Message
TV/CG
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Pressing <EXIT> at any time aborts the playback without dumping the stored audio.
<Display Received Header>: This is similar to the display composed header, but shows the
latest message received by your unit, and a typical display is as follows:
Figure V.13
**** EAS ALERT RECEIVED BY EAS-1/CG ****
CH# 3 RECEIVED 4/18/2000 9:54:58 EDT
A BROADCAST STATION
HAS ISSUED A
TORNADO WARNING
FOR THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES:
Athens OH
UNTIL 10:09 EDT
JULIAN DATE: 109 TIME: 9:54 EDT
ORIGINATING STATION: WOUB/FM
RECORDED VOICE MSG 12.5 Seconds
ALERT MESSAGE STORED
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Again, use the <\/> to scroll down through the message. Note that the last line states ALERT
MESSAGE STORED. If the alert message was not stored, you'll see one of these two messages:
Figure V.14
NOT STORED - DUPLICATE HEADER |
or:
Figure V.15
NOT STORED - NOT PRESELECTED HEADER |
The first indicates that the same message was received twice, so that the second time it was not stored. This
happens when all parameters match: the same header, counties, valid time, and time stamp for origination (in the
above example, it's 9:54). The second indicates that the event is not listed in the preselected event table or
that none of the counties programmed into the unit for the viewing area are included in the header of the incoming
message. This also appears if the incoming message was an RWT, but your unit is set not to forward it.
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