Thunder Documentation

Configuration

1. Configure Contacts

You can configure emergency contacts directly from the Thunder Supervisor Touchscreen. Two types of contacts can be configured for each phone:

Contact Types

Dial

Used for external phone numbers such as cell phones, call centers, offices, or any other external destination.

Local

Used to contact local Vidatech Thunder phones. For example, a Thunder Cabin phone can contact a Thunder Desktop phone such as a TP7012.

Configure a "Dial" Contact
  1. Go to the Home Menu.

  2. Select Device Settings

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  1. Select Edit Options

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  1. Select the first available number field.

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  1. Select Dial.

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  1. Enter the phone number, then press the Check icon.

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  1. Verify the number and add additional numbers if required. Press Save.

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  1. Return to the Home Page and wait for device status to change from blue to green.

Configure a "Local" Contact
  1. Go to the Home Menu.

  2. Select Device Settings.

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  1. Select Edit Options.

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  1. Select the first available number field.

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  1. Select Local.

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  1. Select the Vidatech phone from the drop-down list.

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  1. Verify the selection and add additional numbers if required, then press Save.

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  1. Return to the Home Page and wait for the device status to change from blue to green.

2. Setup LMA (Line Monitoring Alarm)
Setup for a Low-Rise System

No configuration is required for a Low-Rise System.

By default, all Thunder Phones are automatically associated with TA0000 on Lobby Station Port 1.

Setup for a High-Rise System

On the supervisor screen, follow the steps below:

  1. Access the Home Menu.

  2. Select the Device Settings for the Thunder Phone you want to pair with a TA0000.

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Supervisor screen
  1. In the LMA Number parameter, select the appropriate LMA number. Ensure that the selected LMA number matches the corresponding LMA port on the gateway.

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Selecting the LMA Number

The LMA number parameter must match the LMA port on the gateway.

  1. Configure the LMA Gateway Address.
    This address corresponds to the TG1232 or TG1264 gateway located in the machine room. For High-Rise Systems, the configured gateway address must match the physical address set on the TG1232 or TG1264.

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Gateway Physical Dipswitch
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Physical Address Chart

Each TG1232 or TG1264 must be assigned a unique physical address. Physical addresses must start at 1.

3. Record Location Message (Thunder Cabin Phone in COP)

The location message must be recorded directly on the Thunder Cabin Phone. It cannot be configured from the Thunder Supervisor.

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Main Menu Page

To access the menu, press the ENTER button (on the rear display).

Button Functions

  • ENTER Button: Select an option

  • LEFT / RIGHT Buttons: Move the arrow position or change a selection

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Program Location Message

  1. From the Main Menu, select Program Location Message.

  2. Press ENTER on Play to listen to the current location message.

  3. Press ENTER on Record to record a new location message.

  4. When finished recording, press ENTER on Stop.

  5. Press ENTER on Save to overwrite the existing location message with the new recording.

4.Validation
  1. Initiate a call from each elevator.

  2. Verify two-way audio communication.

  3. Ask the first responder to confirm that the video is functioning properly.

  4. Verify two-way messaging with the first responder using the Yes and No buttons.

  5. Go to the Thunder Supervisor touchscreen and check the system status.

  6. Confirm that all devices display a green status.

A warning icon will appear in the bottom-right corner if the system detects maintenance requirements or a general error requiring attention. If a warning icon is displayed, follow the appropriate troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue.

Configuration is complete.

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