{"product_id":"gamewell-fci-ini-vge","title":"Gamewell-FCI INI-VGE Control Panel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGamewell-FCI INI-VGE\u003c\/strong\u003e is the third-generation bulk voice gateway module for the E3 Series Classic Emergency Voice Evacuation System. It connects the analog bulk-amplification audio path to the E3 Classic token-ring network and is the network node for the voice evacuation subsystem. Standard wiring is twisted-pair; an optional fiber-optic module is available for longer or noise-sensitive runs (replaces the legacy INI-VGE-FO and INI-VGE-UTP).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe E3 Classic architecture uses 100-watt AA-100 or 120-watt AA-120 bulk amplifiers, fewer, larger amplifiers concentrated at the panel feed rather than the distributed AM-50 amplifiers used in the newer E3 Broadband. Classic is the right architecture for large single-building installs where centralizing the audio path simplifies design and inventory: industrial sites, university campuses with one main building, high-rise complexes with a single command center.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNetwork topology, peer-to-peer ARCNET token ring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 64 nodes per network (122 nodes with the ANX Addressable Node Expander). Twisted-pair runs up to 3,000 feet (914 meters) between nodes; fiber-optic links support up to 8 dB loss between nodes for longer-distance applications. The network is self-regenerating, a single break does not bring the system down, the token route reconfigures around the fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eClassic vs Broadband, when to specify which\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePick Classic (this INI-VGE) when bulk amplification fits the building topology, centralized panel, audio fed from one or two large amplifier banks. Pick Broadband (INI-VGX) when audio needs to distribute close to the speaker zones, multi-building campuses, very long buildings where amplifier-to-speaker wire runs would otherwise drop the power. The two systems are not interoperable; the SKU choice is architectural, not incremental.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSystem role\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe INI-VGE works in concert with the ILI-MB-E3 \/ ILI95-MB-E3 intelligent loop interface main boards, the ANX node expander, the RPT-E3 repeater, the PM-9 \/ PM-9G power supplies, the ASM-16 switch sub-assembly, the ANU-48 LED driver, and the LCD-E3 or LCD-SLP display. The full system reaches the configuration that the E3 Classic datasheet (9020-0641) documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecs and listings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOperating voltage 24 VDC. Operating temperature 32 to 120°F (0 to 49°C). Relative humidity ≤85% non-condensing at 90°F. Listed per 9020-0641 revision M as part of the E3 Series Classic system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gamewell-FCI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51723005657381,"sku":"INI-VGE","price":1560.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/7648\/4645\/files\/gamewell-fci-voice-gateway-default-title-gamewell-fci-ini-vge-command-center-classic-32027889631456.jpg?v=1771297026","url":"https:\/\/fastalarmdistribution.com\/products\/gamewell-fci-ini-vge","provider":"Fast Alarm Distribution","version":"1.0","type":"link"}