Aiphone VC-K User manual

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APARTMENT HOUSE INTERCOM SYSTEM
MODELS;
-26MY,
-26MT,
-42 MY
-58MT
INSTRUCTIONS
(Apartment station)
(Entrance station, 0-/1 -/2-call)
(Entrance station, 4-/6-/8-call)
(Entrance station, 10-call)
(Add-on call button panel, 8-/16-call)
(One-paneled entrance station,
horizontal type, 26-/42-call)
(— do —, vertical type, 26-/58-call)
VC-K
VC-10M
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VCH-16
Screws for VC-K;
NOTE; The appearances of the other entrance station models are the
same as VC-10M or VCH-16, except the number of call buttons.
Screws, washers and directory illumination kit for VC-nM & VCH;
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(VCH-16 has two sets).
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* Loop-wiring system by 4 common plus 1 individual wires per station (3 + 1, if door release is not required).
* Maximum two VC-K stations per apartment.
* Seven entrance station models with 8- or 16-call add-on panels to meet small to larger apartments.
* Directory card back illumination.
* One-paneled entrance stations available, either vertical or horizontal type.
* VC-BBX surface-mount back box for VC-nM & VCH panels.
VC-26MY
VC-42MY
VC-26MT
VC-58MT
NOTES; The above drawings illustrate a full compliment of call buttons mounted on each panel.

BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT
— Prohibitions and precautions —
* Operation;
1. DO NOT HOLD HOOK SWITCH DOWN WHILE PICKING UP HANDSET, THE CALL TONE SOUNDS THRU THE
HANDSET RECEIVER ELEMENT AND COULD CAUSE HEARING DAMAGE.
2. Common talk system. Your conversation with entrance station can be heard if other apartment station picks up handset.
3. Calling Sc communication are not available between two room stations, if installed, in the same apartment.
* Installation;
1. DO NOT CONNECT ANY TERMINAL ON ANY UNIT TO AC POWER LINES.
2. Only one entrance station per system.
* Unit selection;
The VC-K/VC-M models are not compatible with the existing models: VA-K/VAM-/VAM-A.
* Maintenance;
1. Clean your VC-K station with a soft cloth dampened with neutral household cleanser. Never use thinner nor benzine,
etc.
2. Do not splash water on the entrance station by hose, etc.
3. Call button unit can be replaced individually.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
MODELS !
DESCRIPTION QTY PER SYSTEM
REMARKS
• Apartment station;
VC-K
Apartment station with DOOR
RELEASE button. Wall-mount
only.
One or two per apartment. *
Mounts on SINGLE-GANG BOX.
• Entrance station;
VC-OM
VC-1M
VC-2M
VC-4M
VC-6M
VC-8M
VC-IOM
Entrance station with back box.
0-call.
- do 1-call.
- do —, 2-call.
- do 4-call.
- do 6-call.
- do -, 8-call.
- do -, 10-call.
One per system. *
Mounts on the supplied back box.
* BACK BOX DIMENSIONS:
H: 230 mm (9-1/16")
W: 156 mm (6-1/8")
D: 68 mm (2-11/16")
* Surface-mount back box VC-BBX
is available.
VC-26MY
VC-42MY
VC-26MT
VC-58MT
One-paneled entrance station
with back box, 26-call.
- do 42-call.
- do 26-call.
- do 58-call.
One per system.
* Two to four back boxes can be
united before flush-mounting to wall.
• Add-On panel;
VCH-8
VCH-16
Add-on panel with 8 call buttons,
-do-, 16 buttons.
Any number.
* Install one PS-12S (or PS-12C) power
supply for one VC-M plus up to two
VCH, and an additional power supply
for every three VCH.
• Door release;
EL-9S
RY-PA
Electric door release.
AC 12V, 250 mA.
Door release relay adaptor.
One per system.
1 pee.
Contact rating for electric door release;
Max. AC/DC 24V, 2.5A.
• Power supply;
PS-12S
PS-12 A
Power supply adaptor.
AC110-125V, 220-240V.
50/60 Hz.
Output: DC 12V, AC12V.
-do-, DC 12V only.
One for one VCM + two VCH.
Additional for every three VCH. *
No additional power supply is
required when the back illumination
is not wired.
PS-12C do -, UL/CSA LISTED.
DC 12V (for North America).
• For additional audio call;
RY-PA
Relay adaptor for chime or
buzzer.
One per room station.
Contact rating; Max. AC/DC 24V, 2.5 A.
* Chime or buzzer must be powered
separately from the system.
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INSTALLATIO
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(2) WALL-MOUNTING INSTALLATION
VC-K
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SECTION
(1) Separate front case from chassis by removing
a screw and 5-pin connector.
(2) Attach the chassis to either SINGLE-GANG
BOX or wall directly.
(3) Connect wires to terminals on chassis.
(4) Reattach the female connector to receptacle
on PC board.
Be careful with the sharp pins.
(5) Remount the front case.
VC-nM
(1) Cut out a hole in the wall of H: 230 mm (9-1/16")
x W: 156 mm (6-1/8"), securing depth of 68 mm
( 2 - 1 1 / 1 6 " ).
(2) Pass cable thru either of knock-out holes and
connect wires to terminals on back of front
panel.
(3) Attach the front panel to back box with the
supplied 4 screws.
NOTE; Be careful that the connected wires should be
put to either side neatly, in order not to
create shadows by the directory card illumina¬
tion.
When mounting VC-nM and VCH unit(s), put back
boxes in the wall with 186 mm (7-5/16") interval
between two box centers.
VCH
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BOX
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POWER SUPPLY
PS-12S

called by entrance station. Calling is not available between room stations A and B.
(D DC-operated door release can be connected to | L + [ , | L — [ terminals directly.
(D For call extension, use either chime or buuzzer locally available, rated less than DC 24V, 2.5A.
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Depress CALL button of Electronic buzzer sounds Pick up handset to reply. Depress and hold Door
corresponding apartment. at (two) room station(s). RELEASE button to ac-
After apartment station (and at call extension, if tivate door release,
replies, talk handsfree. installed.)
* Power source: DC 12V. Use PS-12S or PS-12A (or PS-12C in North America) power supply.
* Current consumption: 80 mA (at intercom).
100 mA (at lamp).
* Calling: Electronic buzzer tone (Frequency; Approx. 600 Hz.)
* Talk channel: Single channel, common talk system.
* Wiring: 4 wires in common + 1 individual per apartment (3 wires plus 1, if door release is not included).
* Wiring distance: (Line resistance; Max. 35 ohm looped).
• Between VC-M & VC-K;
Diameter
0.6 mm
0.65 mm
0.8 mm
1.0 mm
Distance
280 m
—
330 m
500 m
800 m
AWG
22 AWG
20 AWG
18 AWG
Distance
—
1,100'
1,650'
2,500'
• Between power supply and door station; (Line resistance: Max. 4 ohm looped)
Diameter
0.6 mm
0.65 mm
0.8 mm
1.0 mm
Distance
30 m
40 m
60 m
90 m
AWG
—
22 AWG
20 AWG
18 AWG
Distance
—
125'
190'
280'
* Dimensions;
VC-M panel
Height
260 mm (10-1/4")
Width
186 mm (7-5/16")
Depth
2 mm (5/64")
VC-M back box
230 mm (9-1/16")
156 mm (6-1/8")
68 mm (2-11/16")
VC-K
210 mm (8-1/4")
80 mm (3-1/8")
61 mm (2-3/8")
VC-BBX
264 mm (10-3/8")
190 mm (7-1/2")
52 mm (2-1/16")
WARRANTY
Aiphone warrants its products to be free from defects of material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one
year after delivery to the ultimate user and will repair free of charge or replace at no charge, should it become defective upon which
examination shall disclose to be defective and under warranty. Aiphone reserves unto itself the sole right to make the final decision
whether there is a defect in materials and/or workmanship; and whether or not the product is within the warranty.
This warranty shall not apply to any Aiphone product which has been subject to misuse, neglect, accident, or to use in violation of
instructions furnished, nor extended to units which have been repaired or altered outside of the factory.
This warranty does not cover batteries or damage caused by batteries used in connection with the product.
This warranty covers bench repairs only, and any repairs must be made at the shop or place designated in writing by Aiphone. Aiphone
will not be responsible for any costs incurred involving on site service calls.
Aiphone Co., Ltd., Nagoya, Japan
Aiphone Corporation, Bellevue, Washington
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