Valcom Ve8001a User manual

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Issue 2

VE8001A, VE8001AR

NETWORKED PAGE ZONE EXTENDER

INTRODUCTION

The VE8001A/VE8001AR Networked Page Zone

Extender enables voice access to a single zone of

one-way paging over an IP-based LAN/WAN. This

allows page zone extension anywhere on the

network. The VE8001A is designed for wall or table

placement. The VE8001AR is designed for 19”

mounting (1U).

SPECIFICATIONS

Features

1 Audio Input

2 Audio Outputs

2 Form C Relays

1 Contact Closure Input

RJ-45 jack for network connection

Front panel activity LED

Provides audio for up to 40 Valcom one-way

amplified speaker assemblies

AUX audio input via RCA jack

Contact closure or VOX operation of audio input

Removable screw terminal connectors provided

for audio and relay interface

AUX input music mutes during page

Output control contact closure provided during

paging output

Compatible with 25 or 70 Volt amplifiers

Barrel jack for optional DC power

Power over Ethernet 802.3af Compatible

Dimensions/Weight (VE8001A)

1.38 H x 6.13" W x 5.25" D

(3.50cm H x 15.6cm W x 13.33cm D)

Weight: 1.25 lbs. (0.57 kg)

Dimensions/Weight (VE8001AR)

1 Standard 19” Rack Unit

1.75” H x 16.50” W x 5.25” D

(4.45 cm x 41.91 cm x 13.33 cm)

Weight: 5.10 lbs. (2.32 kg)

VE8001A

VE8001AR

Nominal Specifications

Input Impedance: 600 Ohms

Input Level: -10dBm nominal

Voice Switch Sensitivity: -21dBm

Music Source Input Impedance: 8 to 600 Ohms

Music Input Level: -10dBm nominal

Output Impedance: 50 Ohms

Output Level: - 10dBm nominal

Relay Current: 1 Amp @ 24VDC

Nominal Power Requirements

Via rear panel barrel connector:

Voltage: 24VDC

Current: 325mA

Via 802.3af PoE Ethernet Switch:

802.3af: Class 3

Environment

Temperature: 0 to +40° C

Humidity: 0 to 85% non-precipitating

Packing List

Qty

Item

VE8001A or VE8001AR

VSP Document

Mounting Brackets

Rubber Pads (VE8001A only)

Wood Screws (VE8001A only)

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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock,

Do not remove cover.

No user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates that dangerous

voltage constituting a risk of electric

shock is present within this unit.

This symbol indicates that there are

important operating and maintenance

instructions in the literature accompanying

this unit.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: The telephone system referred to in this

manual is the customer premise equipment

such as an electronic key system, a PBX or a

dedicated single line telephone sets. The

VE8001A/VE8001AR is not intended for direct or

indirect connection to the public telephone

network. When used with a customer premise

telephone system such as a key system or PBX

system, these units are interfaced to the system

via a fully protected page port or system central

office port, which is a fully protected interface

device. Also, the host system must be

configured to disallow central office trunk

conferencing in order to prevent indirect

connection to the public network.

Precautionary Designations

FCC Information

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class A digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference when

the equipment is operated in a commercial

environment. This equipment generates, uses

and can radiate radio frequency energy and if

not installed and used in accordance with the

instruction manual, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area

may cause harmful interference in which case

the user will be required to correct the

interference at his own expense.

Mounting

The VE8001A is designed for wall or table

mounting. The VE8001AR is designed for 19” rack

mounting (1U).

Table: Provided with the VE8001A are four rubber

pads. Peel these pads off their carrier backing and

place at the four corners of the bottom of the unit.

Wall: Secure mounting brackets to the VE8001A,

then secure the VE8001A to the wall. See Figure 1.

Rack: Secure mounting brackets to the VE8001AR.

See Figure 1. Place the VE8001AR into a standard

19” rack and secure to rack with proper hardware

(not included).

Figure 1.

Power Connections

The preferred method of powering a

VE8001A/VE8001AR is via a Power over Ethernet

(PoE) switch meeting the 802.3af specification.

If the rear panel barrel connector is used for power,

the preferred power supply is a Valcom VIP-324D.

Make all required signal connections before

applying power to the unit. If powering via 802.3af,

make sure all signal connections via the back panel

are made then connect the VE8001A/VE8001AR to

the Ethernet switch.

If power is supplied via the barrel connector, make

sure all signal connections are secure. Attach the

unit to the network via the front panel RJ-45

Ethernet connector. Apply power by plugging the

power supply into the VE8001A/VE8001AR via the

barrel connector on the rear of the

VE8001A/VE8001AR.

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AUX

INPUTS

AUDIO CC PAGE

1234

+24V DC

K1 K2

COM

AUX

OUTPUTS

Network Connection

The VE8001A/VE8001AR has one RJ-45 network

connector on the front panel. Use a standard

Ethernet patch cable to connect the

VE8001A/VE8001AR to an Ethernet switch.

Rear View

Signal Connections

The VE8001A/VE8001AR has signal connectors on

the rear panel:

RCA jack for AUX audio input

2 Audio outputs

2 Form C relays

1 Audio input

1 Contact Closure input

AUX Input: Local audio may be input via the

rear panel RCA jack. Nominal input impedance

is 600 Ohms. Connect any compatible audio

source using an RCA patch cable. Audio

supplied through the rear panel RCA jack is

transformer coupled to both Audio Out terminals

when paging is idle. This is typically used for

background music.

Audio Out: Two audio output connections are

provided. The terminals labeled “Page” provide a

signal output compatible with Valcom self-amplified

speakers. Up to 40 Valcom speakers can be

connected to the Page output. The terminals

labeled “AUX” provide a signal output compatible

with most amplifiers and should be used where a

transformer-coupled output is desired.

DIP Switch: The four-pole DIP switch controls a

supervision signal on the “Page” audio output line.

For systems where supervision is used, setting DIP

switches 1 & 2 to ON enables supervision on the

Page audio output connections. Where supervision

is not used, set DIP switches 1 & 2 to OFF.

Switches 3 & 4 are not used.

Audio Input/Contact Closure: One Audio Input

and one Contact Closure input are provided.

Neither input is polarity sensitive. The contact

closure is labeled "CC". The audio input

terminals are labeled "AUDIO".

Relay Channels: Access to the two form C relays

is provided via a six pin screw terminal block. The

relays are labeled K1 and K2. Each relay is

brought out on three terminals. The common

contact is the middle terminal with the normally

closed contact on the right and the normally open

contact on the left. Relay contacts are rated for 1A

@ 24VDC.

Status Indicator Lights

The VE8001A/VE8001AR has 3 status indication

lights on the front panel:

STATUS: Flashes during normal operation and

solid during system startup.

Green LED: (Link) Indicates Ethernet connection

when illuminated.

Yellow LED: (Activity) Indicator flashes to indicate

network activity.

SETUP

Information specific to your application will need to

be programmed into the VE8001A/VE8001AR using

a computer. The PC used for programming should

be connected to the same subnet as the

VE8001A/VE8001AR. Setup will be done using the

IP Solutions Setup Tool. Download the latest

version of the free IP Solutions Setup Tool from the

Valcom web site at www.valcom.com/vipsetuptool.

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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

When trouble is reported, verify power is being

supplied to the unit and there are no broken

connections. If a spare unit is available, substitute

a spare unit for the suspected defective unit.

Assistance in troubleshooting is available from the

factory. Call (877) 427-2166 and ask for

Valcom Engineered Solutions Technical Support, or

visit our website at www.ValcomES.com.

Valcom equipment is not field repairable.

Valcom, Inc. maintains service facilities in Roanoke,

VA. Should repairs be necessary, attach a tag to

the unit clearly stating your company name,

address, phone number, contact person and the

nature of the problem. Send the unit to:

Valcom, Inc.

Repair & Return Dept.

5614 Hollins Road

Roanoke, Va. 24019-5056

VALCOM LIMITED WARRANTY

Valcom, Inc. warrants its products only to the original purchaser, for its own use, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under conditions of

normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of shipment. This Limited Warranty obligation shall be limited to the replacement, repair or refund

of any such defective device within the warranty period, provided that:

1. inspection by Valcom, Inc. indicates the validity of the claim;

2. the defect is not the result of damage, misuse or negligence after the original shipment;

3. the product has not been altered in any way or repaired by others and that factory sealed units are unopened (a service charge plus parts

and labor will be applied to units defaced or physically damaged);

4. freight charges for the return of products to Valcom are prepaid;

5. all units 'out of warranty' are subject to a service charge. The service charge will cover minor repairs (major repairs will be subject to

additional charges for parts and labor).

This Limited Warranty is in lieu of and excludes all other warranties, expressed or implied and in no event shall Valcom, Inc. be liable for any

anticipated profits, consequential damages, loss of time or other losses incurred by the buyer in connection with the purchase, operation,

maintenance, installation, removal or use of the product. The maximum liability of Valcom under this warranty is limited to the purchase price of the

specific Product covered by the warranty.

Disclaimer. Except for the Limited Warranty provided herein, the product is provided “as-is” without any warranty of any kind whatsoever including, without

limitation, any WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

This warranty specifically excludes damage incurred in shipment. In the event a product is received in damaged condition, the carrier should be notified