Valcom Ve8024 User manual

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VE8024/VE8024R

QUAD NETWORKED TRUNK PORT

INTRODUCTION

The VE8024/VE8024R Quad Networked Trunk

Port allows most loop start station ports to be

connected to a managed IP-based LAN/WAN.

The VE8024 is designed for wall or table

placement. The VE8024R is designed for 19”

rack mounting (1U).

SPECIFICATIONS

Access Methods

PBX, FXS Port

Features

RJ-45 for network connection

4 RJ-11 FXO connections

4 RJ-11 failover telephone connections

Decode Caller ID signals

Front panel activity LED

Network activity LEDs

2.5mm jack for optional DC power

Power over Ethernet (PoE) 802.3af compatible

Dimensions/Weight (VE8024)

1.75 H x 6.75" W x 9.5" D

(4.45cm H x 17.15cm W x 24.13cm D)

Weight: 1.75 lbs. (0.80 kg)

Dimensions/Weight (VE8024R)

1 Standard 19” Rack Unit

1.75 H x 16.50" W x 9.50" D

(4.45cm H x 41.91cm W x 13.33cm D)

Weight: 7.80 lbs. (3.54 kg)

VE8024

VE8024R

Nominal Specifications

Input Impedance: 600 Ohms

Input Level: -10dBm

Output Impedance: 600 Ohms

Output Level: - 10dBm nominal

Nominal Power Requirements

Via back 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

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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

VE8024 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 VE8024 is designed for wall or table mounting.

The VE8024R is designed for 19” rack mounting

(1U).

Table: Provided with the VE8024 are four rubber

pads. Peel pads off their carrier backing and place

at the four corners of the bottom of the unit.

Wall: Secure mounting brackets to the VE8024,

then secure the VE8024 to the wall.

Rack: Secure mounting brackets to the VE8024R.

See Figure 1. Place the VE8024R into a standard

19” rack and secure with proper hardware (not

included).

Figure 1. Mounting

Power Connections

The preferred method of powering a

VE8024/VE8024R 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

VE8024/VE8024R 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 VE8024/VE8024R via the

barrel connector on the rear of the

VE8024/VE8024R.

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Network Connection

The VE8024/VE8024R has one RJ-45 Ethernet

network connector on the front panel.

Use the supplied patch cable to connect the

VE8024/VE8024R to an Ethernet switch

Signal Connections

FXS Connection: Connect standard analog FXS

circuits, capable of providing calling party

disconnect, to the VE8024/VE8024R via the rear

panel RJ-11 jacks labeled Port 1 Line, Port 2 Line,

Port 3 Line and Port 4 Line. Tip and Ring appear

on pins 3 and 4 of these jacks.

Failover Telephone Connections:

Connect standard analog telephones to the

VE8024/VE8024R via the rear panel RJ-11 jacks

labeled Port 1 Phone, Port 2 Phone, Port 3 Phone

and Port 4 Phone. Tip and Ring appear on pins 3

and 4 of these jacks.

Rear View

Setup

Information specific to your application will need to

be programmed into the VE8024/VE8024R using a

computer. The PC used for programming should

be connected to the same subnet as the

VE8024/VE8024R. Setup will be done using the

IP Solutions Setup Tool. Download the latest

version of the free IP Solution Setup Tool from

Valcom website at www.valcom.com/vipsetuptool.

Status Indicator Lights

The VE8024/VE8024R has 3 status indication

lights on the front panel:

STATUS: Flashes during normal operation and

solid during system startup.

LINK: Indicates 100 Mbit Ethernet connection

when illuminated. No activity indicates 10 Mbit

connection.

ACT: Indicator flashes to indicate network activity.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

When trouble is reported, verify power is being

supplied to the unit and there are no broken

connections. Check voltages for proper polarity to

the one-way amplified speakers. 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