Valcom VIP-148AL-IC User manual

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ISSUE 1
VIP-148AL-IC InformaCast® Compliant
IP Talkback Horn
Installation
Mounting (Network Interface)
The Network Interface is designed for wall or
shelf mounting and must be within 300 feet of
the network switch.
Shelf: Provided with the Network Interface are
four rubber pads. Peel the pads from the carrier
backing and place at the four corners of the
bottom of the unit.
Wall: Using the hardware provided, secure the
Network Interface to the wall.
Mounting (Horn)
The horn should be mounted 15 to 20 feet
above the floor to allow for best sound
distribution. The unit can be mounted to a wall,
a beam or an electrical box.
NOTE: For ease of installation, the base can be
attached to the speaker before or after the base
is mounted.
Loosen position adjustment knob
Insert the ball of the base into the socket of
the speaker
Tighten the position adjustment knob
These horns should be mounted 15 to 20 feet
above the floor to allow for best sound
distribution. The units can be mounted to a wall,
a beam or an electrical box.
A “C” clamp is provided with the horns to allow
mounting to a beam. When using the “C” clamp
for mounting, remove the signal cable from the
ball mount. Reinstall an RJ45 connector on the
signal cable after mounting, using the T568B
pinout scheme. See Figure 1.
The base has holes punched for a
double-gang square box, but by punching
out additional knockout holes, the base can
be mounted to a single-gang or octagon
box See Figure 2.
Mount the base to wall studs using the two
holes provided. Knockout holes are
provided for punch out should additional
holes be desired. See Figure 3.
The horns may be rotated or moved up and
down to obtain the desired position by
loosening the position adjustment knob at
the bottom of the unit approximately one
turn. Make required adjustments, retighten
knob.
Figure 1. Mounting to a Beam with a “C” Clamp

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Figure 2. Mounting to an Electrical Backbox
Figure 3. Mounting to a Wall Stud
Interconnections
The only method of powering a VIP-148AL-IC
IP Paging Horn is via a Power over Ethernet
(PoE) switch or power injector meeting the
802.3af specification.
Make all required signal connections before
connecting to Ethernet switch or power injector
meeting the 802.3af specification.
Signal Connections
Audio output connection is made from the Signal
Output. The RJ-45 connector on the horn is
connected directly to the RJ-45 Signal Output
socket on the Network Interface. If additional
length is required, any standard T568B
extension may be used. See Figure 4.
Network Connection
As shown in Figure 4, the Network Interface has
one RJ-45 network connector on the front panel.
Use a standard Ethernet patch cable to connect
the NETWORK connector of the Network
Interface to an 802.3af compliant PoE port
(100m maximum distance).
Status Indicator Lights
The IP Link has 2 status indication lights located
on network jack.
Green LED: (Link) Indicates Ethernet
connection when illuminated.
Yellow LED: (Activity) Indicator flashes to
indicate network activity.
Setup
The VIP-148AL-IC will automatically acquire an
IP address (using DHCP) and connect to the
InformaCast server when connected to the
network and powered up. Information specific to
your application will need to be programmed into
the InformaCast server. Refer to the
InformaCast documentation for further
information.

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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Assistance in troubleshooting is available from
the factory. Call [phone] and press 1 for
Technical Support or via email at
[email protected].
When requesting assistance, you should include
all available information. It is strongly suggested
that you go to the website and review the
information at www.valcom.com/informacast.
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
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 immediately. Claims for such damage should be filed with the carrier involved in accordance with the F.O.B. point.
Headquarters:
Valcom, Inc.
5614 Hollins Road Roanoke, VA 24019-5056
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]

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RJ45 NETWORK
CONNECTION
SIDE
STANDARD
RJ45 PATCH CABLE
(T568B)
Typical 568B
RJ-45 Jack
RJ-45
CAT 3/5/6
CALL IN SWITCH
NORMAL OPEN
MOMENTARY CLOSED
(OPTIONAL)
VM-186
RJ45
WHITE/GREEN
GREEN
WHITE/BROWN
BROWN
BROWN
BLUE
WHITE/BLUE
BLUE
WHITE/ORANGE
ORANGE
WHITE/GREEN
GREEN
WHITE/BROWN
BROWN
WHITE/BLUE
BLUE
WHITE/ORANGE
ORANGE
HORN
*The Maximum Recommended Distance
From the IP Link to the Horn is 350’.
RJ45 NETWORK
CONNECTION
SIDE
HORN SIGNAL CONNECTION
HORN
Figure 4. Audio Connections