Valcom Vip-176 User manual

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ISSUE 1

VIP-176 SIP Door Intercom

INTRODUCTION

The VIP-176 SIP Talkback Door Intercom allows

communication to SIP Based telephone systems

or Valcom Enhanced Station Port adapters and

via an IP-based network.

SPECIFICATIONS

Access Methods

SIP –enabled telephone system

PBX, FXO Port w/Valcom Enhanced Station

Port

POTS telephone set w/Valcom Enhanced

Station Port

Valcom M Cast Page Group

Features

RJ-45 for network connection

1 Form C Smart Relay (Optional)

Network activity LEDs

Power over Ethernet (PoE) 802.3af

compatible

Dimensions/Weight:

4.75” H x 4.75" W x 2.25" D

(12.06cm H x 12.06cm W x 5.71cm D)

Weight: 0.75 lbs. (0.34 kg)

Nominal Power Requirements

Via 802.3af PoE Ethernet Switch: Class 3

Environment

Network Interface:

Temperature: 0 to +40° C

Humidity: 0 to 85% non-precipitating

Suitable for indoor or outdoor installation,

protected from direct precipitation.

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.

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INSTALLATION

Operation:

The VIP-176 provides door intercom access via

network connection to customer telephone

system or stand alone telephone set. Interface to

customer telephone system can be via SIP

registration to a voice over IP (VoIP) telephone

system, or FXO port (when used with a Valcom

Enhanced Station Port). Pressing the call button

on the door plate initiates a call to a user-

specified telephone number and the call

assurance LED on the door plate begins to flash.

When the call is answered, a hands-free

communications path is established to the door

plate, and the call assurance LED on the door

plate remains lit. An optional Smart Relay

module, VM-SRLY is available separately, which

provides one form C relay for uses such as

activating door entry equipment.

Mounting

For enhanced protection against static

electrical discharge, it is recommended the

VIP-176 be installed into a grounded electrical

box.

The VIP-176 Doorplate is designed for double

gang FD electrical box mounting. See NEMA OS

3-2002 sec.1.2.3.5 for FD box specifications.

(See Figure 1)

When purchasing a weatherproof box, confirm

adequate depth and that there are no

obstructions in the box; particularly any ground

screw should be off-center. For example, Bell

part number 5333-0 could be used.

(See Figure 2)

Power Connections

The only method of powering the Network

Interface 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.

Network Connection

The VIP-176 has one RJ-45 Network connector.

Green LED: (Link) Indicates Ethernet connection

when illuminated.

Yellow LED: (Activity) Indicator flashes to

indicate network activity.

Use a standard Ethernet patch cable to connect

the NETWORK connector to an Ethernet switch.

(See Figure 3)

Figure 1.

Figure 2.

Figure 3.

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Status Indicator Lights

The VIP-176 Door plate is equipped with a call

status indicator LED. LED flashes when the call

button is pressed and steady when the call is

connected.

Relay Connections

An optional Smart Relay module, VM-SRLY, may

be ordered separately. The Relay Header on the

VIP-176 provides power and data for the VM-

SRLY. Connect the VM-SRLY to the removable

4-pin screw cage header on the VIP-176 with

standard Category 5 UTP cable. Do not connect

any other device to the Relay Header on the VIP-

176. (See Figure 3)

The VM-SRLY can be mounted external to the

VIP-176 or in the same outlet box (if the box is

deep enough). If the VM-SRLY is placed in a

weatherproof box, a two-gang extension should

be used. For example, Bell part number 5407-0

could be used.

SETUP

Information specific to your application will need

to be programmed into the VIP-176 using a

computer. The PC used for programming should

be connected to the same subnet as the

VIP-176. Setup will be done using the IP

Solution Setup Tool. Download the latest version

of the free IP Solutions Setup Tool from the

Valcom web site at

www.valcom.com/vipsetuptool

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Assistance in troubleshooting is available from

the factory. Call (540) 563-2000 and press 1 for

Technical Support or via email at

support@valcom.com.

When requesting assistance, you should include

all available information. General information and

troubleshooting procedures are available on the

Valcom website at www.valcom.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