Valcom VIP-893 User manual

Interactive
Console
USER
MANUAL

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INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Valcom’s Interactive Console is a programmable device that sends live and/or
pre-recorded announcements throughout your organization’s paging system with
the tap of a button .
Got signs too? No problem. The Interactive console is designed to push text
notifications to your Valcom LED signs as well.
Need to reach people both visually and audibly? Again, no problem.
The Interactive Console can simultaneously broadcast audio and text messages
to speakers and Valcom LED signs within your organization so you can reach people
when it matters most.
The Interactive Console can also be used to make and receive phone calls
from Valcom and SIP endpoints in your organization’s network.
Live pages or announcements are made using USB handset.
Control relays with the tap of a button.

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FEATURES AND ACCESS
Features and Access
High Level Features
Hardware Features
•Desktop interactive IP device with 10.1” color touch screen display and built-in speakers
•Sends pre-recorded audio files
•Sends pages, both “Live” and Record & Send for feedback elimination using USB Handset
•Sends text messages to Valcom LED signs
•Makes/receives bi-directional voice calls to Valcom and SIP endpoints
•Receives audio pages on built-in speakers
•External contact closure activation of defined events
•Trigger external relays
•Simple configuration via web browser interface
•Adjustable display tilt for glare reduction
•Powered from PoE+ connection or 24VDC power adapter (included)
•RJ45 Network port (10/100/1000)
•24V power input port
•Internal loudspeakers

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IN THIS GUIDE
Hardware Setup
•Ports & connections
•Placement
Network Software Setup
•Adding the Interactive Console to your network
using the Valcom VIP-102B setup tool
Application Software Setup
•Login
•Admin Settings
•Setting up roles
•Setting up users
•Composing messages for digital signage
•Audio Messages
•Layout
•Backup and Restore
Using the Interactive Console
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Hardware Setup
Touch Screen
Tabs are individual pages that have groups of buttons on them.
Up to 8 tabs may be created.
Customizable buttons or icons perform pre-programmed functions when tapped,
like playing a pre-recorded message over speakers, making a live page, or sending
text to a sign. Up to 16 buttons can be created on each tab.
OVERVIEW
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Handset

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Hardware Setup
RJ45 Network Port
Handset
USB Port
Speaker
Speaker
On/Off Switch
+24V Power Input Port
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Hardware Setup
OVERVIEW
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LED Status Indicator
Tilt adjustment for angle of touch screen (located on both sides).

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Placement
Connection
Place the Interactive Console within an arm’s reach on a flat surface such as a table
or desk. For added security against damage from a fall, use the included adhesive
Velcro™to mount the console.
Connect the Interactive Console to any port on an 802.3at compliant PoE+ switch
within the network that you will be using it on. Use of an 802.3at compliant power
injector is suitable as well.
The Interactive Console requires a PoE+ connection, or a 24VDC power adapter if
not using 802.3at compliant PoE+ source.
Once the unit is powered, the top LED status indicator light will proceed in the
following sequence:
1. Amber to indicate booting up
2. Solid green indicates main application is running
3. Fully operational when Icons/Tabs are displayed
Hardware Setup
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NETWORK SOFTWARE SETUP
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* For technicians and/or IT professionals
Use the Valcom VIP-102B software setup tool (available for free download at
Valcom.com) to “discover” and add the Interactive Console to your network of
Valcom IP devices. The basic options are noted below.
Properties Tab:
Device name
Upload security certificates for SIP.
Network Tab:
Set host name and desired IP address, or select DHCP for addressing.
Channels Tab:
a. Set dial code, description (name), CID number, and CID name.
b. Set audio output speaker volume.
c. Select whether or not the console should auto-answer any incoming calls. If not,
the console will display the incoming caller ID and present options to accept or
reject the call.
Group Membership Tab:
Select desired page groups to receive/play.
SIP Tab:
Set SIP information if unit will be used to make/receive SIP calls within your system.
After making desired changes, update the Interactive Console with the
new settings.
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APPLICATION SOFTWARE SETUP
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Application Software Setup
The Interactive Console contains built-in configuration software. To access this
software, type the unit’s IP address into a PC browser on the same network.
The default login is admin, password is 1234. This login information can be changed
to suit your organizations login and password standards. After initial login, you are
prompted to change the password.
This screen will appear:
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3B — Admin Settings
Application Software Setup
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3B — Admin Settings CONTINUED
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Set the name of the device (optional).
IP Address | Network Mask | Gateway IP
— Under IP info when static assigned (DHCP Off).
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IP address of DNS server — to resolve hostnames.
Enter Network Time Protocol (NTP) Server names or IP address.
Click HTTPS Security to show HTTPS Options.
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3B — Admin Settings CONTINUED
Application Software Setup
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3C — VEEWS Tab
Application Software Setup
VEEWS is the Valcom Earthquake Early Warning system.
VEEWS is available for installations in the states of California, Oregon, and
Washington. Contact Valcom Sales for more information.
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3D — Upgrade Tab
Application Software Setup
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Click on Settings.
Click Upgrade.
Select Browse to upload most current update file.
Upgrade files are provided by Valcom when necessary.
This window will appear and must be closed manually. Window will refresh with login
screen when complete.
Click Upgrade Firmware.
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3E — TTS (Text-to-Speech)
Application Software Setup
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Click on Browse.
Select file to upload the license file provided by Valcom.
Click Upgrade License.
To change Speed Default to for all TTS files enter a number from 50 - 200.
The higher the number, the faster the speed.
Click Save Settings.
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3F — Setting Up Roles
Application Software Setup
Buttons displayed on the console can be restricted to users with designated roles.
Roles are not specific people, but define access levels.
The Interactive Console comes preloaded with Administrator and Remote roles.
Enter any desired roles beyond Administrator and Remote, for example: Security,
Supervisor, Operator, etc.
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Click on Users from main menu.
Click on Roles.
Click to add a new role.
Type the name that you want to give to the role.
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3G — Setting Up Users
Application Software Setup
Users are individuals that can be assigned one or more Roles in the system.
Users log into the touchface interface with a configured PIN code.
Note: For remote access via a web browser, you must create a ‘web password’ for the
user. Also make sure they are assigned the ‘Remote’ role. To disallow remote access,
just remove the ‘Remote’ role from the user account.
The PIN code is just for the touch screen interface.
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Click on Users.
Enter new user name, pin, web password (optional) and select new user’s
role(s). Be sure to make each user’s PIN and password unique for security.
Click to add a new user.
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3H — Composing Messages For Digital Signage
The Interactive Console has the capability to send text messages to Valcom LED
signs. These messages can be in unison with an audio announcement or separate.
To compose a text message for digital signs:
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Click on Messages.
Click to add a new message.
Click to edit message title and details.
Application Software Setup
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Application Software Setup
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Enter message title (this can be different than the actual button that will
appear on the console).
Choose if one or two lines of text will be displayed.
Set the amount of time the message will be displayed.
If using only one row of text, choose font size from the drop-down menu.
If using two rows of text, font size is automatic.
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