Valcom V-998-AM User manual

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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
Do not remove cover (or back).
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.
V-998-AM
LED STROBE
INTRODUCTION
These instructions contain the specifications
and information for the V-998-AM Strobe.
Features
 Cost effective and versatile solution
to applications requiring visual
alerts or strobes
 Wall mounting box included
 24 Volt Power Supply included
Activation Methods
 70 Volt amplified speaker signal
 Dry contact closure
 Electronic Message Sign 5V signal
 See Figures 1-3 for Details
Specifications
 Brightness: 110 Candela
 Flash Frequency: 1 per second (1 Hz)
 Flash Duration: < 20 ms
 Power supply voltage input: 110 Vac
 Strobe minimum voltage: 18 Vdc
 Strobe maximum voltage: 30 Vdc
 DC Current draw: 90 mA
 Activation voltage requirements
Electronic message sign
40µA at 3 Volts
70 Volt audio signal
70 Volts peak
 Lens color: Amber
 Faceplate cover: Ivory
Dimensions/Weight
 5.5”H x 5.0”W x 2.0”D
(13.9cm H x 12.7cm W x 5.08cm D)
 0.62 lbs. (0.27 kg)
Environment
 Temperature: 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C),
Indoor use only
 Humidity: 0 to 85% non-precipitating
Precautionary Designations
• WARNING-To Reduce The Risk Of Fire
Or Electric Shock. Do Not Expose
This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture.
• AVERTISSEMENT - Afin de réduire les
risques d'incendie ou de décharge
électrique, évitez d'exposer le système
à la pluie ou à l'humidité.
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall
be placed on the apparatus.
• L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé à
des égouttements et éclaboussures et
aucun Objet Rempli de liquide, comme
vase, ne doit être placé sur l’appareil.

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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
A surface mounting box is included with the
V-998-AM, or other double gang FD
electrical box may be used. Verify depth of
electrical box is adequate for mounting. See
Figure 4 for surface mounting diagram, or
Figure 5 for flush mounting (inwall) diagram.
NOTE: The V-998-AM is not
synchronized with other strobes, and
therefore must not be installed where the
flash from more than one strobe may be
seen.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
When calling, have a VOM and a telephone
test set available and call from the job site.
Call [phone] and ask for Technical
Support, or visit our website at
https://www.valcom.com.
WARRANTY
Warranty information may be found on our
web site at www.valcom.com/warranty.
Should repairs be necessary, attach a tag to
the unit clearly stating 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
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
1. Read these instructions.
Lisez ces instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
Conservez ces instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
Respectez tous les avertissements.
4. Follow all instructions.
Suivez toutes les instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
Ne pas utiliser cet appareil près de l'eau.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
Nettoyer avec un chiffon sec.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Ne pas bloquer les ouvertures de ventilation. Installer formément aux instructions du
fabricant.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Ne pas installer à proximité de sources de chaleur telles que radiateurs, registres de
chaleur, poêles ou autres appareils (y compris les amplificateurs) produisant de la chaleur.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade and the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
Ne pas contourner le dispositif de sécurité de la fiche polarisée ou de mise à la terre. Une
fiche polarisée possède deux lames dont une plus large que l'autre. Une fiche de terre a
deux lames et une troisième broche de mise à la terre. La lame large et la troisième
broche sont fournies pour votre sécurité. Si la fiche fournie ne rentre pas dans votre prise,
veuillez consulter un électricien pour le remplacement de la prise obsolète.
10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
N'utilisez que des fixations / accessoires spécifiés par le fabricant.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified
by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
Utilisez uniquement avec le chariot, stand, trépied, support ou table spécifié par le
fabricant ou vendu avec l'appareil. Quand un chariot est utilisé, Soyez prudent lorsque
vous déplacez l'ensemble chariot / appareil pour éviter des blessures dues au
renversement.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for a long period of time.
Débranchez cet appareil pendant les orages ou lorsqu'il n'est pas utilisé pendant une
longue période de temps.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way. Such as when the power supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled, objects have fallen into the apparatus or the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture and does not operate normally or has
been dropped.
Confiez toute réparation à un personnel qualifié. Une réparation est nécessaire lorsque
l'appareil a été endommagé de quelque façon. Par exemple lorsque le cordon
d'alimentation ou la fiche est endommagé, du liquide a été renversé, si des objets sont
tombés dans l'appareil ou le appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou à l'humidité et ne
fonctionne pas normalement ou s'il est tombé.

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5 VOLT SIGN ACTIVATION
CONNECTOR
1
2
3
4
PLUG
5 VOLT SIGN
VP-324D
-+
+
-
VP-324D
-+
70 VOLT SPEAKER ACTIVATION
COMMON SPEAKER LINE
70 VOLT SPEAKER LINE
CONTACT CLOSURE ACTIVATION
SWITCH/RELAY
VP-324D
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