Viking 25AE-70V User manual

Cost Effective Paging Horn for 70V Paging Systems
Features
The 25AE-70V paging horn provides
economical paging coverage for 70 Volt
paging systems.
In outdoor factory or warehouse
environments, 25AE-70V paging horns are
the best method of producing
understandable sound. In these
environments the directional design allows
the installer to focus the sound cone down
aisles and toward work areas.
The 25AE-70V paging horn provides a
built-in step-down transformer for use with
25V or 70V paging systems such as Viking
models PA-30, PA-60, PA-250, PA-250-IP
and PP-250. The transformer has a range
of 5 separate switch selectable power
taps, which can be used to adjust the
volume of each speaker. These higher
voltage distributed audio paging systems
also have the advantage of being able to
connect more speakers using lighter
gauge wire runs while having less volume
lost in wire resistance. This saves wiring
costs compared to 8 ohm systems.
• 5 inch diameter horn
• 10 watt power handling
• Compatible with 25V or 70V paging systems
• Adjustable base for easy mounting and
directional adjustment
• Compact design for discrete mounting
• Five switch selectable power taps
• High efficiency
• Designed to meet IP53 ingress protection
rating when mounted with horn pointing
downward at least 45 degrees from horizontal
Applications
Specifications
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Information: 715-386-8861
25AE-70V
Add additional speakers and coverage areas to
existing paging systems such as Viking
models:
- PA-30 (DOD 489)
- PA-60 (DOD 493)
- PA-250 (DOD 500)
- PA-250 (DOD 500)
- PP-250 (DOD 511)
Max Power : 10 Watts
70V Power Taps: .62W, 1.25W, 2.5W, 5W, 10W
25V Power Taps: .08W, .16W, .31W, .62W,
1.25W
Viking Taps: .16W, .31W, .62W, 1.25W, 2.5W
Connection: 12” 22 awg Pigtail wires
Dimensions: 5” (127mm) Diameter
Shipping Weight: 3.5 lbs (1.59kg)
Frequency Response: 400 Hz to 7,000 Hz
DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED AND SUPPORTED IN THE USA 25AE-70V
70 Volt
Paging Horn
May 13, 2020
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Installation
Wiring
The 25AE-70V paging horn is designed to be surface mounted to any rigid surface. For outdoor
applications, it is recommended to mount the paging horn underneath an eave, and have the horn
pointed downward, to keep water from pooling in the horn.
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A. 70V Paging System
Step 1.
Connect the RED (+) and GREEN (-)
wires to the 70V output of a paging
system.
Step 2.
Use the 70V scale on the back of the
25AE-70V Paging Horn to manage
power and adjust the volume by
turning the selection knob to the .62W,
1.25W, 2.5W, 5W, or 10W setting. RED (+)
GREEN (-)
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Connect the RED (+) and GREEN (-)
wires to the 25V output of a paging
system.
Step 2.
Use the 25V scale on the back of the
25AE-70V Paging Horn to manage
power and adjust the volume by
turning the selection knob to the .08W,
.16W, .31W, .62W, or 1.25W setting. 25V Paging
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Other Viking Speakers
Cost Effective Speakers for Indoor and Outdoor Use
The 300AE paging horn provides a direct voice coil connection for use with 8 ohm
paging systems such as Viking models PA-2A, PA-15, PA-60, HF-3W, DVA-2WA and
M2W. Even though its 30 watt rating is greater than some lower power paging
amplifiers provide, the 300AE is an excellent choice because it is more efficient than
Viking’s smaller 25AE paging horn. In other words, the larger 300AE only needs 1 watt
of power to play as loud as 2 watts being driven into the smaller 25AE paging horn.
The 300AE paging horn also provides a built-in step-down transformer for use with 25V or 70V paging
systems such as Viking models PA-30, PA-60,PA-250, PP-250 and PA-250-IP. The transformer has a
range of power taps that are selectable with a 6 position rotary switch, so that installers are able to
independently adjust the volume of each paging horn. Higher voltage paging systems also have the
advantage of being able to connect more speakers using lighter gauge wire runs and still have less
volume lost in wire resistance. For more information on the 300AE, see DOD 497.
Additional Speakers 8 Ohm
Models 70V Models
Weather Resistant 5 inch Horn 25AE 25AE-70V
8” Metal Grill Ceiling Speaker 30AE 30AE-70V
8” Metal Grill Ceiling Speaker
with Volume Control 35AE
8” Modern Looking Ceiling
Speaker 40AE
For more information on the 8 Ohm Models, see DOD 498.
30AE 35AE 40AE 25AE
C. Use with Viking Model PA-30 or PA-60 Amplifiers
Step 1. Connect the RED (+) and GREEN (-) wires to the “70V OUT” screw terminals of the PA-30 or PA-60.
Step 2. Use the “VIKING WATTS” scale on the back of the 25AE-70V Paging Horn to adjust the volume by
turning the selection knob to the .16W, .31W, .62W, 1.25W, or 2.5W setting.
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Viking models PA-30 (DOD 489) and PA-60 (DOD 493) have the ability to drive 25V and 70V paging speakers.
This is achieved by bridging together two differential 8 ohm outputs to get a high voltage output (see DOD 489
and 493 for additional information). The achieved output voltage is actually between the 25V and 70V standards.
Because of this, the 25AE-70V paging horn shows a third scaling option for the transformer tap selection knob
called “VIKING WATTS” in which there are six settings ranging from .16W to 2.5W. Use this scale to manage
power handling and adjust volume of each 25AE-70V paging horn. Best results are achieved if the power sum of
all 25AE-70V paging horns used does not excessively exceed the power output of the PA-30 or PA-60 amplifier.
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Printed in the U.S.A.DOD 471
ZF304250 Rev A
Due to the dynamic nature of the product design, the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Viking
Electronics, and its affiliates and/or subsidiaries assume no responsibility for errors and omissions contained in this information.
Revisions of this document or new editions of it may be issued to incorporate such changes.
Warranty
Product Support: 715-386-8666
Speaker Recommendations
* Note: An FBI-1A Feedback Eliminator is recommended. For more information, see DOD 465.
Ambient Noise Environment Level Typical Examples Ceiling
Height
Distance Between
Speakers
Quiet - Conversations very
easily understood. 50dB Hotel lobby, hospital area, quiet office
9 ft
14 ft
35 ft
50 ft
Normal - Conversations
easily understood. 60dB Bank lobby, department store, auditorium
9 ft
14 ft
25 ft
35 ft
Noisy - Voice must be
raised to be understood. 70dB* Assembly line, supermarket, restaurant
9 ft
14 ft
15 ft
25 ft
Very Noisy - Conversation
difficult or impossible. 80dB* Punch press, printing plant, garage, yard
Paging
Horns
25 ft to
75 ft
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