Viking 300AE User manual

PRODUCT MANUAL
Designed, Manufactured and Supported in the USA
COMMUNICATION & SECURITY SOLUTIONS
High Power Weather Resistant Paging Horn
for Use with 8 Ohm or 25V / 70V Systems
Features
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, HF-3W,
DVA-2WA and M2W. Even though its 30 watt
rating is greater than these 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 and
PA-60. 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. These 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.
The 300AE weather resistant design allows for use
in outdoor, factory, or warehouse environments. Its
larger size and greater frequency response
provide greater intelligibility of voice pages and is
suitable for background music. The directional
design allows the installer to focus the sound cone
down aisles and toward work areas. The included
mounting hardware provides full adjustment of
horizontal and vertical positioning.
• Large 10 inch diameter horn
• 30 watt power handling
• Direct 8 ohm connection or step-down
transformer connection
• Compatible with 25V or 70V paging systems
• Weather resistant rugged gray plastic housing
• Fully adjustable mounting hardware included
• Wide frequency response
• Greater intelligibility of voice pages
• Suitable for background music
• High efficiency
• Designed to meet IP53 ingress protection
rating when mounted with horn pointing
downward at least 45 degrees from horizontal
• Commercial buildings, distribution centers, service/
shop areas, gas stations, indoor/outdoor recreation
and sports facilities, transport terminals, etc.
• Add additional speakers and coverage area to existing
paging systems such as Viking models:
- PA-2A (DOD 485)
- PA-15 (DOD 486)
- PA-30 (DOD 489)
• Add speakers to the DVA-2WA (DOD 110)
Applications
Specifications
www.VikingElectronics.com
Information: 715-386-8861
VIKING
300AE
30 Watt Paging Horn
8 Ohm and 70/25V
January 29, 2018
- PA-60 (DOD 493)
- HF-3W (DOD 470)
- M2W (DOD 480)
Power Handling: 30 Watts
Direct Impedance: 8 Ohms
70V Taps: 4W, 8W, 15W, and 30W
25V Taps: .5W, 1W, 2W, 4W, 8W, and 15W
Viking Taps: 1W, 2W, 4W, 8W, 15W, and 30W
Frequency Response: 300 Hz to 9000 Hz
Sound Pressure Level: 107dB 1W/1m, 117dB
30W/1m
Dimensions: 10” (254mm) diameter, 11.5”
(292mm) Long
Shipping Weight: 4.6 lbs (2.1kg)

Mounting
Wiring
A. Direct 8 Ohm Connection
Step 1. Attach the round mounting plate base to wall, ceiling, post, etc. with appropriate fasteners (not included)
(Diagram A).
Step 2. Loosely attach the two side collars to the paging horn using the Philips head bolt, two washers, locking
washer, and wing nut (Diagram B).
Step 3. Slide this assembly onto the mounting plate base (Diagram C). Loosely secure with remaining carriage
bolt, washer, locking washer, and wing nut (Diagram D).
Step 4. With both wing nuts loose, rotate and angle the horn into position, then tighten both wing nuts to secure.
Round
Mounting
Plate Base
Screws
(not included)
(4) 0.217”
diameter 1.99”
3.26”
1.99”
Mounting Plate
Dimensions
3
0 WATTS 300-9,000 HZ RoH
S
8
OHMS
(
WHITE/BLACK PAIR
)
T
RANSFORMER TAPS
(
RED/GREEN PAIR
)
M
ODEL 300AE PAGING HORN
V
IKIN
G
1
3
0
2
15
4
8
4W
15W
8
W
2W
1W
5W
V
IKIN
G
WATT
S
3
0W15W
8
W
4
W
2
5V
70V
Side Collars
Phillips
head bolt
WasherWasher
Lock
Washer
Wing
Nut
3
0 WATTS 300-9,000 HZ RoH
S
8
OHMS
(
WHITE/BLACK PAIR
)
T
RANSFORMER TAPS
(
RED/GREEN PAIR
)
M
ODEL 300AE PAGING HORN
V
IKIN
G
1
3
0
2
15
4
8
4W
15W
8
W
2W
1W
5W
V
IKIN
G
WATT
S
3
0W15W
8
W
4
W
2
5V
70V
Round Mounting
Plate Base
3
0 WATTS 300-9,000 HZ RoH
S
8
OHMS
(
WHITE/BLACK PAIR
)
T
RANSFORMER TAPS
(
RED/GREEN PAIR
)
M
ODEL 300AE PAGING HORN
V
IKIN
G
1
3
0
2
15
4
8
4W
15W
8
W
2W
1W
5W
V
IKIN
G
WATT
S
3
0W15W
8
W
4
W
2
5V
70V
Carriage
bolt
Washer
Lock
Washer
Wing
Nut
Diagram A
Diagram B
Diagram C
Diagram D
Step 1.
Connect WHITE (+) and BLACK (-)
wires to a paging system capable of
driving 8 Ohm speakers.
Step 2.
Cut off or insulate the RED and
GREEN wires so they do not touch
each other or any other wires.
8 Ohm Paging
Amplifier WHITE (+)
BLACK (-)

D. Use with Viking Model PA-30 or PA-60 Amplifiers
B. 70V Paging System
Step 1.
Connect the RED (+) and GREEN (-)
wires to the 70V output of a paging
system.
Step 2.
Cut off or insulate the WHITE and
BLACK wires so they do not touch
each other or any other wires.
Step 3.
Use the 70V scale on the back of the
300AE Paging Horn to manage power
and adjust the volume by turning the
selection knob to the 4W, 8W, 15W or
30W setting. 70V Paging
System RED (+)
GREEN (-)
3
0 WATTS 300-9,000 HZ RoH
S
8
OHMS
(
WHITE/BLACK PAIR
)
T
RANSFORMER TAPS
(
RED/GREEN PAIR
)
M
ODEL 300AE PAGING HORN
V
IKIN
G
1
3
0
2
15
4
8
4
W 15W
8
W
2
W
1W
5W
V
IKIN
G
WATT
S
30W
30W
15W
15W
8W
8W
4W
4W
2
5V
70V
70V
C. 25V Paging System
Step 1.
Connect the RED (+) and GREEN (-)
wires to the 25V output of a paging
system.
Step 2.
Cut off or insulate the WHITE and
BLACK wires so they do not touch
each other or any other wires.
Step 3.
Use the 25V scale on the back of the
300AE Paging Horn to manage power
and adjust the volume by turning the
selection knob to the .5W, 1W, 2W,
4W, 8W, or 15W setting. 25V Paging
System
3
0 WATTS 300-9,000 HZ RoH
S
8
OHMS
(
WHITE/BLACK PAIR
)
T
RANSFORMER TAPS
(
RED/GREEN PAIR
)
M
ODEL 300AE PAGING HORN
V
IKIN
G
1
3
0
2
15
4
8
4W
4W
15W
15W
8W
8W
2W
2W
1W
1W
5W
V
IKIN
G
WATT
S
3
0W15W
8
W
4
W
25V
25V
70V
RED (+)
GREEN (-)
Step 1. Connect the RED (+) and GREEN (-) wires to the “70V OUT” screw terminals of the PA-30 or PA-60.
Step 2. Cut off or insulate the WHITE and BLACK wires so they do not touch each other or any other wires.
Step 3. Use the “VIKING WATTS” scale on the back of the 300AE Paging Horn to adjust the volume by turn-
ing the selection knob to the 1W, 2W, 4W, 8W, 15W, or 30W setting.
RED (+)
GREEN (-)
C
LED5
C
LED3
C
LED4
C
LED2
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0 WATTS 300-9,000 HZ RoH
S
8
OHMS
(
WHITE/BLACK PAIR
)
T
RANSFORMER TAPS
(
RED/GREEN PAIR
)
M
ODEL 300AE PAGING HORN
V
IKIN
G
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1
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15
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4
W 15W
8
W
2
W
1W
5W
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0W15W
8
W
4
W
2
5V
70V
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 300AE paging horn has a third scaling for the transformer tap selection knob called “VIKING
WATTS” in which there are six settings ranging from 1W to 30W. Use this scale to manage power handling and
adjust volume of each 300AE paging horn. Best results are achieved if the power sum of all 300AE speakers used
does not excessively exceed the power output of the PA-30 or PA-60 amplifier.

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DOD 497
ZF303530 Rev A
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Warranty
Product Support: 715-386-8666
Other Viking Speakers
The 25AE, 30AE, 35AE, and
40AE paging speakers provide
additional economical paging
coverage to existing Viking
paging units (PA-2A, PA-15,
PA-30, PA-60, HF-3W, M2W) or
to any system with an 8 ohm
output. For more information on
these speakers, see DOD 498.
30AE 35AE 40AE 25AE
Cost Effective Speakers for
Indoor and Outdoor Use
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Viking warrants its products to be free from defects in the workmanship or materials, under normal use and service, for a period of two years from the date of
purchase from any authorized Viking distributor. If at any time during the warranty period, the product is deemed defective or malfunctions, return the product to
Viking Electronics, Inc., 1531 Industrial Street, Hudson, WI., 54016. Customer must contact Viking's Technical Support Department at 715-386-8666 to obtain a
Return Authorization (R.A.) number.
This warranty does not cover any damage to the product due to lightning, over voltage, under voltage, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence or any damage
caused by use of the product by the purchaser or others. This warranty does not cover non-EWP products that have been exposed to wet or corrosive environments.
This warranty does not cover stainless steel surfaces that have not been properly maintained.
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