Viking VR-1B Instructions for use

• Indicates “ringing”, “on-the-phone” or “message
waiting”
• LED visible up to 100 ft (30m)
• Power supply included
• Attractive new compact package
• Connects with a modular cord
• Special “T” adapter provided for handset
applications
• Easy to install
• Six different modes of operation for enabling
and disabling certain features (DIP switch
selectable)
• Wall mount housing: (2) #6x3/4 panhead screws
included
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TECHNICAL
TECHNICAL
When used with an analog phone line, the VR-1B will provide
“ring” indication, “on the phone” indication and “message wait-
ing” indication for both “stutter dial tone” and standard mes-
sage waiting voltage. In this application the VR-1B connects
directly to tip and ring.
When used with electronic or digital phones, the VR-1B won’t
have you guessing which phone is ringing in busy offices. The
flashing LED can be seen up to 100 feet away. The VR-1B
connects directly to the electronic phone’s speaker.
When used with a headset, you can end those nagging inter-
ruptions that occur when associates’ don’t realize you are on
the phone because you are using a headset. The VR-1B will
flash on and off indicating to everyone that you are on the
phone and you are not to be disturbed. The VR-1B installs in the handset/headset jack using
an included “T” adapter.
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Power: 120VAC / 12VDC 500mA, UL listed adapter provided
Dimensions: 3.0” x 4.4” x 1.4” (76mm x 112mm x 36mm)
Shipping Weight: 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg)
Environmental: 32°F to 90°F (0°C to 32°C) with 5% to 95%
non-condensing humidity
Light: 0.75” (19mm) red LED
Visiblity: 100 ft (30m) typical
Message Waiting Voltage: 90V - 125V
Connections: (1) RJ11 jack,(4) cage clamp screw terminals
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• Call centers
• Telemarketing
• Product support groups
• Office cubicles
• CO based voice messaging
• Purchasing departments
• Sales offices
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IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A VIKING PRODUCT, PLEASE CONTACT: VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT [phone]
Our Technical Support Department is available for assistance Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm central time. So that we can give you better service, before you call please:
1. Know the model number, the serial number and what software version you have (see serial label).
2. Have your Technical Practice in front of you.
3. It is best if you are on site.
RETURNING PRODUCT FOR EXCHANGE
The following procedure is for equipment that has failed out-of-box (within 10 days of purchase):
1. Customer must contact Viking’s Technical Support at 715-386-8666 to determine possible causes for the problem. The
customer MUST be able to step through recommended tests for diagnosis.
2. If the Technical Support Product Specialist determines that the equipment is defective based on the customer's input
and troubleshooting, a Return Authorization (R.A.) number will be issued. This number is valid for fourteen (14)
calendar days from the date of issue.
3. After obtaining the R.A. number, return the approved equipment to your distributor, referencing the R.A. number. Your
distributor will then replace the product over the counter at no charge. The distributor will then return the product to
Viking using the same R.A. number.
4. The distributor will NOT exchange this product without first obtaining the R.A. number from you. If you haven't
followed the steps listed in 1, 2 and 3, be aware that you will have to pay a restocking charge.
RETURNING PRODUCT FOR REPAIR
The following procedure is for equipment that needs repair:
1. Customer must contact Viking's Technical Support Department at 715-386-8666 to obtain a Return Authorization (RA)
number. The customer MUST have a complete description of the problem, with all pertinent information regarding the
defect, such as options set, conditions, symptoms, methods to duplicate problem, frequency of failure, etc.
2. Packing: Return equipment in original box or in proper packing so that damage will not occur while in transit. Static
sensitive equipment such as a circuit board should be in an anti-static bag, sandwiched between foam and individual-
ly boxed. All equipment should be wrapped to avoid packing material lodging in or sticking to the equipment. Include
ALL parts of the equipment. C.O.D. or freight collect shipments cannot be accepted. Ship cartons prepaid to:
Viking Electronics, 1531 Industrial Street, Hudson, WI 54016
3. Return shipping address: Be sure to include your return shipping address inside the box. We cannot ship to a PO Box.
4. RA number on carton: In large printing, write the R.A. number on the outside of each carton being returned.
the necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
If trouble is experienced with the VR-1B, for repair or warranty information, please contact:
Viking Electronics, Inc., 1531 Industrial Street, Hudson, WI 54016 [phone]
If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the
equipment until the problem is resolved.
Connection to Party Line Service is subject to State Tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service com-
mission or corporation commission for information.
WHEN PROGRAMMING EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND (OR) MAKING TEST CALLS TO EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call. Perform such activities in the off-peak
hours, such as early morning or late evenings.
It is recommended that the customer install an AC surge arrester in the AC outlet to which this device is connected. This
is to avoid damaging the equipment caused by local lightning strikes and other electrical surges.
PART 15 LIMITATIONS
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 radi-
ate 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 is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC REQUIREMENTS
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the side of this
equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If
requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.
The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive REN's on a
telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of
the REN's should not exceed five (5.0) To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as deter-
mined by the total REN's, contact the local telephone company. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for
this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the
REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label.
The plug used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable
FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected
to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this VR-1B does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions
about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
If the VR-1B causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary dis-
continuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn't practical, the telephone company will notify the cus-
tomer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is nec-
essary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the
operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make
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Modular Installation
Internal View of the VR-1B
CO Line,
Analog Station or
VoIP Analog Port
12V DC
Adapter
(included)
(2) #6x3/4 panhead
screws (included)
R1
R5
R2
R15
C2
C1
C3
134
2
ON
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12V DC
Adapter
(included)
(2) #6x3/4 panhead
screws (included)
R1
R5
R2
R15
C2
C1
C3
134
2
ON
CO Line,
Analog Station or
VoIP Analog Port
Hard Wire Installation
Internal View of the VR-1B
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IMPORTANT: Electronic devices are susceptible to lightning and power station electrical surges from both the AC outlet and the telephone line. It is recommended that a surge
protector be installed to protect against such surges. Contact Panamax at [phone] or Electronic Specialists Inc. at [phone].
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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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.
NO OTHER WARRANTIES. VIKING MAKES NO WARRANTIES RELATING TO ITS PRODUCTS OTHER THAN AS DESCRIBED ABOVE AND DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. VIKING SHALL NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY, FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES
ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SALE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD HEREUNDER.
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. WHETHER IN AN ACTION BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY) OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, ANY LIABILITY OF VIKING SHALL
BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, OR AT VIKING'S OPTION, REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE AS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND ANY LIABILITY OF VIKING SHALL BE SO LIMITED.
IT IS EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT EACH AND EVERY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH PROVIDES FOR DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES, EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND EXCLU-
SIVE REMEDY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, ARE SEVERABLE FROM ANY OTHER PROVISION AND EACH PROVISION IS A SEPARABLE AND INDEPENDENT ELEMENT OF RISK ALLOCATION AND IS INTENDED TO BE ENFORCED
AS SUCH.

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Internal View of the VR-1B
12V DC
Adapter
(included)
(2) #6x3/4 panhead
screws (included)
R1
R5
R2
R15
C2
C1
C3
134
2
ON
Standard
Analog Phone
(not included)
Optional Radio Shack
#279-008 "T" Adapter
(not included)
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ON
ON OFF
"Stutter" dial tone detection may
require adjusting the sensitivity.
Start with this trim pot in the
center position.
OR
Analog
Phone Line
Modular Cord
(included)
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Connect an analog phone line modular cord into the VR-1B’s “LINE IN” jack (or hardwire tip and ring to the screw ter-
minals). Plug the 12V DC power supply into the VR-1B’s “12VDC” jack (or hardwire to the screw terminals). The VR-
1B will flash to indicate ringing, light steady when the phone is off hook, follow the cadence of 90 to 125V message
waiting voltage, and gives a “stutter” flash if message waiting “stutter” dial tone is detected. The 4 position DIP Switch
can be used to enable / disable different features as shown below. An optional “T” adapter can be used for the VR-1B
to share the modular plug with a phone.
Switch 1
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
Switch 2
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
Description
Normal Mode (factory setting): The VR-1B functions as described above.
Both ring detect and 90 to 125V message waiting voltage detect are disabled.
Off hook detect is disabled.
PBX Stutter Dial Tone Detect Only Mode: Interrogates idle line for stutter dial tone every 30 seconds.
Switch
3
3
Position
ON
OFF
Description
Always-On Mode enabled: Whenever power is applied to the VR-1B the red LED will illuminate.
Normal Mode (factory setting).
Switch
4
4
Position
ON
OFF
Description
Disable stutter dial tone detect. The VR-1B will never interrogate the line for stutter dial tone.
Stutter dial tone detection functions normally (factory setting).
A. Analog Phones

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.
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B. Headsets
Connect the receive pair (typically the inside pair) of an Electronic or Digital phone handset jack, using the special “T”
adapter provided, to the “LINE IN” jack (or hardwire to the screw terminals), of the VR-1B. Plug the 12V DC power sup-
ply into the VR-1B’s “12VDC” jack (or hardwire to the screw terminals). When audio going to the handset or headset is
detected, the VR-1B will flash to show others that you are on the phone.
C. Electronic and Digital Phones
Connect the speaker leads of an Electronic or Digital phone to the “LINE IN” jack (or hardwire to the screw terminals)
of the VR-1B as shown below. Plug the 12V DC power supply into the VR-1B’s “12VDC” jack (or hardwire to the screw
terminals). The speaker may be disconnected if a resistor of equal value is substituted. The VR-1B will flash to indicate
ringing.
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Internal View of the VR-1B
Electronic/Digital Phone
(not included)
12V DC
Adapter
(included)
(2) #6x3/4 panhead
screws (included)
R1
R5
R2
R15
C2
C1
C3
134
2
ON
Special "T"
Adapter
(included)
Adjust the sensitivity with the
trim pot if necessary. Turn
clockwise to increase sensitivity. Headset
(not included)
To Handset
Jack on Phone
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Internal View of the VR-1B
Internal View of a Typical
Key Set Telephone
12V DC
Adapter
(included)
(2) #6x3/4 panhead
screws (included)
R1
R5
R2
R15
C2
C1
C3
134
2
ON
Adjust the sensitivity with the
trim pot if necessary. Turn
clockwise to increase sensitivity.
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