Viking FBI-1A User manual

PRODUCT MANUAL
Designed, Manufactured and Supported in the USA
COMMUNICATION & SECURITY SOLUTIONS
Totally Eliminate paging Feedback
Features
• High quality (80K/40K) digital message storage
• High output - 2V RMS into 600 ohms
• 16 or 32 second record time (DIP switch
selectable)
• Compatible with Paging ports or Trunk ports
• Activate recording from VOX detection, contact
closure or loop detect (Trunk mode only)
• VOX sensitivity adjustment
• Cancel page feature
• Selectable page repeat
• Selectable pre-page alert tone
• Selectable post-page alert tone
• Adjustable alert tone volume
• N.O./N.C. relay contacts control paging system
• Record/Playback LED indicator
• Compatible with virtually all paging and
telephone systems
Eliminate Paging Feedback in:
• Warehouses, Factories, Offices
• Retail Stores, Hotels, Airports
• Stadiums, School Gymnasiums, Pools
• Casinos, Bingo Halls, Dining Establishments
• Other large noisy areas
FBI-1A
Anti-Feedback
Paging Interface
October 27, 2017
Applications
Specifications
www.VikingElectronics.com
Information: 715-386-8861
VIKING
Even the best designed paging systems
can experience feedback. Now you can
eliminate annoying feedback over your
paging speakers with Viking’s model
FBI-1A digital anti-feedback paging
interface.
The FBI-1A utilizes state of the art
digital recording technology to record
the “live” page from a phone system’s
paging port output or unused trunk port.
The FBI-1A then immediately plays
back the recorded page once or twice
(selectable) over the paging system.
Pages of up to 32 seconds can be
Power: 120V AC/13.8V AC 1.25A, UL listed
adapter provided
Dimensions: 5.25” x 3.5” x 1.75” (133mm x
89mm x 44mm )
Shipping Weight: 1.6 lbs (0.73 kg)
Environmental: 32°F to 90°F (0°C to 32°C) with
5% to 95% noncondensing humidity
Sampling Rate: 80K/40K (equivalent)
Maximum Page Length: 16/32 seconds (DIP
switch selectable)
Output Impedance: 600 ohm
Maximum Audio Output: 2V RMS (driving a 600
ohm load)
Talk Battery: 24V DC (Trunk mode only)
Connections: 13 cage clamp screw terminals
stored and the FBI-1A automatically
adjusts to the page length for faster
processing. In addition, the FBI-1A can
be programmed to provide pre-page and
post-page alert tones.

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Installation
VIKING©MODEL FBI-1A
PAGING
VOLUME
VOX
SENSITIVITY
POWER 13.8V AC
PAGING
PORT
TRUNK
PORT
PAGE
TONE
VOL 123456789
10
PAGING INPUT
600 OHM AUDIO OUT COMMON RECORD PAGE CANCEL PAGE
MODE SWITCH
RECORD TIME
SLP-1 MODE
PAGE REPEAT
PRE-PAGE TONE
POST PAGE TONE
PAGING CONTROL OUTPUT
MIN MAX MIN MAX
DIGITAL ANTI-FEEDBACK
PAGING INTERFACE
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Mode Switch (see Programming section A)
Page LED - Lights during recording and playback
(see Programming section I)
Page Alert Tone Volume (see Programming section G)
DIP Switches (See Programming section C)
Secondary Paging Control Output
(see Programming section D)
N.C. relay contact
COM relay contact
N.O. relay contact
Paging Control Output
(see Programming section D)
N.C. relay contact
COM relay contact
N.O. relay contact
Cancel Page (see Programming section E)
Record Page (see Programming section F)
Common
To Paging System (not included)
600 ohm paging port
or unused trunk port
Phone System
(PABX/KSU)
13.8V AC
Adapter
(included)
120V AC
600 ohm page output
(to paging amp input)
VOX Sensitivity - Voice Operated
Recording Adjustment
(see Programming section B)
Paging Volume
(see Programming section H)
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.
Programming
A. Mode Switch
B. VOX Sensitivity
In the Trunk Port position, 24V talk battery is supplied for connecting the FBI-1A paging input to a phone system’s
unused trunk port. In the Paging Port position, a 600 ohm audio input is supplied for connecting to a phone
system’s paging port output.
If the FBI-1A is installed on a phone system’s paging port that does not supply a page control contact (normally
open relay contact that closes while the paging port is activated) the VOX (Voice Operated Recording) feature
may be used. The VOX sensitivity may require adjustment. Rotate the POT clockwise to increase the sensitivity
for low level input signals (see Programming section I).
Note: The VOX (Voice Operated Recording) feature is not used in the trunk mode or when a page control contact
is connected to the record page input of the FBI-1A to trigger the recording. In these applications, set the VOX
sensitivity to the minimum level.
C. DIP Switch programming
Switch Position Description
1 ON Enables the post page tone - a high tone after the page
1 OFF Disables the post page tone)
2 ON Enables the pre-page tone - a low tone before the page)
2 OFF Disables the pre-page tone
3ONEnables page repeat - the message is played twice
3 OFF Disables page repeat
4ON
Enables SLP-1 mode - the paging control outputs activate
during record and playback
4 OFF Disables SLP-1 mode - the paging control outputs activate
during playback only
5ONStandard record time - 16 seconds (high quality/80K)
5 OFF Extended record time - 32 seconds (low quality/40K)
VIKING©MODEL FBI-1A
PAGING
VOLUME
VOX
SENSITIVITY
POWER 13.8V AC
PAGING
PORT
TRUNK
PORT
PAGE
TONE
VOL 123456789
10
PAGING INPUT
600 OHM AUDIO OUT COMMON RECORD PAGE CANCEL PAGE
MODE SWITCH
RECORD TIME
SLP-1 MODE
PAGE REPEAT
PRE-PAGE TONE
POST PAGE TONE
PAGING CONTROL OUTPUT
MIN MAX MIN MAX
DIGITAL ANTI-FEEDBACK
PAGING INTERFACE
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ON
OFF
DIP Switches
Note: DIP Switches are
shown in the factory
default positions.

If required, these optional relay contacts can control your paging system. The contacts can be set to activate
during page playback or during recording and playback (see Programming section C).
The FBI-1A is capable of cancelling a page in progress. Connect the Cancel Page Input to a normally open
remote switch or button at the receptionist’s desk. Momentarily pressing the button will cancel the page in progress
(during recording or playback).
Connect the Record Page Input to the normally open paging control contact of your phone system. Place the
VOX sensitivity POT in the “MIN” position. The FBI-1A will record the page while the contact closure is maintained.
Note: Using the Record Page Input is preferred over using the VOX circuit to control recording.
The FBI-1A has a POT for adjusting pre-page
and post-page alert tone levels (see diagram,
right).
Rotate the Paging Volume POT clockwise to
increase the paging volume and counter-
clockwise to decrease the paging volume (see
diagram, right).
D. Paging Control Output
E. Cancel Page Input
F. Record Page Input
G. Page Alert Tone Volume
H. Paging Volume
I. Page LED
B. Paging Port Mode
A. Trunk Port Mode
Operation
Important: The MODE SWITCH must be in the TRUNK PORT position.
1. Access the phone system’s trunk port that is interfaced to the FBI-1A.
2. Announce the page.
3. Hang-up.
Note: The FBI-1A will record the entire time the trunk port is off hook. It is important that you hang-up immediately
after announcing the page to avoid recording silence.
Important: The MODE SWITCH must be in the PAGING PORT position.
1. Access the phone system’s paging port.
2. Announce the page.
3. Hang-up.
If you are using the Record Page Input (see Programming section F), the FBI-1A will record the entire time
you are off hook on the paging port. It is important to hang-up immediately after announcing the page to avoid
recording silence.
If you are NOT using the Record Page Input, the FBI-1A’s VOX (voice activated recording) circuit will sense the
paging audio and automatically begin recording the page. The FBI-1A will continue to record until 2 seconds of
silence is detected. The FBI-1A will then playback the recorded page. In this mode, the VOX sensitivity may
require adjustment (see Programming section B).
Note: For both modes, if the page exceeds the recording time, you will hear two error beeps in the handset
before the page is played. On systems that do not use the paging control output (see Programming section D),
the error beeps will play over the paging system before the page.
LED lights steady when the paging port is not accessed, the VOX sensitivity is set too high and should be decreased
until the LED turns off (see Programming section B). During playback in either mode, the LED will light steady for
the entire duration of the message playback.
VIKING©MODEL FBI-1A
PAGING
VOLUME
VOX
SENSITIVITY
POWER 13.8V AC
PAGING
PORT
TRUNK
PORT
PAGE
TONE
VOL 123456789
10
PAGING INPUT
600 OHM AUDIO OUT COMMON RECORD PAGE CANCEL PAGE
MODE SWITCH
RECORD TIME
SLP-1 MODE
PAGE REPEAT
PRE-PAGE TONE
POST PAGE TONE
PAGING CONTROL OUTPUT
MIN MAX MIN MAX
DIGITAL ANTI-FEEDBACK
PAGING INTERFACE
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N.C.
PAGING
VOLUME
MAX
MIN
VOX
SENSITIVITY
MAX
MIN
Decrease Increase
Page Alert Tone Volume
This is a recording and playback indicator. When recording in the Trunk
Port mode, the LED will light steady while the phone system’s trunk port is
accessed. When recording in the Paging Port mode, the LED can be used
as a maximum VOX sensitivity adjustment indicator; the LED should flash
only when the paging port is accessed and paging audio is present, if the
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IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A VIKING PRODUCT, CONTACT: VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 715-386-8666
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).
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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 individually 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.
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 Viking product 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.
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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
Application
Product Support: 715-386-8666
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.
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VIKING©MODEL FBI-1A
PAGING
VOLUME
VOX
SENSITIVITY
POWER 13.8V AC
PAGING
PORT
TRUNK
PORT
PAGE
TONE
VOL 123456789
10
PAGING INPUT
600 OHM AUDIO OUT COMMON RECORD PAGE CANCEL PAGE
MODE SWITCH
RECORD TIME
SLP-1 MODE
PAGE REPEAT
PRE-PAGE TONE
POST PAGE TONE
PAGING CONTROL OUTPUT
MIN MAX MIN MAX
DIGITAL ANTI-FEEDBACK
PAGING INTERFACE
12345
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ELECTRONICS
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COM
N.C.
Background Music
Source (not included)
Paging Amplifier - Floating 600 ohm output,
connect to input of paging amplifier.
Unused Trunk Input or Paging Output - Connect to a
page port output or an unused C.O. line input (trunk port).
Sharing an Amplifier with Background Music