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VI-8 OPERATION MANUAL May 2019 585.0348.90A...
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VI-8 Product Description The Vocia Input 8 (VI-8) is designed to facilitate live audio paging from user sources to emergency and non-emergency zones in a Vocia system. The VI-8 will allow direct paging access from eight sources via analog mic/line level inputs or CobraNet digital audio connections. Nine logic inputs can be assigned to various Vocia control events including paging control.
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VI-8 Setup and Installation Setup and Use The Vocia software provides an intuitive interface for configuration, DSP equalization, and programming of the VI-8. The information supplied by this manual relates to physical connections and assignment. For more details on software setup, please consult the Vocia Help File. Installation The unit requires one 1.75 inch (44.45 mm) high and 19 inch wide rack space with 10 inch (254 mm) depth.
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VI-8 Front Front Panel Information The VI-8 LEDs are as follows (from left to right when viewing the front of the chassis): 1. 24V DC power 1 2. 24V DC power 2 3. Fault 4. Activity 5. Status 6. Audio Channel 1 7.
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VI-8 Rear Power The VI-8 requires an external single 24V DC power source to operate, but is capable of accepting dual 24V DC inputs for redundancy. Both power sources may be connected concurrently, however each must be capable of supporting the full 30 watt load of the unit (inputs are not intended to load-share). Loss or return of either power source will not result in an interruption to normal operation as long as one of these power sources remains functional.
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Audio Inputs Eight balanced mic/line connections are available via eight 5.08mm 3-pin pluggable screw terminal blocks. All plug-in barrier strip connectors should be wired from left to right as follows: Function Audio + Audio - 3 Ground (chassis) Control Outputs Four relay connections are available to be configured and operate as Control Outputs.
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