Broadcast VAD-4 Installation And Operation Manual

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Installation and Operation Manual

Voice/Pager Alarm Auto Dialer

with four status inputs, four control relays, integrated stereo silence sensor, dual

temperature sensor and power failure Input.

Firmware Version: 1.08 and above – Manual update: 9/23/2013

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Page 1 NOTE: We recommend the use of Chrome, Firefox or Safari as your browser. Due to the dynamic nature of product design, the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Broadcast Tools, Inc., assumes no responsibility for errors and/or omissions contained in this document. Revisions of this information or new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
VAD-4 Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Section Title ........Page # Introduction.
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION CAUTION! Thank you for your purchase of the VAD-4, Voice/Pager Alarm Auto Dialer, which we will refer to through out the manual as the VAD-4. We’re confident this product Broadcast Tools® will give you many years of dependable service. This manual is intended to give Products, as with any you all the information needed to install and operate the product.
Page 4: Product Description
The VAD-4 is a user programmable four status input multi-number voice/pager auto dialer designed for dial out paging and/or voice message notification. The VAD-4 is equipped with four user controllable SPDT relay outputs, four optically isolated status inputs, two temperature sensor ports, power failure input and unbalanced stereo silence sensor.
Page 5: Inspection
RJ11 jack for connection to a touch tone phone when recording new voice prompts USB PGM Port This type B USB port is used to interface the VAD-4 to the computer for configura- tion via a virtual COM port. See the “Programming” section of this manual for more information.
Page 6: Installation
I/O. All shields and station ground should be tied to the “Chs Gnd” terminal. It is recommended that all cables connected to the VAD-4 be looped through ferrite cores to suppress RF. Surge protection with RF filtering such as the Tripp Lite “ISOBAR”...
Page 7: Silence Sensor Input
“B” terminal is the cathode of the opto-isolator diode pulled up to 5 volts through a 2.2K resistor. If an output that you are interfacing with the VAD-4 provides its own voltage then you will need to configure the corresponding input for the WET (floating) configuration. In the WET configuration the VAD-4’s opto-isolated inputs can be triggered by an input voltage from 5 VDC to 24...
Page 8: Telephone "Caller" Line Output
Mounting: The VAD-4 may be set on a desktop, mounted on a wall or as part of a RA-1 mount- ing shelf. Up to three units may be installed on one RA-1 rack shelf kit (filler panel is provided).
Page 9: Programming
If you wish to return the VAD to its factory default settings: remove power from the VAD. Hold in the recessed defaults button on the left side of the VAD-4’s front panel. Plug in the power and then release the defaults button a second or two later.
Page 10 VAD-4 Installation and Operation Manual Dial-Out Numbers When (1) is selected from the PGM Menu, the Dial-Out Numbers list will be displayed. The Dial-Out Numbers are the phone numbers that can be dialed when alarms are generated. Up to 32 digits can be used in each phone number along with a comma (,) for one second and a semi-colon (;) for 5 second pauses.
Page 11 1: Access Code (ACS Code) The Access code is the code the user must enter via the telephone in-order to use the VAD-4’s con- trol functions. Please refer to the Control Codes section of this manual for more information about controlling the VAD.
Page 12 6: Power Fail Alarm delay time The power fail alarm delay time must be set before the VAD-4 will generate any power fail alarm phone calls. In-order for a power fail alarm to be triggered the power fail input must remain inactive for the delay time period.
Page 13: Recording Voice Messages
Recording Voice Messages Custom voice messages may be recorded over the messages that ship with the VAD-4. A standard touchtone phone is used to record new voice messages. 1.) Plug a touchtone phone in to the front panel “Voice Record Phone” jack on the front of the VAD.
Page 14 VAD-4 Installation and Operation Manual Message Address Time Temperature Degrees Celsius Degrees Fahrenheit Input1 Description Input 2 Description Silence Description Power Description Temp Alarm Desc. Greeting Message Call out ID Enabled Disabled Relay 1 Relay 2 Access Accepted Minus Input 3 Description...
Page 15: Operation
If there isn’t a user entered (*)(asterisk) alarm acknowledgment, the VAD-4 will go on to the next number and so on until all numbers stored in the alarm- ing input’s dial list have been called. This process will then be repeated for the num- ber of times stored in the “lap”...
Page 16: Control Codes
VAD-4 Installation and Operation Manual Control Codes All Control codes are two digits long and can be used to control the VAD-4 after it has received its un-lock code. Code: Function: Caller out Audio on Caller out Audio off SS Audio on...
Page 17 VAD-4 Installation and Operation Manual Code: Function: Relay 4 – 1 second pulse Relay 4 latched Relay 4 un-latched Enable Silence Alarm Disable Silence Alarm Poll Enable State of Silence Alarm Poll Silence Alarm Input Enable Power Fail Alarm Disable Power Fail Alarm...
Page 18: Specifications
Optional interna- tional power plugs. Size: 5.66" x 7.00” x 1.58", Painted aluminum chassis w/ 4 - 4-40 mounting holes. Weight: 2.0 lb. Options: RA-1, Rack Shelf. 1 RU. (Holds THREE VAD-4’s). Temperature Sensor. SPECIFICATIONS e-mail: voice: fax: support@broadcasttools.com 360.854.9559...
Page 19: Warranty
If Broadcast Tools is notified, in writing, of a failure of any item manufactured by Broadcast Tools to conform to the foregoing Limited Warranty within one (1) year following the date of the Buyer’s acquisition of the item, and if the item is returned to Broadcast Tools in accordance with Broadcast Tools’...
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Page 21: Front And Rear Panel Silkscreen Views
Front and Rear Panel Silkscreen Views Product_Name Installation and Operation Manual APPENDIX e-mail: voice: fax: support@broadcasttools.com 360.854.9559 866.783.1742...
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