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VNS2500
Wireless Public Address Controller
User's Manual / Installation Guide
Version 1.26
Visiplex, Inc. 2009

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  • Page 1 VNS2500 Wireless Public Address Controller User's Manual / Installation Guide Version 1.26 Visiplex, Inc. 2009...
  • Page 2 About This Manual This VNS2500 User/Installation Manual describes how to install and setup the VNS2500 for wireless messaging. It also provides instructions for transmitter antenna installation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Product Information 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Standard Features 1.3 Optional Features 1.4 Package Contents 1.5 Key Navigation 1.6 Pre-Installation Test Installation 2.1 Site Inspection and System Location 2.2 Magnetic Mount Antenna (VS638) Installation 2.3 Base Station Outdoor Antenna Kit (VS654) Installation 2.4 Final Installation Steps Advanced System Information 3.1 Administration Menu...

  • Page 4: Product Information

    Fire/Alarm, Access Control, Biological & Chemical detection, Public Address systems, etc. The VNS2500 system provides a cost effective, wireless solution to applications ranging from simple wireless PA implementation, to a fully customized, network capable wireless mass notification and personnel alert system.

  • Page 5: Standard Features

    Off / Previous 1.6 Pre-Installation Test It is recommended to test the VNS2500 and the entire system prior to installation in order to verify proper operation and get familiar with the unit operation. Follow these steps to perform a pre-installation test: 1.
  • Page 6 6. Press 3 followed by the # key for the internal clock Date Setup. Enter the local date in MMDDYY format. The display will change back to Date Setup. 7. Press the * key to return to the Main Menu. Make sure the correct time as displayed on the VNS2500 display...

  • Page 7: Site Inspection And System Location

    2.1 Site Inspection and System Location Consider the following requirements when planning system installation and choosing a location for the VNS2500 and other system components: 1. The transmitting antenna should be located as close as possible to the center of the site and should not be surrounded by large metal objects that may block the RF signal and decrease the coverage range of the system.

  • Page 8: Final Installation Steps

    2.4 Final Installation Steps The VNS2500 system encoder can be installed on a wall or shelf. Install a UPS power backup to protect the system from power outages and surges. If you are using an external transmitter, place it next to the VNS2500 and use the data cable provided to connect VNS2500 and the external transmitter.

  • Page 9: Advanced System Information

    Advanced System Information The main menu shown below appears after the VNS2500 is turned on and is used for accessing the Programming and Administration menus. This menu can be used also for sending a voice or digital page to speakers, strobe lights, alphanumeric signboards, sirens, digital pagers, etc.

  • Page 10: Unit Time Setup

    After the last step is completed, the display will flash DATA SAVED and go back to the Pager to Edit menu. Repeat the above steps for each additional wirelessly controlled device, or press the * key twice to return to the Main Menu. 3.1.2 Time Setup Menu From the Administration Menu, select 2 followed by the # key.

  • Page 11: Baudrate Setup

    Press # to confirm the Database Reset. Press * or any other key to cancel and go back to the Reset Database menu. 3.2 Page To Menu The main menu shown below appears after the VNS2500 is turned on and is also used for sending a page to an alphanumeric device. PAGE TO:...
  • Page 12 1. Program a pager in to the VNS2500 as described in the Wireless Device Database Menu section (page 9). 2. Connect the RJ-11 phone jack located at the back of the VNS2500 to and analog telelphone line or extension. 3. Using another phone, dial the number of the telephone line or extension connected to the VNS2500.

  • Page 13: Accessing Wireless Receivers (Via Keypad Or Phone)

    (or the “Enter Message” prompt). 8. If the pager selected is a WPA pager, the VNS2500 will respond with the 2 beeps after a short delay (or the “Please Wait” prompt and shortly after that with the “Speak Message Now”...
  • Page 14 Repeat (optional, digit between 0 and 9) For example, to send tone 4 with length 7 in volume 6, enter **80476. 10. To send the message, press #. The VNS2500 will respond with 3 beeps (or the “Page Sent” prompt, for phone access only).

  • Page 15: Software

    Standard or Power user privileges may be sufficient. Follow these steps to configure VisiDB: 1. Make sure the VNS2500 is powered on and connected to the serial port on the PC. 2. Press the Windows Start button. Select Programs, VisiDB program group and then select VisiDB.

  • Page 16: Setting Date And Time From Pc

    VNS2500 periodically according the date and time on the PC. The VNS2500 internal clock will be updated with this data and it will be used as the reference date and time sent any receivers. The automatic update is performed every hour.

  • Page 17: Scheduled Paging

    Follow these steps to program a schedule (see IMPORTANT NOTES at the end of this section): 1. Make sure the VNS2500 is powered on and connected to the serial port on the PC. 2. Go to File, Admin Login menu. Enter password and press Ok (default password is blank).
  • Page 18 6. If the Update command is selected, the Tone Schedule – Update dialog box will be displayed. Below are the fields and functions description: Update schedule file and tone generator (if connected) with changes Cancel Ignore all changes and exit Time of day in which a tone should be generated or dry-contact should be Time closed or opened...
  • Page 19 7. If the Copy From command is selected, the schedule will be copied from the selected day to the to the selected Week Day.
  • Page 20 Any changes made are programmed in to the VNS2500 immediately (if connected to the PC). 5. There is no need to press Upload after each change made. If the VNS2500 is connected properly to the PC, each modification made from the Tone Schedule – Update screen is...
  • Page 21 VisiDB using the Open command and then programmed in to the VNS2500 using the Upload command. 8. The execution of the schedule programmed in to the VNS2500 is dependent on the date and time stored in its internal clock. This clock MUST be kept accurate by either receiving time updates from a wireless time synchronization encoder (such as the TS2800) or from a PC connected to it via a serial port.
  • Page 22 Update schedule file and with changes Cancel Ignore all changes and exit Time Time of day in which a tone should be generated Send to Device Device number of the speaker to be accessed Type of tone sent to the speaker. For more flexibility, use 10 – Freetext and enter Message Text using the GTtlv format where: t is the Alert Type (digit between 1 and 8) Alert Type...

  • Page 23: Tone Schedule Programming

    Follow these steps to set scheduled paging: 1. Make sure the VNS2500 encoder is powered and connected to the serial port on the PC. 2. Go to File, Admin Login menu. Enter password and press Ok (default password is blank).

  • Page 24: Wireless Device Database Programmer

    Enter the required information into the form and select the Program button to update/program the VNS2500 unit. To upload or download the device database from the VNS2500 to the PC use the Upload and Download options from the Devices Menu in the main screen.

  • Page 25: Appendices

    Appendices 5.1 Appendix A – Installation Diagrams Coaxial Cable (BNC to BNC) Magnetic Mount Antenna Magnetic Mount Antenna VNS2500 Microphone RJ-11 Telephone Interface RS232 PC Interface Input (Optional) (RJ-45 to DB9) Low Power System Installation Diagram Coaxial Cable (BNC to BNC)
  • Page 26 AC Voltage DC Voltage COAX Cable Data Cable Antenna AC Power 12V DC Power Power Encoder Transmitter Amplifier Supply High Power System Installation Block Diagram...

  • Page 27: Appendix B - Connections, Wiring And Pin Out

    5.2 Appendix B – Connections, Wiring and Pin Out 5.2.1 External Transmitter Port Pin Out (EXT. TX) 1 – DIGITAL DATA (OUT) 6 – DATA IN (IN) 2 – DIGITAL PTT (OUT) 7 – INHIBIT (IN) 3 – N.C. 8 – N.C. 4 –...
  • Page 28 5.2.5 Serial Port Pin Out (RS-232) 1 – N.C. 5 – GND 2 – TX (OUT) 6 – DSR (OUT) 3 – RX (IN) 7 – GND 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 – N.C. 8 – N.C. 5.2.6 Phone Port Pin Out (PHONE) 1 –...

  • Page 29: General Information

    General Information 6.1 Specifications Encoder Frequency Range VHF: 148-174 MHz, UHF: 403-433 MHz, 438-470 MHz Data Baud Rate 512, 1200, 2400 BPS Paging Format POCSAG, Narrow or Wide Band Paging Type Voice, Tone, Numeric, Alphanumeric Channel Spacing 12.5 kHz or 25 kHz AC Adaptor - Input: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz Power Output: 12VDC, 3A...

  • Page 30: Warranty

    For more information, or to obtain technical assistance on any warranty or non-warranty product, please write, call, fax or email to: Visiplex, Inc. 100 N Fairway Drive, Suite 120 Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Phone: (847) 918-0250 or (877) 918-7243...

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