Input Priority; Access Code; Page Time Out - Viking PA-250 Product Manual

F. Input Priority
Since the PA-250 has MIC, PAGE and AUX audio inputs, priorities are established to prevent contentions between the
three. If multiple inputs are activated at the same time, the one with the highest priority will take effect. When any inputs
share the same priority setting, they are considered "first come first served". In other words, a second input will not
interrupt a same priority input that is already actively paging.
The PA-250 is factory set with the MIC input set to "1", which is the highest priority, so it has the ability to interrupt both
the PAGE and AUX audio inputs. The PAGE input is factory set to "2", and the AUX input is factory set to "3", the lowest
priority.
Each input can be programmed with a priority level from "1" down to "3", so there is the ability to arrange any desired
input priority for the Microphone, Telecom Page, and Auxiliary inputs. When in programming, to create a input priority
sequence, enter a three digit string of numbers (followed by #44), that represent the priority level (from 1 to 3) of the
inputs in this order: MIC, PAGE and AUX as shown below.
NOTE: The Background Music input will only be active when no other inputs are active. Loud ringing and Chime Tones will barge in.
Factory Default Setting: 1 + 2 + 3
MIC Priority
PAGE Priority
AUX Priority
Highest
PAGE
G. Access Code
When the PAGE INPUT is being used in either the FXO (Loop Start) or FSX (Ring Trip) modes, an Access Code can
been set. When an Access Code is programmed, the incoming pager is prompted with a single beep. The pager is then
required to enter the programmed 1 – 6 digit Access Code. If the proper access code is not entered within 6 seconds,
the PA-250 will triple beep and hang up or give a busy signal. When a valid Access Code has been entered, the PA-250
will allow the page to pass through to the speakers.
To program an Access Code, enter 1-6 digits then #45 in programming.
The PA-250 is factory set with the Access Code disabled, which can be manually done by entering just #45 in
programming.
H. Page Time Out
A maximum page length of 1 to 250 seconds can be programmed for FXO (Loop Start), FXS (Ring Trip), Page Port
using VOX mode, and Mic Page using VOX mode. When programmed, and the Page Time Out length has been met,
the page will be terminated.
To program a Page Time Out, enter 1 - 250 then #48 in programming.
The PA-250 is factory set with the Page Time Out disabled so there is no paging time limit. Page Time Out can be
manually disabled by entering just #48 in programming.
NOTE: Not applicable with Mic paging when PTT is used, Page Port when Contact Closure is used, or the Aux Input.
Dial: M + P + A + # + 4 + 4
Priority Desired
Second Third
AUX MIC PAGE
MIC AUX
Equal priority for all
Enter Your Priority Settings Here:
M
In Programming Mode Enter
11
P A
#44
231#44
213#44
111#44