Valcom VIP-176 Manual page 2

INSTALLATION
Operation:
The VIP-176 provides door intercom access via
network connection to customer telephone
system or stand alone telephone set. Interface to
customer telephone system can be via SIP
registration to a voice over IP (VoIP) telephone
system, or FXO port (when used with a Valcom
Enhanced Station Port). Pressing the call button
on the door plate initiates a call to a user-
specified telephone number and the call
assurance LED on the door plate begins to flash.
When the call is answered, a hands-free
communications path is established to the door
plate, and the call assurance LED on the door
plate remains lit. An optional Smart Relay
module, VM-SRLY is available separately, which
provides one form C relay for uses such as
activating door entry equipment.
Mounting
For enhanced protection against static
electrical discharge, it is recommended the
VIP-176 be installed into a grounded electrical
box.
The VIP-176 Doorplate is designed for double
gang FD electrical box mounting. See NEMA OS
3-2002 sec.1.2.3.5 for FD box specifications.
(See Figure 1)
When purchasing a weatherproof box, confirm
adequate depth and that there are no
obstructions in the box; particularly any ground
screw should be off-center. For example, Bell
part number 5333-0 could be used.
(See Figure 2)
Power Connections
The only method of powering the Network
Interface is via a Power over Ethernet (PoE)
switch or power injector meeting the 802.3af
specification.
Make all required signal connections before
connecting to Ethernet switch or power injector
meeting the 802.3af specification.
Network Connection
The VIP-176 has one RJ-45 Network connector.
Green LED: (Link) Indicates Ethernet connection
when illuminated.
Yellow LED: (Activity) Indicator flashes to
indicate network activity.
Use a standard Ethernet patch cable to connect
the NETWORK connector to an Ethernet switch.
(See Figure 3)
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