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VOX400
VoiceOFF MK4 with
RS485 and LAN Triggering
© 2022 System Q Ltd
VoiceOff.com

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual VOX400 VoiceOFF MK4 with RS485 and LAN Triggering © 2022 System Q Ltd VoiceOff.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1 Features ......................... 2 2 Required Tools / Handy Extras ..................2 3 Additional modules available at extra cost ..............3 Single-VoiceOFF Manual Controller ......................3 Multi-VoiceOFF Manual Controller ....................... 3 VoiceOFF Scheduler ............................3 Part 2 Schematic - What's under the lid?
  • Page 3: Part 1 Introduction

    Index Introduction With a powerful built in 10W amp & speaker, and IP65 case you can use the VOX400 in a lot of different applications. It can be triggered by using hard-wired alarm inputs or via RS485 commands from other electronic equipment such as a computer or a DVR / NVR.
  • Page 4: Features

    Drill (for mounting) Precision slotted screwdriver (flat-head) Alarm cable (for alarm inputs) PC or Laptop (if intending to replace MP3 files or network the VoiceOFF) Phono plugs or audio lead (if connecting to external audio input or line out) 08/04/2022...
  • Page 5: Additional Modules Available At Extra Cost

    1.3 Additional modules available at extra cost 1.3.1 Single-VoiceOFF Manual Controller Controller software that allows a single VoiceOFF annunciator to be can be manually triggered to play a message over a network using software running on a Windows PC. Play a specific required message...
  • Page 6: Part 2 Schematic - What's Under The Lid

    Schematic - What's under the lid? Installation The VoiceOFF unit can be installed either internally or externally using 4 screw locations, one on each corner of the unit. A free Micro SD card is provided with the unit containing professionally recorded voice messages and sounds.
  • Page 7 Note that the MP3 file will only run once on being triggered. It will not play in a loop even though an alarm may continue for a much longer period. For the VoiceOFF alarm to play a longer message, then the length of the recorded file will dictate the run time.
  • Page 8: Part 4 Volume Control

    VOX400 Volume Control The VoiceOFF has a volume control which can be adjusted and set on installation, to match the site requirements. On the VoiceOFF PCB there are two blue volume adjustment pots, each have a small adjustable screw on the top.
  • Page 9: Part 5 Recording Your Own Files

    Once your messages or sounds have been created to copy them to the Micro SD card, and then insert into it the VoiceOFF unit. The audio files need to be stored on the Micro SD card in a certain way and the files need to be saved with names that allow the VoiceOFF unit to know which MP3 file to play depending on which alarm input is triggered.
  • Page 10: Part 6 Loading Files On The Sd Card

    Step 3. Rename the audio files The VoiceOFF decides which MP3 file to play for each alarm input by how the MP3 files are named. For example, when alarm input 1 is triggered, the VoiceOFF looks for an MP3 file that has been named 0001.mp3.
  • Page 11 PCB and all electronic assemblies need handling with care. Step 6. Ready to play the files With the card now correctly inserted back into the VoiceOFF unit, re-apply the power and trigger the sounds. A terminal strip displays the following: On the VoiceOFF PCB, alarm inputs 1-6.
  • Page 12: Part 7 Audio Line Input

    CCTV. The VoiceOFF has intelligence built in to it as well. For example, if it is playing back a sound file from the built in Micro SD card, lets say it’s an in-store promotional audio file and the shop...
  • Page 13: Part 8 Rs485 Commands And Triggering

    RS485 Commands and Triggering The VoiceOFF can trigger up to a total of 9999 MP3 files. As explained earlier, the first 6 files can be triggered on the PCB board, but using an RS485 connection to a PC or DVR/NVR means a total of 9999 different MP3 files can be triggered.
  • Page 14: Commands

    SQStop will stop file playback whether it was started using SQplay, SQRepeat or from the input terminal strip 8.3 ZipVision Kontrol Software RS485 data can be sent using a DVR / NVR connected to the RS485 terminals of the VOX400. RS485 Connections DVR / NVR VOX400...
  • Page 15: Part 9 Network Interface

    Index Network Interface The VOX400 has a built in web interface which allows for basic network configuration. Default login details IP Address 192.168.1.254 Password [BLANK - No password] The login screen displays when first logged into the VoiceOFF. There is no password set as default, so to enter the interface select Login.
  • Page 16: Part 10 Reset Jumper Switches

    2. Remove the jumper from the NC position, and re-connect using the centre pin and the previously unused adjacent pin. 3. Apply power to the VOX400, leave powered on for at least 5 seconds. 4. Remove power from the VOX400.
  • Page 17: Part 11 Specification

    Index Specification VOX400 Operating Voltage 12V DC Recommended Power POW803 12V DC 1.5A Supply Current Consumption 55mA standby 200mA max volume (depending on volume) Alarm Inputs 6 internally triggered RS485 Terminals Case Ivory ABS IP Rating IP65 Mounting Wall Speaker...
  • Page 18: Part 12 Conditions

    VOX400 Conditions All specifications are approximate. System Q Ltd reserves the right to change any product specifications or features without notice. Whilst every effort is made to ensure that these instructions are complete and accurate, System Q Ltd cannot be held responsible in any way for any losses, no matter how they arise, from errors or omissions in these instructions, or the performance or non-performance of the equipment that these instructions refer to.

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