Troubleshooting Chart - Valcom V-1015B Installation Instructions

VALCOM ONE-WAY AMPLIFIED PENDANT SPEAKERS
Valcom Pendant Speaker, V-1015B (five-watt), is self-amplified and provides voice
paging as well as background music. This speaker has an externally accessible
volume control that can be adjusted by a screwdriver through the hole in the grille.
It is weather-resistant and available in white, black, gray and custom colors.
Model V-1015B-W
Model V-1015B-BK
Model V-1015B-GY
DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT
5.80" Dia. x 8.80"H (14.73cm Dia. x 22.35cm H)
3.2 lbs. (1.45kg)
The V-1015B requires -24VDC, 300mA (6 Power Units).
Note: To expand a 25/70/100 Volt system, add a
V-1095 in line before connecting this speaker or
damage to both the amplifier and speaker may
occur.
INSTALLATION
The V-1015B Pendant Speaker is designed to be
suspended from a ceiling using the enclosed chain. The
chain is not attached to the ring at the top of the speaker
to prevent damage to the speaker's finish during shipping.
To install the chain, open the link on the end of the chain
and loop the link through the ring located on the top of the
speaker and close the link. Make sure the chain is securely
fastened to the ceiling.
NOTE: An additional 6 feet length of chain is available.
Order Part Number V-1093-BK.
The area covered by a pendant speaker is determined by
the suspended height of the speaker.
Suspended Height
Spacing
Approximate Coverage
White
Black
Gray
FIGURE 1
8 10 12 16
16 20 25 30
250 350 500 800
CONNECTIONS
Note:
Recommended Quantity of Speakers per Specific Power Run
Speakers per

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Attach chain here.
SYMPTOMS
No audio from speaker
Low volume from
speaker
Loud squeal
20
(feedback)
35
1000
The cable is for electrical connections only. Under no circumstances
should the speaker be suspended from this cable.
Tip/A
Page
Ring/B
Out
-24VDC
Valcom Page
GND
Adapter
Valcom -24VDC
FIGURE 2
Wire Run Length (Feet)
Power Run
V-1015B 24 AWG
2 250
1 500
0 1000
1. Verify volume control is turned up (clockwise).
2. Using a lineman's test set, check for proper audio
level on Tip and Ring leads and if necessary at the
source.
1. Verify volume control is turned up.
2. Check voltage at the speaker when in use, (-18 to
-24VDC required).
3. Using a lineman's test set, check for proper audio
level on Tip and Ring leads. It is possible that some
low level audio will be heard with only one side of
Tip and Ring connected.
1. Decrease volume of speaker (counterclockwise).
2. Increase the distance between telephone and speaker.
3. Install confidencer on the telephone in severe
problem areas.
One-Way
Amplified
Speaker
Power Supply
22 AWG
400
800
1600
ACTIONS