Network Connection; Signal Connections; Technical Assistance - Valcom InformaCast VIP-801A-IC Installation Manual

plugging the power supply into the VIP-801A-IC
via the barrel connector on the rear of the
VIP-801A-IC.

Network Connection

The VIP-801A-IC has one RJ-45 network
connector on the front panel. Use a standard
Ethernet patch cable to connect the
VIP-801A-IC to an Ethernet switch.

Signal Connections

The VIP-801A-IC has signal connectors on the
rear panel:

2 Audio outputs

2 Form C relays
Audio Out: Two audio output connections are
provided. The terminals labeled "Page" provide
a signal output compatible with Valcom self-
amplified speakers. Up to 40 Valcom speakers
can be connected to the Page output. The
terminals labeled "AUX" provide a signal output
compatible with most amplifiers and should be
used where a transformer-coupled output is
desired.
DIP Switch: The four-pole DIP switch controls
a supervision signal on the "Page" audio output
line. For systems where supervision is used,
setting DIP switches 1 & 2 to ON enables
supervision on the Page audio output
connections. Where supervision is not used, set
DIP switches 1 & 2 to OFF. Switches 3 & 4 are
not used.
Audio Input/Contact Closure:
Not used with InformaCast.
Relay Channels: Access to the form C relay is
provided via three screw terminals (on a six pin
screw terminal block) labeled K1. The common
contact is the middle terminal with the normally
closed (N.C) contact on the left and the normally
open (N.O.) contact on the right. Relay contacts
are rated for 1A @ 24VDC.
AUX INPUTS OUTPUTS
IN
AUDIO CC PAGE
Rear View
K1 K2
1 2 3 4
ON
AUX
Status Indicator Lights
The VIP-801A-IC has 3 status indication lights
on the front panel:
STATUS: Flashes during normal operation and
solid during system startup.
Green LED: (Link) Indicates Ethernet
connection when illuminated.
Yellow LED: (Activity) Indicator flashes to
indicate network activity.
Setup
The VIP-801A-IC will automatically acquire an IP
address (using DHCP) and connect to the
InformaCast server when connected to the
network and powered up. Information specific to
your application will need to be programmed into
the InformaCast server. Refer to the
InformaCast documentation for further
information.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Assistance in troubleshooting is available from
the factory. Call (540) 563-2000 and press 1 for
Technical Support or via email at
support@valcom.com.
When requesting assistance, you should include
all available information. It is strongly suggested
that you go to the web site and review the
information at
http://www.valcom.com/informacast.
Valcom equipment is not field repairable.
Valcom, Inc. maintains service facilities in
Roanoke, VA. Should repairs be necessary,
attach a tag to the unit clearly stating your
company name, address, phone number,
contact person and the nature of the problem.
Send the unit to:
Roanoke, Va. 24019-5056
+24V DC
2
Valcom, Inc.
Repair & Return Dept.
5614 Hollins Road
947831