Valcom PagePac Plus AmpliCenter Series, PagePac Plus AmpliCenter D300A, PagePac Plus AmpliCenter D40, PagePac Plus AmpliCenter D100A Installation And Use Manual

PagePac Plus AmpliCenter

V -5328300A - (D300A)
V -5328100A - (D100A)

V-5328040 - (D40)

Installation and Use

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:

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1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade and the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or

table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for a long period of time.

14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way , such as when the power supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled,
objects have fallen into the apparatus or the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture and does not
operate normally or has been dropped.

Precautionary Information
“WARNING: To Reduce The Risk of Fire Or Electric

Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or
Moisture.”

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock,

Refer servicing to qu alified service personnel.

Do not remove cover.

No user serviceable parts inside.

This symbol indica tes that dangerous
voltage constituting a risk of electric
shock is present within this unit.

This symbol indica tes that there are
important operating and maintena nce
instructions in the literature accompanying
this unit.

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Installation Steps

1. Mount the PagePac® Plus AmpliCenter to a 19 inch rack (Figure 1 & 2). Set 115/230 V Switch on rear to proper
voltage (D300A Only).

Note: If installed next to other equipment, including the PagePac Plus Controller and Zone Expansion Units, leave at
least four inches space above and below for proper ventilation.

PRIOR TO TURNING ON POWER CHECK SPEAKER WIRING: MAKE SURE WITH AN IMPEDANCE METER THAT FROM
EITHER SPEAKER WIRE TO CONDUIT BUILDING GROUND IS OPEN AND ACROSS SPEAKER TERMINALS IS:

• 16 Ohms @ 1kHz for V-5328300A - (D300A)

• 49 Ohms @ 1kHz for V-5328100A - (D100A)

• 122 Ohms @ 1kHz for V-5328040 - (D40)

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AMPLICENTER D300A

Figure 1. Rack Mounted Hardware (Front View) Figure 2. Rack Mounted Hardware (Rear View)

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Installation Steps -Continued

2. Connect music input wires to Left, Right, and Ground terminals if stereo, or Left and Ground if not (see Figure 3).

Figure 3. Music Input Connections on AmpliCenter

Note: The optional audio background music source can be a line level output from a CD or tape player, AM,

FM or commercial radio or other audio device.

3. Connect speaker cable to AmpliCenter (see Figure 4).

DO NOT connect speaker wires with AmpliCenter power plug connected!

Figure 4. Speaker Connection on AmpliCenter

Note: If more than one speaker cable is routed to the AmpliCenter, a connector block may be necessary.

Refer to sample wiring diagrams (page 9 - Figure 11). Consult the 70V wire gauge guide (page 4 – Figure 5) for
more specific information.

4. Set the AmpliCenter Telephone Mode Selection Switch (page 5 - Figure 7) to match the page output type of your
telephone system.

5. Connect host telephone system to Amplicenter (page 5 - Figure 6).

6. Insert power cord into AmpliCenter and into wall outlet (page 6 - Figure 8).

7. Test paging zone served by the AmpliCenter.

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70 VOL T SPEAKER WIRING LIMITATION CHART

Instructions: Determine the combined output in watts for all speakers on a line. Find that value
at the bottom of the chart. Follow the nearest vertical line up to its intersection with a diagonal
wire size line. Follow the horizontal line nearest the intersection to the left side of chart. Read
the maximum length in feet from the feet line.

Figure 5. Wiring Limitation Chart

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