Valcom V-1080 Flexhorn Instruction Manual

# Horns per

Power Run

Wire Run Length (feet)

V-1080

(3 Watts)

24 AWG

22 AWG

5

250

400 2 500

800 1 760

1200

(Tip/A) Green
(Ring/B) Red
(-24VDC) White
(GND) Black

One-Way
Amplified
Speaker

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V-1080 FLEXHORN
THREE WATT ONE-WAY PAGING HORN

INTRODUCTION

The Valcom V-1080 Flexhorn is a one-way
self-amplified paging horn designed to provide
voice paging as well as background music. This
horn is weatherproof and can be used indoors or
outside in environments ranging from -20 to
+55°C. A volume control is accessible on the
front of the cone. The horn is offered in gray,
beige and white.

Model V-1080-GY Gray
Model V-1080-BG Beige
Model V-1080-W White

Dimensions/Weight

6.80"H x 8.30"W x 3.30"D
(17.27cm H x 21.08cm W x 8.38cm D)

2.1 lbs. (0.95 kg)

The V-1080 requires -24VDC, 150mA (3 Valcom
Power Units) and is FCC Part 68 Registered
under BAFUSA-69358-KX-N.

CONNECTIONS

NOTE: Do not connect this speaker directly to
a 25/70/100 Volt amplifier as damage to both
the amplifier and speaker may occur. A V-1095
can be used to provide an interface between a
centrally amplified speaker line and Valcom
self-amplified horns.

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POWER WIRE RUN

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

FLUSH MOUNT

Using the template packaged with the speaker,
draw the speaker outline on the wall to be cut.
Make appropriate wiring connections and test the
speaker for operation. Using appropriate
mounting screws (not furnished) drill and mount
the flange as shown.

UNIVERSAL BRACKET

Loosen or separate the universal bracket leaves
by loosening or removing the handle and
hardware. Using the back leaf as a template,
mark the wall through the mounting holes, drill
and mount to the wall using appropriate screws
(not furnished) or mount directly to a junction box.

Mount the T-bracket to the back of the horn as

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE AND CORRECTION

No Sound

- Check volume control turned up (clockwise).

- Check presence and polarity of -24VDC and GND.

- Using a telephone test set, check for the proper audio level on the Tip and Ring
leads and if necessary also at the source.

Low Volume

- Check volume control is turned up (clockwise).

- Check voltage at the horn when in use, -20 to -24VDC required.

- Using a telephone 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.

Loud Squeal

- Lower volume of horn.

- Aim horn in different direction.

- Increase the distance between the telephone and horn.

- Install a confidencer on the telephone in severe problem areas.

- Add a V-9964, Stacking Feedback Eliminator.

shown using the (2) ½ inch screws provided.
"C" CLAMP FOR "I" BEAM MOUNTING

A "C" clamp is provided with the horns to allow
mounting to a beam. Place the bolt through the
hole in the bottom of the base to secure the "C"
clamp to the beam. It is suggested that the horn
be mounted to the underside of the "I" beam to
provide maximum positioning adjustments.
Mount "C" clamp with (2) ½ inch screws provided.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

When trouble is reported, verify the unit is properly
connected and there are no broken connections
leading to this unit. Ascertain volume control is
turned up.

Assistance in troubleshooting is available from the
factory. When calling, you should have a VOM
and a test set and call from the job site. Call
[phone] and press 1 for Technical Support
or visit our website at http://www.valcom.com.

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 company name, address,
phone number, contact person and the nature of
the problem. Send the unit to:

Repair and Return Dept.

Valcom, Inc.

5614 Hollins Road

Roanoke, VA 24019-5056

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