Valcom V-2926 Service Manual

VSP-V-2926

Issue 5

TALKBACK INTERCOM SYSTEM

V-2926 OPTION BOARD

The V-2926 Option Board is an add-on feature for the V-2924 Expandable Zone Talkback Intercom System. The
addition of this board provides the following supple mental features:

• Time sync o utput

• Custom page groups

• Enhanced Caller ID

• Flexible Architectural numbering plan

• Interface to the PC Programming Tool

• Store user data to EEROM

Dimensions/Weight

• 5.3” L x 3.0” W x 1.1” D

(13.46cm L x 7.62cm W x 2.79cm D)

• 0.9 lbs (.41 kg)

The V-2924 Programming Tool is a windows based
software tool designed to interface with the V-2926 Option
Board. The Option Board and the Programming Tool must both be installed to access the additional feat ures
provided by the Option Board. All features must be set with the Programming Tool when the Option Board and

Programming Tool are installed.

• Real time clock for SMDR printer

• Auto detect for Com Port or Modem

• Auto adjust for Daylight Savings Time

• Evacuation tone to specified groups

• Time tones to specified groups

• Read software/firmware revision numbers

CONTENTS

INSTALLATION OF THE OPTION BOARD 2
INSTALLATION OF THE PROGRAMMING TOOL 2

Figure 1 - Option Board Location on the Control Board 3

USING THE PROGRAMMING TOOL 4

System Configuration 4,5
Architectural Number and CLID Programming 6,7
Audio Connection 7,8
Class of Service 8
Custom Page Groups 9
System 9,10
Save Programmed Data to File 11

COMMUNICATING WITH THE V-2924 11

Initiating Communications 11

• Direct Connect, Modem Connect 11

Select Dialing Method

• Modem Connect, Manual Connect 12,13

Send Data to V-2924/Receive Data from V-2924 13
Set System Date and Time 14
Read Software and Firmware Revision Number 14
Ending Communications 14

SETUP OF THE V-2924 MODEM 15-18
MENU OPTIONS 18,19

Print, Window, Help, Exit

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, WARRANTY 20
ADDITIONAL HARDWARE CONNECTIONS 21

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INSTALLATION OF THE OPTION BOARD

The Option Board must first be installed on the Control Unit Board (See Figure 1).

WARNING: Disconnect main power before servicing.

• Remove the side plate and top cover of the Control Unit and set aside.

• Slide small side plate upward to provide opening for Option Board connector (See Figure 1).

• Align J3 on the Option Board directly over J1 on the Control Board

• Align J4 on the Option Board directly over JP2 on the Control Board.

• Press Option Board firmly in place to make sure connectors are seated properly.

• Replace the top cover and side plate of the Control Unit and plug in the power supply.

• Plug PC Communication Cable (included) into P1, PC Programming Port (located on the Option Board - See

Figure 1).

The V-2926 Option Board requires the use of the PC Programming Tool to access the various features it provides.

INSTALLATION OF THE PROGRAMMING TOOL

Minimum Computer Requirements for the Valcom V-2924 Programming Tool:
Hardware:

• 80486 (higher is recommended)

• Hard drive with 30 Mbytes free

• Mouse

• 8 Mbytes of RAM (more is recommended)

• 1 available serial communication port

Operating System:

• The Programming Tool is 32-bit and requires Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0.

The Rev 2 Programming Tool is compatible with previous versions of hardware, however, the new hardware is
not compatible with previous versions of the Programming Tool.

The programming tool software is furnished on 1.4 MB disks and must be installed to the hard drive. To install the
software:

• On the taskbar, click the Start button

• Insert disk 1

• Select Run

• Type a:\Setup (Assuming a: is the disk drive being used)

• Follow on-screen instructions for full installation, changing disks as the prompt requests

• The Valcom V-2924 Programming Tool will automatically appear in the Programs list

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USING THE PROGRAMMING TOOL

• On the taskbar, click the Start button, point to Programs, select Valcom V-2924 Programming Tool.

• The V-2924 Programming Tool splash screen appears momentarily and then the Programming screen

comes into view

System Configuration

To begin the programming process, click on File. A pull-down menu appears allowing selection of a previously
programmed file (click on Open) or the ability to create a new file (click on New). The following instructions
assume a New configuration file is being created. Click on New from the pull-do wn menu. A System
Configuration screen is displayed to allow selectio n of the installed components within the system.

Select one of the following from the list:

• For a 24 station system select Main Board.

• For a 48 station system select Main Board + Expansion 1.

• For a 72 station system select Main Board + Expansion 1, 2.

• For a 96 station system select Main Board + Expansion 1, 2, 3.

Press OK to accept the present selection or Cancel to re-select. When selection is complete, the Programming
Window Screen will be displayed. (To display the confi guration of the system press the Details button).

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When OK is selected from the System Configuration screen, the Programming Window appears - see below. The
Programming Window allows each option to be accessed by selecting the option and pressing Open or by double
clicking on the selected option. All functions can be listed at once b y pressi ng Open All. (All of the options
accessed through the Programming Window can also be accessed from the pulldown menus).

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Architectural Number and CLID (Caller ID) Programming

The first function to configure is the Architectural Number and CLID Programming.

The Architectural Number is a 1 to 4 digit number that is dialed by the phone to connect to a specific speaker.
Flexible architectural numbering is often selected to allow speakers and room numbers to match. The CLID
Programming allows a name or up to 15 character description to be entered for each station.

The information entered in the CLID description field will be disp layed on the phone or Caller ID unit if provided as
part of the system.

The Edit Station Entry allows a CLID description to be entered for each station. Example: 105 would be the
Arch # and MR. HALL would be the CLID description (15 character limit).

The Delete Station Entry allows removal of selected architectural and CLID descriptions.

Auto Numbering assigns the Arch # in sequential order. The beginning number is the currently selected station; an
ending number must be specified.

To Auto Number – Highlight station where architectural numbering begins.

Select Edit Station Entry. Enger beginning architectural number and select OK.
Select Auto Numbering and enter last architectural number (must be a higher number).
Select OK.

Enter information for the Main Board as well as each Expansion Unit being used and press OK to accept.

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