Valcom V-5323008 Service Manual

PagePac

PAGEPAC 6 PLUS

V-5323008

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installing the PagePac 6 Plus With One or

Two Telephone Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Connecting Speakers to PagePac 6 Plus . . . . . . . . 5

Options -- And How to Select Them . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Tones You Hear -- And What They Mean . . . . . . . 8-9

How to Adjust Page, Talkback and Music Volume. 10

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Technical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

FCC Regulations / CSA Information . . . . . . . . . 12-13

Secondary Circuit Protecti on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

Issue 1

INTRODUCTION

PagePac® 6 Plus is a compact, 6-watt, voice-paging system that integrates three paging zones, each with talkback capabi lity, into your telephone system. PagePac 6 Plus can be used with most telephone systems, from single-line residential systems to electronic key and PBX systems.

SPECIFICATIONS

FEATURES

• Works with either one or two lines, and provides two separate paging accesses when used with two lines

• Provides three separate paging zones, each with a 2-watt output, as well as “all call” p aging and zone groups

• Talkback is available in all three zones

• Supports both standard (indoor) and horn (outdoor) speakers. Compatible with voice coil speakers onl y.

• FCC and CSA approved

• Controls background music in all three zones (music must be provided from a separate source, such as an external music source, FM tuner, a tape deck, or leased source). See Note.

• Comes with its own 12-VAC power supply and plugs into any standard 120-VAC, 60 Hz outlet

• User options are telephone dial sele cted (DTMF or Pulse)

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Note: Those who use paging systems to rebroadcast copyrigh ted music are required to obtain licenses

from and pay fees to c opyright o wners. This usually i nvolves obt ainin g licenses and p aying fees to either ASCAP and/ or BMI (American Society of Composers, Artist s and Producers, Broadcas t Music Inc.). It is the user's obligation to obtain any license required and pay any fees.

Dimensions/Weight

• 9.70”W x 8.60”H x 1.50”D ( 24.64cm x 21.84cm x 3.81)

• 0.194 lbs (.087 kg)

IMPORTANT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS

For important Secondary Circuit Protection information refer to pages 13-14. When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce

the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleani ng. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol

cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product n ear wat er, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink , or l aundry

tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious

damage to the product.

6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bot tom are provided for ventilation, to protect it

from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should be operated only f rom the type of power source i ndicated on the marki ng label. If

you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

8. WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY

GROUNDED. Your equipment requires a properly grounded three-prong power receptacle for safe operation. Have the receptacle checked by a qualified electrician before connecting this equipment. Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power transformer. Do not use two-prong extension cords or adapters to defeat the safety features of this equipment. If you have a two-prong receptacle, it must be replaced with a three- prong receptacle, installed by a qualified electrician.

9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be

abused by persons walking on it.

10. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.

11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous

voltage points or sh ort out p ar t s tha t could res ult in a ris k of fi re or el ect ric shock . Never spil l li qui d of any kind on the product.

12. T o redu ce the ri sk of electr ic shoc k, do not di sassemble t hi s product , but take it to a qualified serv ice -

man when some service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.

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13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified serv ice personnel under the

following conditions: A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

B. If liquid has been spilled into the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not op erate normall y by fol lowing the operating i nstructi ons. Adjust onl y thos e

controls, that are covered by the operating instructions because improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the product to normal operation. E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

14. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

15. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Please adhere to the following precautions:

1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specificall y designed for wet locations.

3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or termi nals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

4. Use caution when installing or modifyi ng telephone lines.

INSTALLING THE PAGEPAC 6 PLUS WITH ONE OR TWO TELEPHONE LINES

ZONE 1 SPEAKERS

CENTRAL

OFFICE

MUSIC SOURCE

TO AC W ALL OUTLET

SECO NDARY PRO TECTO R(S)

LIN E 1

LIN E 2

CONNECTOR

BLOCK

PAGEPAC 6 PLUS

MUSIC

J3 J 2

VOLUME

PWR M USIC

HALF-MODULAR CORD

TO TEL.CO . J4

1 TO PHONES J5

J6 J7 J8

CONNECTOR

BLOCK

ZONE S

. . . . . T O E X T E N S IO N S

Figure 1. PagePac 6 Plus -- Typical Installation

ZONE 2 SPEAKERS

ZONE 3 SPEAKERS

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Installation Procedure

T C O

1. Connect PagePac® 6 Plus to the incoming telephone line(s). Connections are shown in Figure 2.

2. Connect PagePac 6 Plus to line jack(s) on telephone system.

3. Connect speakers to PagePac 6 Plus with RCA-type phono plugs and “B” crimp- type wire connectors (provided).

4. (Optional) You may connect an external music source such as a FM tuner, tape deck, leased source, etc.

5. Connect the power supply to an AC outlet (120 VAC, 60 Hz). The LED on the PagePac 6 Plus back panel (below the power cord) will illuminate.

NOTE: If optional music source is used, it must have a 600 Ohm less than 1 volt output to drive the PagePac 6 Plus (usually the output that would drive an auxiliar y head set). Anything greater than this can harm the PagePac 6 Plus and void the warranty.

Single Line—Use Line 1 Connection Only

1. Install the first connecting block and attach the incoming line(s) to the block.

2. Attach the half-modular connecting block, and connect the other end to the PagePac 6 Plus (see Figure 2).

3. Install the second connecting block and attach the line(s) to the telephone(s).

4. Attach the second half-modular cord to this block and connect the other end to the Pagepac 6 Plus.

TYPE 42A CONNECTING BLOCK

UL 497A SECONDARY PROTECTORS

LINE 1

O ENTRAL

FFICE

LINE 2

WRAP UNUSED WIRE AROUND CABLE

GREEN

BLACK LINE 2

GREEN

RED

RED GREEN

HALF MODULAR CORD

YELLOW LINE 2

RED

Figure 2. Attaching the Half-Modular Cord

TP PAGEPAC 6 PLUS "TO TEL. CO. J4"

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CONNECTING SPEAKERS TO PAGEPAC 6 PLUS

WARNING: DO NOT USE 70 VOLT SPEAKERS! USE PAGEPAC VOICE COIL SPEAKERS! Both standard speakers (indoor c one-type) and hor n speakers may be used with PagePac® 6 Plus. Use

only the type speaker recommended for your situation, and do not exceed the number of speakers or speaker run length maximums shown in Table 1.

Table 1. Speaker Limitations

Standard Indoor Speakers

(Voice Coil Only)

Horn Speakers

(Voice Coil Only)

Total Speakers 18 (maximum 6 per zone) 3 (maximum 1 per zone) Speakers Per Run* 4 1 Maximum Length of Speaker

600 Feet 300 Feet

Run (24 AWG Wire) *A run is a line of one or more speakers that connects directly to PagePac 6 Plus.

NOTE: If using both horns and standard speakers in the same zone, each horn counts as six standard speakers. NOTE: Maximum six-wall or ceiling speakers or one horn speaker per zone.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the speakers according to the directions supplied with them.

2. Connect each zone to the appropriate ZONES jacks on the PagePac® 6 Plus (see above).

Special Notes

• Use RCA-type plug adapters (3) supplied with unit, to prepare speaker cable for connection to zone jacks.

• This Valcom equipment requires a properly grounded three-pro ng AC power re ceptacle for safe operation. Have the receptacle checked by a qualifi ed electrician before connecting this equipment. Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Do not use two-wire ext ension cords or adapters to defeat the safety features of this equip ment. If you have a two-prong recept acle, it is very important to have it rep laced with a three-prong receptacle, instal led by a qualified electrician.

• Whenever possible, the PagePac 6 Plus should be plugged into the same recep tacle as the voice system.

• The PagePac 6 Plus is designed to drive a 45 Ohm load.

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