Valcom V-5323100, V-5323105 Service Manual

PagePac

®

by

PAGEPAC PLUS CONTROLLER (V-5323100) AND

CONTROLLER WITH POWER SUPPLY (V-5323105)

INTRODUCTION

The PagePac® Plus System consists of the Controller,
AmpliCenter, and up to 3 Zone Expansion Units, providing
up to 56 paging and/or control zones. The self-powered
Controller comes with its own power supply, enabling it to
control paging and control zones utilizing a paging amplifier
other than the AmpliCenter.

Dimensions/Weight

• 16.0”W x 1.8”H x 6.9”D
(40.64cm x 4.5cm x 17.5cm)

2.0 lbs. (0.9 kg)

SPECIFICATIONS

FEATURES

• 8 Zones Paging or Control • Night Bell

• Contact Closure Inputs or Outputs • 7 Alert Tones

• Loop Star t, Ground Start, CO Port, Analog Station • Page Zone Groups
or Dry Loop Access • Flexible Numbering Plan

• Controller with Power Supply for Applications with
Distributed Amplified Speakers or Amplifiers other than PagePac

Issue 1

INSTALLATION

1. Mount the PagePac® Plus Controller and Zone Expansion Units, if any, to either a wall

(see Figure 1), cabinet or a rack (below the AmpliCenter or other amplifier) (see Figure 2).

Note: When installing the Page Pac Plu s Control ler, leave at least four inches of space above and below
for proper ventilation.
Install the paging equipment in a ventilated room where there is easy access to speaker cabling (prefer­ably in the telephone equipment room).

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Figure 1. Wall Mounted Hardware

Figure 2. Rack Mounted Hardware

2. Connect background music i nput wires to Left a nd Right termina ls if ster eo, or, Left and Ground if not.

See Figure 3.

Note: The optional audio source can be a CD or tape player, AM, FM, or commercial radio, or other
audio device.

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If more than one AmpliCenter is used in the paging sys tem, each one can be connected to the same
music source, or different audio device, if desired.

Figure 3. Music Input Connections on AmpliCenter

3. Plug modular cord into connectors “To Amp” on Control ler and “Page In” on AmpliCenter

(see Figure 4).

Note: If an amplifier other than the AmpliCenter is used, refer to page 10. There you will fi nd wiring dia­grams and notes.

Figure 4. Page In Connection from Controller to AmpliCenter

4. Connect 8-pin Molex connector from AmpliCenter to Controller (see Figure 5).

Note: Connectors can only go in one way. DO NOT force in.
If you are using another type of amplifier, refer to the example system setups.

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Figure 5. 8-pin Molex Connector from AmpliCenter to Controller

CAUTION:

Damage to Controller will occur if the Molex connector (from AmpliCenter) is
plugged into the right connector (This goes to Zone Expansion Units)

1. Set the AmpliCenter Telephone Mode Selection Switch to Dry Loop 600 Ohms (Far left setting).

See Figure 6.

Figure 6. AmpliCenter Mo de S w itch Setting

2. Connect 8-pin Molex from Controller to Zone Expansion Unit( s), if used. See Figure 7.

.

Note: Up to 3 Zone Expansion Units can be used, providing up to 56 paging and/or control zones.

Figure 7. 8-pin Molex Connector from Control ler to Zone Expansion Unit(s)

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3. Set DIP switches on each Zone Expansion Unit, if any. See Figure 8.

Note: These DIP switches must be set correctly in order for the Controller to recognize the additional
zones.

Figure 8. Setting Zone Expansion Unit DIP Switches

4. Using a small standard screwdriver, make the following adjustments:

a. Adjust the Low Frequency Cut Off control to center position. This control cuts out the low fre-

quency bass so that horns and small speakers are not over-driven and distorted by excessive
bass energy . Cut -off f requency is conti nuously adjust able from 50Hz ( full CCW rotati on) to 400 Hz

(full CW rotation). See Figure 9.
b. Adjust the Page VOX (voice activated) sensitivity to the fully counterclockwise position.
c. Adjust Music Input level to the center position. Clockwise rotation will increase the level. Listen

and set to a comfortable level.
d. Adjust Music Ducking level to the fully counterclockwise position. This feature allows music to

continue to be heard during a page, but at a reduced level . The range is less than –40 dB (full

CCW) to –6 dB (full CW). If music is not connected, set to full CCW.

Figure 9. Sound Level Adjustments on AmpliCenter

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5. Set Telephone Mode switch on Controller to match host telephone system interface port type.
See Figure 10.

Figure 10. Setting Controller Telephone Mode Switch

6. Connect cable from host telephone system to Controller Page Input.
See Figure 11.

Note: Depending on the type of host telephone system interfac e port, the connection may differ slightly
from the illustration to the right. A direct 4-conductor cord from the Controller to the telephone system
can also be used, bypassing the connecto r block.

CONNECT GREEN WIRE TO SYSTEM TIP T
CONNECT RED WIRE TO SYSTEM RING R
CONNECT BLACK W IRE TO THE PAIRED DRY CONTAC T CONTROL LEAD GROUND
CONNECT YELLOW WIRE TO THE PAIRED DRY CONTACT CONTROL LEAD C1

BLACK

GREEN

RED

YELLOW

Figure 1 1. Connecting Host Telephone Sy stem to Controller

7. Connect two wires from the night bell analog st ation port on the host telephone system to Controller
night bell (N.B.) input. See Figure 12.

Figure 12. Night Bell Connection to Controller

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8. Set the Zone Option switches on the Controller and Zone Expansion Units, if any.

Note: For each zone used, no matter what its function, this switch needs to be set to one of three set­tings for proper zone operation.

The Controller has eight switc hes for zones 1-8. Each subsequ ent Zone Expansion Uni t has switches for
zones 9-24, 25-40, and 41-56.

70V

Figure 13. Setting Zone Option Switches on Controller and Zone Expansion Units

CONNECTING SPEAKERS

Connect each speaker to the appropriate Home Run or Speake r-to-speake r wiring scheme as shown on
the floor plan. See Figure 14.

Figure 14. Speaker Wiring Methods

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INPUT
CONTACT
CLOSURE

Figure 15. Contact Closure Zone Wiring to Controller

3. Test speaker wiring for short circuits.
Measure the resistance of each home run wiring with an ohmmeter. Any pair indicating a value of less

than 15 Ohms must be rechecked for possible shorted wiring or speakers. Correct any problems and
retest.

4. Make zone connections to Controller and any Zone Expansion Units. See Figure 15.
The zone connectors on the Controller and Zone Expans ion Unit s can accommod ate up to two 22 AWG

wires or four 24 AWG wires per zone output.
Note: DO NOT over tighten zone connector screws.
Check zone option switch setting with Zone Map and Zone Configuration Tables as you connect each

zone (A 70V audio output setting going to other than speakers may damage other equipment).

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POWERING UP SYSTEM

With all zones wired and connected to the Controller and Zone Expansion Units (if any), initial testing
can begin. Refer to Controls and Indicators, Terminals and Connect or
can begin to program the Controller with the featur es for each zone.

1. Plug the power cord into the AC input connector on the AmpliCenter. The following should happen:
a. The green Power LED on the AmpliCenter will turn on and stay on.

b. The green Page Access LED on the AmpliCenter also turns on, but will go out after a few

seconds.

c. On the Controller, veri fy that the green Phone System Enabled LED if off, and that the yellow

Attendant Access Enabled LED is off.

e. If background music is connected, adjust the Music In Input Level control on the AmpliCenter(s)

for an acceptable level.

NOTE: If an amplifier other than the AmpliCenter is used, make sure it i s powe red up and verify the
Controller LEDs.

2. Make an All Zone test page. Readjust sound levels by adjusting speaker tap settings, if required.
a. Readjust Music Input level to the desired loudness relative to paging loudness.

b. Some loudspeaker taps may have to be re-adjusted to get even coverage at all locations. Be sure

that the final speaker tap setting totals do not exceed the power rating of the AmpliCenter.

. Once initial testing is done, you

3. Begin programming the Controller (refer to Programming Section).

SELF-POWERED CONTROLLER CONNECTIONS

The wiring diagrams in Figures 16 through 18 illustrate the connection of the Self-Powered Controller
with other amplifiers. In this way, most features associated with the Controller ca n be util ized with ampli­fiers other than the AmpliCenter. Refer to Tables 1 and 2 for gain and sensitivity settings.

CONTROLLER TO GENERIC AMPLIFIER

To install the Controller to a Generic Amplifier (see Figure 16):

1. Connect 0dBu or 0dBm output to amplifier audio input.

Note: Refer to Tables 1 and 2 for proper audio input requirements and volu me control settings.

2. Connect Amplifier Audio Output (70.7V) to Amplified Audio Input on Controller.

3. Adjust Controller volume control (see Table 1).

4. If required, connect control input to amplifier from Controller zone set to “output contact closure.”

5. Connect background music input, if any.

6. Connect host telephone system to Controller.

7. Plug power pack connector into Contr oller.

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TELEPHONE INPUT OR
AUX INPUT
(DRY INPUT, NO BATTERY OR

VOLTAGE CAN BE PRESENT)

Figure 16. Connection of the Self-Powered Controller to Generic Amplifiers

Table 1. Controller Adjustable Output Levels

Controller Volume Control Setting 600 Ohm Impedance Output Low Impedance Output

Full Counter Clockwise -12 dBm (195mV rms) -6 dBu (388mV rms)
Full Clockwise 0 dBm (.775V rms) +6 dBu (1.5V rms)
*NOTE: The generic amplifiers input must be dry, no battery or voltage can be present Condition: -12 dBm on the telephone

interface or -12 dBu on the attendant access input, both outputs are terminated with 600 ohms.

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CONTROLLER TO AMPLIFIED SPEAKERS

To install a Controller to Amplifi ed Sp eakers (see Figure 17):

1. Connect 0dBu output from Controller to Amplified Audio input of Controller.

2. Adjust Controller volume control to mid point.

3. Connect amplified speakers to each zone connector.

4. Set zone option switches to Amplified Audio Output.

5. Connect host telephone system to Controller.

6. Plug Power Pack connector into Controller.

Figure 17. Self-Powered Controller Driv ing Amplified Speakers

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CONTROLLER TO D-SERIES AMPLICENTER

To install a C ontroller to a D-Series AmpliCenter (see Figure 18):

1. Connect 6-conductor cord from Controlle r (To Amp) to AmpliCenter Page Input.

2. Connect 70V audio out from AmpliCenter to Controller Amplifi ed Audio terminals.

3. Connect host telephone system input to Controller.

4. Plug power pack connector into Contr oller.

Figure 18. Self-Powered Controller Connected t o the PagePac D-Series AmpliCenter

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PROGRAMMING THE CONTROLLER

The Controller is programmed to enable each zone to have dif ferent zone featu res, if required. There are
two ways to do the programming. One is via the RS-232 serial port on the Contro ller which is connec ted
to an IBM compatible (DOS) PC using the optional programming software.

An advantage of using a PC to configure the Controller is that screens can be viewed on the monitor to
aid in selecting the zones for various option s. A re-programming of the entire sys tem can be done before
downloading the configurat ion to the co ntroller, saving down time. Furthermore , the old conf iguration ca n
be saved and used again.

The other method works via the telephone access port (like calling to make a page), which accepts only
touchtone telephone keypad inputs (DTMF) tones. The Controller has the ability to retain all program­ming options in non-volatile EEPROM memory or as a .CFG (configuration) file on a personal computer.

PROGRAMMING STEPS

CAUTION:

The Zone Option switches must be set before the system is powered up, and
therefore before programming commences

The Zone Option switches on the rear of the Controller and Zone Expansion units must be set to match
the zone option selected for programming. The slide switch for each zone must be manually set to Con­tact Closure (to swit ch on/of f a device, such as a door securi ty lock, r emote ampli fier, etc.), Input Contact
Closure, or Audio Output, depending on the mode selected for each zone.

.

IMPORTANT! It is recommended that the paging zone decisions be made and filled in on the Zone Map
and Configuration Tables, located on p ages 32-35 prior to setting zone option switches and
programming.

ENTER PROGRAMMING MODE

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1. From any DTMF telephone in the system, dial the paging access extension.

2. Dial the Connect Password (if optioned).

You will hear the paging system dial tone.

3. Dial

You will hear confirmation tone, then dial tone. Now programming may begin.

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1 0 RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS

1. Dial 1 0

You will hear two beeps from the Controller.

2. Dial 2 5 3 2 7

After a long pause, you will hear 3 beeps from the Controller. The controller is now set to factory default
conditions.

3. Program the system options (refer to the following paragraphs).

You may exit the programming mode by dialing #.

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2 0 DEFINE LENGTH OF ALIAS NUMBERS

This system option allows you to set the length (3 or 4 digits) of the ALIAS number field. The default is 2
digits. If you wish to ass ign ALIAS numbers to the pagi ng zones, you mu st set the le ngth p arameter. The
ALIAS number is the dialing extension for the zone. If no ALIAS numbers are used, the Physical Zone
Code is the dialing extension for a zone.

First access the PagePac Plus system and enter the programming mode by pressing
entering your Programming password (if optioned). You may exit the programming mode by dialing #.

Note: This MUST be done before “Zone Map Option – Assigning ALIAS Numbers,” later in this section.

1. Dial 2 0 to select this option.

Hear a DOUBLE beep.
Press 3 or 4 to set length of ALIAS numbers (number of digits dialed to reach paging zone).

Hear TRIPLE beeps.

3. To verify the setting, dial 2 1 and repeat step 2 above.

∗ ∗ and then

2 2 SET SERIAL PORT BIT RATE

The speed (bit rate) of the controller 's RS-232 serial port can be set to the rate of the computer monitor
or visual display. Default is 9600 bps. The bit rate may be changed at any time, but the Controller must
be reset (power off then on again) in order to take effect.

1. Dial 2 2 to select this option

Hear a DOUBLE beep.

2. Dial a code to select the Serial Port Bit Rate

0 to select 300 bps
1 to select 1200 bps
2 to select 2400 bps
3 to select 4800 bps
4 to select 9600 bps
5 to select 14400 bps
6 to select 19200 bps

Hear TRIPLE beeps.

3. To verify the status of this option, dial 2 3 and repeat step 2 above.

2 4 INHIBIT DIAL TONE DETECT

Supervision of the Station/Centrex Access mode is accomplished in 3 ways, by monitoring the loop cur­rent and the audio signal (including dial tone), and a forced disconn ect timer . Thi s option (only applicab le
in the station access mode) enabl es you to defeat the dia l tone detect funct ion in order to send a tone vi a
the Telephone Interface to the output.

1. Dial 2 4 to select this option.

Hear a DOUBLE beep.

2. Dial 0 to turn Enable, or 1 to turn Inhibit.

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