Valcom V-9972 User Manual

V-9972 Universal Page Interface Configuration Guide

Rev. 3.1

Valcom’s V-9972 Universal Paging Interface is designed to provide access to paging systems from analog trunk or station inputs (FXO/FXS) and Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) voice over IP (VoIP) connections either through an on-premise PBX or Cloud PBX input. When paired with SIP connections the V-9972 supports Valcom handsfree page units for talkback paging and up to 150 Valcom one-way amplified speakers. The V-9972 connects multiple units for multi-zone paging.

Access Methods

• FXS extension

• PBX station extension

• Electronic key system line key

• PBX loop start trunk port

• Standard telephone

• SIP (Session Initiation Protocol)

Features

• Use with SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) VoIP PBX

• Use with Valcom multi-zone page control unit with FXS or analog station ports (DTMF signaling only)

• Use with Valcom handsfree page units for talkback paging

• Multiple units may be connected for multi-zone paging with all call behind a PBX

• Background music, stereo or mono input; music mutes during page

• Volume controls for background music and tones

• Security code option to restrict page access

• Store & Play feedback eliminator option

• Multiple disconnect options

• Page verification tone

• Customizable Page alert tone

• Drive up to 150 one-way amplified speakers on 8 Ohm output (one-way output)

• Multiple options for programming

The following features can be enabled with additional license purchase:

• SIP expanded to 4 extensions, with Night Ring and Store & Play on all lines (L9972-1)

• Additional options for full compatibility with Valcom IP Endpoints (L9972-2)

INDEX PAGE

Hardware Settings . . . ................................. 2

DTMF Programming. . . ............................... 4

VIP-102B IP Solutions Setup Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Web Programming Tool. . ............................13

Wiring Connections. . . ...............................23

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V-9972 Universal Page Interface Configuration Guide

Rev. 3.1

The V-9972 Universal Page Interface accepts input from an FXO (loop start trunk) port, FXS (CO station) port or by IP network using Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). The output from the V-9972 can be Line Level audio, FXO (loop start signaling) or audio transmitted over the IP network using Valcom IP protocol. In addition to the basic capabilities, other features are available by license upgrade and will be discussed in the appropriate sections in which they are configured.

Hardware Settings

The selection of which analog input and analog output will be active is set using DIP switches on the rear panel. These selections are not configurable through software. The V-9972 must be power cycled for DIP switch changes to take effect.

Page Input (SW 6)

Two RJ11 jacks are provided for connecting the V-9972 to an analog phone port on a PBX, ATA, etc. One of these ports will be selected as the active port using DIP switch 6. The ports are labeled according to the type of signaling provided. The port labeled FXO is intended to connect to an FXS port (analog station port) and the port labeled FXS is intended to connect to an FXO (loop start trunk) port. The FXS port detects off-hook condition and provides dial tone to the circuit. The FXS port can be used with a standard phone or loop-start trunk port (SW 6 ON). The FXO port is a loop-start trunk port and can be used with a Station Port or FXS on a PBX (SW 6 OFF).

Page Output (SW 1)

The analog output of the V-9972 is accessed by screw terminals labeled One Way Page Out or Talkback Page Out. The One Way Page Out (SW 1 OFF) provides a standard line-level audio tip/ring output. The Talkback Page Out (SW 1 ON) provides FXO signaling (loop start trunk) for use with most multizone page controllers. One of these outputs will be selected as the active output using DIP switch 1.

Timeout Settings (SW 2 & 3, SW 4 & 5)

Two options are available for disconnecting calls automatically. The Silence Timeout indicates how many seconds the V-9972 will stay active after the audio input has stopped. This can be used to disconnect a call after the caller has stopped speaking. Three values are available with the switch settings; additional options are available in software programming. If set to 0 (SW 2 & 3 both ON), the timeout is disabled in hardware but may be set to a value between 0-600 seconds in software programming.

The Absolute Timeout indicates how many seconds the V-9972 will stay active for any caller. When the timeout setting expires, the call is disconnected. Three values are available with the switch settings; additional options are available in software programming. If set to 0 (SW 4 & 5 both ON), the timeout is disabled in hardware but may be set to a value between 0-3600 seconds in software programming.

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Hardware Settings

Device needs to be power cycled for any DIP switch changes to take effect!

6-position dip switches are used to configure the basic functions:

Page Output Selection

SW1

OFF

One-Way Page Out Active

Talkback Page Out Disabled

Silence Time Out

SW2

OFF

SW3

OFF

Timeout

8 Seconds

OFF

4 Seconds

2 Seconds

Absolute Time Out

SW4

OFF

SW5

OFF

128 Seconds

Timeout

16 Seconds

8 Seconds

ON Talkback Page Out

One-Way Page Out Disabled

For simple installations, these hardware switch settings may be the only configuration necessary. If so, proceed to the wiring connections section for diagrams showing typical connections to amplifiers or page controllers.

For access to other features available on the V-9972, additional programming may be done using any of the following methods:

• DTMF tones from a telephone system connected to the FXS or FXO Input port. A single-line phone may be used by itself on the FXS port.

• Using the Valcom VIP-102B IP Solutions Setup Tool. The tool and reference manual are available for download from www.valcom.com/vipsetuptool.

Active

Software

Control

Default

0 Seconds

Software

Control

Default

0 Seconds

Page Input Selection

SW6

OFF

FXO Port Active

FXS Port Disabled

ON FXS Active

FXO Port Disabled

• Through the built-in web interface

Access to the web interface or with the VIP-102B Setup tool for programming requires the V-9972 to have a valid IP address. By default, the V-9972 will try to acquire an IP address using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) when connected to the network. Check with the local network administrator to determine what IP address was assigned from DHCP. If DHCP is not available, the V-9972 will default to an IP address of 192.168.6.207 after 3 minutes. The VIP-102B Setup tool may be used to discover the IP address, either by using the Scan function or the Network Diagnostics function in the tool. The tool can also be used to set the IP address using multicast communication. Refer to the VIP-102B Setup tool reference manual for more details. Using a telephone connected to the analog port on the V-9972 to set the IP address is discussed in the next section.

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DTMF Programming

The programming interface using DTMF from a telephone on the Input port provides a limited set of options. It is very useful for setting the initial IP address so that further programming can be done over the IP network.

Entering DTMF Program Mode

The V-9972 monitors the telephony audio port for the DTMF digits “**” + Pass-code + “*” at any time during a paging event. Using the default values, this would be **9972*. If the V-9972 detects that sequence, the V-9972 enters into DTMF Program Mode. The outbound page interface will be disconnected and returned to idle condition.

DTMF Program Mode Acknowledgement

When entering DTMF Program Mode, the V-9972 responds to the user with an acknowledgement tone on the telephony input. The V-9972 shall then monitor the telephony input for DTMF parameter index combinations per DTMF Programming Options in the table shown below.

DTMF Programming Timeout

When DTMF programming mode is entered, the absolute timeout time shall be set for the duration of the call to10 minutes, and the silence timeout disabled. If this absolute timeout is reached before the user terminates programming by hanging up, the V-9972 shall issue a reorder tone to the user and then hang up the telephony connection.

DTMF Program Menu

The DTMF Menu consists of the user keying in two DTMF digits to select the item to be programmed (the parameter index) and then a variable number of digits to perform the actual setting. To abort the current selection or to terminate a variable length field, the user will key in a ‘#’. After entry of a successful DTMF parameter index, the acknowledgement tone is transmitted and the V-9972 enters a state where the parameter value can be entered. If the DTMF parameter index is invalid, the V-9972 returns a tone to indicate command rejection, and then waits for the next menu item selection.

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DTMF Programming Options

Parameter

Silence Timeout

Absolute Timeout

DHCP

IP Address

Netmask

Gateway

DTMF

Parameter

Index

Default

Value

000

DHCP, with fallback to

192.168.6.207

DHCP, with fallback to

192.168.6.1

Valid Entry

00-99. 00 disables timeout

000-999. 000 disables timeout

0 disables, 1 enables

xxx*xxx*xxx*xxx, where xxx are numbers between 0-255 and the * key denotes the dot between the octets. The variable length entry must be terminated via the # key.

01-31. This specifies the netmask using CIDR notation. (i.e. IP/Netmask)

xxx*xxx*xxx*xxx, where xxx are numbers between 0-255 and the * key denotes the dot between the octets. The variable length entry must be terminated via the # key.

Notes

Takes effect on next call if DIP switches 3 and 4 are both “ON”.

Takes effect on next call if DIP switches 5 and 6 are both “ON”.

Takes effect upon system reboot.

Takes effect upon system reboot, if and only if the IP Address, netmask, and gateway comprise a valid subnet.

Variable length entry from 0-10 characters

Pass-code

Reset Defaults

Reboot

9972

N/A

long consisting of the DTMF digits 0-9. The variable length entry must be terminated via the # key.

N/A

Takes effect on next call.

Resets all settings to system defaults and reboots unit.

Reboots unit.

C IDR Values for Dotted Decimal Netmasks

Netmask Netmask Netmask NetmaskValue Value Value Value

128.0.0.0

192.0.0.0

224.0.0.0

240.0.0.0

248.0.0.0

252.0.0.0

254.0.0.0

255.0.0.0

255.128.0.0

255.192.0.0

255.224.0.0

255.240.0.0

255.248.0.0

255.252.0.0

255.254.0.0

255.255.0.0

255.255.128.0

255.255.192.0

255.255.224.0

255.255.240.0

255.255.248.0

255.255.252.0

255.255.254.0

255.255.255.0

255.255.255.128

255.255.255.192

255.255.255.224

255.255.255.240

255.255.255.248

255.255.255.252

255.255.255.254

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VIP-102B IP Solutions Setup Tool

The VIP-102B IP Solutions Setup Tool provides access for programming all of the available software-controlled functions of the V-9972. The tool is available as a free download from the Valcom web site at https://www.valcom. com/vipsetuptool. A Reference Manual for the program is also available at the same location.

When first starting the VIP-102B program, the initial screen will prompt to scan the network for available devices. If the V-9972 has a valid IP address (from DHCP or from DTMF programming, for example), the tool should find the V-9972 (and any other Valcom IP equipment). Follow the prompts in the VIP-102B tool to scan the found devices into the tool for further programming. The scanning process is beyond the scope of this document, but full details are in the VIP-102B tool Reference Manual noted previously.

The VIP-102B Programming tool downloads the programming information from the V-9972. Changes to the programming are made off-line in the tool, then uploaded back to the V-9972. Until the programming is uploaded, the V-9972 is not changed.

In the following discussion, some of the Properties and Time programming tabs/screens are not shown, as they are typical for all Valcom devices and are fully described in the VIP-102B Reference Manual.

After scanning and selecting the discovered devices the V-9972 displays as a Universal Page Interface device type. The Summary tab shows a read-only view of the basic properties of the device.

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VIP-102B IP Solutions SetupTool

The Network tab contains fields to configure the IP address statically or check the “Use DHCP” box to acquire an IP address from a DHCP server on the network.

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