Valcom VL520, VL520BK-F, VL520SS-F Series Manual

Issue 6

VL520BK-F, VL520SS-F

IP COMPACT SPEAKER WITH TEXT

INTRODUCTION

The VL520 IP Compact Speaker with Text
provides highly visible message output and
audio paging over an Ethernet network. Audio
and Text messages are created and delivered
from an Engineered Solutions application
server. Audio only messages can be created
from any Valcom IP Paging source.

SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) compatibility
allows flexibility for talkback/intercom
connections. An optional call switch can be
used to initiate intercom calls from the VL520
to a Valcom or SIP destination.

SPECIFICATIONS

Features

 SIP compatible
 Easy to read, high visibility
 Font and color options
 Power over Ethernet:

(PoE) 802.3af or
(PoE+) 802.3at compatible

 Speaker output and LED display can be

activated together or separately

 Display can operate as a clock or provide

other message during idle periods

 Contact Closure connection for optional

Call switch

 Relay connection for optional equipment
 Bright LED flashers that can be activated

based on priority page

Dimensions / Weight

 20.38” W x 5.5” H x 2.5” D

(51.8cm W x 14.0cm H x 6.4cm D)

 Weight:

VL520BK-F 4.65 lb (2.1kg)
VL520SS-F (Stainless Steel) 5.95 lb (2.7kg)

Nominal Power Requirements

 802.3af (PoE) Class 3

or

 802.3at (PoE+) Class 4

Black (BK)

Stainless Steel (SS)

Environment

Temperature: 0 to +40° C
Humidity: 0 to 85% non-precipitating

These products are intended for use with a UL

Listed power source marked “Class 2” or “LPS”

rated 24VDC, or 48VDC (PoE).
PoE and all interconnected ITE are intended for
intra-building.

Precautionary Designations

 WARNING: To Reduce The Risk Of Fire

Or Electric Shock. Do Not Expose This
Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture.

 AVERTISSEMENT: Afin de réduire les

risques d'incendie ou de décharge
électrique, évitez d'exposer le système
à la pluie ou à l'humidité.

 Apparatus shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashing and no objects

filled with liquids, such as vases, shall

be placed on the apparatus.

 L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé à des

égouttements et éclaboussures et
aucun Objet Rempli de liquide, comme
vase, ne doit être placé sur l’appareil.

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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock,

Do not remove cover (or back).

No user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates that dangerous

voltage constituting a risk of electric

shock is present within this unit.

This symbol indicates that there are

important operating and maintenance

instructions in the literature accompanying

this unit.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

1. Read these instructions.
Lisez ces instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.
Conservez ces instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.
Respectez tous les avertissements.

4. Follow all instructions.
Suivez toutes les instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
Ne pas utiliser cet appareil près de l'eau.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

Nettoyer avec un chiffon sec.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Ne pas bloquer les ouvertures de ventilation. Installer formément aux instructions du

fabricant.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Ne pas installer à proximité de sources de chaleur telles que radiateurs, registres de

chaleur, poêles ou autres appareils (y compris les amplificateurs) produisant de la chaleur.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade and the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
Ne pas contourner le dispositif de sécurité de la fiche polarisée ou de mise à la terre. Une

fiche polarisée possède deux lames dont une plus large que l'autre. Une fiche de terre a
deux lames et une troisième broche de mise à la terre. La lame large et la troisième
broche sont fournies pour votre sécurité. Si la fiche fournie ne rentre pas dans votre prise,
veuillez consulter un électricien pour le remplacement de la prise obsolète.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
N'utilisez que des fixations / accessoires spécifiés par le fabricant.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified
by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
Utilisez uniquement avec le chariot, stand, trépied, support ou table spécifié par le

fabricant ou vendu avec l'appareil. Quand un chariot est utilisé, Soyez prudent lorsque
vous déplacez l'ensemble chariot / appareil pour éviter des blessures dues au
renversement.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for a long period of time.
Débranchez cet appareil pendant les orages ou lorsqu'il n'est pas utilisé pendant une

longue période de temps.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way. Such as when the power supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled, objects have fallen into the apparatus or the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture and does not operate normally or has
been dropped.

Confiez toute réparation à un personnel qualifié. Une réparation est nécessaire lorsque
l'appareil a été endommagé de quelque façon. Par exemple lorsque le cordon
d'alimentation ou la fiche est endommagé, du liquide a été renversé, si des objets sont
tombés dans l'appareil ou le appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou à l'humidité et ne
fonctionne pas normalement ou s'il est tombé.

FCC Information

This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area may cause
harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at

one’s own expense.

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INSTALLATION

Mounting

The VL520 message display should be mounted
with appropriate hardware (not included). We
recommend the mounting base to be mounted
into wall studs. (See Figure 2).

CONNECTIONS
Network Connection / Power

The VL520 has one RJ-45 network connector.
Connect a standard patch cable to the VL520
from an Ethernet switch supporting the Power
over Ethernet specification 802.3af (PoE) or

802.3at (PoE+).
If a PoE switch is not available, a mid-span
injector may be used to supply power to the
display, or an optional Valcom 24 Vdc power
adapter may be connected to the barrel
connector on the circuit board (see Figure 1).
The recommended power supply is a
VP-1124D.

Call Switch Connection

The VL520 provides a call switch input via
screw terminal connections labeled Switch 1.
(See Figure 1)

Relay Connection

One relay output is provided through three
screw terminals, labeled Normally Open (NO)
and Normally Closed (NC). The center screw
terminal is common to both NO and NC. The
relay contacts are rated 1 amp @ 24 Vdc.

Line Out Connection

The Line Out connection provides line level
output sufficient to drive up to 40 Valcom
self-amplified speakers.