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VIKING
COMMUNICATION & SECURITY SOLUTIONS
PRODUCT MANUAL
Cost Effective Speakers for
Indoor and Outdoor Use
The 25AE, 30AE, 35AE,
and 40AE paging
speakers provide
additional economical
paging coverage to
existing Viking paging
units (PA-2A, PA-15,
PA-30, PA-60, M2W) or
to any system with an 8
ohm output.
In outdoor, factory or
warehouse environments, 25AE paging
horns are the best method of producing
understandable sound. In these
environments the directional design allows
the installer to focus the sound cone down
aisles and toward work areas.
30AE 35AE 40AE 25AE
In office and restaurant environments, it is
best to distribute sound more evenly.
Ceiling mounted 30AE, 35AE, or 40AE
speakers in close proximity offer the best
distribution and are cost effective. The
35AE speakers include a volume control.
25AE/30AE/
35AE/40AE
Paging Horn and
Ceiling Speakers
November 1, 2018
Features
25AE Paging Horn
• Adjustable base for easy mounting and
directional adjustment
• Compact design for discreet mounting
30AE/35AE Ceiling Speakers
• Metal white grill for flush mounting in
office ceilings
• Mounting hardware included
• Excellent frequency response
• The 35AE includes a volume control
40AE Ceiling Speakers
• Attractive with a modern look
• Flush mounts into a 9.5” to 10” diameter
hole
• Integral mounting system
• Excellent sound quality
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Information: 715-386-8861
Applications
• Add additional speakers and coverage
area to existing paging systems such as
Viking models:
- PA-2A (DOD 485)
- PA-15 (DOD 486)
- PA-30 (DOD 489)
- PA-60 (DOD 493)
- M2W (DOD 480)
• Add speakers to the DVA-2WA
• For greater intelligibility and louder paging
see Viking model 300AE Paging Horn
(DOD 497)
Specifications
See complete specifications on page 2.

A. 25AE Paging Horn
12.75"
overall diameter
11.25"
between mounting holes
8.1"
speaker diameter
2.75"
Specifications and Installation
Nominal Power: 12 Watts
Impedance: 8 Ohms
Connection: 69“ 24 awg Pigtail wire
Mounting Plate
Dimensions
(3) 0.244”
diameter
holes
Dimensions: 5” (127mm) diameter
Shipping Weight: 1.5 lbs (.68 kg)
Environmental: 5% to 95% non-
2.44”
1.87”
condensing humidity
Frequency Response: 600 Hz to
0.788” 0.788”
7000 Hz
Installation: The 25AE paging horn
2.77”
is designed to be surface mounted
to any rigid surface. Designed to meet IP53 ingress protection rating when mounted with horn pointing downward at least 45 degrees from horizontal.
B. 30AE/35AE Ceiling Speaker
Nominal Power: 6 Watts
Impedance: 8 Ohms
Connection: 6“ 16 awg Pigtail wires (35AE),
.25” Faston Terminal (30AE)
Dimensions: 12.75” x 3.75”
(324mm x 95mm)
Shipping Weight: 3 lbs (1.36 kg)
Environmental: 5% to 95% non-
condensing humidity
Frequency Response: 85 Hz to 15,000 Hz
Installation: Mounting hardware for the 30AE and 35AE ceiling speakers is included for easy
installation in drop ceilings or speaker enclosures. Flush mount into an 8.25” to 10.0” diameter hole.
5.0"
diameter
B. 40AE Ceiling Speaker
Nominal Power: 15 Watts
Impedance: 8 Ohms
Connection: .25” Faston Terminal
Dimensions: 10.6” x 3.6”(270mm
Push
10.6"
overall diameter
x 90mm)
Shipping Weight: 3 lbs (1.36 kg)
Environmental: 5% to 95% non-
condensing humidity
Frequency Response: 85 Hz to
15,000 Hz
Installation: The 40AE has an integral mounting system that requires only a phillips screw driver
to quickly flush mount the speaker into a 9.5” to 10” diameter hole. Before mounting the 40AE
speaker, push the four mounting brackets to pop off the grill as shown in the diagram.
3.6"

Wiring
To
Paging
Amp
8 Ohm Speakers
Note: The 25AE paging horn is approximately 5dB louder than the ceiling speakers.
Important: The 35AE ceiling speaker must be parallel wired.
A. Series / Parallel
Speaker A will have approximately twice
the volume of speaker B, as shown in the
wiring diagram to the right.
B. Parallel
Similar speakers will have the same volume, as shown in the wiring diagram to
the right.
C. Series / Parallel
If connected as shown below right, see the table for speaker recommendations.
Paging
Amp
HF-3W 1 1 2
M2W 1 3 6
PA-2A 1 3 6
PA-15 1 15 30
PA-30 215 30
PA-60 4 15 30
Outputs
Speaker per Output
Parallel Series/Parallel
D. Long Cable Runs
Very long runs may require step up
transformers, as shown in the
wiring diagram to the right. For
more information, see the Page
Power Chart, DOD 895.
Paging
8 Ohm
Output
Parts Express part # 300-040 or equivalent
(contact Parts Express at: 800-338-0531)
70V
8 Ohm

Speaker Recommendations
Ambient Noice Environment Level Typical Examples
Quiet - Conversations very
easily understood.
Normal - Conversations
easily understood.
Noisy - Voice must be
raised to be understood.
Very Noisy - Conversation
difficult or impossible.
50dB
60dB
70dB*
80dB*
Hotel lobby, hospital area,
quiet office
Bank lobby, department
store, auditorium
Assembly line, supermarket,
restaurant
Punch press, printing plant,
garage, yard
Ceiling
Height
9 ft
14 ft
9 ft
14 ft
9 ft
14 ft
Paging
Horns
Distance Between
Speakers
35 ft
50 ft
25 ft
35 ft
15 ft
25 ft
25 ft to
75 ft
* Note: An FBI-1A Feedback Eliminator is recommended. For more information, see DOD 465.
For greater intelligibility and louder paging, see model 300AE Paging Horn (DOD 497).
Warranty
IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A VIKING PRODUCT, CONTACT: VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 715-386-8666
Our Technical Support Department is available for assistance Monday 8am - 4pm and Tuesday through Friday 8am - 5pm central time. So that we can give you better service, before you call please:
1. Know the model number, the serial number and what software version you have (see serial label).
2. Have your Product Manual in front of you.
3. It is best if you are on site.
RETURNING PRODUCT FOR REPAIR
The following procedure is for equipment that needs repair:
1. Customer must contact Viking's Technical Support Department at 715-386-8666 to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number. The customer MUST have a com-
plete description of the problem, with all pertinent information regarding the defect, such as options set, conditions, symptoms, methods to duplicate problem, frequency of failure, etc.
2. Packing: Return equipment in original box or in proper packing so that damage will not occur while in transit. Static sensitive equipment such as a circuit board
should be in an anti-static bag, sandwiched between foam and individually boxed. All equipment should be wrapped to avoid packing material lodging in or sticking
to the equipment. Include ALL parts of the equipment. C.O.D. or freight collect shipments cannot be accepted. Ship cartons prepaid to: Viking Electronics, 1531
Industrial Street, Hudson, WI 54016
3. Return shipping address: Be sure to include your return shipping address inside the box. We cannot ship to a PO Box.
4. RA number on carton: In large printing, write the R.A. number on the outside of each carton being returned.
RETURNING PRODUCT FOR EXCHANGE
The following procedure is for equipment that has failed out-of-box (within 10 days of purchase
1. Customer must contact Viking’s Technical Support at 715-386-8666 to determine possible causes for the problem. The customer MUST be able to step through
recommended tests for diagnosis.
2. If the Technical Support Product Specialist determines that the equipment is defective based on the customer's input and troubleshooting, a Return Authorization
(R.A.) number will be issued. This number is valid for fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of issue.
3. After obtaining the R.A. number, return the approved equipment to your distributor, referencing the R.A. number. Your distributor will then replace the product over
Viking using the same R.A. number.
4. The distributor will NOT exchange this product without first obtaining the R.A. number from you. If you haven't followed the steps listed in 1, 2 and 3,
be aware that you will have to pay a restocking charge.
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Viking warrants its products to be free from defects in the workmanship or materials, under normal use and service, for a period of two years from the date of purchase
from any authorized Viking distributor. If at any time during the warranty period, the product is deemed defective or malfunctions, return the product to Viking Electronics,
Inc., 1531 Industrial Street, Hudson, WI., 54016. Customer must contact Viking's Technical Support Department at 715-386-8666 to obtain a Return Authorization (R.A.)
number.
This warranty does not cover any damage to the product due to lightning, over voltage, under voltage, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence or any damage caused by
use of the product by the purchaser or others. This warranty does not cover non-EWP products that have been exposed to wet or corrosive environments. This warranty
does not cover stainless steel surfaces that have not been properly maintained.
NO OTHER WARRANTIES
PRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. VIKING SHALL NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY,
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SALE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD
HEREUNDER.
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. WHETHER IN AN ACTION BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY)
OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, ANY LIABILITY OF VIKING SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, OR AT VIKING'S OPTION,
REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE AS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND ANY LIABILITY OF VIKING SHALL BE SO LIMITED.
IT IS EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT EACH AND EVERY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH PROVIDES FOR DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES, EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, ARE SEVERABLE FROM ANY OTHER PROVISION AND EACH PROVISION IS A SEPARABLE AND INDEPENDENT ELEMENT OF RISK ALLOCATION AND IS INTENDED TO BE ENFORCED AS SUCH.
. VIKING MAKES NO WARRANTIES RELATING TO ITS PRODUCTS OTHER THAN AS DESCRIBED ABOVE AND DISCLAIMS ANY EX-
Product Support: 715-386-8666
Due to the dynamic nature of the product design, the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Viking
Electronics, and its affiliates and/or subsidiaries assume no responsibility for errors and omissions contained in this information. Revisions of this document or new editions of it may be issued to incorporate such changes.
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
DOD 498
Printed in the U.S.A.
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