Biamp Vocia VI-8 Operation Manual Download Page 6

 

 

Audio Inputs 

Eight balanced mic/line connections are available via eight 5.08mm 3-pin pluggable screw terminal 
blocks. All plug-in barrier strip connectors should be wired from left to right as follows: 

Pin 

Function 

Audio + 

Audio - 

3  Ground (chassis) 

Control Outputs 

Four relay connections are available to be configured and operate as Control Outputs. The connectors 
are a six-way 3.5mm header with mating pluggable screw terminal block with cable restraint. 

Pin 

Function 

Relay C, Channel 1 or 3 

2  Relay NC, Channel 1 or 3 
3  Relay NO, Channel 1 or 3 

Relay C, Channel 2 or 4 

5  Relay NC, Channel 2 or 4 
6  Relay NO, Channel 2 or 4 

Control Inputs 

Nine Control Inputs are available and can be assigned to operate a control input event. Input nine has the 
ability to work as a Status In to allow monitoring of multiple VI-8 devices. The Status Out connection can 
then be reported as a summary alarm to external monitoring systems. 

Pin 

Function 

1  Ground (shield) 

2  Isolated Ground 

Input 1 

Input 2 

Input 3 

Input 4 

 

Pin 

Function 

1  Ground (shield) 

2  Isolated Ground 

Input 5 

Input 6 

Input 7 

Input 8 

 

Pin 

Function 

Ground (shield) 

Isolated Ground 

Status In / Input 9 

Status Out 

5  24V DC (100mA limited) 

Isolated Ground 

 

Status Monitor Wiring 

 

Summary of Contents for Vocia VI-8

Page 1: ...VI 8 OPERATION MANUAL May 2019 585 0348 90A ...

Page 2: ...ss from eight sources via analog mic line level inputs or CobraNet digital audio connections Nine logic inputs can be assigned to various Vocia control events including paging control A logic output and four relay outputs can be assigned to control events The logic output may be used to report status from one or several daisy chained VI 8s to an external system The logic inputs and output are moni...

Page 3: ...ch 44 45 mm high and 19 inch wide rack space with 10 inch 254 mm depth Mounting the unit using four screws with washers will prevent marring of the front panel PVC or nylon washers are appropriate Install the unit away from heat sources such as vents and radiators and in rooms with adequate ventilation Ensure that air can circulate freely behind beside and above the unit Do not exceed the maximum ...

Page 4: ...e severity of the problem Audio may still be passing but if the condition causing the warning is not corrected a failure may occur Flashing amber A Control Input configured as high range monitored input has a Fault Solid amber A chassis Fault is active on the VI 8 Activity Chassis Indicator The VI 8 has an activity LED that will illuminate to show the configuration status of the unit Off The unit ...

Page 5: ...rn the LSB switch to 7 Device ID switches should be set using a 0 1 inch 2 5mm to 0 12 inch 3 0mm flat blade screwdriver NOTE Changes made to the Device ID while connected to the network require a power cycle of the device in order to take effect Network Connections All CobraNet routing and bundle assignments are processed by the Vocia devices locally Vocia makes dynamic use of available bundles i...

Page 6: ... 3 3 Relay NO Channel 1 or 3 4 Relay C Channel 2 or 4 5 Relay NC Channel 2 or 4 6 Relay NO Channel 2 or 4 Control Inputs Nine Control Inputs are available and can be assigned to operate a control input event Input nine has the ability to work as a Status In to allow monitoring of multiple VI 8 devices The Status Out connection can then be reported as a summary alarm to external monitoring systems ...

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