2 947636
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
his own expense.
INSTALLATION
Operation
The VIP-9880A provides IP loudspeaker paging
access via network connection to customer
telephone system or stand alone telephone set.
Interface to customer telephone system can be
via SIP registration, FXO or FXS port (with
appropriate PBX connection and Valcom
VIP-81x/82x).
Mounting
The VIP-9880A is designed for flush mounting on
a hollow surface or to a Valcom backbox. Using
Figure 1 as a guide, cut a hole in the mounting
surface large enough to allow recessing the
FlexHorn into the wall. Please note the depth
requirement necessary for flush mounting as
shown in Figure 1. Next, drill mounting holes in
the surface to align with the four mounting holes
in the grille. Using appropriate anchors and
screws (not included), mount the VIP-9880A to
the surface. Alternatively, Valcom’s backbox
model VB-R17-D is available for mounting this
model.
Power Connections
The only method of powering a VIP-9880A
Network Interface is via a Power over Ethernet
(PoE) network switch or power injector meeting
the 802.3af specification.
Network Connection
The VIP-9880A has one RJ-45 Ethernet network
connector on the circuit board. Use a standard
Ethernet patch cable to connect the Ethernet
connector of the VIP-9880A to an Ethernet
switch.
Signal Connections
Audio signal connections from the network
interface to the FlexHorn are provided through a
screw terminal and are pre-wired at the factory.
No further connections are required.
Status Indicator Lights
The VIP-9880A Network Interface has 2 status
indicator lights on the RJ-45 Ethernet connector.
Green LED:
(Link) Indicates Ethernet connection
when illuminated.
Yellow LED:
(Activity) Indicator flashes to
indicate network activity.
Setup
Information specific to your application will need
to be programmed into the VIP-9880A using a
computer. The PC used for programming should
be connected to the same subnet as the
VIP-9880A. Setup will be done using the IP
Solutions Setup Tool. The IP Solutions Setup
Tool may be downloaded from the Valcom web
site at http://www.valcom.com/vipsetuptool.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Assistance in troubleshooting is available from
the factory. Call (540) 563-2000 and press 1 for
Technical Support or via email at
[email protected].
When requesting assistance, you should include
all available information. It is strongly suggested
that you go to the web site and follow the trouble
resolution procedure at http://www.valcom.com.
Valcom equipment is not field repairable.
Valcom, Inc. maintains service facilities in
Roanoke, VA. Should repairs be necessary,
attach a tag to the unit clearly stating your
company name, address, phone number, contact
person and the nature of the problem. Send the
unit to:
Valcom, Inc.
Repair & Return Dept.
5614 Hollins Road
Roanoke, Va. 24019-5056
