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for Viking SA Series Self-Amplified Speakers on a Two-Wire Run
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wo-W
ire Run
Total Distance of Two-Wire Run in Feet
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Features Overview
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VIKING
©
MODEL SA-X12
VIKING
ELECTRONICS
HUDSON, WI 54016
SELF AMPLIFIED PAGING
EXPANDER / ADAPTER
OUTPUT TO
SELF AMPLIFIED
PAGING SPEAKERS
25V / 70V
4 / 8 / 16 OHM
600 OHM
GAIN
COMMON
POWER
LED
POWER 13.8 VAC
2
3
1
5
4
6
Output to Viking 40V 2-wire
self-amplified speakers
25V / 70V Audio Input
600 Ohm Line Level Audio Input
Common for all Audio Inputs
Red Power LED
4 / 8 / 16 Ohm Speaker Level Audio Input
Blue Fault
Protection LED
Gain Control:
To limit
the maximum volume
setting of the speakers
13.8V AC
Adapter
(included)
120V AC
IMPORTANT:
Electronic devices are susceptible to lightning and power station electrical surges from both the AC
outlet and the telephone line. It is recommended that a surge protector be installed to protect against such surges.
Wire Gauge Chart