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for Viking SA Series Self-Amplified Speakers on a Two-Wire Run

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Features Overview

2

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

Summary of Contents for SA-X12

Page 1: ...rn Viking self amplified speakers have these advantages 1 Audio and power are on the same pair less copper 2 Powers up to 12 Viking self amplified speakers Viking SA Series speakers are remote controllable Expand existing paging systems Adapts to any paging system 600 ohm line level paging systems 4 8 or 16 ohm paging systems 25 volt and 70 volt paging systems Expand a Viking SA 25 paging system P...

Page 2: ...rview 2 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...

Page 3: ...paging audio source including 600 ohm line level 4 8 or 16 ohm speaker level or even 25V and 70V paging systems It can also be connected directly to the 2 wire protocol 40VDC audio of another SA X12 or the Viking SA 25 paging controller The added Viking SA Series speakers will have the features of the existing paging system plus have the added feature of being remote controllable VIKING MODEL SA X...

Page 4: ...it the maximum speaker volume when the infrared remote has them turned on 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 Gain Control 4 8 16 Ohm Speakers not included Paging Amplifier not included 4 8 16 Ohm Common C LED5 C LED3 C LED4 ...

Page 5: ...LF AMPLIFIED PAGING SPEAKERS 16 17 6 7 8 9 600 OHM AUDIO IN OUT AUX IN PAGE IN PAGE CONTACT CONTACT CLOSURE TWO WIRE FOUR WIRE NIGHT TRANSFER MASTER VOLUME 10 11 12 13 14 15 RINGING LINE BACKGROUND MUSIC IN Up to 25 self amplified speakers Up to 12 self amplified speakers Model SA 25 not included 600 Ohm Common Gain Control Step 1 Connect the audio output pair anywhere along a 4 wire self amplifie...

Page 6: ...ease the mute A short beep will be heard through the speaker when the mute is activated A long beep will be heard through the speaker when the MUTE button is pressed again releasing the mute If the SA X12 is used to expand more speakers to a Viking SA 25 paging control unit the added speakers will be compatible with the SA 25 s Smart Mode feature In this special Smart Mode the SA IR Remote Control...

Page 7: ... speaker as required The SA 25 provides paging loud ringing and background music when connected to electronic or 1A2 Key systems PABX s No KSU phones multi line phones as well as IP phone systems that have an analog FXS or FXO port The SA 25 paging control unit can interface with a paging port or a ringing analog FXS CO Centrex line PABX KSU station port or an FXO unused telephone line input trunk...

Page 8: ...he 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 Warranty TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 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 wa...

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