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B.  Amplifier Configuration

1.  Four Amplifier Mode

2.  Two Amplifier Mode (Paging and Music)

In this mode, each paging zone has its own amplifier, and the function of the 

ZPI-4

 is to switch the unamplified 

paging or background music signal to the appropriate amplifier.  

Advantages:

 There is no amplifier power 

limitation, zones can be set to different 
volumes, background music is selectable per 
zone and the non-paged zones will continue to 
get music during a page. 

  

To set the 

ZPI-4

 up in the four amplifier mode:

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MODEL ZPI-4 

VIKING

ELECTRONICS

HUDSON, WI 54016

FOUR ZONE PAGING INTERFACE 

OPTIONAL MUSIC AMP 

OUT TO AMP'S (+) INPUT  

OUT TO AMP'S (-) INPUT  

IN FROM AMP'S (+) OUTPUT  

IN FROM AMP'S (-) OUTPUT  

TELCO IN 

TELCO OUT

MUSIC IN 

MUSIC OUT 

INPUT CONTACTS 

OUTPUT CONTACTS 

NIGHT RING 

NIGHT CONTACTS 

POWER

13.8 VAC

PWR

NIGHT

WARBLE
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OPTIONAL PAGING AMP 

OUT TO AMP'S (+) INPUT  

OUT TO AMP'S (-) INPUT  

IN FROM AMP'S (+) OUTPUT  

IN FROM AMP'S (-) OUTPUT  

VIKING

Paging

Amplifier

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Paging

Amplifier

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Paging

Amplifier

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Amplifier

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Paging

Amplifier

Jumpers

Optional

Background

Music

Amplifier

Jumpers

Step 1.

Attach the ZONE 1 screw terminals to the 
input of the ampllifier for Zone 1.

Step 2.

If background music is to be enabled on 
this zone, ensure that the ZONE 1 music 
shunts are in place, covering both pins. If 
not, remove the shunts.

Step 3.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each of the 
remaining three zones.

Step 4.

Install the included jumpers across the 
Optional Paging Amp screw terminals. 

Step 5.

If a background music source is being 
used, install the Optional Background 
Music Amplifier jumpers as shown.

Step 6.

Set DIP switch 1 to OFF.

Step 7.

Connect Paging Amps between zone 
outputs and speakers.

Step 1.

Attach the ZONE 1 screw terminals to the 
speaker(s) for Zone 1.

Step 2.

If background music is to be enabled on 
this zone, ensure that the  ZONE 1 music 
shunts are in place, covering both pins. If 
background music is not desired, remove 
the shunts.

Step 3.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each of the 
remaining three zones.

Step 4.

Attach the paging amplifier and the music 
amplifier as shown in the diagram. 

Step 5.

 

Set DIP switch 1 to OFF.

In the two amplifier mode, one amp serves as the paging amplifier and the other as the background music  
amplifier. The paging or music signal is sent to the external amplifier, returned and the amplified signal is 
switched by the 

ZPI-4

 to the correct zone or zones. 

Advantages:

 Up to a 350 watt amplifier may be used when driving 70V speakers, only (2) amplifiers (or one 

stereo amp) are required for 4 zones, background music is selectable per zone, and the non-paged zones 
will continue to to get music during a page. 

Limitations:

 The paging amp needs to be 

limited to 200 watts and the music amp needs 
to be limited to 70 watts when switching 8 ohm 
speaker loads, each speaker zone is limited to 
8 ohms minimum impedance and the amp must 
have the ability to drive the speakers of all 
zones. (Example: 4 zones at 8 ohms per zone 
equals a 2 ohm load during an all call.)   

  

To set up the 

ZPI-4

 in the two amplifier mode:

Zone 1

Zone 2

Zone 3

Zone 4

©

MODEL ZPI-4 

VIKING

ELECTRONICS

HUDSON, WI 54016

FOUR ZONE PAGING INTERFACE 

OPTIONAL MUSIC AMP 

OUT TO AMP'S (+) INPUT  

OUT TO AMP'S (-) INPUT  

IN FROM AMP'S (+) OUTPUT  

IN FROM AMP'S (-) OUTPUT  

TELCO IN 

TELCO OUT

MUSIC IN 

MUSIC OUT 

INPUT CONTACTS 

OUTPUT CONTACTS 

NIGHT RING 

NIGHT CONTACTS 

POWER

13.8 VAC

PWR

NIGHT

WARBLE
VOLUME

PAGE

ALERT

VOLUME

PAGE

VOLUME

MUSIC

VOLUME

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+

+

+

1

2

3

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7

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OPTIONAL PAGING AMP 

OUT TO AMP'S (+) INPUT  

OUT TO AMP'S (-) INPUT  

IN FROM AMP'S (+) OUTPUT  

IN FROM AMP'S (-) OUTPUT  

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Music

Amplifier

(not included)

Paging

Amplifier

(not included)

Input

Output

Input

Output

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Summary of Contents for ZPI-4

Page 1: ...30 x 1 80 Shipping Weight 1 5 kg 3 2 lbs Environmental 0 C to 32 C 32 F to 90 F with 5 to 95 non condensing humidity Relay Contacts 5 Amps 30V DC 250V AC each 350W 70V 200W 8Ohm REN 0 5 A Artificial...

Page 2: ...2 3 on 4 5 OFF ON DIP Switches Note Remove these shunts to eliminate background music for each zone individually except Single Amplifier Mode IMPORTANT Electronic devices are susceptible to lightning...

Page 3: ...BATT switch to the OFF position all the way to the left Step 3 Attach a pair of wires from the paging port to the TELCO IN screw terminals Step 4 Attach the background music source if required to the...

Page 4: ...tputs and speakers Step 1 Attach the ZONE 1 screw terminals to the speaker s for Zone 1 Step 2 If background music is to be enabled on this zone ensure that the ZONE 1 music shunts are in place coveri...

Page 5: ...ends input to this amp the amplified signal is returned and the ZPI 4 sends it to the correct zone s Advantages Up to a 350 watt amplifier may be used when driving 70V speakers only one amplifier is r...

Page 6: ...e volumes will work independently Step 13 Set the TIME OUT ADJUSTMENT on the Secondary to the maximum time clockwise Step 14 Plug the power supply adapter into the power jack of the Secondary and the...

Page 7: ...the ZPI 4 activates the selected zone s See table to the right Touch Tone Zone s 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 1 2 6 2 3 7 3 4 8 1 2 3 9 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 ALL Touch Tone Primary Unit Zone s 11 1 1 12 1 2 13 1 3 14...

Page 8: ...ER 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...

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