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VOCIA AUXILIARY MICROPHONE 1 (VAM-1)
Setup and Use
The Vocia software provides the interface for configuring and programming the VAM-1. The information supplied by this manual
relates to hardware installation, physical connections, and device information. For more details on software setup, please consult
the Vocia Software Help File.
Installation
The VAM-1 is designed to be connected directly to a Vocia Paging Station Auxiliary Port or a VI-6 Paging Port. The VAM-1 has a female
RJ-45 connector that faces the rear mounting plate. A screened CAT5e or CAT6 cable wired straight through must be used, up to a
maximum of 100 foot (30 meter) distance. Unscreened cable must not be used. The VAM-1 is not an IP device and must not be connected
to an Ethernet switch or Network. It must be connected directly to either a Vocia Paging Station Auxiliary Port or a Vocia VI-6 Paging Port.
The cable connection between the VAM-1 and the host device is monitored and if connection is lost a communication error is reported to
the Vocia system from the host. The Audio path between the VAM-1 and the host device is not monitored and therefore a VAM-1 may not
be suitable for critical paging applications. A VAM-1 must not be deployed with EWS paging stations in EN54-16 installations.
Using the VAM-1 with a Vocia Paging Station
The VAM-1 is designed to connect to the Paging Station Auxiliary Port.
The Vocia GUI is used to designate the Page Code accessed by the VAM-1. The following two modes of operation are provided:
• Follow Paging Station Page Code: The VAM-1 will page to whichever Page Code is currently selected on the associated paging station.
• Use specific Page Code: All Pages initiated via the push-to-talk button on the VAM-1 will use the specified Page Code.
Live Page Preambles are supported but must be assigned to the Paging Station acting as a host via the Vocia software. When used with a
Paging Station that is configured with a PIN code, the VAM-1 will activate and deactivate in unison with the Paging Station.
It will not be possible to simultaneously page from the VAM-1 and associated Paging Station. The first PTT button pressed will take
precedence. When paging from the VAM-1, the Paging Station will display that it is unavailable. When paging from the Paging Station
the busy LED will indicate on the VAM-1.
Model VAM-1
N24138
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To Host
Made in USA, US and Imported Parts
Direct connection to Paging Station or VI-6.
Not Ethernet - do not connect to switch or PoE.
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