Valcom VIP-102B IP Solutions Setup Tool Reference Manual Ver 6.3.0.0 Page 5
Overview
Valcom IP Solutions can be used to create full Internet Protocol (IP) paging systems. This is truly the most
flexible approach to installing a paging system. By utilizing an existing data network, paging devices can be
added at any location where a network drop is available. If the requirements of the paging system change, IP
units can simply be disconnected and moved to their new location on the network. Device management is
accomplished over the data network via a Windows based programming tool. Network programming makes it
easy to adjust individual speaker volume, change system audio groups and other device configuration changes
from a centralized location.
Valcom IP Solutions provide easy integration between IP and Analog systems. The Valcom networked Audio
Ports provide a line level output which is suitable for connection to an auxiliary input on any self-amplified or
centrally amplified paging system. This provides the ability to integrate multiple paging systems from other
vendors into a single cohesive system. Components include a variety of SIP compliant one way paging and 2-way
talkback speakers which feature call button capability, line level audio outputs for one way audio expansion, SIP
compliant Ethernet based audio ports for connection to traditionally wired speakers and amplifiers, SIP based
paging servers which allow SIP access of groups of paging zones, FXS and FXO endpoints for non SIP system
access and a control I/O endpoint for interface to other equipment.
All of these endpoints feature the convenience of Power over Ethernet (PoE) operation.
The general procedure for programming Valcom IP devices involves the following steps:
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Install the devices on the network.
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Scan the network using the VIP-102B IP Solutions Tool to create an inventory of the available devices.
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Program the devices with IP addresses and other network information appropriate to the physical network
on which the devices are installed.
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Rescan the network to allow the IP Solutions Tool to retrieve complete device configuration information.
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Configure the individual device settings within the IP Solutions Tool for each device on the network with
the specific settings necessary for the paging system being installed.
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Upload the new configuration to each device from the IP Solutions Tool.
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Restart the device to enable the new configuration settings.
This document explains the programming options available for the various components of the Valcom IP
Solutions product line.
