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1. 1 6 Display Indicators Time source reception status displayed between the hour and minutes segments and daylight saving status displayed to the left of the hour segment indicators are displayed on the main menu No connection with time source No GPS or PC clock data reception detected GPS or PC clock data reception detected date and time updated i Daylight saving time is active 1 7 Pre Installation Test for Wireless Clocks It is recommended to test the VS4500 and the entire system prior to installation in order to verify proper operation and get familiar with the unit operation Follow these steps to perform a pre installation test 1 If your system is equipped with an internal transmitter connect the BNC antenna cable to the RF OUT terminal at the back of the VS4500 If your system uses an external transmitter connect the transmitter data cable between the VS101 XX transmitter and the DATA I O port at the back of the VS4500 Connect the antenna to the external transmitter s RF OUT terminal 2 Connect the provided power supply to the POWER jack at the back of the VS4500 and turn the power switch to ON position The main menu should appear with the PAGE TO displayed on the top line If you are using an external transmitter make sure it is powered on 3 Press the B key for the Administration Menu and enter the default password 4500 The menu top line should display SELECT OPTION 4 Press
2. To send a tone or pre programmed voice enter a message using the formats below For encoders supporting up to 8 tones tis the Alert Type digit between 1 and 8 l is the Length digit between 0 and 9 Note Length value is applicable to pre programmed tones only Use any value for all other voice or tone messages v is the Volume digit between 1 and 4 d is the Delay optional digit between 0 and 9 r is the Repeat optional digit between 0 and 9 For example to send tone 4 with length 5 volume 2 6 repeats and a delay of 4 seconds between each repeat enter 945246 For encoders supporting more than 8 tones tis the Alert Type two digits number from 01 to the number of alerts supported by the receiver l is the Length digit between 0 and 9 Note Length value is applicable to pre programmed tones only Use any value for all other voice or tone messages v is the Volume digit between 1 and 4 d is the Delay optional digit between 0 and 9 r is the Repeat optional digit between 0 and 9 For example to send tone 14 with length 5 volume 2 6 repeats and a delay of 4 seconds between each repeat enter 8145246 To send the message press The VS4500 will respond with Page Sent prompt for phone access only 18 3 5 Accessing Wireless Voice Receivers via Microphone Follow these steps to send a live voice message to a speaker using a microphone 1 For live voice messaging program a Wireless Speaker devic
3. Selected Week 01 30 711 0205 11 Agely a Dela Selected Period 0201 271 te 220170 Copy te Period Stating at 0270172011 J ew Schede Rotation Fimo Morh Fonas v Rotse Events Dacin ote Everts on SeinciecOmy z A f 29 MPORTANT NOTES 1 When the Tone Schedule Calendar programming screen is opened it displays the last file that was edited by the user It DOES NOT display the actual data stored in to the VS4500 unless the VS4500 was previously programmed with that schedule If desired click on Download after opening the Tone Schedule Calendar programming screen in order to download and display the schedule from VS4500 The schedule is downloaded and saved by default to the ToneGenCalendar TGC file Use the Save As command to save the schedule under a different name Changes made to the schedule DO NOT update the schedule stored in the VS4500 until the Upload command is used Always upload the schedule to the VS4500 after schedule changes are completed The execution of the schedule programmed in to the VS4500 is dependent on the date and time stored in its internal clock This internal clock MUST be kept accurate by receiving time updates from a GPS receiver or from a PC connected to it via a serial port 4 1 7 Scheduled Paging Scheduled paging allows you to send tones or messages to devices or speakers based on a preprogrammed schedule This feature can be used as long as the VS4500 is connected to the PC and VisiDB i
4. 1 2 Standard Features Generate alerts to alphanumeric and numeric devices voice or tone devices and wireless clocks User configurable 1000 devices database RS232 serial port for serial communication Built in high precision Real Time clock Capable of synchronizing its internal clock from a PC clock or GPS requires external GPS receiver Synchronize both analog and digital wireless clocks User configurable Master Clock synchronization time External transmitter port Backlit LCD display Numeric keypad Built in memory backup Desk or wall mountable 1 3 Optional Features Telephone line interface RJ 11 for remote status change of system mode and live voice alerts Hand held microphone for live voice alerts Additional one serial port for extended serial communication Built in scheduled tone activation for wireless receivers High power external digital transmitters 25 to 300 watt Automated activation of wireless voice devices from external audio source 900MHz or UHF Wireless receiver for monitoring 900MHz or UHF wireless push buttons and transmitters 1 4 Package Contents The following items are included with the VS4500 e VS4500 Wireless Time amp Voice Controller e Power adaptor e Manual e RS232 communication cables 1 5 Key Navigation The following keys also function in system menus as detailed below Select Acknowledge Enter Return to previous menu Escape On Next Off Previous Oje
5. 2 Install the programming software Refer to Software Installation section for more information 4 1 2 Software Installation Note VisiDB software must be installed by the PC administrator or by a user with administrator privileges VisiDB software is compatible with Windows ME XP 2000 Vista and Windows 7 Download the VisiDB software from the Download Area of Visiplex website www visiplex com save it to the PC Desktop and double click on the saved file to start the installation If you purchased a copy of the VisiDB CD ROM locate the software CD ROM and insert it to the CD ROM drive on the PC If the installation program doesn t start automatically within 5 seconds use Windows Explorer to browse to the CD ROM drive and then run the VisiDB_ Setup exe file Note For Windows Vista and Windows 7 it is recommended that the installation folder will be changed to C Visiplex VisiDB Press Next on each step until the installation process is completed 4 1 3 Software Configuration Note VisiDB software must be used by a user with full access privileges to the selected installation folder Depending on your operating systems and PC configuration administrator privileges may be required in some cases while in other Standard or Power user privileges may be sufficient Follow these steps to configure VisiDB 1 Make sure the VS4500 is powered on and connected to the serial port on the PC 2 Set the serial protocol on COM1 of t
6. i Secerd 00 No 1 MAM Mm m i n Nana Sareed M Na xi File Name C Progam Faes Wia T oneGien TGS F Wosk Ofline Last Date amp Time Read trom Device Wednesday 02 05 08 07 4253 AM 5 There is no need to press Upload after each change made If the VS4500 is connected properly to the PC each modification made from the Tone Schedule Update screen is applied immediately when you press Ok 6 Use the Upload command to upload a schedule that was prepared while not connected to the VS4500 or to program a schedule that was loaded using the Open command 7 It is recommended that each schedule used will be downloaded from the VS4500 and then saved to the PC hard drive with a name that will describe it appropriately If required saved schedules can be loaded to VisiDB using the Open command and then programmed in to the VS4500 using the Upload command 8 The execution of the schedule programmed in to the VS4500 is dependent on the date and time stored in its internal clock This clock MUST be kept accurate by receiving time updates from a GPS receiver or from a PC connected to it via a serial port 4 1 6 Tone Schedule Calendar Programming The bell and tone schedule calendar allows the VS4500 to activate tones bells or any audible alerts stored in the memory of a wireless audio visual controller such as the VNS2200 according to a pre programmed weekly schedule The schedule calendar consists of 8 to 100 daily events depending on the VS4500 vers
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8. In the following example the schedule was rotated one month forward to accommodate a schedule that starts with a month other than January In that case the daily events of January 2011 were applied to the January 2012 Since January 3rd on 2012 is a Tuesday compared to a Monday on 2011 the range of 01 03 2012 to 01 28 2012 may be copied to the period starting at 01 02 2012 in order have the events start at Monday 01 02 2012 using the Copy command In addition the events of 01 31 2012 may be copied to 01 30 2012 and the events for 01 31 2012 may have to be edited as required p Mor f e s aom 12 66 Pe 3 a 5 G67 OH S 6 9 4 1 I H2 13 rrr i n 3 asee trte S SG 17 0 19 N N S WMT HD 1D NE S E 15 e TT e S S A R HE O10 n 12 19 14 S 1G RBS DAR wn VCS DNV 2 3 MBs WT a DA zu rY a 27 2 3 a I S y ae a a BDH 3 27 28 23 tae S S a a EE E Gn Se E T 46ers 2 32 s Ss 6 amp 6 7 m r 33 06 15 16 WF 3 0a 3 14 15 nnu BMH DTM a a a w 3n 2 aH SSA TV AAD PNB AMAA VSB n lt 5 ss s sS ss s sa ca cs ca co aa aa al CETTE SERTETUTTTTT TTT oot oO on oor om M oo m om m mo M oo m om m w M w m ww m w M w m ww m w M w m w m w M w m w M ww m ww m w M w m JE o S sO MN 1S M6 17 18 2a 3 az 5 4 6 6 8 o 10 11 12 03 14 tS 1 12 13 14 15 7 7 69 DN wD DM RDM MS SB VS Sa vaann er
9. Note The VS4500 supports 99 PABX messages 3 6 2 FreeText Messages Menu FreeText messages provide support for detecting keywords in data received by the serial port If the keyword is found the VS4500 can send a message to the assigned device Following are the fields description Enter the number of the device that should receive the message when the selected keyword is Send to Device detected Determines if the received text should be replaced with the text in the Newtext field if the SELES URES keyword is found in the received serial data Determines the keyword that should be sought for in the received serial data If the keyword is Keytext found the whole serial data string or the text in the Newtext field will be sent to the assigned device depending on the setting in the Replace Text field Determines the text that should be sent to the assigned device if the keyword is found in the Newtext received serial data Note The VS4500 supports 99 FreeText messages 3 6 3 Wireless Devices Menu Wireless devices messages provide support for automated messaging activated by 900MHz or UHF wireless pendants or push button transmitters Each pendant sends a wireless signal containing its ID usually a 3 or 7 digit number When a signal is received by the optional wireless receiver it is compared to the list of ID stored in the VS4500 If a match is found the VS4500 will send a message to the assig
10. or GMT Greenwich Mean Time date in MMDDYY format The display will change back to Date Setup DO NOT enter the local date as the unit uses the universal atomic time as a reference and calculates the local time based on your Time Zone If the VS4500 is connected to a PC or receives the time from a GPS receiver it will revert back to the source time few minutes later overwriting the time changes made 3 1 4 View Messages Menu Use this option to view the pre programmed messages Pre programmed messages allow you to send alphanumeric message via the keypad or optional telephone interface by entering followed by the message number For example if message 05 is programmed as TEST entering 05 will send the message TEST to the selected device See Page to Menu section on page 17 for more detailed information From the Administration Menu select 4 followed by the key The following screen will be displayed PPGM MESSAGE 01 Use the A amp B key to navigate through the pre programmed messages Press the key to return to the Administration Menu 3 1 5 Coverage Test Menu From the Administration Menu select 5 followed by the key Enter a value between 1 and 8 to determine the cover page interval 1 Every 5 seconds 2 Every 10 seconds 3 Every 15 seconds 4 Every 20 seconds 5 Every 30 seconds 6 Every 1 minute 7 Every 2 minutes 8 Every 4 minutes Use this option to send cover page to device 100 Th
11. Length fs Alert Repeats fs Alert Delay 5 Seconds 7 Countdown Time oo Min x P core ide teed FP od Seen Saves Wonk Day Mendy ewy Erom Tuesday Lest Tone Shot 1 ie Lime Lee Lipe heerd esr Neren Daai l Casatee Tee teue fis igre gt 0700AN gi 4 5 Secondr w Yes Fast Clors O7 45 AM o u Yes Fast Died G3 w m o Yer Second Datt O ORA O ou Yee Second Does OLOM ot 4 Ore gei He pea sword to copy he schade fem Yes eo Gom M 15 uesday to Monday Yee O 120044 M Mm No 120a Ot Li Yes o I200AM Ot 0 Yer 10 61200AM pi y Yet ee oe tbe 12 1200AmM Ot 1 0 Nore 1 Second Yeu 13 120A4 0 0 1 0 None 1 Second D No 4 2wa h M 1 0 Nore 1 Secor wW No 14 vite Mm mMm 1 New 1 Seer m Na zj File Hame C Progan Fieri ToeeGen TGS F Work Dfftine Last Date amp Time Read from Device Wednenday 02 05 08 07 42534M 1 When the Tone Schedule programming screen is opened it displays the last file that was edited by the user It DOES NOT display the actual data stored in to the VS4500 2 To ensure the schedule displayed is same as programmed in to the VS4500 always press Download after opening the Tone Schedule programming screen This will download and display the active schedule from VS4500 The schedule is downloaded and saved by default to the ToneGen TGS file Use the Save As to save the schedule under a different name 24 aw ot gt UT45AM ee Yi 03 ORODAM M m Yes Second Clae
12. Menu 12 3 1 9 Sunset Sunrise Menu 12 3 1 10 Wireless Setup Menu 12 3 1 11 Operation Modes Menu 14 3 1 12 System Setup Menu 15 3 2 Installation Mode Menu 17 3 3 Page To Menu 17 3 4 Accessing Wireless Receivers via Telephone 17 3 4 1 Accessing Standard Devices 17 3 4 2 Accessing Wireless Voice or Tone Receivers 18 3 5 Accessing Wireless Voice Receivers via Microphone 19 3 6 Pre Programmed Messages 19 3 6 1 PABX Messages 19 3 6 2 FreeText 19 3 6 3 Wireless Devices 19 4 1 VisiDB 21 4 1 1 Connections 21 4 1 2 Software Installation 21 4 1 3 Software Configuration 21 4 1 4 Setting Date and Time from PC 22 4 1 5 Tone Schedule Programming 22 4 1 6 Scheduled Paging 30 4 1 7 Wireless Device Database Programmer 31 4 2 TimeSync 4 2 1 Connections 4 2 2 Software Installation 4 2 3 Software Configuration 4 2 4 Setting the PC Clock from Encoder 4 2 5 Setting the Encoder Clock from PC Clock Appendices 5 1 Appendix A Installation Diagrams 5 2 Appendix B Connections Wiring and Pin Out General Information 6 1 Specifications 6 2 Warranty Product Information 1 1 Introduction The VS4500 offers the latest and most innovative way to incorporate PC clock or GPS synchronized time and voice and data throughout your facility providing you with the benefits of improved productivity and reduced maintenance costs The VS4500 wireless controller is a sophisticated time bell and voice management system that can synchronize all facility wireles
13. N 1 A 38400 bps 7 E 1 B 38400 bps 8 N 1 15 3 COM2 Protocol Enter the serial communication protocol that should be used on COM2 Enter a value between 1 and 9 or A followed by key to save the settings 1 TAP 2 COMP1 3 COMP2 4 VISIPLEX 5 GPS SYNC 6 FREETEXT 7 900MHz Receiver 8 VPR 01 Receiver 9 PC ADMIN A WIDEAREA 4 COM2 Baud Rate 5 USB Mode Enter the serial communication settings baud rate parity data bits stop bits that should be used on COM2 Enter a value between O and 9 A or B followed by key to save the settings O 300 bps 7 E 1 1 300 bps 8 N 1 2 1200 bps 7 E 1 3 1200 bps 8 N 1 4 2400 bps 7 E 1 5 2400 bps 8 N 1 6 9600 bps 7 E 1 7 9600 bps 8 N 1 8 19200 bps 7 E 1 9 19200 bps 8 N 1 A 38400 bps 7 E 1 B 38400 bps 8 N 1 Determines if the serial protocol used by the USB port Enter a value between 1 and 2 followed by key to save the settings 1 VISIPLEX protocol 2 PC ADMIN protocol 6 System Password Enter the new administrator password that will be required to access the Administration Menu The default password is 4500 7 VOX Mode Determines the sensitivity level and timeout interval for automated paging to the Auto Speaker Paging device usually 898 The Auto Speaker device will be activated when audio is detected on the VOX port and transmission will be terminated when no audio is dete
14. changes and exit Time Time of day in which a tone should be generated Send to Device Device number of the speaker to be accessed 30 Select 10 Free Message and enter Message Text using the GTtlvdr format where tis the Alert Type digit between 1 and 8 l is the Length digit between 0 and 9 Note Length value is applicable to pre programmed tones only Use any value for all other voice or tone messages v is the Volume digit between 1 and 4 d is the Delay digit between 1 and 9 r is the Repeat digit between 1 and 9 For example to send tone 4 with length 5 volume 2 6 repeats and a delay of 4 seconds between each repeat enter GT45246 ery ee For devices that support more than 8 tones use the GMtlvdr format where t is the Alert Type two digits number from 01 to the number of alerts supported by the receiver l is the Length digit between 0 and 9 Note Length value is applicable to pre programmed tones only Use any value for all other voice or tone messages v is the Volume digit between 1 and 4 d is the Delay digit between 1 and 9 r is the Repeat digit between 1 and 9 For example to send tone 14 with length 5 volume 2 6 repeats and a delay of 4 seconds between each repeat enter GM145246 Active Determine if event is active Non active events are stored but not executed Scheduled Paging Monday 002 Update xj lv Ok Cancel Time 10 15 AM Send To Pager fios Al
15. read from or send to the connected device Update Interval Time interval to update the devices time or PC time automatically minimum is 60 minutes maximum is 9999 minutes Activate the selected COM port and connect to the device encoder tone generator or Activate receiver Deactivate Deactivate the selected COM port and disconnect from the device encoder tone generator or receiver Update Now Depending on the Synchronization Mode selected TimeSync will read or write the time P from or to the selected device The device or PC time will be updated accordingly Refresh Disconnect from all devices reload all COM ports and reconnect to all active devices Close Terminate the TimeSync program Hide Hide the TimeSync window and place to the system tray Current Date amp Time Displays the current date and time of the PC Device List Information on the available devices and their status COM Port COM RS232 port number Active Indicates if the COM port is active connected to a device Status Last connection status with the device Status Date amp Time Date and time of the last connection status Device The type of device detected I i E Synchronization Mode EM e A a Update Interval 0060 Min DOM Pot Status Date amp Time eee Update Now Close Hide Connected to device 05 25 11 La 34 12 Er Disconnected from d Disconnec ted rom d cted fr
16. the Installation Mode 3 3 Page To Menu The main menu shown below appears after the VS4500 is turned on and is also used for sending a page to a device PAGE TO i255 The VS4500 supports 999 devices that are accessible by entering the device number on the above menu The device number is a 3 digits number between 001 and 999 that uniquely represents each device Devices 001 to 900 are devices that allow access to individual devices while devices 901 to 999 are pre programmed as group devices Group devices allow easy access to multiple devices that are members of the group Follow these steps to send a page using the keypad 1 Program a device in to the VS4500 as described in the Device Database Menu section page 10 2 Enter the device number as a 3 digit number 3 If the selected device is a Tone Vibrate device the page will be sent immediately after entering the device number If the device selected is an Alphanumeric or a Numeric device the following screen will be displayed ENTER MESSAGE 4 Enter a numeric message that will not exceed 16 characters To send one of the preprogrammed alphanumeric messages enter followed by the message number see PABX Messages on page 19 The page will be sent immediately after entering the 16 character or after the is pressed 3 4 Accessing Wireless Devices via Telephone Note Sending alerts using a telephone requires the optional Telephone Line Interface and Alpha by Phone
17. the memory of a wireless audio visual controller such as the VNS2200 according to a pre programmed weekly schedule The weekly schedule consists of 48 daily events that can activate a respective tone bell or audible alert on the wireless receiver The VS4500 stores up to four different weekly schedules in its memory with one active schedule Follow these steps to program a weekly schedule see I MPORTANT NOTES at the end of this section 1 Make sure the VS4500 is powered on and connected to the serial port on the PC 2 Go to File Admin Login menu Enter password and press Ok default password is blank 3 Go to Setup Time Synchronization menu Select Set Date and Time from PC Now 4 Go to Setup Tone Schedule Programming Tone Schedule menu 22 5 The Tone Schedule dialog box will be displayed The last schedule file edited by the user will be retrieved from the hard drive and displayed If this file does not exist it will be automatically downloaded from the VS4500 Below are the fields and functions description Close Close the Tone Schedule dialog box Update Display a dialog box that allows updating the specific highlighted event on the schedule list P see step 6 Upload Upload the displayed schedule file in to the VS4500 memory This command will overwrite the P existing programming of the selected schedule Download Download the active schedule from the VS4500 memory to the PC Open and displ
18. 1 Sure Mios Tum Wead Thy Fa S 4 G67 O29 WN 13 14 15 16 17 1819 D n a N s B zx 2 San Aion Tue Wad They Fa Ga 3 4 S 678 9 POP WNW WD 30 11 12 13 18 IS 16 4 S IG IT 1 19 VW W 9 D N 2R BD ARV B N S S TF 2 5 a y a a DD BBD H kal Diot WAN 28 9 If the Rotate command is selected the schedule will be rotated by one day or one month forward or backwards In the following example the schedule was rotated one day forward the first event if moved from 01 03 2011 to 01 04 2011 3 gt s s o 7 9 10 gt 7 es N29 4 5 ETT SSW 2 CB Cro CEECEE iN EERE 88888888888888888888888388 4 EEEELEEEEEEELELELEELE IR SEFSEFETTSTST SES ETT ESET SE 4 56 7 g 3 3 64 se s ON 16 17 18 14 15 16 17 9 M 82 3 946 95 96 17 38 89 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 2 SB 2 22 23 a 7 1 r DN a a 19 D A 2 2 u a aa pon MS ADV BAD 3733W 5 6 7 83 wH We 4 5 eC We 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 a 712 a 18 15 16 17 9 HN 82 93 1S IS B 4 HS NE ET EB ES OD RETON 18 19 2 A A2 a 2 B M SB R P WW D N N 2 w Wy e n a a a BA R B M SB WwW 19 M 2 22 23M aa 7 BaP Aa DT Ss a VACA au SB AV AA VAD SD Sasa v7vaann Selected Week 102 11 MA1 Acoly a Delt Week Selected Period n oum te mouan Copy to Period Statring at 0701 2011 z Coow Schadt Rotation Rame 1 0a Formed Rose
19. 2 followed by the key for the internal clock Time Setup Enter the UTC Universal Coordinate Time or GMT Greenwich Mean Time time in 24 hours military format The display will change back to Time Setup 5 Press 3 followed by the key for the internal clock Date Setup Enter the UTC Universal Coordinate Time or GMT Greenwich Mean Time date in MMDDYY format The display will change back to Date Setup 6 Press 6 followed by the key for the Time Zone Setup menu Enter the offset in hours of the local time zone from UTC Universal Coordinate Time or GMT Greenwich Mean Time time Use 01 to 23 for negative offset GMT 1 to GMT 23 00 or 24 for GMT time 25 to 47 for positive offset GMT 1 to GMT 23 The display will change back to Time Zone Setup 7 Press A followed by the key for the Wireless Setup menu Press 3 for the Time Sync Mode menu followed by the key Press 1 followed by the key to enable time synchronization 8 Press the key to return to the Main Menu 9 Press C to start the transmission of time synchronization every minute installation mode Within a few minutes the VS4500 will start sending the time information page every minute Set a clock to receive signal and make sure it receives and displays the correct time as displayed on the VS4500 display Installation 2 1 Site Inspection and System Location Consider the following requirements when planning system installation and choosing a location for the
20. 7 9999 2421 00 All rights reserved 2011 Website www visiplex com Encoder Model Y54500 Serial Number 01001 Note To obtain further information and help for each screen press F1 to display the online help 4 1 4 Setting Date and Time from PC Setting the VS4500 date and time from a PC allows you to keep the VS4500 internal clock accurate without using an external time source This action can be performed manually or automaticaly as long as the VS4500 is connected to the PC and VisiDB is running Follow these steps to set the date and time according to the date and time of the connected PC 1 Make sure the VS4500 is powered on and connected to the serial port on the PC 2 Go to Setup Time Synchronization 3 To set the date and time select Set Date amp Time from PC Now This will synchronize the time of the VS4500 according the date and time on the PC 4 To set the date and time periodically select Set Time from PC Automatically This will sycnronize the time of the VS4500 periodically every hour according the date and time on the PC The VS4500 internal clock will be updated with this data and it will be used as the reference date and time sent to clocks and other receivers The automatic update is performed every hour or every 24 hours depending on the software version used 4 1 5 Tone Schedule Programming The weekly bell and tone schedule allows the VS4500 to activate tones bells or any audible alerts stored in
21. LED Timeout Mode Determines the default time slice that should be used to display messages sent to alphanumeric displays Enter a value according to the settings supported by the alphanumeric display Note Please refer to the alphanumeric display instructions sheet for more information Press the key to return to the Administration Menu 3 1 12 System Setup Menu From the Administration Menu select C followed by the key The following screen will be displayed SYSTEM SETUP COM1 PROTOCOL This screen allows the administrator to configure the VS4500 as required for the application Press the key representing the field followed by key to edit the settings Following are the fields description 1 COM1 Protocol Enter the serial communication protocol that should be used on COML Enter a value between 1 and 9 or A followed by key to save the settings 1 TAP 2 COMP1 3 COMP2 4 VISIPLEX 5 GPS SYNC 6 FREETEXT 7 900MHz Receiver 8 VPR Receiver 9 PC ADMIN A WIDEAREA 2 COM1 Baud Rate Enter the serial communication settings baud rate parity data bits stop bits that should be used on COM1 Enter a value between O and 9 A or B followed by key to save the settings O 300 bps 7 E 1 1 300 bps 8 N 1 2 1200 bps 7 E 1 3 1200 bps 8 N 1 4 2400 bps 7 E 1 5 2400 bps 8 N 1 6 9600 bps 7 E 1 7 9600 bps 8 N 1 8 19200 bps 7 E 1 9 19200 bps 8
22. VS4500 Wireless Time amp Voice Controller User s Manual Installation Guide Version 1 03 Visiplex Inc 2011 VS4500 Wireless Time amp Voice Controller Copyright The product described in this manual includes copyrighted Visiplex computer programs stored in semiconductor memories and computer files As such these programs may not be copied or reproduced in any manner without the express written permission of Visiplex Inc Disclaimer The information within this document has been carefully checked and is believed to be entirely reliable However no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies Visiplex Inc reserves the right to make changes to any of the products herein to improve reliability functionality or design Copyright Visiplex Inc Vernon Hills IL 2011 Notice to User Regarding Radio Frequency Interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in residential areas is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to corr
23. VS4500 and other system components 1 If the optional GPS receiver is used it should be installed where it is exposed to the sky parallel to the horizon and unobstructed by trees power lines etc If the GPS receiver is installed indoors mount it at the lower edge of a window away from Low E glass and exposed to the sky 2 Choose a location that is easily accessible in case you need to perform maintenance on the antenna 3 The transmitting antenna should be located as close as possible to the center of the site and should not be surrounded by large metal objects that may block the RF signal and decrease the coverage range of the system 4 The transmitting antenna may be mounted vertically upward NEVER horizontally 5 Magnetic Mount antenna such as VS638 should be attached to a large metal object like an air duct metal shelf or cabinet to provide it with a proper grounding It may be mounted vertically upward or downward 6 Base Station antenna such as included with VS654 kit should be secured to a well grounded metal structure or to a pole on the roof Locate a path for running the coax cable between the antenna and the transmitter such as a riser if there is no existing path create one Place the external transmitter in a location that is as close as possible to the roof such as in the penthouse Keep the distance between the antenna and the transmitter as short as possible to minimize RF power loss 2 2 GPS Receiver Ins
24. alue between O and 1 followed by key to save the settings 0 Normal 1 Inverted C Pre Sunset Time Determines the time offset in minutes from the sunset time Enter a value from O to 99 16 Determines the time offset in minutes from the sunrise time Enter a value from O to 99 Note Sunset Sunrise light control provides support for automated messaging to devices based on the sunset and or sunrise time of each day The activation and deactivation time can D Past Sunrise Time be set to an offset of 0 to 99 minutes before sunset and or after sunrise time The activated devices will receive a command from the VS4500 at these times and perform a task such as closing or opening dry contacts Notes 1 Underlined values indicate default values 2 Standard paging protocols supported are Visiplex TAP COMP1 and COMP2 3 2 Installation Mode Menu Installation Mode forces the system to transmit the time information every minute This mode is helpful when the system is being installed or when conducting a site coverage test NOTE This feature is available only if Time Sync Mode was enabled Installation Mode should be disabled after the coverage test is completed to allow proper system operation From the Main Menu press the C key to enable and disable the Installation Mode The following screen will be displayed SYNC IS ON The display will return to the Main Menu Press the C key again to disable
25. art a countdown on supported digital clocks The time should be set to the minute before the time when the countdown is supposed to start For example if the countdown supposed to start at 10 00 AM set the time to 09 59 AM The countdown interval is determined by Duration Alert Type 99 will send a command to activate a device such a strobe light or dry contact closure The type of activation and timeout interval are determined by Action and Duration 23 Alert Level Volume of tone sent to the audio output Alert Length the length of dry contact closure or opening second pause between each repeat Length of tone in some cases created by repeating a shorter tone Also used to determine Note Alert length 9 if supported will send the selected Alert Type three times with a one Alert Repeats Number of times to repeat the selected tone sequence as determined by Type Level and Length Alert Delay Delay between each repeat of the tone sequence Active Determine if an event is active Non active events are stored but not executed Note An active events must be assigned with Zone Device larger than 0 7 If the Copy From command is selected the schedule will be copied from the selected day to the selected Week Day IMPORTANT NOTES one edule onday 0 pdate xi Time fo7 00 aM Zone for Desciption fFistClass SS Alert Type 01 Alet01 Alert Levet 2 gt Alert
26. at 01 Man Copy j Schodde Motations Aoise Oa Formaid bed Rae j Events Ocactrvote E verts on Seincied Day Sohedde amp Everts Infoenaton Active Events Count for 01 03 2011 4 Test Tone j Fie Home Crogan Fieru ToneGerC sendu TGC Last Date amp Time Read hos Device Wednesday 05 25 11 10 15AM FEF FFFFFFFFFFEFFEFEF FEE 7 If the Update command is selected the Tone Schedule Calendar Update dialog box will be displayed Below are the fields and functions description Ok Update the schedule file and tone generator if connected with changes Cancel Ignore all changes and exit Time Time of day in which a tone should be generated or dry contact should be closed or opened Zone Device Define the device number of the supported system that will be activated Enter a three digit number representing the pager number programmed in to the supported system with the receiver s capcode For example when generating a tone for zone 05 all wireless receivers programmed with the capcode of pager 005 will be activated Description General friendly description for the updated event Note This field is saved on the PC database only and is not programmed in to the VS4500 Alert Type Type of tone or alert that will be activated by the supported system Alert 11 and up will activate a customized user programmed audio alert stored in the supported receiver such as VNS2200 Note Alert Type 98 will sen
27. ay previously saved schedule file Open Note The schedule is not active until uploaded to the VS4500 Use the Upload command to program this schedule in to the VS4500 Save As Save the displayed schedule to a file on the PC for later use Week Day Display the scheduled events for the selected day of the week Copy From Copy the daily schedule on to the selected Week Day see step 6 Test Tone Test the tone programmed in to the highlighted event on the list Slot Display the active weekly schedule Also used to set active weekly schedule File Name Name of schedule file displayed Last Date amp Time Read from Device Last date and time information read from the tone generator when this dialog was opened usually used for troubleshooting Work Offline Allows performing event updates to schedule file only without programming the VS4500 usually followed by the Upload command Tone Schedule E Eg Close Ep update Upload ia Download c Open Save s 07 00 AM 0 ay Seconds First 02 07 45AM 0 04 2 3 5 Seconds 00 Yes 03 08 00AM 0l 0 2 3 4 5 Seconds 00 Yes Second Class 04 08 45AM 01 04 2 4 4 5 Seconds oo Yes Second Break 05 04 00PM 01 14 1 2 3 5 Seconds 00 Yes 06 05 00PM 01 15 1 2 1 2 Seconds oo Yes 07 12 00AM 01 01 1 0 None 1 Second 00 No 08 12 004M 01 02 1 0 None 1 Second oo Yes 09 12 004M 01 03 1 0 None 1 Second 00 Yes 10 12 00AM 01 04 1 0 None 1 Second oo Yes 11 1200M O01 05 1 0 N
28. cane tornado sustained high winds acts of war natural disasters etc UBWN Should you experience problems with any product we would suggest consulting your system or clock maintenance guide to correct any routine problems such as replacing batteries cleaning contacts checking AC voltage etc If the problem persists please call our technical support department for additional assistance remote diagnostics help etc If your product must be returned for repair our technical service department will provide you with a Returned Material Authorization RMA number and any other special instructions that will allow the repair to be handled as quickly as possible All non warranty products require a purchase order number in addition to an RMA number for repair work to be started For more information or to obtain technical assistance on any warranty or non warranty product please write call fax or email to Visiplex Inc 100 N Fairway Drive Suite 120 Vernon Hills IL 60061 Phone 847 918 0250 or 877 918 7243 Fax 847 918 0259 E mail support visiplex com Website www visiplex com Business Hours Monday Friday 9 00 AM 5 00 PM Central Time 40
29. cted after the timeout interval elapsed Low Sensitivity requires high audio input and High Sensitivity requires lower audio input Enter a value between 0 and 9 followed by key to save the settings O Disabled automated activation is controlled by dry contact closure DATA I O port VOX Mode 1 High sensitivity 4 seconds timeout VOX Mode 2 Medium sensitivity 4 seconds timeout VOX Mode 3 Low sensitivity 4 seconds timeout VOX Mode 4 High sensitivity 8 seconds timeout VOX Mode 5 Medium sensitivity 8 seconds timeout VOX Mode 6 Low sensitivity 8 seconds timeout VOX Mode 7 High sensitivity 16 seconds timeout VOX Mode 8 Medium sensitivity 16 seconds timeout VOX Mode 9 Low sensitivity 16 seconds timeout ONOUAWNE I 8 PABX Voice Determines if a voice prompt should be played when a user dials in to the system in order to send a message using a phone keypad Enter a value between O and 1 followed by key to save the settings 0 Disabled 1 Enabled 9 Time Stamp Determines if a time stamp should be added to outgoing message Enter a value between 0 and 1 followed by key to save the settings O Disabled 1 Enabled A RX Data Polarity Determines if the receive data is inverted Enter a value between O and 1 followed by key to save the settings 0 Normal 1 Inverted B TX Data Polarity Determines if the transmitter data should be inverted Enter a v
30. d a command to start a countdown on supported digital clocks The time should be set to the minute before the time when the countdown is supposed to start For example if the countdown supposed to start at 10 00 AM set the time to 09 59 AM The countdown interval is determined by Duration Alert Type 99 will send a command to activate a device such a strobe light or dry contact closure The type of activation and timeout interval are determined by Action and Duration Alert Level Volume of tone sent to the audio output Alert Length Length of tone in some cases created by repeating a shorter tone Also used to determine the length of dry contact closure or opening Note Alert length 9 if supported will send the selected Alert Type three times with a one second pause between each repeat Alert Repeats Number of times to repeat the selected tone sequence as determined by Type Level and Length Alert Delay Delay between each repeat of the tone sequence Active Determine if an event is active Non active events are stored but not executed Note An active events must be assigned with Zone Device larger than 0 27 Tone Schedule Calendar 01 10 11 Event 004 Update 8 If the Copy command is selected the schedule will be copied from the Selected Period 01 03 2011 to 01 07 2011 to the period starting at the date indicated by the Copy to Period Starting at field 02 01 201
31. device 898 in the VS4500 devices database 5 2 3 Power Port Pin Out POWER 1 POS CENTER 2 GND 5 2 4 Audio Port Pin Out AUDIO 12345678 1S NG 5 GND 2 N C 6 N C 3 MIC PTT IN 7 IN G 4 MIC AUDIO IN 8 N C 5 2 5 External Activation Control Pin Out AUX G 1 AUDIO IN 1 2 GND 37 5 2 6 Phone Port Pin Out PHONE ib INC 4 RING 2 N C 5 N C SERR 6 N C 38 General Information 6 1 Specifications Encoder Frequency Range Data Baud Rate Paging Format Paging Type Channel Spacing Power Approvals Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Dimensions W x H x D Weight Warranty Internal Transmitter RF Power Output Modulation Frequency Stability FM Noise Spurious amp Harmonic FCC Registration Telephone Line optional Input I mpedance Line Type Telephone Audio VHF 148 174 MHz UHF 403 433 MHz 438 470 MHz 512 1200 2400 BPS POCSAG Narrow or Wide Band 2 Tone Wireless Alphanumeric Voice and Tone 12 5 kHz or 25 kHz AC Adaptor Input 100 240VAC 50 60Hz Output 12VDC 3A UL CSA listing power supply 322 to 1042 F 02 to 402 C 142 to 1402 F 102 to 602 C 10 65 9 75 x 2 5 x 5 5 248mm x 63mm x 140mm 2 10 Ibs 2 60 Ibs with power supply 1 Year Parts and Labor VTX 6 6W Data and Tone 3 5 kHz V
32. e 2 4 512 bps Mode 3 Paging Mode 5 1200 bps Mode 0 6 1200 bps Mode 1 7 1200 bps Mode 2 8 1200 bps Mode 3 9 2400 bps Mode 1 0 2400 bps Mode 2 If the device is a member in a group enter the group number 0 99 and press the key Group devices are represented and accessed by paging to devices 901 999 Note Underlined values indicate default values Device Capcode Group After the last step is completed the display will flash DATA SAVED and return to the Device to Edit menu Repeat the above steps for additional devices or press the key twice to return to the Main Menu 10 3 1 2 Time Setup Menu From the Administration Menu select 2 followed by the key The following screen will be displayed ENTER GMT TIME 12 00 Enter the UTC Universal Coordinate Time or GMT Greenwich Mean Time time in 24 hours military format The display will change back to Time Setup DO NOT enter the local time as the unit uses the universal atomic time as a reference and calculates the local time based on your Time Zone If the VS4500 is connected to a PC or receives the time from a GPS receiver it will revert back to the source time few minutes later overwriting the time changes made 3 1 3 Date Setup Menu From the Administration Menu select 3 followed by the key The following screen will be displayed ENTER GMT DATE 010106 Enter the UTC Universal Coordinate Time
33. e in to the VS4500 Verify that the speaker capcode was programmed properly Device Type should be set to Wireless Speaker 2 From the VS4500 Main Menu Enter a Wireless Speaker device number as a 3 digit number for example 105 3 Wait for the Speak Now prompt at the bottom of the screen 4 Press the PTT button on the microphone and speak your message 5 Press the key to end the transmission 3 6 Pre Programmed Messages The VS4500 support the following optional pre programmed messages 1 PABX Messages 2 FreeText Messages 3 Wireless Devices These messages can only be programmed using a PC software such as the VisiDB see page 21 for more details 3 6 1 PABX Messages PABX Alpha by Phone messages provide support for user initiated alphanumeric messaging by dialing in to the VS4500 and entering the device number and message using a telephone keypad Typically when users dial in to the VS4500 they will be able to send numeric messages only using the telephone keypad The PABX messages allow the users to enter a message code which represents an alphanumeric message In this case the alphanumeric message will be sent instead of the message code Following are the fields description Determines the message that should be sent for the selected PABX message code For Message example if the user enters 05 the actual message will be the alphanumeric message programmed as PABX message 5
34. e of the following methods 1 Using a local RS232 serial port on the management PC usually COM1 to COM4 The encoder or tone generator must be connected via null modem cable to the PC usually no more than 6 long 2 Using a virtual RS232 port such as TS ADA 051 LAN to RS232 adaptor This will allow the synchronized device to be located anywhere in the facility as long as it accessible via the LAN to which the PC is connected to Each TS ADA 051 is assigned with an IP address and creates a virtual serial port on the PC This virtual serial port can be used by the TimeSync software to write or read the time from the synchronized device Typical solution packages 1 Synchronize encoder or tone generator according to PC time VS4500 TimeSync VSPS 02 software TS ADA 051 optional required only if the encoder or receiver are not connected directly to the PC 2 Synchronize PC time according to encoder or receiver time VS4500 or TimeSync VSPS 02 software TS ADA 051 optional required only if the encoder or receiver are not connected directly to the PC 4 2 1 Connections Follow these steps to establish communication between a device receiver tone generator or encoder and the PC 1 If you intend to retrieve or update the time of remote devices install the LAN to RS232 adaptor on a designated PC that will be running the TimeSync software The installation of the LAN to RS232 adaptor is usually performed as follows Conn
35. ect the LAN to RS232 adaptor to your network and to the power Run the LAN to RS232 adaptor configuration software that will detect all adaptors on the network and display them Assign a port RS232 COM number to each IP address that was detected as a LAN to RS232 adaptor For detailed information please refer to the installation instructions provided with the LAN to RS232 adaptor 2 Connect the provided null modem cable to the COM1 port on the device and the other end to one of the serial ports on the PC Make a note of the serial port used COM1 COM2 etc If a LAN to RS232 adaptor is used connect it s serial port to the synchronized device 3 Install the programming software Refer to Software Installation section for more information 4 2 2 Software Installation Note TimeSync software must be installed by the PC administrator or by a user with administrator privileges TimeSync software is compatible with Windows ME XP 2000 Vista and Windows 7 Locate the TimeSync software CD ROM and insert it to the CD ROM drive on the PC If the installation program doesn t start automatically within 5 seconds use Windows Explorer to browse to the CD ROM drive and then run the TimeSync_ Setup exe file Note For Windows Vista and Windows 7 it is recommended that the installation folder will be changed to C TimeSync Press Next on each step until the installation process is completed 4 2 3 Software Configuration Note TimeSync s
36. ect the interference at their expense About This Manual This VS4500 User s Manual Installation Guide describes the installation and setup procedures of the VS4500 for wireless messaging It also provides instructions for transmitter antenna installation It is imperative the manual is followed in the order it is presented to prevent damage to the equipment as well as insuring proper system functionality The manual provides instructions for mounting preparation determining system location and spacing in regard to antennas and other equipment Information is also provided for verification of reception and transmission quality and troubleshooting of problems that may arise during installation or operation Table of Contents 1 1 Introduction 1 2 Standard Features 1 3 Optional Features 1 4 Package Contents 1 5 Key Navigation 1 6 Display Indicators 1 7 Pre Installation Test for Wireless Clocks 2 1 Site Inspection and System Location 2 2 GPS Receiver Installation optional 2 3 Magnetic Mount Antenna VS638 Installation 2 4 Base Station Outdoor Antenna Kit VS654 Installation 2 5 VS4500 Encoder and External Transmitter Installation Advanced System Information NADA A GO vu 3 1 Administration Menu 10 3 1 1 Device Database Menu 10 3 1 2 Time Setup Menu 11 3 1 3 Date Setup Menu 11 3 1 4 View Messages Menu 11 3 1 5 Coverage Test Menu 11 3 1 6 Time Zone Setup Menu 12 3 1 7 Last Messages Menu 12 3 1 8 Reset Database
37. el transmission is received from pendant and the maximum number of repeat messages The message will be repeated every minute Enter a number from 00 to 99 Cancel Code Enter the ID of the wireless pendant device that should trigger a cancel message Cancellation message will be sent when this ID is received and will add the word Cancel to the message Message Determines the message that should be sent to the assigned device when the selected pendant button is pressed or released Note Underlined values indicate default values Note The VS4500 supports 500 Wireless Devices messages 20 4 1 VisiDB The optional VisiDB software allows you to program and backup the VS4500 database create scheduled paging and set the VS4500 date and time according to the PC clock 4 1 1 Connections Follow these steps to connect the VS4500 1 Connect the provided null modem cable to the COM1 port and the other end to one of the serial port on the PC Make a note of the serial port used COM1 COM2 etc For computers without serial ports connect a USB cable not provided between the USB port and the PC Install the USB drivers provider with the VisiDB software according to Winodws operating system used 32 or 64 bit Note The USB drivers are located in the USB Drivers for VS1810 VS4500 VS4800 folder under the selected VisiDB instalaltion folder The USB option may not be supported by older version of the VS4500
38. ert Type fio Free Message 7 Message Text GT45264 V Active 4 1 8 Wireless Device Database Programmer The Wireless Device Database Programmer allows you to add edit a single or groups of wireless devices into the VS4500 database From the Devices menu of the main screen select the Device Programmer The Wireles Device Database Programmer dialog box will be displayed Database Programmer k x Ea Close Program kS Clear From Pager To Pager foot Start Capcode fooooon1 Capcode Increment fi d User Name nll Phone Pager Type Tone Ony x Format POCSAG v Baud Rate j2 H Mode fo gt J Set as a Group Pager 7 r Groups ef z 2nd 7 3 7 h v Enter the required information into the form and select the Program button to update program the VS4500 unit To upload or download the device database from the VS4500 to the PC use the Upload and Download options from the Devices Menu in the main screen 4 2 TimeSync The optional TimeSync software provides central control from a management PC of up to 16 synchronized devices by using serial communication RS232 between the PC and the device This software provides the following functionality 1 Write the PC time and date to the VS4500 This time will be used as the reference time for these devices 31 2 Read the time from the VS4500 and synchronize the PC date and time accordingly The serial communication can be established in on
39. features and may not be available on your VS4500 3 4 1 Accessing Standard Devices 1 Program a device in to the VS4500 as described on Device Database Menu section on page 10 2 Connect the RJ 11 PHONE jack located at the back of the VS4500 to an analog telelphone line or extension 17 Using another phone dial the number of the telephone line or extension connected to the VS4500 The VS4500 will answer the call with the Please Enter Pager prompt Enter the device number as a 3 digit number The device number can be also entered without leading zeros but it will have to be followed by the key If the device number entered is not valid the VS4500 will respond with Invalid Pager prompt If the selected device is Tone Vibrate device the page will be sent immediately after entering the device number and the VS4500 will respond with Page Sent prompt If the selected device is an Alphanumeric or a Numeric device the VS4500 will respond with Please Enter Message prompt For Numeric or Alphanumeric devices enter a numeric message using the telephone keypad to send alphanumeric messages see see PABX Messages on page 19 If the selected device is a Voice pager or Wireless Speaker device the VS4500 will respond with Please Wait prompt and shortly after that with the Please Speak Message prompt To send a live voice message speak your messge To send the message press The VS4500 w
40. g a page to a receiver PAGE TO 11 55 3 1 Administration Menu From the Main Menu press the B key Enter 4500 as password The prompt Select Option will appear on the top line The Administration Menu provides access to the following available sub menus Device Database Time Setup Date Setup View Messages Coverage Test Time Zone Setup Last Message Reset Database Sunset Sunrise Wireless Setup Operations Modes System Setup TX Test Tone DOWPOMNDUAWNPR To access a specific sub menu press the digit key representing it 3 1 1 Device Database Menu From the Administration Menu select 1 followed by the key Following are the fields description Enter 3 digit ID of the programmed device 001 899 Device to Edit If the device already exists its details will be displayed for editing or deleting Group devices 01 99 are represented and accessed by paging to devices 901 999 Enter the capcode of the programmed device For Voice pagers enter 0 followed by Tone A and Tone B for example 0110111 Select the type of the programmed device 0 Alphanumeric Pager 1 Numeric Pager 2 Tone Only Pager 3 Voice Pager Device Type 4 Wireless Speaker 5 Widearea Pager Note Optional modem is required 6 Portable Radio 7 Phone 8 LED Display 9 Intercom Station Select Mode and Baud Rate and press the key 1 512 bps Mode 0 2 512 bps Mode 1 3 512 bps Mod
41. he VS4500 to Visiplex 9600 8 N 1 or 38400 8 N 1 3 Press the Windows Start button Select Programs VisiDB program group and then select VisiDB 4 The Serial Number dialog will be displayed Enter the serial number shown on the CD ROM or use the default serial number of 4147 9999 2421 00 and press Ok 5 Press Ok on the next dialog box 6 Go to File Admin Login menu Since the default password is blank just press Ok 7 Go to Setup Configure menu 8 Set the Database Path where all files will be stored the default is C Visiplex VisiDB or C Program Files VisiDB For Windows Vista and Windows 7 it is recommended that the Database Path will be changed to C Visiplex VisiDB 9 Set the Connection Type Select the PC serial port connected to the VS4500 see Connections section Set the COM Settings to match the settings on the VS4500 9600 N 8 1 or 38400 N 8 1 Press Ok 21 x of ok X Cancel Database Path C Program Files VisiDB Browse Connection Type Serial using com 1 C Modem using x Phone COM Settings 9600 N 8 1 x Password 10 To verify connection go to Help About VisiDB menu The Encoder Model should show VS4500 and the Serial Number should show the last 5 digits of the VS4500 used Press Ok If this information is not displayed properly verify all connections and go to step 6 About hl VisiDB _ Version 2 51 Serial Number 414
42. ill respond Page Sent prompt for devices that are not live voice devices 3 4 2 Accessing Wireless Voice or Tone Receivers Follow these steps to send a voice message or a tone to a speaker by dialing in from a telephone 1 For live voice messaging program a Wireless Speaker device in to the VS4500 For tone only or pre programmed voice messaging program an alphanumeric device in to the VS4500 Verify that the speaker capcode was programmed properly Device Type should be set to Alphanumeric Pager Using another phone dial the number of the telephone line or extension connected to the VS4500 The VS4500 will answer the call with Please Enter Pager prompt To send a voice message enter a Wireless Speaker device number as a 3 digit number for example 105 If required to send a voice message in a specific volume level enter vppp where v is the Volume digit between 1 and 4 ppp is the Wireless Speaker device number To send a tone enter an alphanumeric device number as a 3 digit number for example 105 If the device number entered is not valid the VS4500 will respond with Invalid Pager prompt for phone access only Note The device number can be also entered without leading zeros but it will have to be followed by the key The VS4500 will respond with Please Wait prompt and shortly after that with the Please Speak Now prompt To send a live voice message speak your messge
43. ion that can activate a respective tone bell or audible alert on the wireless receiver Days with active events are marked with an Orange square indicator to the left of the date on the calendar Unlike the weekly tone schedule events have be programmed for each day of the calendar year and there is only one active schedule Follow these steps to program a schedule calendar see IMPORTANT NOTES at the end of this section 1 Make sure the VS4500 is powered on and connected to the serial port on the PC 2 Go to File Admin Login menu Enter password and press Ok default password is blank 25 3 Go to Setup Time Synchronization menu Select Set Date and Time from PC Now 4 Go to Setup Tone Schedule Programming Tone Schedule Calendar menu 5 The Tone Schedule Calendar window will be displayed The last schedule file edited by the user will be retrieved from the hard drive and displayed If this file does not exist an empty file for the current calendar year will be generated 6 If you prefer to have a schedule that starts with a month other than January use the Rotate command to change the first month of the schedule before creating any daily events Select Rotate 1 Month Forward on the Schedule Rotation drop down list and click on Rotate until the desired first month is displayed Below are the fields and functions description Close Close the Tone Schedule Calendar window Update Display a dialog box that al
44. ion can be performed manually or automaticaly as long as the encoder or tone generator is connected to the PC and TimeSync is running Follow these steps to set the date and time of the VS4500 according to the PC date and time 1 2 Make sure the VS4500 is powered on and connected to the serial port on the PC Set the Synchronization Mode to Synchronize Device Time to PC Time To set the PC date and time manually press Update Now This will sycnronize the encoder or tone generator clock according to the date and time of PC Note that in some cases this operation may require more than one retry due to other functions performed by the encoder The encoder or tone generator internal clock will be updated with this data and it will be used as the reference date and time sent to clocks and other receivers or used for the tone schedule The automatic update is performed periodically according to the Update Interval The Status Date amp Time field displays the last date and time when the connected device clock was updated 34 5 1 Appendix A Installation Diagrams Magnetic Mount Antenna Optional Base Antenna Coaxial Cable BNC to BNC RS232 PC Interface External Transmitter uses COM2 port fl il ef le of RF Out Internal VS4500 ee Transmitter Only ope Microphone RJ 11 Telephone Interface USB AUX Optional Low Power System Installation Diagram Magnetic Mount Antenna Optional Base Antenna C
45. is feature is useful when testing the transmitter coverage area Press to cancel and return to the Administration Menu 11 3 1 6 Time Zone Setup Menu From the Administration Menu select 6 followed by the key The following screen will be displayed TIME ZONE SETUP 06 Enter the offset in hours of the local time zone from UTC Universal Coordinate Time or GMT Greenwich Mean Time time Use 01 to 23 for negative offset GMT 1 to GMT 23 00 or 24 for GMT time 25 to 47 for positive offset GMT 1 to GMT 23 For examples for the following time zones enter the following values Eastern Time 05 Central Time 06 Mountain Time 07 Pacific Time 08 Alaska Time 09 Hawaii Time 10 After the last step is completed the display will return to the Administration Menu 3 1 7 Last Message Menu From the Administration Menu select 7 followed by the key Use this option to display the last message sent to a device Press to cancel and return to the Administration Menu 3 1 8 Reset Database Menu NOTE This is an IRREVERSIBLE command DO NOT select this option unless you are absolutely sure you want to clear all devices and pre programmed messages data You may want to transcribe this information to paper first or use the optional PC software to backup the data to a computer From the Administration Menu select 8 followed by the key CLEAR ALL DATA ARE YOU SURE Press to confirm the Database Rese
46. ization signal should be sent to wireless clocks Enter a value between 0 and 2 followed by key to save the settings 0 Disabled 1 Enabled 2 Controlled by a PC software 4 DL Saving Mode Determines if time synchronization Daylight Saving time is on or off Enter a value between 0 and 1 followed by key to save the settings O Disabled 1 Enabled 5 Time Sync Slot Determines when the time synchronization signal should be sent Enter a value between O and 6 followed by key to save the settings 0 15 seconds after top of the minute for TS4xxx and TS5xxx clocks 1 30 seconds after top of the minute for TS4xxx and TS5xxx clocks 2 45 seconds after top of the minute for TS4xxx and TS5xxx clocks 3 Top of the minute for TS4xxx and TS5xxx clocks 4 Top of the minute for TS CLK xxxx clocks 15 seconds after top of the minute for TS4xxx and TS5xxx clocks 5 Top of the minute for TS CLK xxxx clocks 30 seconds after top of the minute for TS4xxx and TS5xxx clocks 6 Top of the minute for TS CLK xxxx clocks 45 seconds after top of the minute for TS4xxx and TS5xxx clocks 6 Daytime Sync Determines if time synchronization signal should be sent during daytime or only during nighttime Enter a value between O and 1 followed by key to save the settings QO Activate time synchronization signal during nighttime only 1 50AM to 2 10AM 12AM to 3 30 AM on Day Light Saving change date 1 Activate
47. lows updating the specific highlighted event on the schedule list P see step 6 Upload Upload the displayed schedule file in to the VS4500 memory This command will overwrite the p existing programming of the schedule Download Download the schedule from the VS4500 memory to the PC Open and display previously saved schedule file Open Note The schedule is not active until uploaded to the VS4500 Use the Upload command to program this schedule in to the VS4500 Save As Save the displayed schedule to a file on the PC for later use Apply as Default Week Copy the events programmed in to the days indicated by the Selected Week field to all other weeks of the year Selected Period Indicate the range of dates of the currently selected calendar days This range can also be selected by clicking on the first day of a period holding the Shift key and clicking on the last day of a period Copy Copy the events of the days in the Selected Period to the period starting at the Copy to Period Starting at date Schedule Rotation Rotate the schedule forward or backwards by a day or a month Use the Rotate command to apply the required changes When the schedule is rotated by one day forward all events are moved forward by one day and the events of the last day of the year are copied to the first day of the year When the schedule is rotated by one month forward the first month of the calendar is removed and a new month is added at
48. mode 3 LBT Mode Determines if the Listen before Transmit is activated Enter a value between O and 1 followed by key to save the settings O Disabled 1 Enabled 4 Two Channel Mode Determines if different frequencies should be used for different type of transmissions The 1st channel will be used for standard paging and PA while the 2nd channel will be used for wireless clocks Enter a value between O and 1 followed by key to save the settings O Disabled 1 Enabled Note This feature requires supporting transmitter with two channels set to different frequencies 5 Auto Speaker Determines if the system will automatically transmit messages to the pre assigned device usually 898 when the microphone s PTT is activated Enter a value between O and 1 followed by key to save the settings O Disabled 1 Enabled 6 Auto Phone Page Determines if the system will automatically transmit messages to the pre assigned device usually 899 when a call is received on the telephone interface is activated Enter a value between 0 and 1 followed by key to save the settings 0 Disabled 1 Enabled 14 7 Speaker Level Determines the default volume level of the VS4500 internal speaker used for 2 way communication with intercom stations Enter a value between O and 9 followed by key to save the settings 8 TX ALC Determines if the Automatic Level Control is activated fo
49. ned device with the assigned message Notes Wireless 900MHz or UHF serial receiver is required to activate these messages 19 If multiple matches are found the VS4500 will send a message corresponding to each match to respective assigned device with the respective assigned message Following are the fields description Wireless Code Enter the ID of the wireless device that should trigger a message Supervised Determines if the device is supervised If a signal is not received from a supervised device the VS4500 will send an alert Send to Device Enter the number of the device that should receive the message when the selected wireless code is detected Activity Plan Determines when the device monitoring is active The system will send a message to the designated device only if the wireless pendant device is triggered during the monitored time Enter a number from O to 9 0 Always Active 1 Daily 6PM 8AM 2 Weekdays Only 6PM 8AM 3 Daily 8PM 6AM 4 Daily 1OPM 6AM 5 Daily 1OPM 5AM 6 Daily 6AM 10PM 7 Weekdays Only 6AM 10PM 8 Daily 8AM 6PM 9 Weekdays Only 8AM 6PM Note The execution of the activity plan is dependent on the time stored the VS4500 internal clock This clock should be kept accurate by receiving time updates from a GPS receiver or from a PC connected to the VS4500 via a serial port Repeat Page Determines if the message should be repeated as long as no canc
50. oaxial Cable BNC to BNC Data Cable DB25M DB15M FREE AMM EVIE TOW tee VS101 XX RS232 PC Interface External Transmitter uses COM2 port RF Out Internal VS4500 Transmitter Only Microphone ff L RJ 11 Telephone Interface USB AUX Optional Medium Power System Installation Diagram 45 AC Voltage AC Power DC Voltage COAX Cable Data Cable DATA I O 12V DC Encoder RF Out DB25 AC Antenna RF Transmitter DC DC RF In RF Out Power Amplifier Optional High Power System Installation Diagram eo pc pc AE Power Supply Optional 36 5 2 Appendix B Connections Wiring and Pin Out 5 2 1 Serial Port Pin Out COM1 SHONNWwWWOhOGM ils NLC 6 N C 2 RX IN 7 DSR OUT 3 TX OUT 8 N C 4 RTS OUT 9 N C 5 GND 5 2 2 External Transmitter Serial Port 2 Pin Out DATA I O 5 INHIBIT IN Pin 13 and a GND pin are used to activate the VS4500 from an 10 TX COM2 1 GND 6 DATA IN IN 11 GND 2 DIGITAL DATA OUT 7 CHANNEL CONTROL OUT 12 GND 3 DIGITAL PTT OUT 8 PWR OUT 13 PTT IN 4 ANALOG DATA OUT 9 RX COM2 14 GND 15 ANALOG IN AUDIO IN external system The audio provided via Pin 15 will be transmitted according to the settings of
51. oftware must be used by a user with full access privileges to the selected installation folder Depending on your operating systems and PC configuration administrator privileges may be required in some cases while in other Standard or Power user privileges may be sufficient Follow these steps to configure TimeSync 1 Make sure the VS4500 is powered on and connected to the serial port on the PC 2 Set the serial protocol on COM1 of the VS4500 to Visiplex 9600 8 N 1 or 38400 8 N 1 3 Press the Windows Start button Select Programs TimeSync program group and then select TimeSync 4 Select the Synchronization Mode 32 To update the VS4500 according to the PC date and time select Synchronize Device Time to PC Time To update the PC according to the VS4500 date and time select Synchronize PC Time to Device Time Single COM Port 5 Select the COM Port assigned to the device on the computer from the list 6 Click Activate to activate the selected COM Port and connect to the device encoder tone generator or receiver 7 TimeSync software will try to connect to the device and display the type of device detected 8 Depending on the Synchronization Mode selected TimeSync will write or read the time to or from the connected device automatically according to the selected Update I nterval default is 60 minutes maximum is 9999 minutes Below are the fields and functions description Synchronization Mode Determine if time is
52. oice 5 0 kHz 0 0025 22 to 140 F 30 to 60 C Reference Temperature 77 F 25 C Minimum 40dB below 3 0 kHz deviation at 1000 Hz 75 dB AIERIT11 450 6W transmitter 600Q Nominal Off Hook Line Level End to End Station Level DTMF DTMF Receive Level Dynamic Range 26 dBm minimum DTMF Receive Frequencies Tone Nominal 1 5 2 Hz 697 770 852 941 1209 1336 1477 1633 39 6 2 Warranty Unless otherwise specified at the time of original purchase all equipment is warranted as to quality and performance for one year from the date of original shipment from our factory This factory warranty covers all parts software and or labor as specified at time of purchase at our factory as well as return shipping to you the customer but does not apply to any batteries or other damage resulting from abuse of the equipment Warranty coverage excludes free replacement of cosmetic items such as clips logos etc The warranty is void if 1 There is evidence of abuse to the equipment i e corrosion unusual physical damage signs of exposure to temperatures outside the range of specifications etc The equipment contains an unauthorized modification Identification numbers on the printed circuit boards or chassis have been altered or removed Evidence of the product having been exposed to or submerged in water Equipment is damaged through acts of God including but not limited to flood lightning hurri
53. om d tom d from d from d tom d tom d from d d from d d from d d from di d from d rom di from device Jisconnected N A Refresh Current Date amp Time 05725 2011 02 56 00 PM 4 2 4 Setting the PC Clock from Encoder Setting the PC clock according to the VS4500 date and time allows you to keep the PC internal clock accurate and threfore use it as a reference for network time see Windows Net Time command This action can be performed manually or automaticaly as long as the encoder is connected to the PC and TimeSync is running Follow these steps to set the date and time according to the date and time of the VS4500 1 Make sure the VS4500 is powered on and connected to the serial port on the PC 2 Set the Synchronization Mode to Synchronize PC Time to Device Time Single COM Port 33 3 To set the PC date and time manually press Update Now This will sycnronize the PC clock according to the date and time of the connected device Note that in some cases this operation may require more than one retry due to other functions performed by the encoder The automatic update is performed periodically according to the Update Interval The Status Date amp Time field displays the last date and time when the PC clock was updated 4 2 5 Setting the Encoder Clock from PC Clock Setting the VS4500 date and time from a PC allows you to keep it s internal clock accurate This act
54. one 1 Second 00 Yes 12 1200AM M 06 1 0 None 1 Second oo Yes 13 12 00AM 01 07 1 0 None 1 Second 00 No 14 12 00AM 0 m 1 0 None 1 Second oo No 15 12 00 AM ni m h n Nane 1 Serand nn Na x File Name C Program Files WisiDB T oneGen TGS l Work Offline Last Date amp Time Read from Device Wednesday 02 06 08 07 42 53 AM 6 If the Update command is selected the Tone Schedule Update dialog box will be displayed Below are the fields and functions description Ok Update the schedule file and tone generator if connected with changes Cancel Ignore all changes and exit Time Time of day in which a tone should be generated or dry contact should be closed or opened Zone Device Define the device number of the supported system that will be activated Enter a three digit number representing the pager number programmed in to the supported system with the receiver s capcode For example when generating a tone for zone 05 all wireless receivers programmed with the capcode of pager 005 will be activated Description Alert Type General friendly description for the updated event Note This field is saved on the PC database only and is not programmed in to the VS4500 Type of tone or alert that will be activated by the supported system Alert 11 and up will activate a customized user programmed audio alert stored in the supported receiver such as VNS2200 Note Alert Type 98 will send a command to st
55. r voice transmissions Enter a value between 0 and 1 followed by key to save the settings 0O Disabled 1 Enabled 9 LED Display Mode Determines if the messages sent to alphanumeric display should overwrite the displayed message or added to the current queue of messages displayed by the alphanumeric display Enter a value between 1 and 2 followed by key to save the settings 1 New messages overwrite the currently displayed message 2 New messages are added to the list of messages messages will be displayed one after the other according to the messages parameters A LED Color Determines the default color that should be used to display messages sent to alphanumeric displays Enter a value according to the settings supported by the alphanumeric display Note Please refer to the alphanumeric display instructions sheet for more information B LED Text Mode Determines the default effect that should be used to display messages sent to alphanumeric displays Enter a value according to the settings supported by the alphanumeric display Note Please refer to the alphanumeric display instructions sheet for more information C Led Font Style Determines the default font that should be used to display messages sent to alphanumeric displays Enter a value according to the settings supported by the alphanumeric display Note Please refer to the alphanumeric display instructions sheet for more information D
56. s clocks to one accurate atomic time run a schedule of bells alerts initiate live or pre recorded voice messages and send alphanumeric messages to LED displays Additional features of the VS4500 include an optional PBX interface and optional hand held microphone The VS4500 uses the PC clock as a time source for wireless analog clocks wireless digital clocks and wireless alphanumeric displays The VS4500 can also be used to synchronize older wired clocks using a special wireless receiver Using the connected PC clock or GPS receiver the VS4500 updates its internal clock every few minutes and sends a wireless data signal every minute to provide time synchronization information to all system clocks The VS4500 is a powerful microprocessor based desktop paging system capable of addressing up to 1000 receivers It consists of a fully featured encoder with a 2 line by 16 character LCD display and a numeric keypad mounted in a wall or desk mountable housing The VS4500 is compatible with the Visiplex series of digital transmitters ranging from 6 to 300 watts An internal 6 watt transmitter can be installed at the factory and larger transmitters are available as separate items Wireless Public Address and Bell Speakers a 9 A m a a 2 Wireless Digital Clocks amp Alphanumeric LED Displays e gt a 4 RF Transmitter Wireless Analog Clocks VS4500 Wireless Time Bell amp Voice Controller
57. s running and the tones or messages are generated by the VisiDB software F ollow these steps to set scheduled paging 1 Make sure the VS4500 is powered on and connected to the serial port on the PC 2 Go to File Admin Login menu Enter password and press Ok default password is blank 3 Go to Setup Scheduled Paging menu 4 The Scheduled Paging dialog box will be displayed and the schedule file edited by the user will be retrieved from the hard drive and displayed Below are the fields and functions description Close Close the Scheduled Paging dialog box Update Display a dialog box that allows updating the specific highlighted event on the schedule list P see step 5 Week Day Display the scheduled events for the selected day of the week Copy From Copy the daily schedule on to the selected Week Day see step 6 Scheduled Paging xi CA Close Ep Update Week Day Monday Copy From Tuesday x No Time Pager_ Alert Type Active Message 10 001 8 00 00 AM 105 Yes GT252 3915 004M 105 003 12 00 AM 000 1 No 004 12 00 AM 000 1 No 005 12 00 4M 000 1 No 006 12 00 4M 000 1 No 1 1 007 1200AM 000 No 008 12 00AM 000 No xl 5 If the Update command is selected the Scheduled Paging Update dialog box will be displayed Below are the fields and functions description Ok Update schedule file and with changes Cancel Ignore all
58. surges If you are using an external transmitter place it next to the VS4500 and use the data cable provided to connect VS4500 and the external transmitter Once the transmitter and antenna are placed properly connect them to the VS4500 and the transmitter as follows 1 If an external transmitter is used connect the antenna to the RF OUT terminal at the back of the external transmitter Connect the transmitter data cable between the VS101 XX transmitter and the DATA I O port at the back of the VS4500 Otherwise connect the antenna to the RF OUT terminal at the back of the VS4500 If the optional GPS receiver is used the internal clock of the VS4500 will be set to the UTC time and the VS4500 will start transmitting the local time every minute If the PC time is used connect the PC serial port to the COM1 terminal and run the TimeSync or VisiDB software See Setting Date and Time from PC section on page 22 or TimeSync section on page 31 for more detailed information No additional programming is needed for the system to be fully operational See Advanced System Information section on page 10 for more detailed information about the VS4500 Note Do not place the VS4500 on top of the external transmitter as RF feedback may cause system malfunction Advanced System Information The main menu shown below appears after the VS4500 is turned on and is used for accessing the Programming and Administration menus This menu is also used for sendin
59. t Press or any other key to cancel and return to the Administration Menu 3 1 9 Sunset Sunrise Menu Use this option to display the current settings for sunset and sunrise From the Administration Menu select 9 followed by the key The following screen will be displayed SUNSET SUNRISE R06 22 S17 43 Following is the description of the displayed information R Sunrise time as indicated by the following 5 characters S Sunset time as indicated by the following 5 characters Press the key to return to the Administration Menu 3 1 10 Wireless Setup Menu From the Administration Menu select A followed by the key The following screen will be displayed WIRELESS SETUP PA VOLUME 12 This screen allows the administrator to configure different wireless settings of the VS4500 Press the key representing the field followed by key to edit the settings Following are the fields description 1 PA Volume Determines the default volume used in voice messaging Enter a value of 1 lowest 2 3 or 4 highest followed by key to save the settings 2 PA Timeout Determines the time period after which the transmission of voice message will be terminated Enter a value between 1 and 8 followed by key to save the settings 1 30 seconds 2 60 seconds 3 1 5 minutes 4 2 minutes 5 2 5 minutes 6 3 minutes 7 3 5 minutes 8 4 minutes 3 Time Sync Mode Determines if time synchron
60. tallation optional 1 The optional GPS receiver can be mounted indoors or outdoors Outdoors installation is highly recommended for optimal reception 2 The GPS receiver should be installed where the distance to the VS4500 is not more than 100 3 If the GPS receiver is installed indoor not recommended mount it at the lower edge of a window away from Low E glass and exposed to the sky 4 Ifthe GPS receiver is installed outdoors mount it in a location protected from direct sun or rain 5 If the GPS receiver is installed outdoors secure it the structure or to the wall mounting L bracket included with your system that allows mounting of the antenna on the side of a building or other structure 6 Connect the GPS receiver to the COM1 serial port and set the serial port to the required settings see page 15 for more details 2 3 Magnetic Mount Antenna VS638 Installation 1 Secure the antenna to an adequate grounding surface HVAC duct or metal I beam The antenna should be mounted vertically upward or downward NEVER horizontally 2 Choose a mounting location that will provide an adequate grounding surface and free space for RF radiation If the antenna is mounted too close to metal or closed heavy concrete walls room a high VSWR may occur which in the long term may cause damage to the transmitter 3 The optional wall mount L bracket allows mounting the magnetic antenna on the side of a building or other str
61. the end of the calendar The events of the removed month are copied to the added month at the end of the calendar When the schedule is rotated by one day backwards all events are moved backwards by one day and the events of the first day of the year are copied to the last day of the year When the schedule is rotated by one month backwards the last month of the calendar is removed and a new month is added at the beginning of the calendar The events of the removed month are copied to the added month at the beginning of the calendar Apply Allow activation or deactivation of events on a selected day or month as indicated by the Events drop down list Note Only events with Zone Device larger than 0 can be activated Active Events Count for Display the number of active events on the selected day Test Tone Test the tone programmed in to the highlighted event on the list File Name Name of schedule file displayed Last Date amp Time Read from Device Last date and time information read from the supported system when this dialog was opened The schedule below is an example of a daily schedule for the year of 2011 with no events on the major holidays 05 30 11 07 04 11 09 05 11 and 12 26 11 to 12 31 11 26 Tone Sc heckde abroalar p x Hh Wb P hmd CS Gren GD Save As DB con Cp Upite Selected Week 01 02 71 01071 Apply as Delma Week ANW Copy to Period Statring
62. time synchronization every minute during daytime 7 MC Sync Time 8 MC Sync Duration Determines the time when a wireless signal should be sent to a Master Clock Synchronizer to close contact Enter a valid time in 24 hours format for example for 6PM enter 1800 Determines the Master Clock Synchronizer contact closure time interval Seconds Enter a value between 0 and 9 followed by key to save the settings O Disabled 1 seconds 2 seconds 3 seconds 4 seconds 5 seconds 6 seconds 7 seconds 8 seconds 9 seconds ONOUAWNE I 9 Security Mode 0 Security Code Determines if secure data mode should be used This provides data encryption to secure the transmission to the wireless receivers using the security key Enter a value between O and 9 followed by key to save the settings 0 Disabled 1 Mode 1 2 Mode 2 3 Mode 3 4 Mode 4 5 Mode 5 6 Mode 6 7 Mode 7 8 Mode 8 9 Mode 9 Determines the security key for secure data mode Enter a value between 0 and 299 13 A Schedule Paging Indicates if the type and status of the event schedule Enter a value between 1 and 3 followed by key to save the settings 1 Weekly 2 Calendar 3 Idle standby mode Note This setting is applicable only when the schedules events option was ordered and installed on the VS4500 B Schedule Slot Determines the active weekly Event Schedule Enter a
63. ucture providing the roof s overhang is not excessive Note The antenna should be located as far from the VS4500 and transmitter as the coax cable allows 2 4 Base Station Outdoor Antenna Kit VS654 Installation 1 To achieve maximum performance for your outdoor antenna choose a location that is unobstructed by trees branches power lines etc Never mount the antenna where there is a signal reflecting surface such as metal power lines mirrored glass etc 2 Choose a location that is easily accessible in case you need to perform maintenance on the antenna For optimal performance make sure the antenna is installed at an elevation that will provide sufficient clearance to allow your antenna to radiate without interference It is recommended to mount the antenna where the path of the antenna cable is straight and as close as possible to the system transmitter Do not coil up 100 feet of coaxial cable when only 20 feet of cable is required Use a RG 8U coax cable that is specified as Low Loss to minimize power loss The antenna may be mounted vertically upward NEVER horizontally Install the grounding kit provided with the VS654 antenna kit Note The antenna should be located as far from the VS4500 and transmitter as the coax cable allows 2 5 VS4500 Encoder and External Transmitter Installation The VS4500 system encoder can be installed on a wall or shelf Install a UPS power backup to protect the system from power outages and
64. value between 1 and 4 followed by key to save the settings Note This setting is applicable only when the schedules events option was ordered and installed on the VS4500 The setting applies to weekly schedule only C TX Deviation Determines the TX deviation Enter a value between 1 and 9 followed by key to save the settings 1 0 5kHz 1 0kHz 1 5kHz 2 0kHz 2 5kHz 3 0kHz 3 5kHz 4 0kHz 4 5kHz ON OW RWN I D Call Sign Displays the call sign assigned to you by the FCC if any Contact Visiplex tech support for more details Note Underlined values indicate default values Press the key to return to the Administration Menu 3 1 11 Operation Modes Menu From the Administration Menu select B followed by the key The following screen will be displayed OPERATIOS MODES PRE PAGE DELAY This screen allows the administrator to configure global settings of the VS4500 Press the key representing the field followed by key to edit the settings Following are the fields description 1 Pre Page Delay Determines if a delay will be applied before the transmission of data for digital paging Enter a value between 0 and 1 followed by key to save the settings O Disabled 1 Enabled 2 Intercom Determines the mode of the 2 way intercom feature Enter a value between O and 2 followed by key to save the settings O Disabled 1 Enabled 2 full duplex

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