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Ver 1.001
Visiplex
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  • Page 1 VS4820 User Manual Ver 1.001 Visiplex www.visiplex.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ....................................... 2 Wireless System Architecture ..................................2 Event Controlled Devices ..................................4 Event Triggering Sources ..................................5 VS4820 Inputs, Outputs and Accessories ..............................6 Main Paging Screen ....................................8 Event Selection Screen ....................................8 Activity Report Screen ....................................9 System Status Screen ....................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    & data paging, 2-way intercom communication, facility-wide audio/visual alerts and SMS text notifications. With its built-in database, the VS4820 offers users the ability to program up to 1,000 automatic or manually initiated events that can wirelessly activate a single or group of: •...
  • Page 4 CT10x – Portable/wearable, wireless panic buttons for instant event activations. • • VP4 – Digital alphanumeric pager for instant personnel notifications.

  • Page 5: Event Controlled Devices

    This solution provides full RF coverage to communicate and activate devices for up to 1,000′. When a longer range is needed, such as multi-building applications, Visiplex offers medium or high-power radio transmitters/repeaters that can extend the radio signal range to a multi-mile radius, essentially covering any type of installation.

  • Page 6: Event Triggering Sources

    VS4820 to provide high intensity warning lights and status indications. Wireless SMS Text messaging & Voice Notification – When equipped with the LTE modem and/or telephone interface, the VS4820 can send instant SMS text messages to pre-defined cell phones or dial out to playback a pre-recorded voice message.

  • Page 7: Vs4820 Inputs, Outputs And Accessories

    VS4820 Inputs, Outputs and Accessories On-Off Power Switch – Main power switch DC Power Input – DC power supply input, 12VDC 3Amp Handheld/Microphone Input – RJ-9 connector for external desktop microphone or handset. USB Input – USB Type-B connector for PC programming and control.
  • Page 8 17. Radio TX Antenna – BNC connector for the VS4820 built-in radio transmitter. 18. Power On – LED indicator for unit activity status. 19. Radio TX/RX – LED indicator for the unit radio reception and transmission activity. 20. Call Status – LED indicator that monitor panic buttons activity and call placements.

  • Page 9: Main Paging Screen

    Main Paging Screen This VS4820 Main Paging screen is designed to help users to instantly trigger pre-programmed events, make live voice announcements, answer incoming call from wireless intercom stations and monitor panic buttons activity. From this screen a user can activate special system functions using key combinations and function buttons. To activate/send an event, the user simply enters the 3 digits ID number of the selected event into the EVENT field at the left top of the screen.

  • Page 10: Activity Report Screen

    The detailed information includes the event ID, event name, the source of the activation (unit keyboard, serial port, panic button, etc.), the exact time and the encoded message data that has been transmitted. System Status Screen The System Status screen provides a review of the VS4820 hardware configuration, interface setup and unit specific information.

  • Page 11: System Setup Menu

    SN – Shows the unit serial number. S. Port – Indicates the current RS-232 serial port protocol. The protocol and serial port functionality can be selected by the administrator to match the right interface with external equipment or electronic systems. USB –...

  • Page 12: Add/Edit Event

    This menu lets the user configure all the parameters and functions of the VS4820, create and edit events, manage databases, and more. Selecting a submenu item from the list can be done by scrolling using the Up/Down arrow keys and hitting the [Enter] key, or by entering a 2-digit number that associate with the selected submenu.

  • Page 13: Tone/Voice/Bell Alert Event

    Code – A unique 7-digit activation code that can activate a single or group of wireless PA speakers. Usually, Visiplex products include up to 8 user-programmable activation codes, that provide individual speaker activation or as part of up to 7 groups/zones. Use the keyboard numeric keys to enter/edit the activation code.

  • Page 14: Beacon Light Event

    Code – A unique 7-digit activation code that can activate a single or group of wireless PA speakers. Usually, Visiplex products include up to 8 user-programmable activation codes, that provide individual speaker activation or as part of up to 7 groups/zones. Use the keyboard numeric keys to enter/edit the activation code.

  • Page 15: Led Message Board Event

    7 groups/zones. Use the keyboard numeric keys to enter/edit the activation code. Slot – Text message slot selection. Each Visiplex LED message board can display up to 99 different messages by assigning a screen time slot to each message and keep rotating the displayed messages until they reach their timeout or cleared by another event.

  • Page 16: Corridor Light Event

    Corridor Light Event The Corridor Light event type is designed to control and activate the Visiplex VNS2710 wireless corridor light fixture that is being used to help indicate to staff about specific call status, especially when used in assisted living facilities.

  • Page 17: Two-Way Intercom Station Event

    Intercom option in the System Configuration menu. Code – Each wireless intercom station has a unique 7-digit access code that helps the VS4820 to recognize incoming calls and initiate a call to specific station. This code can be entered in two ways:...

  • Page 18: Two-Way Radio Event

    0-9 using the Up/Down arrow keys. BSQ – Set up the VS4820 base station squelch level for this event. Used for diagnostic purposes when there is radio interference between the base and intercom stations. Usually this level should not be changed but can be set by the user from 0-9 using the Up/Down arrow keys.

  • Page 19: Digital Pager Event

    Name – A descriptive title/name for the event that will help identify it from other events. Type in the description and hit [Enter] to move to next field. Level – Setup the VS4820 speaker level for this event. Use the Up/Down arrow keys to select one of four audio levels: Low, Medium, High, or Maximum level.

  • Page 20: Dial Out Voice Message Event

    Name – A descriptive title/name for the event that will help identify it from other events. Type in the description and hit [Enter] to move to next field. Voice PPM – Select a pre-recorded voice message stored on the VS4820. Use Up/Down arrow keys to select a pre- programmed (01-99) voice message.

  • Page 21: Multimedia Alert Event

    Multimedia Alert Event One of the unique features of the VS4820 base station is the ability initiate voice, text, and visual alert within one instant radio transmission. A Multimedia Alert event provide the user with the ability to create one event that can trigger up to 4 different event types: PA speaker, beacon light and LED message board.

  • Page 22: Sequential Event Group

    TX Channel – Select the transmitter RF channel for this event, if other than the default channel, in cases where the VS4820 base station operates on more than one frequency. Use the Left/Right arrow keys to navigate between the fields. Use [F5] to save any changes, [F9] to delete the event (if editing an existing event) and hit the [ESC] key to exit the screen back to the previous menu.

  • Page 23: Radio Tx/Rx Setup

    Firmware – Display the firmware version of the selected radio transmitter. [F6] – Coverage Test. When there is a need to check the RF reception limits of the VS4820 paging base station. Using a portable receiver such as VP4 pager, the user can set up the system to send a test message every certain amount of seconds and verify reception of the message in different site locations to ensure system transmitter RF coverage.

  • Page 24: System Configuration

    [Esc] to exit to the previous menu. Note: Make sure to save any changes using the [F5] key. AUX Auto Page Event – The VS4820 can use the AUX audio input to initiate a pre-defined event. This feature can be used for example, to wirelessly expand existing wired PA system, by activating PA Speaker event when audio is detected on the AUX input.
  • Page 25 Phone Access Pin – A 3-digit pin number for more secure phone access. If the VS4820 unit is equipped with telephone interface, users could call in to activate system events. If this pin number is enabled, calling users will need to enter the pin number before being able to select and activate events.

  • Page 26: Clock/Time Sync Setup

    Time Zone – Setup the local time zone. Use the Up/Down arrow keys to select the local time zone. Daylight Saving – Setup the local Daylight Saving mode. Select Yes or No. Note: If the VS4820 is set to get time updates from local cell tower (when equipped with LTE modem option), always set the Daylight Saving mode to No.

  • Page 27: Panic Buttons Setup

    [Fn]+{F11] key combination from the Main Paging Screen (the VS4820 will schedule a time sync at the top of the next minute). Use Cell/GPS Time – If the VS4820 equipped with the LTE Modem or GPS receiver, it could synchronize its clock time to one of these accurate clock sources. Select Enabled will to activate this feature.

  • Page 28: Alarm Inputs Setup

    Alarm Inputs Setup The VS4820 comes with 7 alarm inputs, located at the back of the unit. The RJ-45 Alarm connector uses one pin as a common and the other 7 pins as inputs. When any of the alarm inputs is shorted to the common line, an alarm event will be triggered.

  • Page 29: Message Board Default Setup

    (00 – no delay is the default value). Activation Plan – The VS4820 comes with a user programmable Activation Plan, that set up daily active hours for every weekday. The user can program up to 9 different activation plans and assign each alarm on the system to be monitored during the assigned activation plan hours only.

  • Page 30: Database Management

    Selecting this submenu will bring up the Database Management screen. Backup All System Data – Selecting this option will back up all VS4820 data, creating 3 files (event database, system configuration and event schedule database) with date stamp. The backup process creates one set of files per day.
  • Page 31 The user can navigate the list using the Up/Down arrow & PgUp/PgDn keys. Hit the [F9] key to delete a selected log file on the list. Use the [F1] key to view the log file content and a list of all VS4820 activity for that day.

  • Page 32: Event/Bell Schedule Setup

    The schedule database can hold and activate up to 99 different events per day, making it an ideal solution for break bell alerts, shift change notifications, lights control, etc. Visiplex offers a free VPS software that can help with creation and update of event schedule, and later uploading it to the VS4820.

  • Page 33: Pre-Programmed Voice Messages

    Pre-Programmed Voice Messages The VS4820 comes with ability to store up to 99 pre-recorded voice messages that can be used by PA Speaker, Dial out and 2-Way Radio events, to playback a pre-programmed voice message from the VS4820 data memory. Using the Visiplex VPS software, users can upload their own voice messages into the VS4820.

  • Page 34: Fm Radio Configuration

    Use the Up/Down arrow keys to select the preferred squelch level (1-9]. Start Time – Set up the time of day to start the playback of the FM radio audio. When enabled, the VS4820 will send FM radio activation signal to all speakers at that time, daily.

  • Page 35: Sms Lte Modem Setup

    To simplify the process of setting up the modem, Visiplex ships the VS4820 (when ordered with SMS modem option), with the SIM card already installed, a mobile account and number are already set and fully tested, so customers will be able to use the SMS feature when the unit is out of the box.

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