IP6000 Programming Manual

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Programming Manual

NOTE

Firmware for VoIP endpoints should always be updated to the latest version before proceeding with any programming. Firmware updates are available in the dealer section of www.class-connection.com.


Table of Contents

Network Requirements – 3

VIP-102B IP Solutions Setup Tool – 5

Term Definitions – 11

Programming VE8001, VE8002 and VE8004 Page Endpoints – 20

Programming VE201and VE204 SIP Group Identities – 31

Programming VE8011, VE8012 and VE8014 Station Endpoints – 32

Programming VE8021, VE8022 and VE8024 Trunk Endpoints – 38

Programming Talkback Speaker Endpoints – 46

Programming One Way Speaker Endpoints – 54

Programming VE8048 I/O Unit Endpoints – 60

Programming Application Server Endpoints – 67

VE6001 Applications Server Tutorial – 72

Audio Priorities – 158


Network Requirements for Managed VoIP ProductsHardware Requirements:

10/100 Ethernet

Bandwidth Requirements:

86 kbps per active One Way Page

172 kbps per active Two Way Call

TCP Requirements:

Port 21 for FTP access

Port 23 for Telnet access

Port 80 for Web based access

UDP Requirements:

4 Bi-directional Ports: 4096 to 4099

Multicast Requirements:

PIM-DM (Dense Mode)

IGMPv3 enabled network

3 Multicast addresses: Factory default addresses are 239.1.1.2, 239.1.1.3 and 239.1.1.4

Power requirements for IP speakers: 802.3af PoE compatible switches

Power requirements for VE6001 IP School Application Server: Supply Included

Power requirements for other Valcom Managed VoIP products:

802.3af PoE compatible switches or VIP-324 VoIP Device Power Supplies

Other Requirements:

VLAN for optimal performance

Provisions for NTP (Network Time Protocol) if utilizing syslog, VoIP clock/speakers or the VE6001 IP School Application Server

Disable all unused protocols (such as Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP), LLDP, etc) on switch ports supporting Valcom devices

Disable auto negotiation and lock ports to 100mbps/full duplex

Power requirements vary among device models and whether they are active or idle. For planning purposes, assume full Class 3 power for each device; actual power used may be less


The Class Connection IP6000 is a VoIP based communication systemdesigned for facilities requiring automated messaging, emergencyvoice announcements, class/shift change notifications and other audio events as required in educational, manufacturing and healthcare facilities.

The IP6000 may be configured from a variety of task specific endpoints.

The defining component of the IP6000 is the VE6001 Applications Server which provides browser based scheduling for full IP intercoms requiring scheduled class change tones, scheduled relays, wired clock correction and WAV files.

Other components include a variety of SIP compliant one way paging and 2-way talkback speakers which feature call button capability, linelevel audio outputs for one way audio expansion, SIP compliant Ethernet based audio ports for connection to traditionally wiredspeakers and amplifiers, SIP based paging servers which allow SIP access of groups of paging zones, FXS and FXO endpoints for non SIP system access and a control I/O endpoint for interface to other equipment.

All of these endpoints feature the convenience of power over Ethernet (POE) operation.

The purpose of this document is to explain the steps required toprogram the IP6000 system.


Once all of the endpoint devices are connected to an appropriately configured Ethernet network, the initial programming is accomplished through the use of the VIP-102B IP Solutions Setup Tool. This software should be installed on a Windows® based computer that is connected to the IP6000’s host network. Upon invoking the VIP-102B, users are greeted with the following screen.


Snapshots simply allow users to create a record of system setup or to create mock systems for training purposes.

“Scan using current network settings” performs a search for IP6000 system endpoints on the computer’s current subnet (using a broadcast) and on other network subnets that are accessible via multicast.

“Modify network settings before scanning” allows users to definespecific ranges of IP addresses that will be scanned and will beavailable for assignment to the IP6000 endpoints. IP address ranges in multiple networks may be defined.

Selecting “Modify network settings before scanning” and clicking “OK” results in the appearance of the following form.


Local Network Settings should remain at the default settings unless users are specifically instructed to modify them by a Valcom representative.

In order to define a new range of assignable network addresses, users may click “Add” at the bottom of the Networks form. Doing so results in the following form:


Users simply enter the pertinent parameters for the IP6000’s network along with a Lower and Upper Host ID and click Add.


Should future changes occur to the Subnet Mask, Gateway IP address or DNS server information for this subnet, the OK + Modify button may be used to perform a blanket change to all endpoint devices on this subnet.

Once all IP address ranges on this particular subnet have been added to the pool of available addresses, users may click ok to exit this form.


The form shown below now reflects the “sample network” added in the previous steps. The IP addresses defined in our sample network will now be available to assign to our IP6000 endpoints and will be scanned when “Scan using current network settings” is selected.


Term Definitions

Channel – an addressable access point on a IP6000 system endpoint. Endpoints may have one or more channels. These channels may be audio I/Os, FXO ports, FXS ports, I/O endpoints or Application Servers. Each channel must be assigned a unique dial code. For example, a VE8001 Page Endpoint has a single audio I/O that may be accessed by an assigned dial code, therefore is a single channeldevice. By contrast, a VE8024 Trunk Endpoint features four FXO ports that may be independently accessed by assigned dial codes, therefore it is a four channel device. Individual end points have unique IP addresses, however, dependant upon the endpoint, each IP addressmay represent one, two or four channels.

Dial Code – a numerical address used communicate with channels.

Audio Group – a group of audio I/O channels combined for the purpose of sending voice or other audio to multiple channels simultaneously. A common audio group would be “all call”.

Control Group - Control Groups allow users to combine relays from I/O Units into groups so that they may be controlled simultaneously.

Device/Endpoint – a component of an IP6000 system that connects to the Ethernet network.


Networks – allows users to define available networks and ranges or pools of assignable IP addresses.

Snapshots simply allow users to create a record of system setup or to create mock systems for training purposes.

View Startup Screen allows users to enable or disable the initial screen shown upon invoking the VIP-102B IP Solutions Setup Tool.

Ignore List allows users to view, add, or reinstate endpoints from the system scan.

Clear File Cache allows users to reclaim hard drive space by deleting the VIP-102B temporary files.

Print Reports allows users to print reports of system endpoints, their names, MAC addresses, type, number of channels, assigned IP address, firmware revision,dial code, caller ID descriptions and a list of defined audio groups.


NOTE

Firmware for VoIP endpoints should always be updated to the latest version before proceeding with any programming. Firmware updates are available in the dealer section of www.class-connection.com.

Scan All Devices initiates a network scan to discover all endpoints on the current PC subnet, defined networks and via multicast.

Scan Single Device allows users to scan for an endpoint selected in the left menu tree.

Scan Missing Devices initiates a network scan to discover all endpoints on the current PC subnet, defined networks and via multicast that have not yet been discovered.

Update Changed Devices attempts to update all endpoints that have been changed but have not yet been updated.

Update Single Device attempts to update an endpoint selected in the left menu tree.

Reset All Devices sends a reset command to all endpoints.

Reset Single Device attempts to reset an endpoint selected in the left menu tree.

Reset Updated Devices attempts to update all endpoints that have been updated but have not yet been reset.

Remove All Devices removes all endpoints from the current scan results.

Remove Selective Devices removes and optionally ignores selective endpoints from the current scan results.

Network Diagnostics is a powerful tool that displays the status of broadcast beacons from endpoints indicating their ability to communicate on the network.

Send Sample Page sends a sample tone to any selected audio group.

View Syslog messages allows user to use the VIP-102B as a syslog viewer for any endpoints programmed to send syslog info to the IP address of the PC running the VIP-102B.

Program Firmware allows users to update endpoint firmware. Firmware files would be provided by Valcom.


Change Device Passwords allows users to change the passwords required to communicate with endpoints. One main password is stored in the VIP-102B at a time. If necessary, additional passwords may be entered during a scan. These additional passwords will be stored until the VIP-102B is closed.

Note that when an endpoint’s password is changed, and “Set As Main Tool Password” is checked, the VIP-102B will use the newly defined password for all network scans until it is closed.

If the “Remember This Password” option is checked, the password will be required for all future VIP-102B sessions.

Hide Invalid Password Devices hides endpoints that have invalid passwords from the scan results.


Assign IP Addresses allows users to automatically assign IP addresses to endpoints. The IP addresses may be from any of the user defined IP address ranges defined under “File/Networks”. This may also be accomplished on an individual endpoint basis.

Assign Device Names allows users to assign device names to all or selected endpoints. This may also be accomplished on an individual endpoint basis.

Assign Dial Codes allows users to assign dial codes to all or selected endpoints. This may also be accomplished on an individual endpoint basis. Note that all system dial codes must be the same length.

Set Channel Volumes allows users to preset set the audio input and audio output volumes on all applicable endpoints.

Set System Tones allows user to enable or disable the privacy, channel pre-announce, SIP pre-announce tones on a system wide basis.


Dial Code Length allows users to define the system wide dial code length that will be utilized.

Network Settings defines the ports and multicast addresses used by the system. These settings should not be changed unless users are specifically instructed to do so by a Valcom representative.

Volume Offsets allows users to make adjustments to system audio volumes for low, medium, high, emergency and absolute page priorities.

Phone Book is a list of all dial codes and the corresponding endpoint’s IP address and channel. This is automatically compiled by the VIP-102B and stored in each endpoint during an update. During certain conditions, such as endpoints being removed from the system and IP addresses being reassigned, the phone book may require a user initiated delete and rebuild.

Audio Groups allows users to define audio groups and their priorities in the system.

Audio Group Membership allows users to determine which channels will be included in the defined audio groups.

CID Ringing allows users to define ranges of caller ID reported telephone numbers that will automatically be routed to a channel or group dial code. This only applies to calls ringing into trunk endpoints.

Code Translation allows users to translate from one dial code to another. For example, if 6 digit dial code lengths are specified, but the user would like to use “700” for all call, “700” could be translated to the 6 digit all call dial code. Note that number pattern conflicts are not allowed. For example, if 700 was utilized for all call, no 6 digit system dial code could begin with 700.

Control Groups allow users to combine relays from I/O Units into groups so that they may be controlled simultaneously.


The Conflicts Menu is a convenient way for users to view system conflicts that would prevent proper operation. If conflicts are detected following a system scan the VIP-102B informs users via the following screen.

Conflicts are always reported following an initial system scan due to the fact that all endpoints default to the same IP address and all channels default to the same dial code.


Once all conflicts are resolved, scan results should appear similar to the following. Endpoints are initially identified by their MAC addresses.


The color of the endpoint Icons indicate their current status. In many cases, the VIP-102B will prompt users as to the proper steps to achieve normal status.

Status Unknown indicates that an endpoint that was previously detected in a scan can no longer communicate with the VIP-102B. This could indicate that the endpoint was in a reset state when the scan occurred. Rescanning too quickly following a reset can cause endpoints to appear in the status unknown state.

Error Status indicates a communications error between the VIP-102B and an endpoint. A common cause of error status would be using a PC that is not on the same subnet, or does not have access to the subnet of the endpoint.

Update Required indicates that the endpoint in question requires an update.

Reset Required indicates that the endpoint in question requires a reset. Endpoints that have experienced programming changes require an update followed by a reset. Endpoints may also be reset by removing power for 60 seconds and then reapplying power.

Rescan Required indicates that the VIP-102B did not receive all of the expected information from an endpoint during the scan process and that a rescan is required.

Invalid Password indicates that the endpoint’s password does match the currently remembered password.


Programming VE8001, VE8002 and VE8004 Page Endpoints

The VE8001, VE8002 and VE8004 Page Endpoints enable voice access to 1, 2 or 4 zones of non-VoIP one-way paging over an IP-based LAN/WAN. This allows analog page zone extension anywhere on the network.

In addition, each audio output features an associated audio input. Any VE800X I/O may transmit and receive audio, but not simultaneously.

Audio input activation may be accomplished via VOX (voice operated switching) or via control contact closure (switch)



The Summary Tab is always shown for all endpoints discovered by the VIP-102B IP Solutions Setup Tool. The absence of other endpoint tabs indicates that full communication with the related endpoint is not available. This may be due to several factors including network communication issues and IP address conflicts.

Note that all Valcom IP Solution endpoint default to an IP address of 192.168.6.200. Therefore, only the Summary Tab will be shown following initial system scans. Once any network issues are resolved and unique IP addresses are assigned to each endpoint, the full compliment of programming tabs will be available for each endpoint.



The Properties Tab allows users to provide a significant name for an endpoint. Selected names are often chosen to be significant of the endpoint’s install location and/or the endpoint’s function.

The Log Level (1, 2 or 3) should always be set to 1 unless specific instruction to do otherwise is provided by a Valcom representative.

Offset from UTC is used to define the time zone in which the endpoint is installed. This is used for system logging and other functions.

Perform DST Correction - If checked, the endpoint will automatically adjust for Daylight Saving Time.

The Comments field allows users to enter and store significant endpoint information and is simply provided as a convenience to users.

The Copy button allows user to copy the Properties information to other endpoints.



Host Name is the name of this endpoint on the network. Device name (Properties Tab) is the name of the endpoint that will appear in the VIP-102B, Host name is the name of the endpoint that will appear on the network. These may, or may not, be the same.

Domain Name is the domain name of the network.

Use DHCP causes this endpoint to automatically obtain it’s IP address and other communication information using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This is a way to manage network parameter assignment from a single DHCP server, or a group of DHCP servers arranged in a fault-tolerant manner. Even in small networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is useful because it can make it easy to add new machines to the local network. Valcom recommends using static IP addresses as this facilitates easy identification of the VoIP endpoints. When set for DHCP,if an IP address cannot be obtained automatically, the endpoint will default to a class B subnet and will choose a random IP address on the 169.254.xxx.xxx subnet.

Static IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway IP address, Preferred DNS Server and Alternate DNS Server are fields used for assigned static information to this VoIP endpoint.

Time server is the IP address or domain name of a time server that will be used to obtain correct time information for this endpoint.

Use Syslog Daemon allows users to define a syslog daemon to receive syslog information from this endpoint.

The Copy button allows user to copy the Network information to other endpoints.



The Channels Tab allows users to provide a unique dial code and description for each channel of an endpoint. Dial codes may be up to 11 digits in length, however all system dial codes must be the same length. This is defined under the “System/Dial Code Length” menu option.

Auto Destination defines a second endpoint or group, by it’s unique dial code, that will automatically receive the audio originating from this endpoint.

Caller ID (CID) Name is the description that will appear on CID telephones connected to Station endpoints receiving audio via the auto destination feature.

Caller ID (CID) Number is the telephone number that will appear on CID telephones connected to Station endpoints receiving audio via the auto destination feature.

Codec Type, as of this writing, is always G.711.

Call Fwd Busy allows users to define an alternate destination, by endpoint dial code, that will receive audio should this channel be in use. If blank, users calling this channel, while in a busy state, will receive a busy tone.

Call Fwd No Answer has no relevance to this endpoint.

Audio Input Volume and Audio Output Volume allow users to adjust this channel’s audio levels.

When this channel is used as an audio input, VOX (voice operated switching) for activation may be enabled or disabled.

When this channel is used as an audio output, a Pre-Announce Tone may optionally be broadcast prior to voice announcements.



The Inputs Tab allows users to program any of the endpoint’s inputs (1, 2 or 4 dependant upon the model number) for audio control or external supervision.

When a page endpoint’s channel is utilized as an audio input (primarily used for music), the channel is typically auto destinated to an audio group, or, if the audio distribution is to be controlled and managed by a VE6001 Applications Server, the channel is not auto destinated (leave the channel’s auto destination field blank)

This allows users to distribute music or other line level audio to groups of speakers. When audio distribution is to be controlled via a switch, “Audio On/Off” allows users to control the flow of audio by switching the channel input on or off.

For Audio On/Audio Off:

Channel Mapping defines which of the endpoint’s channels is connected to the audio source.

Activate On defines the desired active state of the switch contacts used on this input.



Must be the same number

External Supervision:

When a page endpoint’s input is used for External Supervision, it simply provides a way of sending a contact closure across the network. Closing a switch on an External Supervision input causes a relay to close on a second page endpoint (VE8001, VE8002 or VE8004).

Channel Mapping – channel selected must be the same as the input number (1, 2, 3 or 4).

Destination Dial Code is the dial code of any channel on a second page endpoint. Note that the selected channel does not have to be dedicated to the External Supervision function and may also be used as an audio port. The destination dial code must be the channel dial code of a single channel, not a group.

A relay on this second page endpoint will be programmed for “Follow Input”. This relay will close following a closure on the External Supervision input (refer to the following pages for more detail).

Syslog Message allows users to enter up to a 40 character message that will appear on syslog when the External Supervision input receives a closure.



The Relays Tab allows users to program any of the endpoint’s relays (2 or 4 dependant upon the model number) for Activate on Call, Follow DTMF, Activate on DTMF, Follow Input, Supervise and Activate During Ring

Activate on Call, Follow DTMF, Activate on DTMF, Follow Input and Activate During Ring each feature a Channel Mapping pull down menu. Each of these functions require the user to select which of the VE8001’s, VE8002’s or VE8004’s channels will be associated with the relay. Since the the VE8001 only has one channel, the Channel Mapping only offers one channel.

Supervise, not to be confused with the External Supervision function of an Input, requires the user to select which endpoints will be supervised. When a supervised endpoint can no longer be contacted via the network, the relay will open.



The Relays Tab allows users to program any of the endpoint’s relays (2 or 4 dependant upon the model number) for:

Activate on Call – The relay will activate for the duration of audio broadcast from the mapped channel.

Follow DTMF - The relay will activate for the duration of a DTMF”#” tone during an audio connection to the mapped channel.

Activate on DTMF – Not available at this time.

Follow Input – The relay will activate when the call switch on an IP talkback speaker that is auto destinated to the mapped channel is pressed, or when a switch on an “External Supervision” input (with a destination dial code of the mapped channel) is closed.

Supervise – The relay will open whenever any endpoints selected for supervision fail to respond to supervisory observance.

Activate During Ring – Not available on this endpoint



The Group Membership Tab allows users to include any of the endpoint’s channels (1, 2 or 4 dependant upon the model number, in any of the audio groups. Audio Groups are defined under the “System/Audio Groups” menu option.



The SIP Tab (Session Initiation Protocol) allows users to define a SIP identity (Phone Number) for each channel of the endpoint. It is possible to assign both a SIP identity and a dial code (Channels Tab) to a single channel.

These numbers may be the same or different. They may also be different lengths.

Authentication name is the name that is registered in the SIP server. Secret is the word used for verification by the SIP server. The information entered here must match the information entered in the SIP server. (SIP Server, ports and proxy is the IP address and communication specifics for the SIP server)

Realm is used with some hosted providers. The hosted provider’s domain name or IP address would be entered here.




VOX Silence Suppression – leave unchecked unless specifically directed to do otherwise by a Valcom representative.


Programming VE201 and VE204 SIP Group Identities

The VE201 and VE204 SIP Based Paging Servers program exactly the same as VE8001 and VE8004 Page Endpoints. The only differences are that SIP Identities in the VE201 and VE204 are used exclusively to make announcements to groups. The SIP Tab on either endpoint allows users to define up to 8 SIP identities that are mapped to any combination of groups. There are also provisions for store and play paging and repeated announcements. The channel outputs on the VE201 and VE204 can not be called individual, but may be included in the SIP accessed groups.

Night ring provides for a ringing tone over the selected groups when this SIP identity is called.

As of this writing the “Station” SIP Mode” is the only available option.


Programming VE8011, VE8012 and VE8014 Station Endpoints

The VE8011, VE8012 and VE8014 Station Endpoints provide FXS connections for access of the IP6000 via analog trunk port(s) (c.o. line port(s)) or POTS type stand alone telephone.




















Send Beacon enables network diagnostic packets which allow the VIP-102B IP Solutions Setup Tool to verify broadcast and multicast communications with this endpoint.











Call Fwd No Answer defines a dial code that will receive calls that are not answered on this channel.





Follow DTMF - The relay will activate for the duration of a DTMF”#” tone during an audio connection to the mapped channel.


Follow Input – Not available on this endpoint.

Supervise – The relay will close whenever any endpoints selected for supervision fail to respond to a supervisory beacon. The beacon is automatically initiated when this option is selected.

Activate During Ring – Relay closes following the ring cadence of the mapped channel.


Programming VE8021, VE8022 and VE8024 Trunk Endpoints

The VE8021, VE8022 and VE8024 Trunk Endpoints FXO connections for access of the IP6000 via analog station port(s).




































Follow DTMF - The relay will activate for the duration of a DTMF ”#” tone during an audio connection to the mapped channel.


Follow Input – Not available on this endpoint.

Supervise – The relay will close whenever any endpoints selected for supervision fail to respond to a supervisory beacon. The beacon is automatically initiated when this option is selected.

Activate During Ring – Relay closes following the ring cadence of the mapped channel.






If a Trunk Endpoint is called as part of a group, it has the capability to go off hook and dial a string of DTMF in order to establish a connection to another endpoint.

Note: The DTMF string may include one or more commas to include ¼ second pauses.


Programming Talkback Speaker Endpoints























If the IP talkback speaker is a VIP-172L-XX Door Speaker, the Talkback Tab allows users to change the door unlock relay activation time.

The Hold Time, Threshold and Transmit Delay should not be changed unless directed to do so by a Valcom representative.








Call Fwd Busy and Call Fwd No Answer have no relevance to this endpoint.

Audio Input Volume and Audio Output Volume allow users to adjust this channel’s audio levels.

A Pre-Announce Tone may optionally be broadcast prior to voice announcements.



The Inputs Tab allows users to select the use of the input. 904 refers to use with a VIP-904 when interfacing to an analog intercom.

Note, when utilizing the VIP-904, both the IP talkback speaker and the associated VE800X mustbe set for a static IP address. The associated VE800X channel must be set for VOX and its relay must be set to “follow input”.

Additionally, the VE800X channel must be set to auto destinate to the IP talkback speaker and the IP talkback speaker must be set to auto destinate to its associated VE900X channel.







These numbers may be the same or different. They may also be different lengths.








Programming One Way Speaker Endpoints



























Audio Output Volume allow users to adjust this channel’s broadcast audio level.

A Pre-Announce Tone may optionally be broadcast prior to voice announcements.







These numbers may be the same of different. They may also be different lengths.








Programming VE8048 I/O Unit Endpoints

The VE8048 I/O Unit provides 8 control inputs and 8 switch outputs across a LAN/WAN for event activation, clock correction and building control applications.

Due to the fact that the 8 control inputs and 8 switch outputs are never dial accessed, the VE8048 is a single channel endpoint.

The sole purpose of the VE8048’s dial code is for I/O Unit identification in the VE6001 Applications Server.

















Static IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway IP address, Preferred DNS Server and Alternate DNS Server are fields used for assigning static information to this VoIP endpoint.



Send Syslog sets up communications to a syslog server to receive syslog information from this endpoint.

The Copy button allows user to copy the Network information to other I/O Unit endpoints.

Advanced provides access to settings that should not be modified unless a Valcom representative advises that modification are necessary.







I/O Units feature 8 switch inputs and 8 controllable relay outputs.

Users may name each input, assign each input a priority (higher priority inputs suspend lower priority inputs), choose whether the input will recognize an open or closed switch as an activation request, and select which relay, or “control group” of relays, the switch connected to input will activate.

Controlled relays may be on any I/O Unit in the system.

Inputs may also be assigned to the VE6001 Applications Server in order to control events.

The resend interval is the regular interval at which a switch command that was sent to a relay is re-issued.

Resend Checking is how often a relay activated by a switch input checks to verify that the resend commands from a controlling switch input are being received. If the specified time elapses without receiving a resend command, the active relay will return to its default state.

When an input is assigned to a Control Group of relays, “Group Handshaking” enables a command confirmation process.



I/O Units feature 8 switch inputs and 8 controllable relay outputs.

Users may name each relay and assign each relay a default (idle) state

Relays may also follow, or mimic the state of another relay on any I/O Unit in the system.

Optionally, relays may be controlled by the VE6001 Applications Server.

Monitor Interval is how often an active relay checks to verify that the status of a relay that it is following.

Relays with identical functionality may be combined into convenient groups via the “System/Control Groups” menu option.


Programming Application Server Endpoints






The Log Level should always be set to “info” unless specific instruction to do otherwise is provided by a Valcom representative.

Time Zone is used to define the time zone in which the endpoint is installed. This is used for system logging and other functions.

Pre-Page Delay (ms) is the period of time in milliseconds allocated to communications network setup. Specifically, this is time allocated for speakers to prepare to broadcast audio thus preventing users from missing the initial portion of the announcement and or the pre page tone(s).

Post-Page Delay (ms) is the period of time in milliseconds allocated to communications network tear down. Specifically, this is time allocated for speakers to complete broadcast of queued audio packets audio thus preventing users from missing the last portion of the announcement.

The Copy button allows user to copy the Properties information to other Application Server endpoints.















Once the individual endpoints are configured and indicate a normal status in the VIP-102B IP Solutions Setup Tool, the VE6001 Applications Server may be initialized.

The VE6001 is the component that truly defines an IP6000 system.

The VE6001 is the endpoint that provides schedule management, schedule tones, WAV file management, on demand or scheduled audio events, emergency messaging, automated relay control and graphically distributed audio events.

The VIP-102B updates the VE6001 with all of the information required to communicate and control all other system endpoints.

One of the most critical pieces of information provided to the VE6001 is the defined groups.

Users may also define groups that do not have any assigned channels (no group membership) for on the fly emergency messaging from the VE6001.

The switch inputs on VE8048 I/O Units may be used to initiate VE6001 audio events and the relay outputs on VE8048 I/O Units may be controlled from VE6001 schedules.

Accessing the browser based VE6001 is as easy as entering the server’s assigned IP address in your computer’s browser.


Once users browse in the VE6001 Applications Server, they are greeted with the log in screen. Multiple users may be defined with various permissions.

The default login for set up is user name “admin” and password “4cc3ss”.


Once logged in as administrator, a menu tree is available on the left side of the screen.


Expanding the Administration folder, provides access to Logs, System, Users, Setup and Clock.


Log files are automatically generated. These log files provide record of all system activity.


Expanding the System folder, provides access to Backup, Restore Backup, Upgrade Firmware, Restore System Defaults, Install Original Firmware, Shutdown and Reboot.


Backup allows users to back up all VE6001 user settings as a downloadable zip file. Note that the screens shown above will vary dependant upon the specific browser in use.

NOTE: System backups are highly recommended following initial system setup and after all significant programming changes.


Restore Backup allows users to reload previously save backup files. Users are offered the option of preserving or overwriting the VE6001’s network settings.

Upgrade Firmware allows users to perform field upgrades of their VE6001.

Restore System Defaults allows users to default all system programming.

Install Original Firmware returns the VE6001 to factory shipped conditions.

Shutdown shuts down the server for maintenance work.

Reboot shuts down and then restarts the server.


Clicking on Users provides for adding and deleting VE6001 user names and passwords.


User names must begin with a letter, must not contain spaces andmust be less than 255 characters in length.

Each user may be assigned one of 3 privilege levels for each feature screen of the VE6001. Disabled implies that the user will not be able to access the selected feature, Limited implies that the user will have “read only” access of the selected feature. The exception to this is the ability to assign and control override schedules. Users with limited access of a feature will be able to control existing schedules and events. Full, or “Read/Write” access, implies that the user will have full control of the selected feature.

The initial tabs or “startup tabs”, and the order in which they are displayed, may also be defined on a per user basis.


To delete a user name, click on the desired name and click “Delete Selected User”


Clicking on Setup provides access to the network and miscellaneous setting of the VE6001. Other than setting up a syslog server IP address and modifying the User Timeout settings, values on this screen should remain at factory default.


Clicking on Clock provides access to timeserver or manual time settings.

The VE6001, when set to correct to a timeserver, may act as a time server for other IP6000 system devices (note that, for testing purposes, the time server to which the VE6001 is set to correct does not have to be available).

Calendar will be addressed in a later section of this manual.


Need Quick Page Items to Be Louder?

A volume offset may be established for Quick Page Items under “Administration/System/Setup”

Clicking on Quick Page allows users to send any system audio file, or “Live Page” audio via a PC microphone to any of the audio groups. Multiple quick pages may be activated simultaneously.

Note that the setup procedure in the VIP-102B IP Solutions Setup Tool automatically loaded the available group information, that is, groups defined in the VIP-102B, into the VE6001 Applications Server.

The VIP-Page Softphone software must be installed on any PC that will be initiating live page announcements.

Play List and Graphics will be addressed in a later section of this manual.


Expanding the Editors folder, provides access to Audio, Event, Schedule, Input, Group Code, Graphic and Icon editors.

Clicking on Audio Editor allows users to upload new WAV formatted audio files and delete previously uploaded audio files. These files may be organized by category.

Double clicking on a file allows users to modify its parameters such as: rename it, upload a new file version, change the category, or process the audio.



In addition to the ability to import wav files, the VE6001 has provisions for recording audio files. Any or all audio sent to a group, by another VE6001, a Station or Trunk endpoint or an audio input on a Page endpoint may be recorded.

One exception is that audio originated by the VE6001 performing the recording function, may not be recorded.

In practice, users will typically create one or more groups (using the VIP-102B software) that are used solely for audio recording. During creation, these groups will be assigned a priority level of low, medium, high, emergency or absolute. Since the VE6001 uses numeric priority levels, it is important to understand the correlation.

50Absolute

40Emergency

30High

20Medium

10Low

Corresponding VE6001 Priority Level

VIP-102B Group Priority Level

For reference, announcements to individual channels of audio gateways or to IP speakers have a priority level of 35.


On the VE6001’s New Recording form, users must provide a name for the recording. Typically, this name will identify the purpose of the recording (morning announcements, emergency announcement, etc). Users must also provide a Filename. This filename will be used to identify the recording in the audio file selection list. The “Category”pull down selection allows users to select which category the recording will be filed under.

If Record Once is checked, the VE6001 will record the next qualifying audio* sent to any of the groups selected (All Page Groups or those selected under Recording Codes), and create an audio file one time only.

*Qualifying audio is determined by the priority level Only audio events that are sent at a priority level equal to or great than the priority mask will be recorded.


If Overwrite is checked, the VE6001 will record all qualifying audio sent to any of the groups selected (All Page Groups or those selected under Recording Codes), overwriting the audio file each time.

If neither Record Once nor Overwrite is checked, the VE6001 will record all qualifying audio sent to any of the groups selected (All Page Groups or those selected under Recording Codes), creating a new audio file each time.

New audio files are named by appending the Filename with the date and time of creation. In this case, the value entered in the Max Recordings field will dictate the maximum number of recording to create. Once this number of recordings is reached, audio files are replaced beginning on a “first created, first replaced” basis.


If either Record Once or Overwrite is checked, users may choose to Process the recorded audio (automatically increase or decrease the volume).

The Priority field allows users to control which audio sent to the groups selected for recording (All Page Groups or those selected under Recording Codes), will actually qualify for the recording process. The priority number entered here is a priority mask. Only audio event that are sent at a priority level equal to or great than the priority mask will be recorded. Priority dictates which audio is Qualifying Audio.


When Auto Play is checked, whenever the audio file is modified, it will play to the groups selected under Auto Play Codes. The file may be auto played one or more times. If the file is auto played more than once, then users may define a gap (in seconds between each play).

Repeat Interval is the period of time after which the values entered in Number of plays and Gap will repeat.

This may be set up to play repeatedly for a defined Total Time period, or until a Cancel Code (another group code is assigned as the cancel code) is dialed on a Trunk or Station endpoint.


For example, if the audio recording is programmed to auto play 4times with a one second gap in between each play, a repeat interval of one hour and a total time of 24 hours, then the file will play 4 times with a one second gap in between each play, wait an hour, play 4 times with a one second gap in between each play, etc, for 24 hours, or until the Cancel Code is dialed.

Priority is the desired priority of the audio file that is “auto played”.

Volume Adj provides users with a means of adjusting the volume level of the audio file that is “auto played”.


In the example shown above, whenever qualifying audio is sent togroup 720 “Emergency All Call”, it will be recorded as a file prefixed with “Level3”. Up to 100 recordings will be stored. Immediately following the recording, the VE6001 will play the announcement 4times with a 5 second gap in between each play. The announcementwill play at a priority of 25 and will be be volume adjusted up 10 dB.

Every 10 minutes, the VE6001 will replay the announcement 4 times with a 5 second gap in between each play.

This will occur for 5 hours, or until the 700 group code is dialed from a Station or Trunk endpoint


Clicking on Event Editor allows users to create, delete and test VE6001 events. Events are simply desired actions that are initiated by the Applications Sever.


Clicking on Create Event allows users to define the type of event desired.


Choosing Audio Event allows users to define an action that will send any system audio file to any combination of defined groups.


The event name should specify the destination of the audio file selected.

Duration is the length of time the audio file should play. If duration ifnot defined, the audio file will play through it’s entirety.

If is it desirable to have the audio repeat, then a number of plays and number of seconds between each repetition may be defined.

Priority is simply a way, should simultaneous activation of events occur, to assure that events of higher importance take precedence (override). Higher numbers imply higher priority, lower numbers imply lower priority. Note that the priority level of any audio event used for class change tones should be set to a level higher than the level selected for standard voice announcements and music. The VIP-102B IP Solutions Setup Tool refers to priority levels as low, medium, high, emergency and absolute. For reference, the numeric priority equivalents to low, medium, high, emergency and absolute are 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 respectively.


Volume Adj. allows users to adjust the volume of each event. Audio files that have been recorded at a level higher or lower than desired may be adjusted to the desired level. Events that will occur during noisy time periods may be set to higher volume level.

One or more available group codes must be selected for the audiodestination.


Choosing a Relay Control Event allows users to define an action that will control VE8048 I/O Unit relays


Users may name the relay control event.

Choose the desired VE8048 I/O Unit by it’s assigned dial code.

Choose one of the 8 relays on the selected VE8048.

Choose a High, Medium or Low priority for this control event (in the case of multiple events controlling the same relay).

Choose a Relay Action (On, Off or Cycle). If Cycle is selected, users must choose an on and off duration (cadence) and a number of cycles.

If control groups have been defined, users may choose any combination of control groups (groups of relays defined in the VIP-102B IP Solutions Setup Tool) to perform the specified actions.


Choosing a Stop Event allows users to define an action that will end streaming audio, test rooms or active relays.



Choosing a State Change Event allows users to force VE8048 I/O Unit inputs or audio group recordings to be enabled or disabled. This is useful in situations where users wish to ignore an VE8048 input during certain times of the day and or only wish to record announcements to audio groups at defined times.



Choosing a Streaming Audio event allows users to direct line level audio connected to any page endpoint (VE8001, VE8002 or VE8004) to any combination of the available audio groups.

The channel on the page endpoint should not be auto destinated. Music destination will be managed by the VE6001.


Users may name the streaming audio event.

Choose the desired page endpoint channel by it’s assigned dial code.

Choose a priority for this control event (in the case of multiple audio events being sent to the same group(s) simultaneously.)

Volume Adj. allows users to adjust the volume of the streaming audio.


Choose the desired page endpoint channel by it’s assigned dial code.

One or more available group codes must be selected for the streaming audio destination.


Choosing a Test Room event allows users to define system zones as test rooms. The intent of test rooms is to block low priority audio and therefore minimize disruptions during standardized testing.


Users may name the Test Room event. The selected name may indicate the areas defined in the event (i.e. Testing in all Senior Rooms)

Choose a priority mask (only events higher than the selected mask will play into the selected areas (zones)

Choose which zones will be affected (by channel dial codes).


In this example, only events with a priority higher than 25 will play into the selected areas (zones).


Choosing a Delay event allows users to define delays that may be used in between chained events.



A sample events list is shown above.


Play List allows manual activation of events.


Play List Items are built from previously defined events. A Play List item may be comprised of a single event, or multiple events chained together. Play List items are manually executed via inputs on VE8048 I/O units or via the Execute Now button on the Play List screen.


A sample Play List Item that, when executed, will execute the previously defined event called “Bell Everywhere” once.

If it is desirable to create a Play List Item that will play multiple times once executed, then a repeat time (how often should it repeat) and a total time (how long should it repeat) must be specified.


Live Page defines play list items that, once executed, utilize the Valcom VIP-Page utility to distribute live audio (from a PC’s microphone and sound card) to an audio group.

Note that the VIP-Page program must be installed on the originating computer and that the originating computer must be on and setup via the VIP-102B IP Solutions Setup Tool (just like any other endpoint).


A sample Play List with one item is shown above.


Schedule Editor allows users to create schedules that will automatically control the execution of the previously defined events. Schedules are commonly used to control tone activation used to signal class changes.




Each scheduled event may have other events chained to it. Chained events will occur just after the initially selected event.



Clicking on Add Simple Event allows users to create ad hoc events from within the scheduler. Simple events are not stored for selection in other schedules, they are a one time entry.

Note that the priority level of any audio event used for class change tones should be set to a level higher than the level selected for standard voice announcements and music. The VIP-102B IP Solutions Setup Tool refers to priority levels as low, medium, high, emergency and absolute. For reference, the numeric priority equivalents to low, medium, high, emergency and absolute are 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 respectively. The default priority of the VE6001 is 25.


Schedule with a Simple Event at 8:30 a.m.


Clicking on Calendar allows users to assign the schedules to days of the week and/or dates. Note that if schedules are assigned to dates, they will override the normal day of the week schedules.


First, click on each individual Regular Weekday and choose the default schedules for that day of the week (choose from the Available Schedules menu).


Assigning schedules to dates requires building “date groups”.


Click “Build”, click the date or dates to which the unique schedule(s) will be assigned (wait for the date’s color to change before proceeding).

Examples of schedules that are often controlled by date(s) are pep rally, teacher work day, parent teacher conference day and blank (no tone events).


Click “View” and choose the schedules that should operate on theselected date(s) (choose from the Available Schedules menu).

Multiple date groups may be defined by repeating these steps.

Note that date group membership is identified by color.


Calendar dates will clear after the date passes.

Double clicking on a calendar date will open a window showing all of the events for the date, from all of the the schedules assigned to that date, including repeated events, in order of occurrence.

To remove calendar based schedules before the date passes, click on the date to be removed, or any of the dates in the related date group, click “Build”, and individually double click on the date or dates to be cleared (cleared dates will no longer be colored or outlined).

Cleared Dates will follow “Regular Weekday” schedules.


“Override Weekdays” schedules have the highest system priority.

Click on an override weekday and choose the desired schedules from the “Available Schedules” menu.

Click “Activate”, the Override Weekday will become highlighted.

The schedules selected will operate on the next occurrence of the selected day or on the current day if applicable.

Activated Override Weekdays will deactivate automatically once the selected weekday passes. Override weekday schedules are often used for incidental occurrences such as inclement weather release.


Input Editor allows users to setup VE8048 I/O Unit inputs to control Play List Items.

An example of such functionality would be to provide panic buttons in a facility that activate evacuation or “take shelter” messages.


Available VE8048 Inputs are identified by their dial code and SWnumber. Note that all VE8048 input will be shown, but only thoseassigned to the VE6001 will be capable of controlling play list items.


Input types may be:

a) A locking switch that will execute the play list item until the switch changes state (opens or closes).

b) A momentary switch state change to execute the selected play list items.

c) A momentary switch state change to stop the selected play list items.

d) A momentary switch state change to stop all play list items.


Group Code Editor allows users to modify the audio group membership that was initially defined in the VIP-102B IP Solutions Setup tool. Users may add or remove channels (defined by their dial codes) to or from any group. New groups may only be defined in the VIP-102B.


Create New Graphic allows users to define a new graphic. Graphics are used to initiate play list or quick play items via mouse click.


Once a new graphic is defined, it will appear under the Graphicsfolder.


Clicking on the graphic name opens up the graphic window. Right clicking in the window provides users with options to Place Node, Replace Image, Rename Graphic or Delete Graphic.


Replace Image allows users to browse to the desired jpeg, png, bmp, tif or gif file.


Choose the desired image file and click Submit to import the graphic.

The size of the graphic is dependant upon the screen resolution. 800 x 600 pixels is typical. Graphics that are larger than the viewing area will automatically be scrollable.


Right click and choose Place Node to add a node. Nodes will be the icons used to activate play list or quick play items via mouse click. Nodes may be dragged to the desired location with the computer’smouse.


Select the desired node type.


Graphic nodes are used to move between graphic image files, such as “drilling down” from a campus view to a building, to a floor, to a room, etc. The destination graphic is selected in the “Map” pull down box.


Sample Graphic Node


Play List Item nodes are used to activate play list items via mouse click.


Two icons may be assigned to Play List Item nodes. Icon 2 will appear when the node is active.



Sample Idle Play List Item Node


Sample Active Play List Item Node


Quick Play and Quick Page are the same thing

Quick Play Item nodes are used to activate Quick Play items via mouse click.


Quick Play Item nodes are directed to a specific audio group.


Sample Quick Play Item Node


Clicking on a Quick Play Item node invokes the quick play selection menu. Users may choose which quick play item they wish to broadcast to the selected group.


“Live Page” utilizes the Valcom VIP-Page utility to distribute live audio (from a PC’s microphone and sound card) to the selected audio group.


A Sample Graphic


A Sample Graphic


A Sample Graphic


Icon Editor allows users to add, create or delete icons that may be used for the nodes. Adding icons allows users to import jpeg, png, bmp, tif or gif files to be used for icons. If transparency is desired for indication of active status, only png of gif files may be used. Imported graphics to be utilized as icons should be approximately 100 x 100 pixels in size.


On occasion, any one speaker or audio channel may be included in a group announcement, individual zone page and/or receiving VE6001 Applications Server initiated audio simultaneously.

When this occurs, priorities determine which audio will prevail. In the case of voice pages initiated via page, station or trunk endpoints, higher priority announcements will override audio from lower priority announcements.

The VIP-102B IP Solutions Setup Tool refers to priority levels as low, medium, high, emergency and absolute. For reference, the numeric priority equivalents to low, medium, high, emergency and absolute are 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 respectively. For reference, voice pages to individual speakers or audio channels initiated via page, station or trunk endpoints have a set priority level of 35.

The 2 charts below describe the IP6000 system operation when voice pages to groups, individual speakers or audio channels initiated via page, station or trunk endpoints (zone pages) occur simultaneously with audio initiated via the VE6001 Applications Server.

The first chart refers to scenarios where the group or zone page occurs while VE6001 audio distribution is in progress to the target zone.

The second chart refers to scenarios where the VE6001 audio distribution is initiated while a group or zone page is in progress to the target zone.

5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 51+Zone Page Note A Note A Note A Note A Note A Note A Note A Note A Note A Note A Note A

Low Note A Note B Note B Note B Note B Note B Note B Note B Note B Note B Note BMedium Note A Note A Note A Note B Note B Note B Note B Note B Note B Note B Note B

High Note A Note A Note A Note A Note A Note B Note B Note B Note B Note B Note BEmergency Note A Note A Note A Note A Note A Note A Note A Note B Note B Note B Note B

Absolute Note A Note A Note A Note A Note A Note A Note A Note A Note A Note B Note B

5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 51+Zone Page Note A Note A Note A Note A Note A Note A Note D Note E Note E Note E Note E

Low Note A Note D Note C Note C Note C Note C Note C Note C Note C Note C Note CMedium Note A Note A Note A Note D Note C Note C Note C Note C Note C Note C Note C

High Note A Note A Note A Note A Note A Note D Note C Note C Note C Note C Note CEmergency Note A Note A Note A Note A Note A Note A Note A Note D Note C Note C Note C

Absolute Note A Note A Note A Note A Note A Note A Note A Note A Note A Note D Note C

NOTE E - VE6001 Audio Takes Precedence - Voice Page Continues After Conclusion Of VE6001 Audio, Call To ZoneMay Be Reestablished In Order To Override VE6001 Audio

NOTE C - VE6001 Audio Takes Precedence - Voice Page Continues After Conclusion Of VE6001 AudioNOTE D - Voice Page Continues, VE6001A Initiated Audio Does Not Occur

VE6001 Audio First / Zone Page Second

Zone Page First / VE6001 Audio SecondVE6001 Event Priority Level

NOTE B - VE6001 Audio Takes Precedence - Voice Page Does Not Continue After Conclusion Of VE6001 Audio

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NOTE A - Voice Page Takes Precedence - VE6001 Initiated Audio Continues After Conclusion Of Voice Page

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