Installation Manual V1.03 V-AW12A / V-AW16A Wireless Clock Valcom, Inc. 5614 Hollins Road Roanoke, VA 24019 540-563-2000 P. 540-362-9800 F. www.valcom.
Valcom, Inc. 5614 Hollins Road Roanoke, VA 24019 540-563-2000 P. 540-362-9800 F. www.valcom.
Valcom, Inc. 5614 Hollins Road Roanoke, VA 24019 540-563-2000 P. 540-362-9800 F. www.valcom.com Wall Mount Installation 24 Volt/110 volt options shown in diagrams 12” Clock 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 16” Clock Connect the wiring as shown on the wiring diagram (110V or 24V ONLY). Mount both plastic anchors in the wall. Insert the sheet metal screws (#10) through the mounting bracket into the plastic anchors. Plug the connector into the movement (110V or 24V ONLY). Hang the clock on the mounting bracket.
Valcom, Inc. 5614 Hollins Road Roanoke, VA 24019 540-563-2000 P. 540-362-9800 F. www.valcom.com Metal Double Mount Installation 1. Screw the mounting bracket to the double gang box using four (4) inner holes on mounting bracket, or mount the mounting bracket directly to the wall or ceiling using the four (4) outer holes. 2. Insert the wires through the mounting bracket (110V or 24V ONLY). 3. Fish the wires through the clock hanging rod. 4.
Valcom, Inc. 5614 Hollins Road Roanoke, VA 24019 540-563-2000 P. 540-362-9800 F. www.valcom.
Valcom, Inc. 5614 Hollins Road Roanoke, VA 24019 540-563-2000 P. 540-362-9800 F. www.valcom.com Plastic Double Mount Installation *For metal mounting bracket: Use anchor that can support 50 lbs with a maximum screw size of 10/1.5” q Install metal mounting bracket - First, remove the metal mounting bracket from the inside of the double mount base by unscrewing the two (2) 6-32 x 1/2” screws located on the underside of the base (save these screws for step #3).
Valcom, Inc. 5614 Hollins Road Roanoke, VA 24019 540-563-2000 P. 540-362-9800 F. www.valcom.com Plastic Double Mount Installation t Plug and secure wiring to clock - Loosen and slip excess wiring through provided wire clamp (comes attached to each clock adaptor) and tighten the clamp. After securing excess wiring, plug the jack at the end of the wiring into the appropriate jack on the back of the clock.
Valcom, Inc. 5614 Hollins Road Roanoke, VA 24019 540-563-2000 P. 540-362-9800 F. www.valcom.com Wiring Information The V-AW12A and V-AW16A wireless clocks can be powered by 2 “D” cell batteries, 24 volts AC, 110 volts AC, or 220 volts AC.
Valcom, Inc. 5614 Hollins Road Roanoke, VA 24019 540-563-2000 P. 540-362-9800 F. www.valcom.com Operational Instructions Important: We highly recommend installing the main transceiver before the installation of the V-AW12A and V-AW16A clocks. In order to install the clock, simply remove the battery cover, and install two (2) D cell batteries (recommended battery type: Duracell PROCELL).
Valcom, Inc. 5614 Hollins Road Roanoke, VA 24019 540-563-2000 P. 540-362-9800 F. www.valcom.com Installation Option #1 There is a main high powered transceiver in the building and high powered transceivers or repeaters as needed to cover the entire premise. In this option, the system does not depend on the clock for transmission. OPTION 1A: Transceivers or repeaters are synchronized wirelessly to the main transceiver. 1. Place the main transceiver in a central location (hallway recommended). 2.
Valcom, Inc. 5614 Hollins Road Roanoke, VA 24019 540-563-2000 P. 540-362-9800 F. www.valcom.com Installation Option #2 Continued There is another manual option, by pressing the Transmit/Receive switch once, to enable the clock transceiver for ten (10) minutes in order to transmit the time signal. The transceiver can be enabled only if the clock receives a time signal within the last twelve (12) hours.
Valcom, Inc. 5614 Hollins Road Roanoke, VA 24019 540-563-2000 P. 540-362-9800 F. www.valcom.com Installation Option #3 There is at least one high powered transceiver in the building in order to cover the entire premises. The power (24V or 110V) operated clocks are used as transceivers/repeaters. Clock Operational Overview (Power Operation 24V or 110V Version) The clock enables its receiver for 10 minutes upon power up and during normal operation every minute.
Valcom, Inc. 5614 Hollins Road Roanoke, VA 24019 540-563-2000 P. 540-362-9800 F. www.valcom.com Support Frequently Asked Questions What battery size do I use for the wireless clock? The batteries required are two (2) “D” cell battery. The recommended battery type is “Duracell: Procell [D] size”. Will the clock cause interference with any of my other wireless devices? No, the V-AW12A and V-AW16A wireless clock works on 915 - 928 MHz frequency-hopping technology.
Valcom, Inc. 5614 Hollins Road Roanoke, VA 24019 540-563-2000 P. 540-362-9800 F. www.valcom.com Support Troubleshooting What happens if I power up the clock and the clock is not moving? The clock should move at normal speed upon power up. If it does not move at normal speed, check the battery and make sure the clock receives power. Also, be sure to remove the pin prior to starting up the clock. If the clocks are 24 volt or 110 volt, please verify the wiring on page 7 of this manual.
Valcom, Inc. 5614 Hollins Road Roanoke, VA 24019 540-563-2000 P. 540-362-9800 F. www.valcom.com Diagnostic Testing Overview - Diagnostic The number of times that the switch is pressed will determine the diagnostic mode. After determining the diagnostic mode, the LED between the two (2) switches will start flashing a green light. The number of flashes will display the diagnostic number.
Valcom, Inc. 5614 Hollins Road Roanoke, VA 24019 540-563-2000 P. 540-362-9800 F. www.valcom.com Diagnostic Testing Diagnostic #2 This diagnostic will determine the quality of the time signal. In order to enter Diagnostic #2 mode, push the Diagnostic Switch twice which is indicated by the green LED flashing twice with a three (3) second break. A. While in diagnostic modes, hour and minute hands continue to run normally. B. The second hand will display the quality of the time signal.
Valcom, Inc. 5614 Hollins Road Roanoke, VA 24019 540-563-2000 P. 540-362-9800 F. www.valcom.com Diagnostic Testing Diagnostic #4 This diagnostic will test the battery level of the clock. In order to enter Diagnostic #4 mode, push the Diagnostic Switch four (4) times which is indicated by the LED flashing four times every three seconds. The second hand will display the battery level by stopping one of the numbers on the clock’s face. For example: • If the second hand lands on 2, the battery level 2.2V.
Valcom, Inc. 5614 Hollins Road Roanoke, VA 24019 540-563-2000 P. 540-362-9800 F. www.valcom.com FCC Wants You to Know 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 in a commercial installation.