Viking PA-2A Overhead Paging System Configuration

Objective

Configuring a Viking PA-2A overhead paging system for 8x8 services.

Applies To

Viking PA-2A overhead paging system (FXS Mode Only)

Procedure

1. Turn ON DIP Switch 4 (OFF by default).
2. Turn OFF DIP Switch 5 (ON by default).
3. Connect the phone line or RJ11 cable to your 8x8 adapter.
4. Use a wire cutter to strip the other end of the cable and attach the wires to the corresponding pins on the PA-2A:
   • Red Wire (Ring): Pin 5
   • Green Wire (Tip): Pin 6
     Note: The black and yellow wires of the cable are not used.
5. Connect the speaker or paging horn to Pins 9 and 10 on the PA-2A.

Additional Information

The Viking PA-2A device:

• Has only 2 watts of output power.
• Can only support up to three 8-ohm speakers.

If you are seeking a higher output, you may be interested in the Viking PA-30 instead (30W output; supports up to 30 8-ohm speakers).