Dynacord VCS-8 Programmable 8-Zone Call Station

About: Dynacord VCS-8 Programmable 8-Zone Call Station

The VCS-8 is a robust and versatile call station designed for seamless integration with the V Series Zone Audio Platform. Featuring a high-quality gooseneck microphone, the VCS-8 ensures clear and intelligible voice transmission for announcements and paging in any environment. Its 9 freely programmable buttons offer unparalleled flexibility, allowing users to easily page individual zones, groups of zones, or the entire system. These buttons can also be configured to control other system functions, providing customized control options. 

Designed for scalability, the VCS-8 supports daisy-chaining of up to 8 units, simplifying installation and expansion. Advanced communication management features, including customizable priority settings, mutual exclusion functionality, and busy indication, ensure organized and efficient communication. Additionally, the VZX-8 allows 4 active pages to occur simultaneously when assigned to different zones. Built to withstand the rigors of daily use, the VCS-8 boasts a durable, heavy-duty cast aluminum base for exceptional stability and longevity. The VCS-8 Call Station is the ideal solution for clear, reliable, and easily managed paging and control within sophisticated audio systems.

• High-quality gooseneck microphone: Ensures clear voice transmission
• 9 programmable buttons: Easily page any/all zones or control system functions
• Advanced communication: Customizable priority, mutual exclusion, and LED light-ring busy indication
• Daisy-chainable: Connect up to 8 call stations with selectable chimes
• Durable base: Heavy-duty cast aluminum for stability along with a sleek, stylish design

Specifications

• Electrical
  • General
    • Maximum acoustic input level (dB SPL): 120 dB
    • Minimum signal-to-noise ratio: 68 dB (A-weighted)
    • Operating voltage (DC): 48 VDC (Bus powered)
  • Microphone
    • Type: Hiqh-Quality Electret Condenser; Gooseneck, Non-detachable
    • Frequency response: 100 Hz - 14 kHz
    • Included polar pattern: Unidirectional
• Mechanical
  • Light ring
    • Green: Line open for talking
    • Orange: Pre-chime running or zone is busy (when zone is busy, selected zone button indicators additionally blink)
    • Blue: Updating
  • Buttons: 9 configurable buttons for selecting zones or assigning actions Push-to-Talk button
  • LED indicators around buttons: 9 total
    • When illuminated, zone is assigned for paging/button is selected for assigned action.
    • When a zone is busy, selected zone button indicator will blink.
  • Connections: 2x RJ45, Out, In (for Daisy Chain)
  • Audio connection and power source: Accessory Bus of VZX-8 Zone Audio Processor
  • CAN termination plugs: 1 per accessory line (A, B)
    • Place in unused port on last accessory connected to VZX-8 processor
  • CAN termination type: RJ45 termination with a 120 Ω resistor
  • Daisy Chain capable: Yes
  • Maximum devices supported: 8 maximum VCS-8 per VZX-8
  • Housing type
    • Top - PC/ABS
    • Bottom - Zamak
  • Mounting: Tabletop
  • Color in RAL: RAL 9017 Traffic black
  • Operating temperature: 5 °C to 40 °C (40 °F to 105 °F)
  • Dimensions (Base only, HxWxD): 2.36 x 5.12 x 7.56 in (60 x 130 x 192 mm)
  • Weight: 0.92 kg (2.03 lb)