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BASE Electronics VAM-2 Vistor Alert Module Instructions Manual
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BASE Electronics, Inc. • 2856-C Janitell Road • Colorado Springs, CO 80906 • (719) 540-9697 • Fax (719) 540-9698© Copyright 2003 - BASE Electronics, Inc.VAM-2 Vistor Alert ModuleDESCRIPTIONThe VAM-2 Visitor Alert Module provides the control electronics for a guard alert system forprison inmate/attorney visitation rooms. An external Guard Control Switch, Door Positionswitches, Guard Alert Lamp, and optional remote Ready LED are installed near the visitationroom and wired into the VAM-2. The VAM-2 will alert the guard and provide an alarm outputwhen the attorney has completed a visitation session with an inmate.The module is 2.75 x 4.25 x 1.0 deep(inches) installed. The module installsinto a user-supplied enclosure and in-cludes all mounting hardware. On-boardstatus LEDs are provided for easierinstallation and service. Relay outputs aredry form-C contacts rated at 2 Amps.Heavy duty wire clamp terminals areprovided for 14-24 ga wiring.!handling, wiring, or servicing the unit to avoid dam-aging internal circuitry. Damage caused by the lackof proper ESD precautions will void warranty.CAUTION The VAM-2 module uses staticsensitive electronic parts and is not user-ser-viceable. Use proper ESD precautions whenINSTALLATIONChoose a location and drill (4) 0.187" (3/16") diameter holes to match the (4) corner holes in theprinted circuit board. Push the nylon standoffs supplied into each hole and snap the module intoplace over the standoffs. Complete system wiring as shown on the opposite page.OPERATION1. When 24 VDC is applied to the power input terminals, the green LED will be on.2. When the Prisoner (Door A) Door Position Switch is closed, the yellow DR-A LED will be on.If no door position switch is used for a Prisoner Door, place a jumper in the DR-A terminals.3. When the Attorney (Door B) Door Position Switch is closed, the yellow DR-B LED will be on.If no door position switch is used for a Attorney Door, place a jumper in the DR-B terminals.4. When both Door A and Door B are closed, the yellow Ready LED will be on. A remote ReadyLED may be installed to signal the guard that the system is ready to be enabled.5. When both doors are closed and the system is ready, the Enable Switch may be closed. Whenthe Enable Switch is closed, the yellow EN-SW LED will be on, the ALERT output relay willenergize, and the red ALERT output LED will be on.6. If either of the doors are opened when the system is enabled, the ALERT relay and red LEDwill flash, the ALARM relay will energize and the red ALARM LED will be on. These outputswill latch in this state until reset by opening the Enable Switch. |
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