The VAM-1 will function in the same way as the regular Paging Stations in regards to Page Length Duration. The same limits (configurable in the Universe Dialog as Max Page Duration) will apply. Additionally the VAM-1 will support the same “Approaching End of Maximum Page Length” notification time length as on the Paging Stations. This notification will occur 15 seconds before the end of the Page and feedback provided by the 'busy' and 'talk now' LEDs. See the VAM-1 Hardware for details of LED behavior.
If the host paging station is PIN locked, it will not be possible to initiate a Page from the VAM-1. The VAM-1 provide feedback of this locked state by using its ‘busy’ LED. the VAM-1 will activate and deactivate in unison with the Paging Station and only when the host device is unlocked will Pages be able to be made.
It is not be possible to simultaneously Page from the VAM-1 and the host Paging Station. The first PTT button pressed will take precedence and the other unit will display that it is unavailable for the duration. The Paging Station LCD displays “VAM-1 in use” whenever the attached VAM-1 is in use and if the Paging Station is in use, the VAM-1 will provide feedback of this via its LEDs.
If the host Paging Station detects a communication error between it and the VAM-1 it will report by a fault message to the System Log and a Communications Alarm will be raised in the Alarms & Logs tab. Because the VAM-1’s microphone is not monitored, Audio Input Path faults will not be detected or reported.
When an Auto Repeat Page Code is triggered from an attached VAM-1 it will function in the same way as if that Page Code was triggered from the Paging Station itself. Adjustment of the repeat count and interval are not be supported and the defaults specified in the Page Code will always be used. It is not possible to cancel an Auto Repeat page from the VAM-1.
If using a VAM-1 in conjunction with a VI-6, Store-and-Forward and PIN Code functionality are not supported. There is however no Maximum Page length limit enforced.
If the VI-6 detects a communication error between it and the VAM-1 it will report by a fault message to the System Log and a Communications Alarm will be raised in the Alarms & Logs tab. Because the VAM-1’s microphone is not monitored, Audio Input Path faults will not be detected or reported.
Paging inputs do not support the following Page Code functions:
Store-and-Forward
The use of a PIN Code
Auto Repeat Paging
Interworld Paging
Delayed Release Paging
Page Codes configured to utilize any of the listed functions will not be shown in the VI-6 Paging Input Type list.
LED feedback of Paging and Zone status is provided via two LEDs on the VAM-1 unit. See the VAM-1 Hardware for details for details on LED indication, alternatively refer to the VI-6 General Settings page for details on software configuration.