VIKING 300AE 30 Watt Paging Horn Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- VIKING
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VIKING 300AE 30 Watt Paging Horn
Instructions
High Power Weather Resistant Paging Horn for Use with 8 Ohm or 25V / 70V Systems
The 300AE paging horn provides a direct voice coil connection for use with 8
ohm paging systems such as Viking models PA-2A, PA-15, HF-3W, DVA-2WA and M2W.
Even though its 30 watt rating is greater than these lower power paging
amplifiers provide, the 300AE is an excellent choice because it is more
efficient than Viking’s smaller 25AE paging horn. In other words, the larger
300AE only needs 1 watt of power to play as loud as 2 watts being driven into
the smaller 25AE paging horn.
The 300AE paging horn also provides a built-in step-down transformer for use
with 25V or 70V paging systems such as Viking models PA-30, PA-60, PA-250,
PA-250-IP and PP-250. The transformer has a range of power taps that are
selectable with a 6 position rotary switch, so that installers are able to
independently adjust the volume of each paging horn. These higher voltage
paging systems also have the advantage of being able to connect more speakers
using lighter gauge wire runs and still have less volume lost in wire
resistance.
The 300AE weather resistant design allows for use in outdoor, factory, or
warehouse environments. Its larger size and greater frequency response provide
greater intelligibility of voice pages and is suitable for background music.
The directional design allows the installer to focus the sound cone down
aisles and toward work areas. The included mounting hardware provides full
adjustment of horizontal and vertical positioning.
Features
- Large 10 inch diameter horn
- 30 watt power handling
- Direct 8 ohm connection or step-down transformer connection
- Compatible with 25V or 70V paging systems
- Weather resistant rugged gray plastic housing
- Fully adjustable mounting hardware included
- Wide frequency response
- Greater intelligibility of voice pages
- Suitable for background music
- High efficiency
- Designed to meet IP53 ingress protection rating when mounted with horn pointing downward at least 45 degrees from horizontal
Applications
- Commercial buildings, distribution centers, service/ shop areas, gas stations, indoor/outdoor recreation and sports facilities, transport terminals, etc.
- Add additional speakers and coverage area to existing paging systems such as Viking models:
- PA-2A (DOD 485)
- PA-15 (DOD 486)
- PA-30 (DOD 489)
- PA-60 (DOD 493)
- HF-3W (DOD 470)
- M2W (DOD 480)
- PA-250 (DOD 500)
- PA-250-IP (DOD 501)
- PP-250 (DOD 511
Specifications
- Power Handling: 30 Watts
- Direct Impedance: 8 Ohms
- 70V Taps: 4W, 8W, 15W, and 30W
- 25V Taps: .5W, 1W, 2W, 4W, 8W, and 15W Viking Taps: 1W, 2W, 4W, 8W, 15W, and 30W
- Frequency Response: 300 Hz to 9000 Hz
- Sound Pressure Level: 107dB 1W/1m, 117dB 30W/1m
- Dimensions: 10” (254mm) diameter, 11.5” (292mm) Long
- Shipping Weight: 4.6 lbs (2.1kg)
Mounting
Step 1.| Attach the round mounting plate base to wall, ceiling, post,
etc. with appropriate fasteners (not included) ( Diagram A ).
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Step 2.| Loosely attach the two side collars to the paging horn using
the Philips head bolt, two washers, locking washer, and wing nut ( Diagram
B ).
Step 3.| Slide this assembly onto the mounting plate base ( Diagram
C ). Loosely secure with remaining carriage bolt, washer, locking washer,
and wing nut ( Diagram D ).
Step 4.| With both wing nuts loose, rotate and angle the horn into
position, then tighten both wing nuts to secure.
Wiring
A. Direct 8 Ohm Connection
Step 1.
| Connect WHITE (+) and BLACK (-) wires to a paging system capable of driving
8 Ohm speakers.
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Step 2.
| Cut off or insulate the RED and GREEN wires so they do not touch each other or any other wires.
B. 70V Paging System
Step 1.
| Connect the RED (+) and GREEN (-) wires to the 70V output of a paging
system.
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Step 2.
| Cut off or insulate the WHITE and BLACK wires so they do not touch each other or any other wires.
Step 3.
| Use the 70V scale on the back of the 300AE Paging Horn to manage power and adjust the volume by turning the selection knob to the 4W, 8W, 15W or 30W setting.
C. 25V Paging System
Step 1.
| Connect the RED (+) and GREEN (-) wires to the 25V output of a paging
system.
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Step 2.
| Cut off or insulate the WHITE and BLACK wires so they do not touch each other or any other wires.
Step 3.
| Use the 25V scale on the back of the 300AE Paging Horn to manage power and adjust the volume by turning the selection knob to the .5W, 1W, 2W, 4W, 8W, or 15W setting.
D. Use with Viking Model PA-30 or PA-60 Amplifiers
Viking models PA-30 (DOD 489) and PA-60 (DOD 493) have the ability to drive 25V and 70V paging speakers. This is achieved by bridging together two differential 8 ohm outputs to get a high voltage output (see DOD 489 and 493 for additional information). The achieved output voltage is actually between the 25V and 70V standards. Because of this, the 300AE paging horn has a third scaling for the transformer tap selection knob called “VIKING WATTS” in which there are six settings ranging from 1W to 30W. Use this scale to manage power handling and adjust volume of each 300AE paging horn. Best results are achieved if the power sum of all 300AE speakers used does not excessively exceed the power output of the PA-30 or PA-60 amplifier.
Step 1.| Connect the RED (+) and GREEN (-) wires to the “70V OUT” screw
terminals of the PA-30 or PA-60.
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Step 2.| Cut off or insulate the WHITE and BLACK wires so they do not
touch each other or any other wires.
Step 3.| Use the “VIKING WATTS” scale on the back of the 300AE
Paging Horn to adjust the volume by turn- ing the selection knob to the 1W,
2W, 4W, 8W, 15W, or 30W setting.
Other Viking Speakers
Warranty
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