Wildix W-PA SIP Public Announcer User manual

Brand: Wildix

Model: W-PA SIP Public Announcer

Type: User manual

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Before using the device, make sure that the environment temperature and humidity requirements are

within these ranges:

Operating temperature: -30 ~ 70

Storage temperature: -40 ~ 70

Relative humidity: 10% - 95%

Do not put any foreign objects into the ports of the device. It may cause electric shock or injury accident. If

any foreign object gets inside the device, please stop using it

Do not let non-technical staff to remove or repair the device. Consider that improper repair may lead to

injury accident or cause damage of the device

Packing list

Before you start to install W-PA, please verify that your package contains the following items:

1 x W-PA SIP Public Announcer

1 x ground screw

W-PA Overview

Front panel

1 - PC interface: connect the device to PC (optional)

2 - Ethernet interface: WAN (PoE) port, it is recommended to use standard RJ45 interface, 10/ 100M adaptive,

Cat 5 or Cat 5e cable to connect the device to the network

3 - Registration/ Network LED: indicates registration, network and call statutes

fast blue flashing: network anomaly or SIP account exception

slow blue flashing: during a call

solid blue: successful registration

4 - keyVolume -

5 - keyVolume +

6 - keyReset

Note: W-PA is powered by the network cable.

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7 - Speaker output interface: connect external speakers or microphones

8 - Ground screw: connect external parts with metal housing to this interface to prevent static electricity and other

interference caused the equipment to work abnormally

Rear panel

1 - Speaker interface: according to the device input voltage adaptive output maximum power; 4 speaker, POE /

8W, 12V / 10W, 18V / 20W, 24V / 30W. The greater the horn impedance, the smaller the output power.

Suggested wire diameter: 18AWG or larger diameter

2 - Headset interface: connect external headsets or active speakers

3 - LED interface: 5V output, connect an external LED, indicating the network, call and registration statuses

4 - Function key interface: connect switch components to this interface

5 - Microphone interface: it is recommended to use an electret condenser microphone (sensitivity: -38dB, bias

voltage: 2.2V) and connect it with a shielded cable to the grounding screw to improve anti-interference

6 - Switch input interface: connect emergency switches, door sensors and other switch components to this

interface

7 - Switch output interface: corresponds to the short-circuit input interface, allows to control electric locks, alarm

lights and other equipment

8 - Power input interface: 12 input, according to the input voltage, determine the maximum W-PA output ~24V 2A

power amplifier

Installation of W-PA SIP Public Announcer

Connecting W-PA

Use five or super five network cable to connect your W-PA to the network

Connect the cable to WAN (PoE) port

Provisioning of W-PA

Wildix supports different provisioning modes:

Note: a power adapter is optional and used for power supply of any external connected equipment.

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WMP provisioning: (the simplest mode) can be applied also for Cloud PBX and for connecting remote

devices (assign devices to the PBX from the Portal)

Auto-provisining: for local devices (cannot be used for Cloud PBX and for remote devices behind NAT /

Firewall)

Remote provisioning: this mode can be used for Cloud PBXs and for connecting remote devices behind

NAT / Firewall

Refer to the chapters and of the guide for WMP Provisioning Auto-provisioning Provisioning of Wildix devices

WMP and auto-provisioning details.

Refer to the chapter of the guide for remote W-PA provisioning Remote provisioning of Wildix devices

provisioning details.

Assign to user

To assign a user to your W-PA SIP Public Announcer:

Go to WMS -> Devices

Choose your W-PA from the list of available devices and click Assign to user

Enter the extension number of a user you want to assign the device to

Public Announcer function via Intercom/ Paging

Once the device is installed and configured, you can use it as a Public Announcer for broadcasting purposes.

To broadcast a message via W-PA:

First, you need to set up a Dialplan to enable the device to answer calls automatically. For this purpose,

use Intercom/ Paging group Dialplan applications. The detailed information about Dialplans can be found

here: Dialplan applications Admin Guide

Example of Dialplan configuration:

where 112 - the extension number of W-PA user

Note: you can assign W-PA to an existing user or create a new one in WMS -> Users.

Note: In case you have configured failover PBX for your main PBX, the W-PA will have 2 SIP accounts.

Note: to use the device for broadcasting purposes, any external speakers/ microphones should be

connected to it.

Note: W-PA SIP Public Announcer supports Paging over RTP multicast. Consult Paging Admin

for detailed information.Guide

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After you set up a Dialplan, you can call the extension number you've assigned the device to from any

Wildix IP phone/ Collaboration/ Mobile app

W-PA will auto answer and play back your voice over connected speakers/ a microphone

If you want to finish broadcasting, press a Hang up button on the device you use for placing a call to hang

Ringtone Amplifier function

Starting from W-PA firmware version 2.1.1.3664, the device can be used as a ringtone amplifier.

Proceed with the following:

Assign W-PA to a user (Consult section)Assign to user

Each time the user receives a call (Collaboration/ WP4X0/ Vision/ W-AIR Handsets/ Android, iOS

apps), W-PA plays back simultaneously an amplified ringtone

Factory reset

In case you need to reconfigure your W-PA, you should perform a reset procedure.

To restart and restore the factory settings of W-PA SIP Public Announcer:

Press the key with a paperclip and hold it for 3 secondsReset

Recovery procedure

It is possible to perform recovery procedure for W-PA. Consult documentation.W-PA Recovery Procedure

Appendix 1: W-PA Intercom function

Additionally, W-PA SIP Public Announcer can be used as the intercom system for unlocking doors. For this

purpose, you need to connect and configure external switch components. You can connect such switch

components as door release switches, door locks, intercom panels etc.:

Note: You can also configure W-PA to automatically play back pre-recorded messages at the fixed

time. Refer to for details.Online Documentation

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The intercom function itself is implemented by placing calls from/ to the connected switch components.

Connection of switch components

1-4 - Connect an intercom panel to Speaker, LED, Function key and Microphone interfaces

5 - Connect a door release switch to Switch input interface

6 - Connect an electric lock to Switch output interface

Switch components configuration

Configure Function keys to be able to place calls from/ to connected switch components:

Go to WMS -> Users

Note: W-PA and Viking W-100 Handsfree Doorbox

To use W-PA with Viking W-1000, disconnect the circuit board and use 8 Ohm speaker, microphone and

switch.

Note: you can set up only 2 Function keys: "Colleague" or "Speed Dial".

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Select the W-PA user and click Edit preferences

Go to -> and click Settings Function keys Edit

Click to add " " or " " Function key and enter extension numbers + Colleague Speed Dial

Click Save

After you set up Function keys, you can move on to the next section.

Placing calls

Unlocking doors with an incoming call

To unlock the door with an incoming call to W-PA:

Call the extension number you've assigned the device to from any Wildix IP phone/ Collaboration/ Mobile

app

Use DTMF code 11 to open the door

Press a Hang up button on the device you use for placing a call to hang up

Unlocking doors with an outgoing call

To unlock the door with an outgoing call from W-PA:

Press the connected switch component, for instance, the door release switch

A call will be placed to one of the extension numbers set up in sectionFunction keys

A user who receives a call uses DTMF to enter 11 code to unlock the door

To hang up a call, press a Hang up button on the device you use for placing a call

Important: W-PA uses only first 2 Function keys. In case you have other Function keys set up in

the first 2 lines, please change their order:

Note: you can also set up Function keys in Collaboration -> Settings -> Function keys.

Wildix W-PA SIP Public Announcer User manual

Wildix W-PA SIP Public Announcer User manual

Wildix W-PA SIP Public Announcer User manual

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