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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
up
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.
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