How to install VAL board TN2501.

Quick and Easy VAL Board Install

Get static IP address, data mod extension, subnet, Gateway, and network name of the VAL board from the customer.


IP Address _____________________________
Data Mod Ext _____________________________
Subnet _____________________________
Gateway _____________________________
VAL Board Name _____________________________

1. Insert VAL board into empty slot and put black IP Media Adapter (possibly in a little white box inside VAL board carton) on the corresponding slot/amphenol connector on the back of cabinet.
2. Let board settle. (no lights on board) [3 to 5 minutes]
3. Do æcha node-n iÆ
A. Name board: i.e. VAL#1, VAL#2, or what the customer wants.
B. Enter IP address.
4. Do æcha ip-iÆ
DonÆt enable until you reach the end of the page!
A. For Type enter æVALÆ.
B. Enter slot number where VAL was
installed: i.e. 01D11.
C. Enter name from step 3-A.
D. Enter Subnet.
E. Enter Gateway.
F. Enter Network Region æ1Æ unless
told otherwise.
5. Do ædisp comm liÆ
A. Write down next unused link for next
step. ___________
6. Do æadd data nextÆ
A. For Type enter æethernetÆ.
B. For Port enter VAL board location plus æ33Æ
for port: i.e. 01D1133
C. Under Link put in the link number from 5-A.
D. Under Name put in name from 3-A.
7. Plug in ethernet cable to adapter that you should
have put on the back of the Definity.
8. Do æcha ip-iÆ and put Enable to æyÆ. Do not enable
if there is no ethernet connection.
9. Do æsa tÆ.
10. Do ædisp alaÆ to check VAL board for alarms and
resolve if any.
11. Job complete. You may install Voice Announcement
Over LAN software.

It is somewhat different for MV or CM. But if you understand this, you will be able to figure it out in the new loads.