Elan s86a - VSE2 Electronic Volume Control Connections

E L A N H O M E S Y S T E M S
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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S86A
VSE2 Electronic Volume Control
Connections
VSE2 Electronic Volume controls are excellent for use in sub-zones. Use an external amplifier connected to the
appropriate ZONE PREAMP OUTPUTs. Make sure to set the dip switch for the specific zone to FIXED. If not using
an SPP Precision Panel, interconnects will need to be made between the Electronic Volume Control, the S86A, the
C2 Communications Controller, and the amplifier used for sub-zones. This application will provide IR source con-
trol, subzone volume control and Override in both the zone and sub-zone. These connections include IR, 12VDC,
Ground, and Override, as shown in Figure 3-50.
Note: Because the S86A’s Speaker Outputs are Variable, it is NOT
RECOMMENDED to use Volume Controls with the S86A’s builtin
amplifier. Unanticipated volume functionality may result. Subzones
requiring the use of Volume Controls should utilize an
external amplifier connected to the S86A’s ZONE PREAMP
OUTPUTS. The ZONE PREAMP OUTPUTS should be set to
FIXED. (see Figure 3-49)
R
C2
A12
VCO+
VCO-
FIXED
Speaker
Outputs
FIXED
Zone
Preamp
Outputs
Zone
Sub Zone
Electronic
Volume
Control
IR
12V
GND
Page
Trigger
S86A
Amplifier
Speaker
Outputs
Figure 3-49: Sub-Zone Configuration w/ Volume Control
C2 VCO
Connector
VCO
+ - + - + - + -
VCO-
V
CO
+
Electronic
Volume
Control
Olé
Touchpad
S86A
Zone IR
Input
Figure 3-50: VSE2 Volume Control Connections