Description
The Valcom V-ACS45 is a compact wall-mount Advanced Communication System (ACS) that supports 24 to 72 talkback stations on a 45-ohm speaker load, providing full-featured intercom, paging, and background music distribution for small to medium facilities. Dual telephone (FXS) ports connect the system to an existing phone system or CO lines, and up to 1 hour of custom WAV audio can be stored onboard for scheduled bell tones, announcements, and background music. Twenty-four flexible audio paging groups allow independent zone control across the building, and integrated clock correction keeps synchronized clocks accurate without a separate head-end device.
The Telecom Spot Expert Review
The V-ACS45 is the entry point to Valcom's Advanced Communication System platform — a fully integrated paging, intercom, and clock system that uses existing twisted-pair wiring rather than high-power speaker cable. The 45-ohm speaker load architecture allows Valcom ACS speakers to run on the same CAT-rated structured cabling used for phones and data, which dramatically reduces installation cost in new construction. The 24-to-72 station range is achieved by adding V-ACS-X48-45 or V-ACS-X72-45 expansion modules, so the system grows with the facility without replacing the base unit. SIP connectivity (with additional equipment) allows integration with modern VoIP telephone platforms.
Key Features
- 24 to 72 talkback stations on 45-ohm speaker load
- Compact wall-mount design
- Dual telephone (FXS) ports for phone system or CO line access
- Up to 1 hour of onboard custom WAV audio storage
- 24 flexible audio paging groups for independent zone control
- Programmable switch inputs and relay outputs
- Integrated clock correction for synchronized clock systems
- SIP accessible with additional equipment
- Windows-based programming software
- Expandable with V-ACS-X48-45 or V-ACS-X72-45 modules
Technical Specifications
| Speaker Load | 45 Ohm (Valcom ACS System) |
| Talkback Stations | 24 (expandable to 72) |
| Telephone Ports | 2 FXS |
| Audio Storage | Up to 1 hour WAV |
| Paging Groups | 24 flexible audio groups |
| Clock Correction | Integrated |
| Mount | Compact wall mount |
| Programming | Windows-based software |