Description
Combine InformaCast paging, two-way talkback, synchronized analog timekeeping, and scrolling text display in one wall unit with the Valcom VIP-429A-A-IC, a PoE-powered IP speaker with an integrated analog clock face for InformaCast-certified environments.
The Telecom Spot Expert Review
The VIP-429A-A-IC brings four functions to a single wall location — IP speaker, analog clock, scrolling text display, and InformaCast integration — on one Ethernet cable. InformaCast certification means this unit participates natively in bell schedules, emergency lock-down alerts, and priority-based notification without additional configuration. The analog clock face distinguishes it from the VIP-429A-D-IC digital variant: in healthcare corridors, executive areas, and educational environments where traditional clock aesthetics are preferred, an analog face reads more naturally and aligns with existing clock installations throughout the facility. Two-way talkback enables staff to speak back through the unit handsfree when InformaCast routes an intercom call to the location. The scrolling text panel delivers visual reinforcement for audio announcements — useful in noisy environments or for hearing-impaired staff.
Key Features
- IP wall speaker with InformaCast certification, two-way talkback, analog clock, and scrolling text
- Analog clock face for facilities that prefer traditional timekeeping aesthetics
- InformaCast native support for bell schedules, emergency alerts, and priority notification
- Scrolling text display for visual reinforcement of audio announcements
- PoE (802.3af) powered — one cable carries power, time sync, and audio
Technical Specifications
| Model | VIP-429A-A-IC |
|---|---|
| Type | IP Wall Speaker with Analog Clock and Scrolling Text |
| Supply Voltage | 48V DC (PoE 802.3af) |
| Output SPL | 103 dB/1m |
| Clock Type | Analog face |
| Platform Certification | InformaCast |
| Operation | Two-way talkback |
| Wiring | RJ45 (CAT 5 / CAT 6) |
| Operating Environment | Indoor wall mount |