Add InformaCast-triggered relay control and contact input monitoring to your IP network with the VIP-848AR-IC, an 8-port input and relay module that lets InformaCast trigger doors, alarms, lights, and external devices across single or multiple sites. The Telecom Spot Expert Review The VIP-848AR-IC brings InformaCast into the physical control layer — eight relays and eight contact closure inputs, all network-accessible and InformaCast-compatible. Trigger door strikes during lockdown, activate strobes and horns, or monitor sensor inputs that feed back into the InformaCast notification workflow. Use 1- to 11-digit dial plans when pairing with a Valcom console to trigger specific relays with a page code, eliminating custom programming on each job. PoE powered, no local power supply needed. Key Features Native InformaCast support for relay triggering from mass notification events 8 programmable relay contacts (Form A or Form B selectable) 8 contact closure inputs for sensor and switch monitoring PoE powered — no local power supply required 1 to 11 digit dial plans for relay triggering via page codes RJ-45 network connection with front-panel activity LEDs Compatible with Valcom IP paging and notification infrastructure Technical Specifications Model VIP-848AR-IC Protocol SIP / InformaCast Relay Outputs 8 x Programmable (Form A or Form B) Contact Inputs 8 Power PoE Dial Plans 1 to 11 Digits Network RJ-45