Kidde Airsense EST-CU-8LCD Control Unit - 8 Control Slots / 4 Function Slots

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Kidde Airsense EST-CU-8LCD Control Unit - 8 Control Slots / 4 Function Slots

EST–CU-8LCD Control Unit (CU) is a matrix mixer of input signals which routes to 4 x 100 V internal audio buses, a 45-channel digital system buses or directly to audio outputs in a unit.

In basic factory configuration, EST-CU-8LCD is a stand-alone system which enables only connections with DFMS and zone microphones.

For networking with other CU optional xNet card is needed.

The CU is equipped with 1x EST-xCtrLine-4 card in slot 1, 1x ESTAudIO-4/8-RS card in slot A and 1x EST-LogIN-8f card in slot B. Slot C and D can extend control unit audio dsp abilities up to 24 audio outputs / 12 audio inputs. Slots from 2 to 7 are free for any cards assignment (EST-xCtrLine-2/4 and EST-xLogIN/OUT).

Furthermore, EST-CU-8LCD is equipped with an LCD touch screen with a control module, which allows easy access to management functions and monitoring of the whole system.

Key Features

• Network-based system allowing configuration, diagnostics and management via Ethernet
• Managing up to 254 devices on the network
• 7 slots available for any configuration of loudspeaker control cards, control input and output cards
• Additional 2 slots designated for audio input/output cards and control input / output cards
• Up to 8 messages played simultaneously in different zones
• Up to 32GB SD flash memory designated for playback and recording messages (48 kHz, 16 bit)
• Support of up to 12 secured amplifiers
• Optional equipment: EST-xNET-1Gb/WAN/RS for optical fibre redundant connection
• Integrated DSP with implemented 3 band parametric EQ on all inputs on control units, 8 band parametric EQ, delay lines, audio limiter and feedback eliminator on each of the audio outputs
• Comprehensive solution based on RS485 functionality enabling seamless integration of the EST ENT VES system with 3rd party systems thanks to implementation of standard and proprietary communication interfaces