Squawkbox, User manual, 1 – overview – Attero Tech SquawkBox User Manual
Page 5: 1 – what’s in the box, 2 – optional extras
SquawkBox
User Manual
Attero Tech LLC 2014
Page 1
614-00007-04
1 – Overview
The SquawkBox CobraNet Audio Interface is a cost-effective desktop audio product designed to allow a user to easily
monitor multiple channels of audio on a CobraNet-based AV system. Up to 16 channels can be monitored using either the
internal speaker or headphones. A 17th “override” channel can be initiated externally for system wide announcements.
The SquawkBox features:
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A backlit LCD display showing the description of the audio being played
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An internal speaker and a headphone jack for choice of listening method
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CobraNet Interface Port - Connects the SquawkBox to a CobraNet network using standard CAT-5 cable
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Front-panel volume and channel control buttons
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Override indictor
The SquawkBox can be powered by either using PoE from a standard 802.3af compatible PoE network switch or mid-span
injector, or by using an external +12 V DC source.
Configuration of the channels to be monitored, their descriptions and setting up of the override configuration is done using
the Attero Tech Control Center software.
1.1 – What’s in the Box?
The SquawkBox comes supplied with the following
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SquawkBox device
1.2 – Optional Extras
All of the following are available as options for the SquawkBox:
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A 12 V DC power supply is available if PoE power is not available.
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Desktop stand
Each optional item required must be ordered separately to the SquawkBox itself.