ATEIS IDA8C - Manual (Page 181)

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4.2.11 CDPA
4.2.11.1 Overview
CDPA Wall mounted cabinet remote paging console for Ateis audio processor.
Wall-mount heavy duty remote paging console with Access level 2 protection to comply with the EN 54-
16. Compatible with Ateis audio processor and communicates over a dedicated RS485 for Power, audio
and DATA.
CDPA supports 2 channels of music input. Users can press the button for music channel selection.
There are two LED indicators to show which music channel is active.
The unit comprises of 24 zones / 24 buttons with fist firemen’s microphone in a metal surface mount
wall-box. It provides robust IP-30 protection. Each CDPA contains two PMM PS Master PCBs with
extension keypads and uses the same architecture as for the PPM AS series of microphone consoles.
Each Ateis audio processor like IDA8C can handle up to 31 CDPA units per 485 port in Master/Slave
configuration. (Note that only the Master unit is secured, Slaves are not).
The buttons can represent a single zone or a group of zones. All buttons can be programmed with drag
& drop features from the software, The PTT button can be programmed for Push To Talk or for latching
functionality.
The unit offers “Hold” and “Busy” LED signals in addition to the zone LED’s, and these allow the easy
identification of Selection / Busy signals for the user. In addition, to comply with EN 54-16, separate
POWER, FAULT and EVAC indicators are provided.