Cloud Electronics PM16 - Manual (Page 7)

PM4/8/12/16 & PM4/8-SA Installation and User Guide v1.0 7
Overview
Thank you for purchasing this Cloud PM paging microphone.
Six models of the PM are available:
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The PM4, PM8, PM12 and PM16 are Digital Paging Microphones able to page to 4,
8, 12 or 16 zones respectively.
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The PM4-SA and PM8-SA are Digital Paging Microphones with built-in Message
Announcer capability. They can page, or send messages to 4 or 8 zones
respectively.
Physically, the PM4, PM8, PM12 and PM16 differ only in the number of zone select
buttons on the front panel, and consequently in the maximum of zones supported.
The PM4-SA is similar in operation to the PM4, but the front panel has an additional
4 buttons for the Message Announcer feature, and thus resembles the PM-8 in
appearance. Similarly, the PM8-SA has 8 more buttons than the PM8, and thus
resembles the PM16 in appearance.
PM models include the following basic features:
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Individual and multiple zone selection for both paging and messages (messages
apply to SA models only)
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External NC/NO message triggering (SA models only)
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Definable zone groups with group selection
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‘TALK’ (‘TALK/SEND’ on SA model) and ‘CALL ALL’ buttons
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Pre-paging chime with internal chime sounder
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‘BUSY’ LED
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Configurable two-layer paging priority system
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Auto zone reset after paging and zone disable
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Suitable for free-standing or wall mounted operation
The PM is designed to interface directly with recent Cloud products - such as the
DCM-1 - via the Cloud Digital Paging Interface, which uses standard CAT-5 cable and
RJ45 connectors. It is also provided with an “analogue” interface, permitting it to be
used with any other audio system equipped with ‘short-to-ground’ paging access for
selecting the zone(s) to be paged. This includes the following current* Cloud products:
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Z4
II
and Z8
II
Venue Mixers
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CX163 and CX263 Mixers
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36/50 and 46/50 Integrated Mixer Amplifiers
*Other, older Cloud products may also be compatible; please contact Cloud’s Technical Department for
advice.